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Two things: 1. Guy must have gone crazy on americanmuscle.com, he's got like every cosmetic option they have. Wouldn't surprise me if he had those halogen "halo" lights. 2. God that back louver looks absolutely atrocious. Not only does it look stupid but it's a misshapen mess. Out of all the things you could buy to make your car better, cosmetic tape on pieces aren't even on the list.
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Rabble posted:2. God that back louver looks absolutely atrocious. Not only does it look stupid but it's a misshapen mess. And I bet from the inside mirror it looks like a closed set of blinds. Pony cars have enough visibility issues stock, taping plastic poo poo all over the back window doesn't help.
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Oct 18, 2012 20:27
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BGCHEEZ indeed; it must be short for big cheesenuts. I agree on having his car towed.
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Oct 18, 2012 22:57
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oRenj9 posted:I agree on having his car towed off a cliff. Got that for ya.
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Oct 19, 2012 03:54
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Anything specific that I should check for if I'm looking at a 2012 GT Premium being sold private party? I'm trying to figure out why some guy is willing to take a huge depreciation hit on a car with only 7000 miles on it. The big things I'm aware of is that Bama tunes were popping some engines, and some diffs are going bad. Any way to test if something is amiss?
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Oct 20, 2012 05:01
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Weinertron posted:Anything specific that I should check for if I'm looking at a 2012 GT Premium being sold private party? I'm trying to figure out why some guy is willing to take a huge depreciation hit on a car with only 7000 miles on it. Get a mechanic you trust to inspect the car?
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Oct 20, 2012 17:41
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Ive got an 02 mustang gt convertible in the shop, the battery keeps dying. At rest theres a 180mA draw. Tracked it to fuse 39, 5A, generic electronic module. If I pull this fuse the draw drops to 5mA. The gently caress is a generic electronic module and is this a normal draw for it?
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Oct 21, 2012 19:53
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Weinertron posted:Anything specific that I should check for if I'm looking at a 2012 GT Premium being sold private party? I'm trying to figure out why some guy is willing to take a huge depreciation hit on a car with only 7000 miles on it. Uhh if the warrantys not void what is there to worry about?
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Oct 21, 2012 22:06
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coolskillrex remix posted:Uhh if the warrantys not void what is there to worry about? From what I can tell, Ford went ahead and said that Bama tunes were invalidating engine warranty because they were leaning it out a ton.
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Oct 21, 2012 22:14
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It wasn't just that they were leaning it out, they also disabled the knock sensors and people started popping #8 on their Coyotes. It was actually a big deal for a while because people were afraid it was an issue with the engine until it got traced back to Bama's lovely tune.
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Oct 21, 2012 22:20
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Dr 14 INCH DICK Md posted:Ive got an 02 mustang gt convertible in the shop, the battery keeps dying. At rest theres a 180mA draw. Tracked it to fuse 39, 5A, generic electronic module. If I pull this fuse the draw drops to 5mA. The gently caress is a generic electronic module and is this a normal draw for it? The GEM controls multiple functions: wipers, window switches, convertible top, airbag power, datalink, etc.
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Oct 21, 2012 22:32
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Weinertron posted:From what I can tell, Ford went ahead and said that Bama tunes were invalidating engine warranty because they were leaning it out a ton. Well can ford see the flash? if not then how would they invalidate warranty unless #8 cyl is already gone
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Oct 21, 2012 22:43
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coolskillrex remix posted:Well can ford see the flash? if not then how would they invalidate warranty unless #8 cyl is already gone
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Ive entertained the idea of buying a 2011 and i guess if i was buying a used one i would ask to have it taken to the ford dealer and see if they can check if its been flashed or not. edit: also gently caress kenne bell, their dipstick is a loving 1/8" diameter metal rod, which means a bunch of oil adheres to it and even though its special kenne bell blend of lucas oil tinted blue so you can "see" it (me nor my friend can see the stupid level though, so its obviously NOT blue enough) I just replaced the supercharger oil and i have no idea if i have the right amount in because its so impossible to see. The lines are a quarter of an inch apart and the margin of where the oil rests on the dipstick is seriously a half an inch, its so ambiguous its astonishing. We have tried to read, and adjust, the level about 20 times now. I think its fine but thats just from me turning the dipstick horizontal and laying it on a napkin, which is not super accurate. Meanwhile eaton engineers recommend oil changing like every 100,000 miles, so those people dont have to deal with any of this in the first place. 
