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Bumming Your Scene posted:What is this tube? Is it just for piping engine noise into the cabin?
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So I got a call from the shop about my order of http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetails.php?PartID=822&CategoryID=225&ModelID=35 to let me know that my order would be delayed... ...because they are having a sale on that starting Thursday and didn't want to overcharge me. Pretty A+ customer service!
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Comrade Flynn posted:So I got a call from the shop about my order of http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetails.php?PartID=822&CategoryID=225&ModelID=35 to let me know that my order would be delayed... I always enjoy showing my car friends how cheap parts are for Mustangs; pisses them off so much.
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Feb 28, 2012 04:50
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Comrade Flynn posted:So I got a call from the shop about my order of http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetails.php?PartID=822&CategoryID=225&ModelID=35 to let me know that my order would be delayed... Thanks for that site they have the shocks I was looking at getting for the cheapest I have seen. I am unhappy with the suspension in my '89 mustang convertible. Right now it has BBK lowering springs and KYB GR2 shocks and struts. I like the look but those shocks and struts suck. Oh well at least they were cheap. I was looking at replacing them with Tokico HP "Blues". Any opinions on those? Other parts I am going to add - full length subframe connectors, strut tower brace, eibach swaybar set, upper and lower rear control arms and a k-member brace. I am hoping to tighten up the handling and eliminate my cowl rattle. It is a fair weather only, street car. It also has 255/40/17 Nitto 555s. Suggestions ?
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Feb 28, 2012 15:35
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Speaking of that Koni sale, it runs until the end of May. The guy's having some computer troubles with his website but hopefully they will be cleared up soon. I have Koni Sports on my '08 Bullitt on Steeda sport springs and it rides wonderfully, solid axle and all. Way more confidence inspiring on the track too.
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Mar 1, 2012 12:33
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Would there be any caveats or anything I'd have to look out for in a 2011 V6 coupe with a manual transmission? Just realizing I don't necessarily want a boring dadcar like an Accord or Altima for my next ride.
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Mar 1, 2012 16:11
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I would just make sure it wasn't in a wreck. Most 2011s used on the market have been salvaged somehow. You might look for new car incentives that could bring the price of a new one down very close to used.
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Mar 1, 2012 16:26
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BonzoESC posted:Would there be any caveats or anything I'd have to look out for in a 2011 V6 coupe with a manual transmission? Just realizing I don't necessarily want a boring dadcar like an Accord or Altima for my next ride. They put out a TSB to put in a different fluid if you have notchiness in the cold http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/03/31/ford-issues-tsb-for-2011-mustangs-to-resolve-cold-shifting-problems/
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Mar 1, 2012 16:44
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Comrade Flynn posted:So I got a call from the shop about my order of http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetails.php?PartID=822&CategoryID=225&ModelID=35 to let me know that my order would be delayed... So my new price is $620 shipped. Pretty good deal for this setup.
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Mar 1, 2012 19:25
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Comrade Flynn posted:So my new price is $620 shipped. Pretty good deal for this setup. Have you read any reviews of those shocks? They really aren't much more than the Tokico Blues I was looking at getting. I know Koni's stuff is usually topnotch though.
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Mar 1, 2012 19:42
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ssspy007 posted:Have you read any reviews of those shocks? They really aren't much more than the Tokico Blues I was looking at getting. I know Koni's stuff is usually topnotch though. Nothing but good things. People seemed to prefer them to the FRPP package.
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Mar 1, 2012 19:56
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Here's that car I was talking about : The guy lowered it to 3200. So lovely, so awesome.
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Mar 2, 2012 06:06
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The sequential tails on the '11-current are specific to the GT on up, right?
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Mar 2, 2012 06:36
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Matlock posted:The sequential tails on the '11-current are specific to the GT on up, right? No theyre on the v6 as well
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Mar 2, 2012 06:56
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kimbo305 posted:Here's that car I was talking about : The only thing unique power-wise about the Cobra engine was the intake and heads. He's already swapped out the intake for what amounts to the identical intake from another engine, and the heads are absolutely nothing special when compared to even the cheapest aftermarket iron head. Basically, he's asking $3200 for a '94 Mustang that has been modded. If you like his mods, offer him $2500 and work from there. If you don't like his mods there are thousands more out there.
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Mar 2, 2012 07:17
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coolskillrex remix posted:No theyre on the v6 as well Also, it's the '10s on up isn't it?
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frozenphil posted:The only thing unique power-wise about the Cobra engine was the intake and heads. He's already swapped out the intake for what amounts to the identical intake from another engine, and the heads are absolutely nothing special when compared to even the cheapest aftermarket iron head. Even though they're not as light as the Foxbodies, the prices are better. Sorta. Nicer Foxes go for more than 5, and this is actually one of the better price/condition post-Foxbody specimens out there.
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Mar 2, 2012 08:31
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Comrade Flynn posted:Also, it's the '10s on up isn't it? Yeah, but why would anyone buy those 
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kimbo305 posted:Even though they're not as light as the Foxbodies, the prices are better. Sorta. Nicer Foxes go for more than 5, and this is actually one of the better price/condition post-Foxbody specimens out there. Yep, Fox prices bottomed in the late '90s and have been going back up ever since. I still kick myself for passing on a black/black '87 coupe with the asking price of $2800. The interior needed new upholstery, but the body was straight and the paint was new. I got an '88 Chevy Corsica for my first car instead. 
