The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[jeepguy_1980]

This does seem like a pretty neat idea. I'd love to have like a 100 hp key for when I leave the car at a shop or something.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/f...eaves-no-doub/


Ford adds race-ready TracKey to Mustang Boss 302, leaves no doubt about who's in charge
By Tim Stevens posted Nov 12th 2010 10:01AM


The use of a second key to unlock extra potential in a vehicle isn't exactly new: Bugatti's mind-blowing Veyron has a special tumbler-tickler that will let it hit 253mph; the Segway PT offers different fobs for different speeds. But such high-tech foppery on a Mustang? Yes, Ford continues to impress as the domestic marque with the techiest toys, announcing that buyers of next year's Boss 302 can purchase an optional TracKey package, shown after the break. Take the standard black key and you'll have a rip-roaring, 444hp monster. Take the red key, though, and you'll see how fast that pony can run down the rabbit hole. The car detects a different RFID chip in the fob and loads a secondary, track-specific engine tune, tweaking 200 ECM parameters to boost everything from throttle response to engine braking. It'll turn a semi-civilized muscle car into a completely track-ready beast, including launch control. When it's time for a more leisurely cruise users can just switch back to the black key, return to daily driver status, and leave Wonderland -- for a little while, at least.

[vincewalthers]

Wow... If I had money, I would definitely buy the Mustang as a 2nd toy to my camaro!

[bolteon593]

Originally Posted by camaro692

People seriously underestimate the gt500's ability. All it needs is sticker rubber to lay down some great times. Add a Kenne Bell 2.8 into the mix and it really gets moving. Stock to stock maybe, but a wider/better tire than stock gt500 and the boss and camaros dissappear even quicker

Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

Yeah and some modifications to a Camaro SS and it smokes a GT500. We aren't talknig about cars with any aftermarket mods we are talking stock for stock, or at least I am. The fact is this Boss 302 has some serious stuff in it to handle great not to mention the cool mapping to be unlocked by a key! I wasn't trying to underestimate the GT500 at all.

agreed, a 2011 gt500 is my DD...

the car has a hard time putting down all 550hp with the suspension that comes from the factory (i even have the svt package).

slightly wider tires wont make the difference when i put down 50' of rubber ripping from 1st to 2nd if i want to.

it takes a very tempered foot and knowing how much to push in on the acceleration with a car like that.

now the boss, with 100+ less hp and slightly less weight (400lbs)... it should be much easier to keep the tires planted and your track time low.

as much as i love my gt500, and would never look back to the SS i owned for a year if it didn't come with a supercharger from factory (z-28!); the boss is on my list of test drives as soon as i find one in southern california (hopefully at my dealer).

[TommyTSquared]

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115104

[RLHMARINES]

Just like the valet key that chevy had with the original 32 valve ZR1 from the 90's.

[Fidgit]

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115104

+1

[CoolestCamaro873]

Originally Posted by bolteon593

agreed, a 2011 gt500 is my DD...

the car has a hard time putting down all 550hp with the suspension that comes from the factory (i even have the svt package).

slightly wider tires wont make the difference when i put down 50' of rubber ripping from 1st to 2nd if i want to.

it takes a very tempered foot and knowing how much to push in on the acceleration with a car like that.

now the boss, with 100+ less hp and slightly less weight (400lbs)... it should be much easier to keep the tires planted and your track time low.

as much as i love my gt500, and would never look back to the SS i owned for a year if it didn't come with a supercharger from factory (z-28!); the boss is on my list of test drives as soon as i find one in southern california (hopefully at my dealer).

so basically you agree the Boss 302 is one bad@ss machine!

[CoolestCamaro873]

I may not even wait for a Z28 I may just get a Boss 302 and call it a day!

[bolteon593]

Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

so basically you agree the Boss 302 is one bad@ss machine!

Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

I may not even wait for a Z28 I may just get a Boss 302 and call it a day!

without question.


anything that comes from factory with brake ducting stock.... pretty much a done deal.


i too am considering the car, the laguna seca model with no rear seats... *melts*

[CoolestCamaro873]

Originally Posted by bolteon593

without question.


anything that comes from factory with brake ducting stock.... pretty much a done deal.


i too am considering the car, the laguna seca model with no rear seats... *melts*

i agree the leguna seca is awesome. but not a very comfortable driver it is strictly meant for track nevermind weekend warrior. it def could not be a daily driver i know that much. lol the regular Boss 302 seems good enough to me. Very interested to see a Yellow Blaze Boss 302 with Black Stripes.

[SS 376]

Cool idea but I guarantee guys will be using the track key on the street. As long as the car runs, dudes will use it, even if the car is barely streetable.

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by SS 376

Cool idea but I guarantee guys will be using the track key on the street. As long as the car runs, dudes will use it, even if the car is barely streetable.

The regular key would be the spare or the wife's key. I wouldn't use anything other than the Track Key.

[bolteon593]

Originally Posted by CoolestCamaro873

i agree the leguna seca is awesome. but not a very comfortable driver it is strictly meant for track nevermind weekend warrior. it def could not be a daily driver i know that much. lol the regular Boss 302 seems good enough to me. Very interested to see a Yellow Blaze Boss 302 with Black Stripes.

i could give less a shiznit about comfort...


give me loopy cam... give it to me now.


;-)

[toesuf94]

Originally Posted by LostInMoscow

Like the BMW M5. It has an M button that does the same type of thing. It changes all sorts of parameters and adds over 100 HP!

I LOVE that button. My children LOVE that button. Pressing it makes the car an absolute animal.
Shifts are a blink. The throttles are like a hairtrigger Glock. The exhaust opens up, the intakes scream, the suspension lowers and stiffens, the dif can be locked, the seat hugs you tight and goes to 'active mode' (if equipped) and the whole car literally becomes NUCLEAR. If you get a chance...drive one.