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Oct 22, 2012 00:37
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frozenphil posted:They can see that it has been flashed and will use that to invalidate your warranty. Modifying your car has always had adverse consequences for your warranty which is why common advice is to wait until after your warranty expires to modify your car in a way that could cause problems (a cat-back is safe, an ECU tune is not). I thought there's laws that say you can't invalidate a warranty unless whatever a person modified on the car directly caused whatever problem there is.
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Oct 22, 2012 03:52
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Bumming Your Scene posted:I thought there's laws that say you can't invalidate a warranty unless whatever a person modified on the car directly caused whatever problem there is. Magnusson moss warranty act says that for things like exhaust, intakes, etc so dealers cant deny warranty coverage on things entirely unrelated to the problem. If you flashed the car they dont know if your flash detonated the engine, so it would be pretty easy for them to deny coverage.
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Oct 22, 2012 04:33
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Bumming Your Scene posted:I thought there's laws that say you can't invalidate a warranty unless whatever a person modified on the car directly caused whatever problem there is. I'm pretty sure disabling knock sensors and leaning the poo poo out of your A/F ratio will probably be pretty easy to link to blowing an engine.
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Oct 22, 2012 05:27
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frozenphil posted:The GEM controls multiple functions: wipers, window switches, convertible top, airbag power, datalink, etc.
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Oct 22, 2012 05:31
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Could I use bits from a '13 GT to get rid of the black plastic side skirts and bumpers on my '11?
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Oct 22, 2012 06:11
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Ford unveiled the new motor they're considering optioning in the upcoming Cobra Jets: A twin turbo 5.0 Coyote that gets the car in the 11's on half-throttle. On full throttle it hits mid 8's @ 155. Devyl fucked around with this message at 04:13 on Oct 31, 2012 |
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Oct 31, 2012 04:10
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Devyl posted:Ford unveiled the new motor they're considering optioning in the upcoming Cobra Jets: Mother of God...
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Oct 31, 2012 04:49
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To think, those are some tiny turbos too...
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Oct 31, 2012 07:03
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The reason behind them being so small is two-fold: One being that Ford wanted something smaller to eliminate lag. Those are actually Borg-Warners based on the Focus ST. The second reason? So they would conveniently fit in the fog lamp area.
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Devyl posted:The reason behind them being so small is two-fold: One being that Ford wanted something smaller to eliminate lag. Those are actually Borg-Warners based on the Focus ST. The second reason? So they would conveniently fit in the fog lamp area. Of, for sure. Just saying that there is still a ton of potential left on the table there.
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Oct 31, 2012 10:52
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frozenphil posted:Of, for sure. Just saying that there is still a ton of potential left on the table there. Oh yeah, without a doubt! Honestly, it looks like the best setup for this would be a nice sequential. Throw a healthy-sized Garrett or Turbonetics turbo on one side and you'll have massive 4 digit power at the wheels. Ford is still being really tight-lipped about actual numbers this is putting down and I don't blame them with the COPO Camaro nipping on their heels.
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Oct 31, 2012 23:28
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Devyl posted:Ford unveiled the new motor they're considering optioning in the upcoming Cobra Jets: Is there an article on this somewhere?
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Nov 1, 2012 02:27
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Sure. Have one from where I work: Twin Turbo Cobra Jet at SEMA.
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Nov 1, 2012 04:27
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Devyl posted:Sure. Have one from where I work: Twin Turbo Cobra Jet at SEMA. Is Steve still running things over there? If so, tell him to cut that drat hippie hair.
