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camaro5 · 10-18-2008, 12:04 AM

I've said it many times...When designing the 2005 Mustang, the beancounters had arguments for a long time: Do it right, or do it cheap. They chose cheap.

They have a platform now, that can't even be upgraded like when they added IRS to the previous FOX (Fairmont) Mustang platform. That was part of the argument, that if they stayed with solid rear axle, there would be no upgrades this time.

It will take a platform re-design on the 2012 Mustang before they have IRS. It's the answer to maintaining traction in corners, when minor or major road imperfections are encountered. Not skidding sideways, as with solid rear axle cars.

As far as horsepower to weight ratios...We gotcha now Ford and Dodge. Thanks for showing us your cards about 2012. Chevy will be BACK with an answer. Hell, GM may OWN Dodge by then.

Unless everyone puts 4's and 6's in everything...

Lastly, I'm a fun-to-drive ho, I'd love a Mustang in my garage. But first give me my Camaro and/or Corvette.

10-18-2008, 12:04 AM	#309
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	I've said it many times...When designing the 2005 Mustang, the beancounters had arguments for a long time: Do it right, or do it cheap. They chose cheap. They have a platform now, that can't even be upgraded like when they added IRS to the previous FOX (Fairmont) Mustang platform. That was part of the argument, that if they stayed with solid rear axle, there would be no upgrades this time. It will take a platform re-design on the 2012 Mustang before they have IRS. It's the answer to maintaining traction in corners, when minor or major road imperfections are encountered. Not skidding sideways, as with solid rear axle cars. As far as horsepower to weight ratios...We gotcha now Ford and Dodge. Thanks for showing us your cards about 2012. Chevy will be BACK with an answer. Hell, GM may OWN Dodge by then. Unless everyone puts 4's and 6's in everything... Lastly, I'm a fun-to-drive ho, I'd love a Mustang in my garage. But first give me my Camaro and/or Corvette. __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.