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XC post from SVTP: After a few weeks of bumbling around I finally got the time to take my car to AED in Sacramento to undergo my Paxton tuning session. Not to be without drama, I've had quite a few things go wrong along this build, included but not limited to: spraying r134a everywhere into Revelation's garage while busting the a/c suction line barfing coolant out during the install and at AED blowing off multiple intercooler pipes on hot and cold side the day before tuning failed attempt at getting the accufab throttle body between the charge pipe and intake A week after the install JoeWagon helped me get my BAP going and everything was ready for tune. After all this it did run, and magically made it to AED without drama. I filled up at my local Costco previous to leaving at 6am, same gas I've used consistently for months and what I was running for my previous NA tune. NA Mod list: Airraid Boss PJ intake Accufab throttle body Boss IM Kooks Shorty Headers Lethal catless H JPC OTA GT500 AB  After another few thousand miles for some reason I got tired of an all motor powerhouse and hit up the both big vendors for a Paxton kit and additional parts. During this time I also managed to fix up my suspension and eyeball it enough to keep the rear end in line. Last month I proceeded to install it over the course of 5 half days worth of work, about 15-20hrs of labor. Don't fear the dremel! Paxton 3.8 stock kit ID1000 Roush BAP JPC Tbolts, Expansion tank Roush vent pod/Aeroforce gauge installed to check coolant, iat, etc. I made it to AED around 9am and Shaun had the car strapped down within a few minutes. First run, we made a staggering 692hp. Something had to be wrong? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cijY68B2oM 2nd run the car decided to barf out a gallon of coolant from the metal fitting inserted into the lower radiator tube. This tube is held together with worm clamps. Shaun was kind enough to patch me back together and the session went on as planned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Nwey_cwNQ Like a moron I forgot to record any of the full throttle pulls, but the numbers in the end surprised both Shaun and I.  700.2hp/524ftlbs! Crazy numbers, why even go e85 when you have Kirkland's finest gas in your tank! My love went out to Shaun@AED and Greg@AED. Awesome guys, professional shop, best shop dogs. 
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Love the numbers, love the tag Congrats on those, seriously. How's drivability?
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Apr 5, 2014 05:51
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bowling 4 buttcoins posted:XC post from SVTP: Hey. HEY. That's my car.
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Apr 5, 2014 20:24
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I'm strongly considering a 2014 mustang. I really want track pack and nothing else. I'm told by a friend working at a dealership they won't be able to order 2014s after may. Should I put it off as long as possible to get more discounts? Like wait until the 2015s come out and then buy a 2014?
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Apr 9, 2014 21:20
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Sadi posted:I'm strongly considering a 2014 mustang. I really want track pack and nothing else. I'm told by a friend working at a dealership they won't be able to order 2014s after may. Should I put it off as long as possible to get more discounts? Like wait until the 2015s come out and then buy a 2014? Depending on your local market, that's the best way to get a hell of a deal. Enough of them will have the track pack, and you'll probably get some options for less than your track pack + nothing else order would cost.
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Apr 9, 2014 21:27
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Twerk from Home posted:Depending on your local market, that's the best way to get a hell of a deal. Enough of them will have the track pack, and you'll probably get some options for less than your track pack + nothing else order would cost. Yup. As soon as those 2015s hit the lots, you're going to see prices fall on the 2014s. Take advantage of patience 
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Apr 9, 2014 21:32
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Can someone talk me out of buying a 2015 the moment it hits the lot? I know id save a ton of money on a 2014 GT instead but man the 2015 keeps growing on me. My budget is 35K but realistically what are my chances of getting a GT with a track pack?
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Apr 10, 2014 23:24
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I don't think Ford has even announced the prices yet, I'd imagine the configurator will hit the web sometime this summer. Not factoring in insane dealership markups a manual 5.0 might be around 35k?
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Apr 11, 2014 02:16
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The dealer markups are going to be insane. I would be surprised if they are somewhere in the 50% range. That said, I sold my '12 GT to pick up a '15 or '16 when the time comes
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Apr 11, 2014 04:42
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SouthLAnd posted:I don't think Ford has even announced the prices yet, I'd imagine the configurator will hit the web sometime this summer. Not factoring in insane dealership markups a manual 5.0 might be around 35k? My goal is to sit in it during all the auto shows, assuming it goes well my budget is 35K for a manual GT Premium and the track pack. I hope they dont get crazy with markups.
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Apr 11, 2014 16:34
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I'm going to be mildly surprised if $35k isn't about base price for a GT this go-round.
