2016 Mustang

ozrunner · 12-05-2015, 12:01 PM

Mustang already upgraded for 2016 and scheduled for release in third quarter of 2015.

This raises the question which one will we get and do those that have placed an order will they also be able to add any upgrades to their order eg, Black Accent Package or California Special Package.

One friend has a GT on order so it will be interesting to hear if he gets an opportunity to add any extras or if Oz only initially gets the 2015 model..

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...tro-style.html

Trump · 12-05-2015, 12:10 PM

We'll get the scraps as usual

GTP-814 · 12-05-2015, 12:25 PM

gee the red grows on you. Which colour to choose

GTP534 · 12-05-2015, 12:27 PM

I believe the RHD we'll be getting will be based on the MY16 model.

We won't be getting SYNC 3 though and the options so far have been pretty limited.

The situation re final specs, options and accessories should become more clear over the next month or so.

nadojay · 12-05-2015, 12:45 PM

Only thing i really want is that front grill, looks awesome another part to add to the growing list of mods

kazawaki · 12-05-2015, 12:51 PM

Was looking at one of these,but bought something else

Whitey-AMG · 12-05-2015, 01:05 PM

Hood integrated turn signals ?
Interesting throw back to a by gone era.
How are these functional I reckon they would be friggin annoying after a while.

Kieron · 12-05-2015, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluey-GT

Hood integrated turn signals ?
Interesting throw back to a by gone era.
How are these functional I reckon they would be friggin annoying after a while.

I had a 68 GT 'Stang with the integrated indicators, functional and worked very well as you didn't have to take your eyes of the road to see which one was blinking. Bit of a '****y' feature but I liked it

Whitey-AMG · 12-05-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kieron

I had a 68 GT 'Stang with the integrated indicators, functional and worked very well as you didn't have to take your eyes of the road to see which one was blinking. Bit of a '****y' feature but I liked it

OK I guess it has its merits , especially if you have forgotten your indicator on.

LoudPipes · 13-05-2015, 04:10 PM

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No burnout mode for Aussie Mustang

May 13, 2015

Sam Hall
Motoring Writer

Ford Australia has confirmed it will omit an automatic burnout function from its upcoming V8 Mustang in a move that has left the car maker's global performance chief "unhappy".

A Ford spokesman said on Wednesday the line-lock function that is standard on every other Mustang around the world would be deleted from Australia-specification vehicles due in December because of anti-hooning laws.

The technology, referred to internally as the electric line-lock feature, works by locking on the front brakes with the push of a button, enabling the car's rear wheels to spin. The marketing spin behind the technology is that line-lock mode will increase car performance. Tyres perform better at higher temperatures, and a burnout is the quickest and simplest way to raise tyre temperatures prior to a race. A burnout can also clean tyres of any debris and lay down a layer of rubber on the starting line for better traction.

"The line-locker function won't be appearing in the Australian market," a spokesman said.

Dave Pericak, Ford's global performance boss, told Drive he was disappointed the technology wouldn't appear Down Under.

"That mad me a little mad and you know why? It's because of a hoon law," he joked.

"Australia is the only market that I had to shut it off. That really did upset me because it's a great feature."

The omission is a double blow for Ford's Australian enthusiasts. In an interview in March, Pericak hinted that Drift mode function found on the upcoming Focus RS would also be deleted from Australian specification vehicles.

"In Australia, for instance, they have hooligan laws on the road which means we will have to turn off Drift mode to stay legal," he told Car Magazine. "It's a simple enough thing to do."

There is one potential silver lining for local enthusiasts. Drive understands the line-lock function will be disabled but won't be completely deleted from Australian-specification vehicles. Make of that what you will…

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/n...13-gh0oxf.html

Wretched · 13-05-2015, 04:11 PM

Ahh Australia, the land of backwards, mediocrity and hopelessness.

galaxy xr8 · 13-05-2015, 04:23 PM

Maybe they should come with a program that help’s us “wipe our own asses” as we obviously can’t even do that according to our own laws here in Australia.

What a joke that is.

bluovl · 13-05-2015, 04:27 PM

Thanks for posting that Loud Pipes.

This is the bit that makes me sick.

"A Ford spokesman said on Wednesday the line-lock function that is standard on every other Mustang around the world would be deleted from Australia-specification vehicles due in December because of anti-hooning laws."

Every other country in the world can have this option except us. Pathetic

Trump · 13-05-2015, 04:39 PM

Absolutely pathetic Ford Australia.

Whilst I had no intention of ripping fully sikk burnouts, I refuse to accept a de-contented Mustang and as such, will be canning my order. Yes I am well aware of the fact that it would be a software disabling (and may well be a US-spec calibration or flash tune away from re-enabling), the fact that they managed to politicise such an iconic car has killed it for me.

dead_man00124 · 13-05-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

Absolutely pathetic Ford Australia.