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Devyl posted:Oh yeah, without a doubt! Honestly, it looks like the best setup for this would be a nice sequential. Throw a healthy-sized Garrett or Turbonetics turbo on one side and you'll have massive 4 digit power at the wheels. Ford is still being really tight-lipped about actual numbers this is putting down and I don't blame them with the COPO Camaro nipping on their heels. I bet that thing is putting down four digits right now with the two tiny turbos.
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Those are small framed Borg-Warner EFRs. There are three options and the smallest would be good for about 750hp and the largest 1000. http://www.full-race.com/articles/borgwarner-efr-turbos.html Cool turbos because the boost control solenoid, BPV, and wastegate are all integrated into it. Plus they use a billet compressor wheel and titanium turbine.
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So I decided that after 7 years of it I am sick of commuting in my fleet model 4cyl Ranger, and bought a Mustang. It's pretty cool. "Sunburst gold metallic" is the color. I call it "can't-sell-it gold". It has the 4.6, 5sp, and the mach 460 audio system. I really like it so far. I figure the geriatric paint job will give me +2 stealth vs. LEOs. 
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Wow I didnt even know mustangs came in that color.. looks like the camry "champagne" color. gently caress. Its so bad its good? maybe? Also 2014 mustangs wont have boss 302 as an option (stopped when ford said it would, no surprise really) http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/07/2014-ford-mustang-details-leaked-bye-bye-boss-302/ I cant really afford a boss 302 at all but i cant imagine losing money on these cars considering how people will clamor after them in the coming years.
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If Ford doesn't decide to bring it back in '15, then yes; it'll be worth big bucks eventually in the future. But my folks are hearing rumors of another 302 or Boss variant for the 2015 total refresh of the Mustang. Otherwise, you get Boss Mustangs like the Shinoda Boss on the SN95 chassis. Despite being a factory "Boss" option, today they can be picked up for a cheap price.
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Nov 8, 2012 04:32
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Boss 351 with a naturally aspirated version of the GT500 engine. 
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Devyl posted:If Ford doesn't decide to bring it back in '15, then yes; it'll be worth big bucks eventually in the future. But my folks are hearing rumors of another 302 or Boss variant for the 2015 total refresh of the Mustang. Otherwise, you get Boss Mustangs like the Shinoda Boss on the SN95 chassis. Despite being a factory "Boss" option, today they can be picked up for a cheap price. Special edition Mustangs are cash machines for Ford and the dealerships. Regardless of what it's called, there will be numerous special edition Mustangs on the 2015 platform and beyond. I'd like to see a Mach1 myself
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coolskillrex remix posted:Wow I didnt even know mustangs came in that color.. looks like the camry "champagne" color. gently caress. Its so bad its good? maybe? It's grown on me since I first saw the ad, and it looks great in real life. The photo is blown out so it looks more champagne. I like unique stuff - it's why I painted my Buell green - so I think it suits me well enough. Learning to drive it has been fun. I've had fun owning a couple RX-7s and a Mk1 MR2, so it really amuses me with how slow I can turn this 4.6.
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Dad is looking to put a rollbar of some sort into his new mustang shell. http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=121_126_273 I know bolt in roll bars are hilariously lovely. Are any of those worth two shits?
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Slow is Fast posted:Dad is looking to put a rollbar of some sort into his new mustang shell. Maximum makes quality stuff.
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I've got a 2010 V6 automatic, and it started making a howling noise from the rear end. It's still under warranty so I took it in for an inspection and they said the rear end is shot and have to rebuild the entire rear end. I couldn't get any more details out of them than that. The parts won't be in until like January (WTF?) but the warranty's covering it and he said it's still completely safe to drive on. So, any ideas what the gently caress happened to my rear end and what I could've done to cause it (if anything)?
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Ugg boots posted:I've got a 2010 V6 automatic, and it started making a howling noise from the rear end. It's still under warranty so I took it in for an inspection and they said the rear end is shot and have to rebuild the entire rear end. I couldn't get any more details out of them than that. The parts won't be in until like January (WTF?) but the warranty's covering it and he said it's still completely safe to drive on. I think it's more likely that the howling was caused by wind rushing over your huge vagina, and he just didn't want to offend you. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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