The 2011+ Mustang Thread

[mhood]

I'd like a thumb print reader to keep my wife and son out of competition mode. It's a gr8 idea though...way to raise the bar Ford!

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by jpizzle007

lame. who wants to switch keys for power. hey, let me turn off my car real quick and switch out keys before i get on it.

Originally Posted by cmore

I think it is a great idea! Maybe Chev is paying attention. Don't really like the key idea but would be nice to have a "race" button to press!

Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

Kinda meh. Why not just make it a toggle?

Originally Posted by jtzako

Having a separate key seems silly to me... It should be a button or setting you can adjust and not have to carry around yet another key.

(I would LOVE a Valet key though... something that keeps the car from having power or going over about 25 mph)

I bet there is some kind of legal or environmental reason behind this. Like the EPA rating for the car would be changed and buyers may get nailed with a gas guzzler tax if the mode is too easily selectable.

[SlingShot]

I think it's an awesome idea ... Keeps it from getting gas guzzler tax, and an awesome idea for marketing ... Don't care what you say, guys like gizzmos and bragging rights ...

[cmore]

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

I bet there is some kind of legal or environmental reason behind this. Like the EPA rating for the car would be changed and buyers may get nailed with a gas guzzler tax if the mode is too easily selectable.

If Ford can do it I would think Chevy could also.

[Kahdir]

Cool idea

[PoorMansCamaro]

I was told that it would take some kind of magic to get those mustangs to go faster!

[Sax1031]

So some information on the Red Key for the Boss is coming out.

This is Ford's TracKey, a special key available to buyers of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 that, when used, switches the dual-path powertrain control module (PCM) from streetable pony car to 444 HP track-ready stallion. Yes, the future is now.

Each 2012 Mustang Boss 302 will come with an all-black key that'll work just fine to turn on your car, giving you access to 444 HP of streetable power. But, thanks to a joint project between Mustang engineers and the Ford Racing dealer network, you'll be able to buy the TracKey that'll give you a second set of PCM software instructions. This TracMode software alters more than 200 engine management parameters, increasing low-end torque and turning the Boss into a competition-ready track car — complete with a two-stage launch control feature similar to that used on the Mustang Cobra Jet.

But, if you want to go back to street mode, all you have to do is start your Boss with the standard key, and your 'stang gets reset back to factory engine settings.

So, what exactly does the TracKey change? Here's the details we have so far from Ford:

The TracKey PCM software, installed by an authorized Ford racing dealer after a customer takes delivery of the car, adjusts variable cam timing, spark maps, engine braking, fuel control and other engine parameters – more than 200 in total – to provide a complete race car calibration. The result is an aggressive, race-bred driving experience all the way down to the lopey idle rumbling through the Boss quad exhaust.
"Anything that could possibly affect all-out performance is deleted from the TracKey calibration," said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. "Throttle limiting and torque management – any daily driveability enhancements are removed and replaced with a pure Ford Racing competition calibration."
We're still waiting some more details from Pericak, but what he's given us is a pretty good start.

In addition to the TracKey, you'll also get a complimentary track day offered at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT. Although owners'll need to book their own travel, they'll get a chance to take the Boss out on the course under supervised conditions.

I know we're really geeking out over the TracKey — but just think about the possibilities of being able to download chip tuning instructions based on the track or the type of track. You have to admit, this has some really cool possibilities.

http://jalopnik.com/5687042/this-red...nto-a-race-car

[ron10]

awesome idea.

[Ironheadspearo]

What happens when your rollin up tot he light and you have the slow key in your car and a camaro guy pulls up and revs the motor? do you have to shut the car off pull out the race key, (be sure to hold it in the air so the camaro guy can see it) stick it in the ignition and restart the car.... all before the light turns green..... hahahaha.... really thats lame

[cam fan]

This one does that:

[Legend]

Leave it to Ford to come up with a great idea...Chevy are you listening?

While the whole key thing is a bit odd...I'd think a button on the center console or dash would be better...it is cool and a bright idea!

Guess with our Chevys we are left with...uh...well...oh...no...hmmmmmmmmmmm......

[cab2g]

Holy CRAP Ford is pulling out all the stops with the Mustang! They do NOT want to lose market share! wow. I commend Ford for all of this. I have a feeling Chevy will be doing some exciting stuff with the Z28. So I'm not too worried. Either way the Boss and Z28 are out of my price range today, but that's ok

[SSOOCH]

SO RAD!

[Charadis]

Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

What happens when your rollin up tot he light and you have the slow key in your car and a camaro guy pulls up and revs the motor? do you have to shut the car off pull out the race key, (be sure to hold it in the air so the camaro guy can see it) stick it in the ignition and restart the car.... all before the light turns green..... hahahaha.... really thats lame

I believe this is the kind of action Ford is trying to control. The higher performance option is not "streetable", so the Mustang driver shouldn't even be thinking about switching to that option while on the road. There should be enough power without the racing tune.

Secondly, street racing is dangerous and not legal.

-C

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