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Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 02:08 PM

And kona blue is amazing. My first choice of 2012 colors

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

And kona blue is amazing. My first choice of 2012 colors

Same. For me it was Kona, Sterling Gray, or Race Red.

Red370 · 09-21-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

its not just the calipers, the brembo pack comes with stiffer suspension, a "sport" traction control mode, and those 19x9 wheels. it's sort of like the sports package for the Z.

this is standard on all models.

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Same. For me it was Kona, Sterling Gray, or Race Red.

Same. But some bitchy little girl I know didn't want me to get grey, and I couldn't find blue or red

Red370 · 09-21-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Stopping distance is close. The base brakes on the Mustang are decent and stop within 10 feet of the Brembos on average, much of this due to the difference in tire compound. The real difference is the Brembos can sustain repeated abuse (i.e. track environment) where the base can't.

Aside from the Brembo brakes, the Brembo packaged cars have different shocks, springs, tires, and stability control tuning. Our sport mode is a little more liberal than the base... we can do more before it intervenes.

We also sit on Pirelli PZero summer rubber vs. the base PZero Nero all seasons, which amounts to quite a big difference in grip.

True statement, i've almost died a few times trying to out-accelerate oncoming traffic to make a right hand turn, far too much power for the all seasons to handle.

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

this is standard on all models.

You sure?

Red370 · 09-21-2011, 02:15 PM

Sterling gray was actually my first choice as well, I had to get away from the Red 370, I got 5 speeding tickets in the year I had it, so I decided to go for a more neutral color that hid dirt well and kept me out of the eye of the 5-0.

Red370 · 09-21-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You sure?

I have a base model, it has Traction Control Off, Sport Mode, Advancetrac off.

Red370 · 09-21-2011, 02:17 PM

keep in mind, before you get too excited about 3.73 gears, a coworker and myself made the same trip to Frankfurt last week and he averaged 21.2 mpg, while I managed 24 with 3.55's, also, if you plan on supercharging, you might want to stay with a 3.55 or 3.31, you'll need the tall gears. Lethals cars are both running 2.73's, kept adding that they run out of gear too quick and have to shift into 4th before the finish.

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I have a base model, it has Traction Control Off, Sport Mode, Advancetrac off.

Crazy. Ford lists it as part of the brembo package, and at least one base model I drove didn't have it

wonder what the deal is

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 02:18 PM

I was at 25-26 mpg with 3.73s on the trip to ZDayZ, fwiw.

FromG2Z · 09-21-2011, 02:19 PM

Sounds like a Brembo is a must. Ok... I will go that route. However, my sales person introduced me to a Race Red 2012 (new of course) that might be cheaper than ordering new. Your guys' thoughts on Race Red????

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 02:20 PM

Was my second choice of 2012 colors

Red370 · 09-21-2011, 02:20 PM

I really like the race red, aside from the flash factor, its a great color.

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Sounds like a Brembo is a must. Ok... I will go that route. However, my sales person introduced me to a Race Red 2012 (new of course) that might be cheaper than ordering new. Your guys' thoughts on Race Red????

Love race red!

09-21-2011, 02:15 PM	#757 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Sterling gray was actually my first choice as well, I had to get away from the Red 370, I got 5 speeding tickets in the year I had it, so I decided to go for a more neutral color that hid dirt well and kept me out of the eye of the 5-0. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	keep in mind, before you get too excited about 3.73 gears, a coworker and myself made the same trip to Frankfurt last week and he averaged 21.2 mpg, while I managed 24 with 3.55's, also, if you plan on supercharging, you might want to stay with a 3.55 or 3.31, you'll need the tall gears. Lethals cars are both running 2.73's, kept adding that they run out of gear too quick and have to shift into 4th before the finish. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Sounds like a Brembo is a must. Ok... I will go that route. However, my sales person introduced me to a Race Red 2012 (new of course) that might be cheaper than ordering new. Your guys' thoughts on Race Red???? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

09-21-2011, 02:20 PM	#764 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I really like the race red, aside from the flash factor, its a great color. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	And kona blue is amazing. My first choice of 2012 colors

09-21-2011, 02:20 PM	#763 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Was my second choice of 2012 colors