Most Tricked Out Roush Mustang Ever!

[trey3.8]

Just got back from the 2005 Ocean City Car and Truck Show. There were about 10 mustangs representing including my own. When it came to showstoppers however, this one guy took the cake. He trailered in a Roush Mustang from New York. This thing was "custom everything." Over 24 LCD monitors in all put in all kinds of locations in his stang. He even put monitors in the side blinkers and under the license plate. Check out the link to see for yourself. He's on the page with some other cars at the bottom left corner, but you can't miss him. Needless to say, he won best audio/visual presentation. Never seen a car quite like it. I guess you should be winning a lot of competitions when you've dropped nearly 200K in aftermarket work.

http://www.streettrenz.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=81&page=20

[MachGT]

blah, cars are made to be driven, that thing looks about useless unless you want to have a big video gaming party

[trey3.8]

Gimme a break! If cars are made to be driven and style has nothing to do with it, then why even buy yourself a Mustang? Just get an engine with wheels and leave it at that. That's just a very unfair observation. This Roush is awesome! And how does it "look" useless? It looks no different than our cars??? And I'm sure it gets a ton more of attention then any of our cars--I know, I watched the crowds around it all weekend. I hate to tell you but looks have more to do with the way a car sells than performance. All you have to do is look at the abyssmal record of the new Pontiac GTO. The project is a complete disaster even with its stock 400 hp engine that could blow the doors off a Mustang. Why? Because it looks like a sedan!!!

[MachGT]

The problem is I doubt it's ever driven, just goes and sits at car shows. If he actually goes out and drives it then great. Yes, looks are nice but most car people that I know think that performance is just as important if not more so

[MachGT]

btw, I hate bling so I'm biased :p

[trey3.8]

As far as I know he does drive it. At least that's what he told me. And even if it were "useless" (I'm assuming you mean stock), a Roush set up has got to be making at least 300 hp. Useless he's somehow reverse engineered his engine or took it out altogether, I'll take those numbers anyday. I don't call that useless.

[MachGT]

well, if he drives it then thats cool, but I do still think screens everywhere is silly.

[trey3.8]

Well, it can be over the top. I grant that. But "most car people" know that what really sets your car apart is having performance AND style. The two are inseparable. You only have to go to a few old time car cruises to know that appearance means just as much, and I'd venture it means more to the casual driver than does performance. You don't see too many people looking twice at an old beat-up rust-covered Chevy just because it runs fast. Now if he's on the track, that's something entirely different. But most track-driven cars I've seen are as much about looks as they are performance to the casual driver. So think about, to have a show quality car that gets jaw dropping reactions and runs... well, that's got to be every car person's dream. You may object to the TVs and the custom fabrications, etc., but the numbers and a huge billion dollar aftermarket industry proves you are in the minority.

[auriansmustang]

i dodnt like it too much. might as well ride a bike.

[MachGT]

Just because something is popular doesn't mean it isn't still really tacky :lol:

[trey3.8]

I've commented on this before because while I love Mustang people, I think the performance crowd can really be stubborn about this stuff, and a little unaware of their own history. I think the modifications you see now really comes down to the way the industry has changed over the years. If you look back 30 years, you see the rebellion of the day was to tune the engine to get it loud as possible or depending where you were geographically tricking out the rear exhaust with flamethrowers. The generation previous would have also commented regarding the non-functionality of such moves, but after a couple of years of doing it, these changes became apart of the cultural automotive identity. Hollywood picked up on it with such movies as Bullitt, Grease, and the James Dean types, and you have a new automotive evolution! The same thing is happening now. Unless your car is strictly strip and you are limiting yourself to that environment, nobody really cares about a stock car. We accept it in those circles, but we don't anywhere else. For example, I would venture to say almost every single automotive manufacturer allows for a TV option in the car now for their SUV line. The question is not about does it serve a functional purpose. The question is about individual expression. What you can do to make it better. If you look at Charlie's car (onebad95), his is certainly tricked out. His choice of doors is a page straight out of the import scene. But it looks great! And the people on this site must agree. Modifying cars is no different than decorating your house. You decorate, hoping to tell a story about yourself, who you were, etc. That's why as time moves on, you will see more and more cars going in this direction. And while performance is still important, let me ask you the burning question that you ask of the styling people: Is 305 hp necessary? How about 250 hp? Certainly the question of functionality must be raised. If you're honest, you'll say "no", and then you understand that a "performance" person has the same craving as a "styling person"--to be individual and different. In terms of functionality, a high-powered sports car can be considered less functional then a car with 102 TVs in it, for it can hurt the environment more with bad emissions, etc. But I digress. I hope you understand a little bit more that performance people and stylin' people have the same philosophy even if they don't agree to the same outcomes and means.

