Maybe it's me...

johnny5126 · 04-01-2008, 08:59 PM

I bought a 2008 Mustang GT this past October. I made no mods to the engine at all. Problem is, is it me, or does this car feel weak at times? I never owed a V8 before, and my last car was a 260hp 2003 Honda Accord V6, and for some reason, the GT feels only slightly more powerful than the Accord. Turning off the traction control doesnt seem to help much. It IS an automatic, but when I punch it, it seems to rev high, but doesnt really go anywhere. I can't even smoke the tires.

00whtgt · 04-02-2008, 07:55 AM

I don't own one but have driven a few S197 GT's and even the new Bullitt and they feel quite a bit slower than my car, granted I have some mods done to my car, but still. An automatic also kills about 20% of your power going to the wheels, so for 300bhp, your only pushing 240 to the wheels.

Scott

Mr. Zip · 04-02-2008, 08:17 AM

Yep. It's an Auto. :]
Haha but seriously, I drove my buddie's 03 GT Convert. and it's an auto. I really felt like i was getting more power out of my 5 speed v6. Probably not the case, but the v6 was more fun to drive for sure

TUFF 4.6 · 04-02-2008, 02:20 PM

What gear came it that rear. Gears will make a hugh different in low end performance.

Uneed2Douche · 04-02-2008, 03:51 PM

every ford i ever owned seems slower at take off to other cars i have owned guess ford aint gearing cars like other car companys

stang01 · 04-02-2008, 10:10 PM

its the automatic. swap to a 5spd and you'll feel it.I think an older model 99 to 04 vs a 05+ automatic from a roll the 05 auto will lose.

jjtgiants · 04-03-2008, 09:36 AM

I think the 05+ auto's are much better than previous years. I can't quite recall the exact info, but when the S197's came out MM&FF compared the auto to the 5 speed and I don't believe there was that much of a difference.

Get a cold air intake and tuner and you'll be happy. If you think there is something wrong with the car then take it to the dealership and tell them you think it's under powered. Maybe the computer mapping is off or something.

04-01-2008, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
johnny5126 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Maybe it's me... I bought a 2008 Mustang GT this past October. I made no mods to the engine at all. Problem is, is it me, or does this car feel weak at times? I never owed a V8 before, and my last car was a 260hp 2003 Honda Accord V6, and for some reason, the GT feels only slightly more powerful than the Accord. Turning off the traction control doesnt seem to help much. It IS an automatic, but when I punch it, it seems to rev high, but doesnt really go anywhere. I can't even smoke the tires.

04-02-2008, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
00whtgt Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 38	I don't own one but have driven a few S197 GT's and even the new Bullitt and they feel quite a bit slower than my car, granted I have some mods done to my car, but still. An automatic also kills about 20% of your power going to the wheels, so for 300bhp, your only pushing 240 to the wheels. Scott __________________ Some Show: 17x9 Black Fr500 245/45 front 275/40 rear Steeda Sidewinder side sticker 3.5" Polished Tips 15% Tint Mach 1 chin spoiler Some Go: Motive 3.90's Steeda Tri-Ax Mac O/R H-pipe Flowmaster Catback Steeda Full Length Subframes

04-02-2008, 02:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
TUFF 4.6 Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond Va. Posts: 512	What gear came it that rear. Gears will make a hugh different in low end performance. __________________

04-02-2008, 03:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Uneed2Douche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallastown PA Posts: 125	every ford i ever owned seems slower at take off to other cars i have owned guess ford aint gearing cars like other car companys __________________ 2004 3.9 V6 CAI 18" rims 35% tint

04-02-2008, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
stang01 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 73	its the automatic. swap to a 5spd and you'll feel it.I think an older model 99 to 04 vs a 05+ automatic from a roll the 05 auto will lose. __________________ 2001 mustang gt 265rwhp/307rwtq c&l intake, 75m TB, c&l plenum, steeda UD pulleys,MAC x pipe, steeda short shifter, Nitto DR's, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, Dyno tune.

04-02-2008, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Zip Stuck in a Sixer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 222	Yep. It's an Auto. :] Haha but seriously, I drove my buddie's 03 GT Convert. and it's an auto. I really felt like i was getting more power out of my 5 speed v6. Probably not the case, but the v6 was more fun to drive for sure

04-03-2008, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,674	I think the 05+ auto's are much better than previous years. I can't quite recall the exact info, but when the S197's came out MM&FF compared the auto to the 5 speed and I don't believe there was that much of a difference. Get a cold air intake and tuner and you'll be happy. If you think there is something wrong with the car then take it to the dealership and tell them you think it's under powered. Maybe the computer mapping is off or something.

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