2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
nice whip man!! those look like V6 wheels to me
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
I got the Turbo 4 and I am certainly happy. Yeah, a bit pricey tho. Not as pricey as the V8 would be tho...tankinbeans wrote: So...which'ne you get. Turbo 4, V6, V8?
I drove the turbo 4 in yellow. Did want. Have Focus ST instead (cheaper to buy and insure).
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Thank you, thank you.potownrob wrote:nice whip man!! those look like V6 wheels to me
The wheels are upgraded, but it's the Turbo 4.
I went with the T4 over the V6 due to more power 310 vs 300 hp & 320 lb/ft vs 280 lb/ft & the MPG is much better as well.
All in all.... I get 31 mpg on the highway with 310/320 hp / lb/ft @ the rear wheels with a 6-speed stick shift in my right hand.
Performance & practicality at the same time.
I have missed the fun in my driving for the last year or so as the Mazda 3 was not in working order and I was driving the Jeep. The Jeep however, is no slouch as it puts down 290 hp, but paddle shifters are NOT the same as a clutch pedal and rowing your own gears as many of you all here, know.
2017 Ford Mustang, Eco-Boost, Turbo 4, 6 speed Grabber Blue
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, Red < wife's ride
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, Red < wife's ride
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
Nice. When I drove one I really enjoyed what I call the squirrel valve. A fun little flutter as the turbo farts or whatever happens.
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
farts? loltankinbeans wrote:Nice. When I drove one I really enjoyed what I call the squirrel valve. A fun little flutter as the turbo farts or whatever happens.
For others...see (listen) @ 4:35 to the engine/turbo sound in this video... not too shabby...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kL_0UAEjVM
2017 Ford Mustang, Eco-Boost, Turbo 4, 6 speed Grabber Blue
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, Red < wife's ride
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
Grr. I wanted to hear the squirrel valve.
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
ftfytankinbeans wrote:Grr. I wanted to hear the exhaust burps and blow off valves.
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
Oh god, flutter? I hate turbo flutter. Sounds awful and it really isn't good for the mechanical bits. Just give me one big PSSHHHHH and be done with it.tankinbeans wrote:Nice. When I drove one I really enjoyed what I call the squirrel valve. A fun little flutter as the turbo farts or whatever happens.
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
Just an update after about 10 months or so...
Couldn't have been enjoying the Mustang anymore than I am currently.
I get 29 mpg combined when I just care to drive "normal."
And I tap into the 310 horses and 320 lb/ft when I feel for some spirited driving.
The BEST of both worlds, basically. The GREATEST thing, however, is that I still enjoy driving STICK SHIFT.
I think, ultimately, that's probably what makes me enjoy driving the MOST. Perhaps, almost any car, I would be happy driving. As long as I'm rowing my own GEARS...
PS. Hope all are doing well.
Couldn't have been enjoying the Mustang anymore than I am currently.
I get 29 mpg combined when I just care to drive "normal."
And I tap into the 310 horses and 320 lb/ft when I feel for some spirited driving.
The BEST of both worlds, basically. The GREATEST thing, however, is that I still enjoy driving STICK SHIFT.
I think, ultimately, that's probably what makes me enjoy driving the MOST. Perhaps, almost any car, I would be happy driving. As long as I'm rowing my own GEARS...
PS. Hope all are doing well.
2017 Ford Mustang, Eco-Boost, Turbo 4, 6 speed Grabber Blue
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, Red < wife's ride
2004 Mazda 3, 2.3s, stick, Solar Yellow
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, Red < wife's ride
2004 Mazda 3, 2.3s, stick, Solar Yellow
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
A recent pic..
2017 Ford Mustang, Eco-Boost, Turbo 4, 6 speed Grabber Blue
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, Red < wife's ride
2004 Mazda 3, 2.3s, stick, Solar Yellow
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4, Red < wife's ride
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
Seams Tummy that the more involved you are with something, the more enjoyable it is.
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NICE!! i've researched the mustangs and wrxes more lately, so re-reading this thread is more interesting this time around, and i think you made the right choice with the mustang (though the wrx would be nice too). do you have the premium package?? i wish you could get the V6 with that package. i think they're ditching the V6 this year though anyway...ManualShifterMz3s wrote:Just an update after about 10 months or so...
Couldn't have been enjoying the Mustang anymore than I am currently.
I get 29 mpg combined when I just care to drive "normal."
And I tap into the 310 horses and 320 lb/ft when I feel for some spirited driving.
The BEST of both worlds, basically. The GREATEST thing, however, is that I still enjoy driving STICK SHIFT.
I think, ultimately, that's probably what makes me enjoy driving the MOST. Perhaps, almost any car, I would be happy driving. As long as I'm rowing my own GEARS...
PS. Hope all are doing well.
ClutchFork wrote:...So I started carrying a stick of firewood with me and that became my parking brake.
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Re: 2015 Mustang v 2015 Subaru WRX
The tune potential on those are incredible.
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Epic Winningbk7794 wrote:The tune potential on those are incredible.
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Ficksetbk7794 wrote:The Frenchfry under the seat is inedible.
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