[MachGT]

naw, 305 hp isn't necessary, now 400, 500, 600+ on the other hand... I'd say that's essential :p

No offense meant, I just don't have the same taste in modifications as you do. I care about the styling on my car quite a bit as well. I just want something that looks very sleek and not flashy. I know that won't win me many car shows but it's what I like.

[MachGT]

*and please realize that I'm messing with you a bit here at some points*

[trey3.8]

I understand your philosophy. Different strokes for different folks. :thumpupn:
I just think the car deserves respect either way. If he put 200K into the engine. Well, then you'd have your monster speed machine >owned<

[306Stang]

maybe i missed a picture but i saw one of the outside and two of the interior which were basically identical photos. he might have tricked out the car but u know what that's his style so let him ruin/pimp (however u see it) his car how ever he feels. to be posting about "a thousand" tv's in the car . . . LET'S SEE EM

i'm with machgt, i'm not one for flashy or a "bling bling" ride. however sum of that crap looks good if it's set up right

[trey3.8]

Ummm, I think you are actually talking about my car since there is only one picture of the Roush exterior and two of my interior (identical) and two of my exterior. :wow: You should actually check out my car on this website sometime. May not be your style, but it's where I wanted to put my money, and most people who stop me at redlights and gas pumps go out of their way to tell me it looks good :hmmm:

[Droptop2001GT]

Generally speaking, Mustangs are known more for their affordable performance than anything else. What do you expect "most" mustang owners to like more: a supercharger or 20 tv screens?
After all, when it comes down to sensible spending, you can take advantage of performance modifications any time you are driving. You can only look at 20+ little TV screens scattered all over the car while you are parked.
As for me, I have a 400 hp turbocharged stang with an in-dash DVD player. I think a single in-dash screen is a very nice addition in the mustang. However, 20+ TVs, I think, is getting into the realm of rediculously unnecessary. If I'm going to spend that kind of money to watch TV while I'm not driving my car, I'm going to buy a big screen for my living room, not 20 little screens for the odd spaces in my car. That's just what seems to make sense to me.

[MachGT]

Heck, I've been told by people at stoplights that I have a sweet car. It usually comes with a comment about my exhaust and a certain whistle from the engine bay :lol:

[trey3.8]

Well I think what you guys are failing to recognize is that the installation of TVs and electronics is not motivated by frivolity but motivated by a passion to be different and as a means of self-expression. And if we're talking about sensible spending, certainly buying a sports car doesn't qualify. Sensible spending would be saving for your retirement and buying a Geo Metro. :) And you guys are the first two I've ever met who argue for "affordable performance" like it's a good thing. :) The truth is we can't afford Ferraris, so let's be real. I don't think if I had unlimited funds, a 20-30,000 dollar Ford Mustang would be my first choice.

Again, this certainly comes down to a valuation judgment, but I think if we're being fair than we could certainly say that something like a Cobra is a complete waste of money unless you are a police officer finding yourself in highspeed chases. It just doesn't make sense for daily driving. It gets terrible highway and city mileage, at least when you compare it to, say, a Toyota Camry. In fact, I'll go a step further. Why do you even need performance? You don't need it, you WANT it. And by those certain terms, it is an object of insensibility, because it does not serve a functional necessity. I don't want to get too philosophical. But to try to defend performance as MORE functional than style is just completely absurd. It's as much an expression (or rebellion) against the norm than is the guy who puts in 20 TVs. It's not about "what makes sense to me." It's about what I like. And our likes never make "sense."