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Mar 2, 2012 09:28
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Comrade Flynn posted:Also, it's the '10s on up isn't it? You can buy the kits to have them do that on the '94-'04 and '05-'09 now too - http://www.americanmuscle.com/sequential-taillights-plugin-9604.html http://www.americanmuscle.com/cdc-dynamite-sticks.html They look a little wonky but add a nice flair I think 
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Comrade Flynn posted:Nothing but good things. People seemed to prefer them to the FRPP package. I think I am going to go with the Koni then. Thanks
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Mar 2, 2012 14:50
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Tanz-Kommandant posted:You can buy the kits to have them do that on the '94-'04 and '05-'09 now too - I have them on my 05, they add a nice touch I think as they're pretty uncommon to see. A bit wonky to set up even with the plug-and-play prewired harnesses. The idea I thought was that they blinked in order from shortest to longest (harness enters at the far end of the light) But on mine they were kind of mixed. Best tips for installation to save headache: Buy some extra bulbs before you start, they snap in place to the connectors and I ended up killing the elements for two of mine. Also test the firing order before putting it all back together. Don't be me and spend an hour and a trip to the store on a 20 minute job.
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Mar 2, 2012 21:56
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Tanz-Kommandant posted:You can buy the kits to have them do that on the '94-'04 and '05-'09 now too - Except they go way too fast and when you press on the brake it sequentially lights up the tail lights (2010 and 2011 dont do this)
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Mar 2, 2012 23:15
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It's spring, where the hell are the 2013's?
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Mar 3, 2012 02:38
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Please tell me I am not a flaming moron for wanting this http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/2875307552.html Looks like its in decent shape and if it drives as good as it looks we are in business. I know these are pretty easy to make stupid power out of... but to be honest, I am looking to keep it stock and just drive the piss out of it. Its that or a motorcycle.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Please tell me I am not a flaming moron for wanting this Get the motorcycle. That's looks to be a decent car, but motorcycles are far more enjoyable as a toy.
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Mar 3, 2012 05:33
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coolskillrex remix posted:Except they go way too fast and when you press on the brake it sequentially lights up the tail lights (2010 and 2011 dont do this) Ah, didn't realize that, I thought they went too fast personally but didn't know they lit up sequentially when you got on the brake, that's a deal breaker right there 
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Tanz-Kommandant posted:Ah, didn't realize that, I thought they went too fast personally but didn't know they lit up sequentially when you got on the brake, that's a deal breaker right there Just to be clear, they do it once, then they stay lit, still looks a little goofy happening everytime you get on the brakes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVFA-HuikfY
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Mar 3, 2012 08:12
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Yeah, I can imagine in stop and go traffic that would look absolutely ridiculous to everyone around you, though it isn't quite as bad as I thought it'd look. Wonder if you can make it so it's just the turn signals.
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coolskillrex remix posted:Just to be clear, they do it once, then they stay lit, still looks a little goofy happening everytime you get on the brakes. That actually doesn't look too bad, but yeah the blinking is quite fast.
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Header progress update! I've been travelling with work so I didn't get a chance to start tearing the car apart until last week. My knuckles are already desperate for relief. Looking towards the rear of the car. I'm leaving the OEM catback in so the headers and x pipe will bolt up to the factory connection here. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6980452639_75a430a710_z.jpg This is the drivers side of the engine. You have to remove the steering shaft in order to slide the manifold out. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7045/6834323918_9f14c3a3e5_z.jpg The passenger side exhaust manifold. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6834324278_0e3f0495ca_z.jpg The headers installed on the passenger side. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6834323592_15cb62a16a_z.jpg
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Requesting open-header video.
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IOwnCalculus posted:Requesting open-header video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naQCmVdECiE  (That's my 6.2L Silverado with Dynatech LT's and a wide open cutout).
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Looks like the 2013's are headed to dealers now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ9kUOwnDaA
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GT500 msrp up. http://bp3.ford.com/2013-Ford-Mustang/?branding=1&lang=en#/Packages/Config[|Ford|Mustang|2013|1|1.|820A.P8J.....~YZKAA.44E.SB.COU.GTS.] $54,200 + $800 destination loving ridiculous considering a bunch of insiders claimed that it would cost $60,000. The 2012 invoice is $5000 off msrp, so that means you can likely call up costcoauto and get your 2013 for about $50,000. For 650 god drat horsepower!!! coolskillrex remix fucked around with this message at 01:01 on Mar 16, 2012 |
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Mar 16, 2012 00:58
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That is insane power for the money. I still think 412 hp is too much for me in my 11 GT!
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I want to like the ZL1 more. We'll see which one is truly more tuned for the track, which GM claims is the ZL1.
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coolskillrex remix posted:GT500 msrp up. Can't wait to see actual numbers. I have a feeling that the 0-160 numbers are going to nuts but 0-60 will probably be a tenth or two faster than the 12s.
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0-60 numbers mean so little to me now, unless its a car like the GT-R with launch control you will almost never replicate the 0-60 numbers CONSISTENTLY unless you are a very very good driver. This car will struggle to put the power down if you do not launch perfectly. Hell, look at the tt-rs, 3300 pounds nd does 0-60 in 3.6s with 330hp? All due to launch control and gearing. Put a GT500 and a tt-rs on the same track and chances are a 650hp gt500 will beat the pants off of it.
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I can't wait until C&D puts one in the Lightning Lap. Now I'm wondering how much better the 2014 model will be.
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