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Apr 11, 2014 16:38
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Q_res posted:I'm going to be mildly surprised if $35k isn't about base price for a GT this go-round. Base GT would give the advantage to camaro and challenger. You can get V8's in both for less so it would be silly for them to price it 5k over competitors. Edit: Base GT at 35K would be too much imo. Maybe due to markup but msrp, they will keep it the same. Indecision1991 fucked around with this message at 17:34 on Apr 11, 2014 |
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Apr 11, 2014 17:23
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Indecision1991 posted:My goal is to sit in it during all the auto shows, assuming it goes well my budget is 35K for a manual GT Premium and the track pack. I hope they dont get crazy with markups. That might be a bit ambitious. I think that combo is something like $37 sticker on the current cars. (I could be very wrong)
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Apr 11, 2014 18:24
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Sadi posted:That might be a bit ambitious. I think that combo is something like $37 sticker on the current cars. (I could be very wrong) You are right, its about 37-38 for a GT Premium with track pack. I don't plan to pay more than 35 though, that's before trade in and down payment. So in reality it'll be a lot less but that's just the number I am sticking with.
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Apr 11, 2014 20:56
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I don't think the regular GTs with Track Pack will get marked up. If the dealer you go to has a markup on a non-special-edition car, go to a different dealer.
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Apr 11, 2014 21:40
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The '15s almost assuredly will be marked up across the board, at least right when they first come out. Gotta squeeze those must-have-it-now folks for every penny. \/ Not to mention the C7 Vettes; remember last year when we were seeing base models running into 6-digit prices? And people loving bought them, too. Sports cars fetch a premium (and I'd argue the Mustang is legitimately a sports car now). Fender Anarchist fucked around with this message at 22:38 on Apr 11, 2014 |
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Apr 11, 2014 22:11
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Fucknag posted:The '15s almost assuredly will be marked up across the board, at least right when they first come out. Gotta squeeze those must-have-it-now folks for every penny. Yep. Nissan Jukes and Honda Fits were marked up at release. You can bet your rear end the Mustangs will be.
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Apr 11, 2014 22:29
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You guys are right in terms of markup but I am sure if I am stern I will get what I want. Especially if I go in with down payment in cash and a car as a trade in. At least it'll help me negotiate better.
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Apr 11, 2014 22:50
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Indecision1991 posted:You guys are right in terms of markup but I am sure if I am stern I will get what I want. Especially if I go in with down payment in cash and a car as a trade in. At least it'll help me negotiate better. You sound like you've made up your mind and are looking for justification more than advice.
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Apr 11, 2014 23:20
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Indecision1991 posted:You guys are right in terms of markup but I am sure if I am stern I will get what I want. Especially if I go in with down payment in cash and a car as a trade in. At least it'll help me negotiate better. It will be 6 months to a year before dealers come off the prices of the '15s. You could walk in with cash to buy it at MSRP and they would tell you "no thanks". This will be especially true if there are supply issues (real or artificial) from Ford. This is arguably one of the hottest cars to come around in a while and there will be huge demand for it
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Apr 11, 2014 23:37
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Faceless Clock posted:You sound like you've made up your mind and are looking for justification more than advice. Tide posted:It will be 6 months to a year before dealers come off the prices of the '15s. You could walk in with cash to buy it at MSRP and they would tell you "no thanks". This will be especially true if there are supply issues (real or artificial) from Ford. This is true, but this seems to be the only downside of the car at the moment. Ive made up my mind that I want the car, I just want others opinions on any reasons to hold off. If its ridiculously marked up then sure I will wait until its reasonable.
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Apr 11, 2014 23:49
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Indecision1991 posted:Yes to be honest. Other than markups I haven't seen anyone post any other negatives. Maybe because it's only made like one public appearance and no one outside of Ford has even so much as driven one five feet?
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Dick Burglar posted:Maybe because it's only made like one public appearance and no one outside of Ford has even so much as driven one five feet? Good point, im sure Faceless Clock is right in that I already made up my mind and am just looking for justification. 2015 is such a big year for cars though that every day something new comes out that makes the decision that much harder.
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Apr 12, 2014 00:11
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Keep in mind also that the 2015 is also essentially the 50th Anniversary edition of the car. Even once the 1,000 or so 2014.5 commemorative units are sold, the '15s are still gonna be snapped up by collectors at any price, because you know clean examples are gonna be collector items in a few decades due to Significant Number.