I agree that most mustang owners like performance. Most seem old school in this sense. But the generation before them winsed at their performance-hungry visions. And so I think the new and inevitable evolution is one toward stylin. Performance will certainly be along for the ride, but it's stylin' that will win the day in the aftermarket scene. :) And as an artist, I guess I'm not like most people. I hope you guys will take the whole 'stylin' thing more seriously and never put limitations on them. I could easily say it's completely "insensible" to sup up a mustang to 650 hp and run it down a track risking life and limb for an adrenaline rush. In the long run, I think most "sensible" people would agree. But if we're honest with ourselves we break out of the pack mentality and try to do something individual. That's the true mark of what it means to be a creative person. And that's who I am...as long as my wife let's me have some money :)

[MachGT]

if I were sensible I'd drive a honda.....

[Droptop2001GT]

It would make more sense to walk/jog/run everywhere you go. You would save a lot of money by not ever buying a car or getting gasoline. Plus, You would be in much better physical shape and you would likely live much longer.

[synister281]

lota ricey assed cars on that site :Puke:

[02BlueStang]

yea, those cars are TOTALLY not doin it for me....And that mustang just has too much crap on it.....The words "trailered it in" tells me that its not a true car....no show car belongs on a trailer...if you can't drive it to a show or to the corner to get something, Why own it?

20 something TV's is WAY overdone....a couple in the headrest is fine, visor is good, dash is awesome....but sticking them in every whole possible is just stupid.....

Ever heard the phrase "theres such a thing as too much of a good thing"....this car qualifies

[ClintEastwood]

lets all wear pink shirts

[trey3.8]

lol

[mustangfreak123]

it would take me all day to read all of these posts and comment, so ill just reply to the title and say that its not my "cup of tea" but i do respect all of the time, effort, and money put into that car!

[trey3.8]

Better Pictures....

[synister281]

now that looks like the biggest waste of a roush ever...

[trey3.8]

You should be nicer and try to show some self-restraint when it comes to negative opinions. Somebody put a lot of hard work into that ride. You wouldn't want someone dogging yours. And it is obviously there and a featured car because a lot of people like it.

[MachGT]

sorry, but that thing looks horrible IMO, just not done with any sort of taste.

[MachGT]

and if anyone thinks my car looks bad and wants to rag on it, then feel free. I'd appreciate honest critisicm much more then people saying nice things because they don't wanna hurt my feelings

[MachGT]

I count 12 gauges.....

[trey3.8]

Children,

I think the lesson here is to show some tact and act like an adult. Not everyone is hardened to open criticism. And it takes an adult to understand that. It's about respecting other people and doing unto others as you would have them do to you. Just because you think you can handle criticism doesn't mean the next person could. Just because you could withstand a punch to the face doesn't mean the next guy won't crumble. And I think it's kind of presumptuous to think people are just saying nice things because they can't be honest. Believe it or not, in this crazy world of OTHER opinions, there are people that actually LIKE the car--a lot of them; otherwise, it wouldn't have been there.

[MachGT]

People need to not be so darn sensitive. That's part of the problems going on in our country right now. People are just too big of pansies to take any sort of criticism..

[CallawayGT]

That car is ggggggaaaaaaayyyyyyy. WTF could he possibly be monitoring with all those gauges? That car better have A LOT of horsepower to carry it's heavy ass around.

[Aerosi665]

The concept is cool, but much too played out. The color scheme is also origional... just too clashing and in your face. Everything that's in there is cool... there's just too much of it.

[Droptop2001GT]

The number of gauges is simply absurd and borderline :rice: I've NEVER seen a street car that needed more than 3-5 aftermarket gauges (and that's assuming boost+nitrous).
It's not so much the number of TV screens in the car that makes those silly. It's the location of some of those screens that makes them absolutely silly. (the front side of the driver's seat!?)
But, my favorite part of the whole car has to be the $ on the floormats. :lol:

[thunderbolt64]

I don't get TV's in cars! I understand them in a mini-van, where you are trying to keep the kid's entertained on a long trip. For me, a Mustang should be built for speed, and tasteful looks. Call me old school, but give me a big motor, and a sweet exhuast note anyday, over big noisy stereos.

[mustangfreak123]

...a Mustang should be built for speed, and tasteful looks. Call me old school, but give me a big motor, and a sweet exhuast note anyday, over big noisy stereos.
the sound of a Stang is all of the tunes i need :devil: