kaylan1521 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nachtkriechen Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 The Bullitt is/was the perfect sleeper. Which is why I left my 01 completely stock looking while taking it to around 525 rwhp. I was invited to Dearborn to spend some time with 6 Pre Production Bullitts. I got to drive the #6 car that Motor Trend jumped and with the GT500 seats, steering wheel, and pedals I felt like I was driving my Shelby. Until I stomped the go pedal. The 3.73's definitely help but obviously there's a difference. I got some nice photos of the 08 next to my buddy's 01 which looked real good side by side I might add. That seems like a pretty big gap between the tire and wheel well. Is that supposed to be part of the "sleeper" look? They need to drop that puppy a few inches! - Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 It has some upgraded suspension components but not the full FRPP handling pack. That would be my first mod :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilkilla Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Pictures of our first Bullitt coming in on the truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Very nice! Is Ford offering these on the X plan yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 i went and picked mine up last night. sn number0124. i likessssssssss . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Congratulations! Let us know what you like about it after driving it a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 hey mark we need to go on another cruise like we did a few months back . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilkilla Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 Ford is offering x-plan, but it is up to dealer as whether to honor the price or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxstang4u Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Ford is offering x-plan, but it is up to dealer as whether to honor the price or not. Well, will your dealer honor the X-Plan ?. I have one on order since 11-12-07 with no vin # . I am going to Texas next week on belated xmas visit. I will take pin # and checkbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilkilla Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 sounds like a good deal! Enjoy the car, they look great!(then stop by and let me drive it, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 That seems like a pretty big gap between the tire and wheel well. Is that supposed to be part of the "sleeper" look? They need to drop that puppy a few inches! - Josh I think the same could be said for all S197 Mustangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I think the Shelby GT fender to tire clearance is pretty darn good, but of course there is a trade-off in perceived ride quality Bullitt owners will need to accept if they want to go this low. I read that the Bullitt sits 6mm lower than a GT; the Shelby GT is 1.5" lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachtkriechen Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Yep, I agree, standard S197 GTs have quite the gap in their wheel well also. But that's completely beside the point. The Bullitt is a "special edition" production run, and is supposed to be more performance based than a standard GT. If it's true what ilmor mentioned about the ride height being 6mm lower than the GT, then I wonder why they bothered to lower it at all. If you can feel the difference in ride quality from a 6mm (approximately 1/4 of an inch) ride difference, I think you've got a "princess & the pea" complex. I understand that the purpose of the Bullitt is to maintain a "sleeper" appearance, but I think they could have gone with at least a 1/2 or 3/4 inch drop on the suspension and maintained that image. Heck, look at Ruf's setup! He's got a nice suspension setup, and an upgraded appearance, but still maintains an "incogneto wolf" look. Though, I must say, the "V6" badge is a nice touch. Hey Ruf, have you ever thought about getting another one of those V6 badges and dangling it from a fishing rod out your window? - Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 very nice "twicebitten". How long have you had it? We do need to do another cruise. Maybe out your way this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Which do you like better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 you know it is different than either my 03 cobra or the gt500. what i like about the bullitt is the 3.73 gears and i get alot of strange looks .it looks like regular mustang but it doesnt sound like one.i get in the gt500 and its like driving a rocket . all 3 are different. i enjoy all of them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moabman Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I forgot about the '03. Could have used your advice when I snapped off the stud in the head while I was installing the supercharger! I heard that the road from College Station to Caldwell was a fun trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 The article also said that the Bullit has a GT500 8.8 rear end. It supposedly has larger axle tubes, better bearings, and hardened gear rings with that 3.73 gear ratio. Very nice! I saw a magazine article that said the same. If that's the case, I wouldn't mind having a set of those hardened 3.73 gears for my GT500. I saw a Bullit at the Barrett Jackson auction yesterday - very nice car. The dash had too much flash for me though; I like the darker titanium finish in the GT500s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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