Whilst I had no intention of ripping fully sikk burnouts, I refuse to accept a de-contented Mustang and as such, will be canning my order. Yes I am well aware of the fact that it would be a software disabling (and may well be a US-spec calibration or flash tune away from re-enabling), the fact that they managed to politicise such an iconic car has killed it for me.

they may not have had a choice to get the thing complied here under ADR, I cant see a company spending time to remove a feature for a small market just "coz they feel like it"

Trump · 13-05-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dead_man00124

they may not have had a choice to get the thing complied here under ADR, I cant see a company spending time to remove a feature for a small market just "coz they feel like it"

I will eat my hat if an Australian Design Rule exists stating that any car imported into Australia must not be able to do a burnout. It would rule out almost all of the cars on the market!

FPV8U · 13-05-2015, 04:55 PM

Hopefully a feature easily reinstated with some software tweeks, same goes for the RS drift mode.

Trump · 13-05-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Hopefully a feature easily reinstated with some software tweeks, same goes for the RS drift mode.

Bye bye powertrain warranty though.

GTP534 · 13-05-2015, 05:16 PM

Since I placed my deposit there have been many disappointments; it's looking like we won't be getting the hood vents and the tri-bars won't be the DRLs, also the tail lights are not the real Mustang deal. The hand-brake and cup holders will not be reversed and the Performance Package is a bit half-baked with some features not making it here.

The latest it seems will be the "stitching" of some of the dash components - we're not sure now we'll be getting that but instead we'll get the stitching moulded into the trim.

I've ordered automatic so I don't think that line-lock was available in autos anyway.

Sounds like a tale of woe but none of it has been a deal breaker for me. I can fully understand others wanting to cancel though as it seems to be constantly being watered down yet Ford Australia cannot even confirm final specs at the moment.

Most people are buying because Mustang was such an iconic car from their youth; I know from where I'm purchasing the demographic is heavily slanted towards older people.

Once the sentimentality is out of the way though the next wave of buyers might be more choosy and I wouldn't be surprised if Mustang here goes the way of the Falcon.

Venomous1 · 13-05-2015, 06:21 PM

LoL who cares we can do a mean burnout with or without line lock and we can always get the US version of software and or switches.

jmack · 13-05-2015, 06:30 PM

i bet if holden brings the camaro or vette it will have all the bells and whistles.ford read these pages to try and screw someone out of warranty but dont seem to get what people want

LeadFoot81 · 13-05-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

Absolutely pathetic Ford Australia.

Whilst I had no intention of ripping fully sikk burnouts, I refuse to accept a de-contented Mustang and as such, will be canning my order. Yes I am well aware of the fact that it would be a software disabling (and may well be a US-spec calibration or flash tune away from re-enabling), the fact that they managed to politicise such an iconic car has killed it for me.

Really? De-contenting? Lack of line lock killed it for you? That's Cray.

Blame the Oz government/s not Ford Oz for draconian laws.

Express · 13-05-2015, 06:42 PM

My burnout button is between the clutch and accelerator pedals. It just needs a soft touch.

MAGPIE · 13-05-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

Really? De-contenting? Lack of line lock killed it for you? That's Cray.

Blame the Oz government/s not Ford Oz for draconian laws.

^^^^ Agreed.

It's a gimmick, 435HP + RWD you should be able to do burnout blindfolded

Trump · 13-05-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

^^^^ Agreed.

It's a gimmick, 435HP + RWD you should be able to do burnout blindfolded

Gimmick or otherwise, the omission of the line locker in and of itself isn't a big deal. One can rip an epic single pegger whilst covered by said blindfold in a Suzuki Mighty Boy. The fact that Ford Australia bowed to political pressure is the deal breaker for me. Political insanity should not get in the way what people can buy.

And in the end, the anti-hoon crusade is insanity of the highest order.

MAGPIE · 13-05-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

Gimmick or otherwise, the omission of the line locker in and of itself isn't a big deal. One can rip an epic single pegger whilst covered by said blindfold in a Suzuki Mighty Boy. The fact that Ford Australia bowed to political pressure is the deal breaker for me. Political insanity should not get in the way what people can buy.

And in the end, the anti-hoon crusade is insanity of the highest order.

Do Ford AU have any choice in the matter though ?

Adamz Ghia · 13-05-2015, 08:07 PM

So it won't be completely removed. Might be a case of popping off the blank plate where the button is supposed to be and plugging in a button you've bought from the states...

Trump · 13-05-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Do Ford AU have any choice in the matter though ?

Of course they do. There is no ADR that compels them to remove features that may make it easier to do a burnout. They made the move purely for political reasons, and the paraphrasing in the article is testament to that:

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A Ford spokesman said on Wednesday the line-lock function that is standard on every other Mustang around the world would be deleted from Australia-specification vehicles due in December because of anti-hooning laws.

metalmania · 13-05-2015, 08:13 PM

Interesting ! The land of the free USA can have this feature but we cannot. What does this make Australia.
It's not about whether it's a gimmick or not. It's about what we are continually told what we can and can't have/do.

MAGPIE · 13-05-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Loud_Noises

Of course they do. There is no ADR that compels them to remove features that may make it easier to do a burnout. They made the move purely for political reasons, and the paraphrasing in the article is testament to that:

Fair enough, but personally I would be more concerned about the rumoured missing bonnet vents, alternative tail light lenses and the missing horsepower.