HTT, I know that you read these boards often, I also know that more than a few of the other people incharge of the SVT line read so I wanted to say a few things on the behest of your target audience...your customers.
I, like so many were extremely impressed with the GT-500 prototype. We loved it the minute it's pictures were posted up back in March (I completely forgot to study for a Physics Exam because I was in awe). As of late there have been a some very alarming changes. Of those the most troublesome was the reversion back to the eaton blower. I am not going to complain about these issues like so many have done about the lack of IRS, because I have faith, but I have a few simple requests I would like to make as I know you listen and even admit to reading here.
1. Keep the Shelby stuff on the car, but don't raise the price. I don't want this to be another Saleen issue. When you tell me that it is a Shelby Mustang...I don't want to have to pay extra for it to have Shelby stuff unless he signed the car personally. This has not been finalized but I feel that it warrants a good solid opinion.
2. Please stop changing the body of the car. The prototype was just that, but there is no reason why we can't have a similar aerodynamic package. I don't want to see the hood get changed in favor of a unit with fake scoops, anymore than you said you won't put fake scoops on the 1/4 windows. (Snakebite)I'll say it again...No Non-Functional Scoops or Vents! ...they are classless, cheesy & ricey.
3. If you you are going to give us a motor with an Eaton I would assume that you will continue the build quality that came with the 03-04 year model power plants. I will not buy a car that is crippled from the factory by having lightning internals. Again, these have been rumors but I feel it very important to say: Manly= Good....Lightning= no sale.
4. If possible, give us the ablity to add or swap in our SRA for an optional IRS. I think it would be a very cool move to make it an option for people how want to swap in their SRA for a core and then an added fee. I realize that this is asking more than can be done, and is more than likely not going to happen..but hey it is an idea.
5. Thanks for listening to us, I like to know that you pay attention to us, but maybe use posts like this to get some of these things done?
6.(Broeli) Make sure it weighs no more than 3600lbs..that'd make me happy. A great point worth noting there. Lets try not to make this thing any more of a pig than it has to be.
7. The 4 piston calipers are a great and welcomed additon. Lets keep the Brembo 14" Rotors with the 4 pot calipers...I fell like this is the key to keeping this car versitle and not making it just another heavy hard to stop muscle car.
8. Lets see some interior upgrades like that of which was seen in the concept. I realize that it can't be the same due to cost, but some cool seats like the Terminators got would be cool...I think everyone likes the idea of suede inserts and maybe a little stitched leather.
I feel like I speak for everyone here when I say thank your for giving us this car. We are happy about having it but, I think there are some rumors, mis-truths, and changes that need to be brought out in the open. So many times we get caught up with complaining that we forget to ask. I am asking that you look at what I have written and what the others will write below me and take it heavly into consideration. For me this may be the single most important car; I plan on spending my first paycheck after I graduate from college on this car and I think that is saying something right there. All I ask is that you deliver on your word and not let the bean counters or anyone else change what we recieve in the end.
Sincerely,
(Not the Atomic Wedgie guy...but I might be if things change more
:beer: )
Michael Whitten
Guys lets here your ideas. I will edit my list for anthing that I left out. Take this as your chace to consolodate your thoughts, wishes, complaints and complements. HTT is reading as well as everyone else at Ford...let them know.
I, like so many were extremely impressed with the GT-500 prototype. We loved it the minute it's pictures were posted up back in March (I completely forgot to study for a Physics Exam because I was in awe). As of late there have been a some very alarming changes. Of those the most troublesome was the reversion back to the eaton blower. I am not going to complain about these issues like so many have done about the lack of IRS, because I have faith, but I have a few simple requests I would like to make as I know you listen and even admit to reading here.
1. Keep the Shelby stuff on the car, but don't raise the price. I don't want this to be another Saleen issue. When you tell me that it is a Shelby Mustang...I don't want to have to pay extra for it to have Shelby stuff unless he signed the car personally. This has not been finalized but I feel that it warrants a good solid opinion.
2. Please stop changing the body of the car. The prototype was just that, but there is no reason why we can't have a similar aerodynamic package. I don't want to see the hood get changed in favor of a unit with fake scoops, anymore than you said you won't put fake scoops on the 1/4 windows. (Snakebite)I'll say it again...No Non-Functional Scoops or Vents! ...they are classless, cheesy & ricey.
3. If you you are going to give us a motor with an Eaton I would assume that you will continue the build quality that came with the 03-04 year model power plants. I will not buy a car that is crippled from the factory by having lightning internals. Again, these have been rumors but I feel it very important to say: Manly= Good....Lightning= no sale.
4. If possible, give us the ablity to add or swap in our SRA for an optional IRS. I think it would be a very cool move to make it an option for people how want to swap in their SRA for a core and then an added fee. I realize that this is asking more than can be done, and is more than likely not going to happen..but hey it is an idea.
5. Thanks for listening to us, I like to know that you pay attention to us, but maybe use posts like this to get some of these things done?
6.(Broeli) Make sure it weighs no more than 3600lbs..that'd make me happy. A great point worth noting there. Lets try not to make this thing any more of a pig than it has to be.
7. The 4 piston calipers are a great and welcomed additon. Lets keep the Brembo 14" Rotors with the 4 pot calipers...I fell like this is the key to keeping this car versitle and not making it just another heavy hard to stop muscle car.
8. Lets see some interior upgrades like that of which was seen in the concept. I realize that it can't be the same due to cost, but some cool seats like the Terminators got would be cool...I think everyone likes the idea of suede inserts and maybe a little stitched leather.
I feel like I speak for everyone here when I say thank your for giving us this car. We are happy about having it but, I think there are some rumors, mis-truths, and changes that need to be brought out in the open. So many times we get caught up with complaining that we forget to ask. I am asking that you look at what I have written and what the others will write below me and take it heavly into consideration. For me this may be the single most important car; I plan on spending my first paycheck after I graduate from college on this car and I think that is saying something right there. All I ask is that you deliver on your word and not let the bean counters or anyone else change what we recieve in the end.
Sincerely,
(Not the Atomic Wedgie guy...but I might be if things change more
:beer: )Michael Whitten
Guys lets here your ideas. I will edit my list for anthing that I left out. Take this as your chace to consolodate your thoughts, wishes, complaints and complements. HTT is reading as well as everyone else at Ford...let them know.
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