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Fucknag posted:Keep in mind also that the 2015 is also essentially the 50th Anniversary edition of the car. Even once the 1,000 or so 2014.5 commemorative units are sold, the '15s are still gonna be snapped up by collectors at any price, because you know clean examples are gonna be collector items in a few decades due to Significant Number. Ok, I didn't realize this was their 50 years. I am starting to get nervous about the markup now  I guess I should start to lower my expectations then if I wanted to get one this year for my budget.
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Apr 12, 2014 16:06
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What I would start doing is simply saving the additional money (say, whatever you think the monthly payment would be) after it comes out for either a bigger down payment for more options or go fast(er) parts after it comes out. That's my plan anyway.
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Apr 12, 2014 18:23
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I'd just walk away from it for awhile man, you sound too emotionally invested. A dealer will see you coming and bend you over the desk.
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Indecision1991 posted:Ok, I didn't realize this was their 50 years. I am starting to get nervous about the markup now Learn to compromise. There are a lot of options I regret not getting/finding like glass roof and recaros. Shoot for a 16+ once bugs have been worked out to avoid any future MT82 issues.
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Apr 13, 2014 05:57
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They aren't going to sell out of Mustangs. Just wait a few months to see if they actually get marked up. I'm betting they won't be. The GT350? poo poo yeah that will be. Not the GT.
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bowling 4 buttcoins posted:Learn to compromise. There are a lot of options I regret not getting/finding like glass roof and recaros. Shoot for a 16+ once bugs have been worked out to avoid any future MT82 issues. The entire V8 drivetrain is a carryover with minor updates. So I wouldn't worry about any transmission related defects. If they haven't been able to fix them since 2011, they won't be before 2016.
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oRenj9 posted:The entire V8 drivetrain is a carryover with minor updates. So I wouldn't worry about any transmission related defects. If they haven't been able to fix them since 2011, they won't be before 2016. MT82 has minor revision updates as well, untested as always. The reverse lockout mechanism has been redesigned, but I doubt that will change any issues with the clutch delay, clutch spring, pressure plate backout issues, pressure plate bolts backing out.. I don't even know where the list ends. You really have to try driving one of these symptomatic cars to get a gist of what can and will possibly go wrong. I would never buy another MT82 trans related car and personally holding out for the "Next Big Thing" from Ford. Bring on a crazy engine, bring on the TR6060(or 70?) for a new Mach1/Cobra, give the public something more than a dressed up GT with forged motor.
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Apr 13, 2014 19:08
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Just buy an automatic.  (I've been driving a Focus for almost 2 years, even an automatic V6 mustang would feel like a supercar).
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Apr 14, 2014 03:20
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So what's the word on the GT350? Availability timeline? Are they really going with a twin turbo flat plane crank V8? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Apr 14, 2014 17:29
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We will probably hear this weekend at the NY Auto Show
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Does anyone know where you can buy a complete rear end rebuild kit for a 2001 GT? Im looking to buy a complete 31 spline axles, a new diff, new gears, gear cover, lube, nuts, bolts, etc... like this kit. late model restoration's kit, LRS-4204SDK-E? I would buy it now, but they are out of stock. I dont want to buy it in pieces because I am not 100% sure about all the misc parts I will need to get it to all fit together.
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Seems to be in stock now I think this is a mash of the FRPP kit and off the shelf hardware, ever think about moving to Strange 8.8 products? You'd definitely need to still source all the misc gear, but that 1k is going towards the two axles (500ish) and the diff (300ish) with everything else being the misc hardware. Hope you got the rear suspension and tires to back up all that gear.
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bowling 4 buttcoins posted:Seems to be in stock now Yea, I see its back online as in the last few minutes! woot! I have everything Maximum Motorsports suspension part now except coil overs and kmember. so suspension parts are a go. my rear tires need to get replaced though, but that will happen very soon after the upgrade. The current tires are crap and they will keep me slow until I break everything in. I try to keep my mod budget to about $1000 a year. I figure instead of just replacing some old gear, why not go big and all out.
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Bumming Your Scene posted:They aren't going to sell out of Mustangs. Just wait a few months to see if they actually get marked up. I'm betting they won't be. The GT350? poo poo yeah that will be. Not the GT. What are Laguna Secas selling for used? 30K with low mileage? Is the GT350 of similar rarity and MSRP?
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Apr 14, 2014 22:13
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You might be able to buy a wrecked one for 30k
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got another problem, I have a kenwood reciever, it has bluetooth capability and comes with a really lovely microphone. Everyone says they cant hear me or I sound like I am at the end of a really long tunnel. Is there an aftermarket car microphone that isnt make by the lowest bidder? Im looking for something that people can hear me, when I am in my "loud" car 
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