The "Boss"

Junior370z · 01-31-2011, 12:10 AM

Just finished watching a show on speed channel all about the Boss 302. It's going to basically a full blown track car with license plates. They even Conway with 2 separate keys. One for DD and the "race" key. The "race" key enables launch control, enables the race tune, etc. Pretty ingenious! Once it comes out it will start from $40k and up. Anyways here a link about it.

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 First Look

http://i.autoblog.com/2010/11/11/201...race-calibrat/

Lemers · 01-31-2011, 12:33 AM

Saw most of the show too. It was good. But I'd rather have a button than 2 different keys.

k20z3 · 01-31-2011, 12:34 AM

I dont know I wish Ford went all out like the nismo as far as appearance all of their models look so similar.

Boost_lee · 01-31-2011, 03:05 AM

Just remember which key you give to the valet guy

crash1369 · 01-31-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Just remember which key you give to the valet guy

But if their gonna go through all that trouble with different keys, most cars have a valet key already anyway. Why not limit the crap out of it as well then, like 2000rpm's and 15mph or something.

flashburn · 01-31-2011, 09:05 AM

They did different keys so they don't need to worry about passing EPA with the "race" key. Since it is sold as a separate "track-only" addition, it doesn't need to pass any emissions testing or MPG standards.

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

They did different keys so they don't need to worry about passing EPA with the "race" key. Since it is sold as a separate "track-only" addition, it doesn't need to pass any emissions testing or MPG standards.

^ This.

The Red key is a $300 "off road use only" option. This keeps the EPA away.

GZ3 · 01-31-2011, 10:26 AM

hmmm cant wait, i just order my Red GTR start button...hoping for similar results!

ClemsonWill · 01-31-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by crash1369

But if their gonna go through all that trouble with different keys, most cars have a valet key already anyway. Why not limit the crap out of it as well then, like 2000rpm's and 15mph or something.

Great idea. Then maybe I would actually use valet

ChrisSlicks · 01-31-2011, 11:03 AM

I think the Laguna Seca edition is going to be a hot commodity. A true track ready car that you can take from the dealer showroom to the race track. Nismo should take note and produce a Nismo Suzuka edition.

LinPark · 01-31-2011, 11:10 AM

Would it kill Ford to get some new interior designers???? That looks like something right out of the 70's as have all the interiors coming out of the US lately.

GZ3 · 01-31-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LinPark

Would it kill Ford to get some new interior designers???? That looks like something right out of the 70's as have all the interiors coming out of the US lately.

yeah those guages look like 60"s watches

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I think the Laguna Seca edition is going to be a hot commodity. A true track ready car that you can take from the dealer showroom to the race track. Nismo should take note and produce a Nismo Suzuka edition.

Agreed. That would be sweet.

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LinPark

Would it kill Ford to get some new interior designers???? That looks like something right out of the 70's as have all the interiors coming out of the US lately.

I really like mine. It's very well done. The only thing I don't like is the retro gauge fonts on the regular models. The GT500 and Boss have better faces IMO.

ChrisSlicks · 01-31-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I really like mine. It's very well done. The only thing I don't like is the retro gauge fonts on the regular models. The GT500 and Boss have better faces IMO.

The retro font makes me puke, they did the same thing in the Camaro. Fortunately in that car you can bring up a digital speedometer in the center as the regular one is pretty unreadable.

01-31-2011, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	The "Boss" Just finished watching a show on speed channel all about the Boss 302. It's going to basically a full blown track car with license plates. They even Conway with 2 separate keys. One for DD and the "race" key. The "race" key enables launch control, enables the race tune, etc. Pretty ingenious! Once it comes out it will start from $40k and up. Anyways here a link about it. 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 First Look http://i.autoblog.com/2010/11/11/201...race-calibrat/ __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold Last edited by Junior370z; 01-31-2011 at 12:16 AM.

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Saw most of the show too. It was good. But I'd rather have a button than 2 different keys. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	I dont know I wish Ford went all out like the nismo as far as appearance all of their models look so similar. __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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