Nick's 2017 Lightning Blue Roushcharged GT Build

My son and I are driving out to Lebanon Ford in Lebanon, Ohio to pick up my car in a couple of weeks, so I figured I would get the build thread going!

I ordered my car back in mid-May after I read about LFP's "727 for $39,995" promo. Of course, I couldn't get a base car, so I ordered a GT Premium and added the Performance Pack, 401A Package, and Premiere Ebony Trim. Here's the window sticker:



During the long wait, I started putting together a big ole' pile of Steeda suspension parts and some other mods for when she arrives. (More on that in a sec.)

My salesman, Frank, sent me these pics the other day when she arrived at the dealership:





And here is my list of planned mods. I already have all of this stuff waiting to get installed as soon as she arrives. Well, except for the Supercharger, exhaust, valance, and GT350R wing. Those will already be installed when I take delivery.

Engine/Driveline
Roush Phase 1 Supercharger Kit (670hp, need that warranty!)
Corsa Xtreme 3" Cat-Back Exhaust - Black, Quad Tips
Steeda Tri-Ax Race Short Shifter
Steeda Heavy-Duty Braided Clutch Line
Steeda Clutch-Assist Spring
Steeda Billet Reverse Lockout Collar
DSS 800hp Axles
BMR Driveshaft Safety Loop

Suspension/Chassis
Steeda IRS Subframe Bushing Support System
Steeda IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
Steeda Billet Aluminum Vertical Links
Steeda IRS Subframe Support Braces
Steeda Adjustable Rear Toe Links
Steeda Adjustable Differential Bushing Insert System - Urethane
Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
Steeda Camber Plates
Steeda Extreme G-Trac K-Member Brace
Steeda Ultra Lite Chassis Jacking Rails
Steeda Front and Rear Sway Bars
Steeda Billet Sway Bar Mounts
Steeda Ultralite Springs - Linear
Ford Performance Strut and Shock Performance Kit
Eibach 20mm Wheel Spacers
Some crappy 18x10 drag wheels.
Nitto NT05R Drag Radials 305/40-18

Exterior
Trufiber GT350R Carbon Fiber Rear Spoiler
Trufiber Quad-Tip Carbon Fiber Rear Valance
Trufiber Carbon Fiber Heat Extractors
Oracle LED Tinted Lens Reverse Light
Sto N Sho Front Plate Bracket
Big Worm Graphix Dual Narrow Stripe Kit (Gloss Black w/ Gloss Red Pinstripe)
Big Worm Graphix Side Accent Stripe Kit (Gloss Black w/ Gloss Red Pinstripe)
MonsterLugs Red Lugnuts
SuperBrightLEDs Switchback bulbs
Diode Dynamics LED Rear Marker Lights

Interior
GT350R Steering wheel
SuperBrightLEDs Interior Bulbs
Ford Ecoboost Gauge Pod
AnarchyMotive Custom Shifter Knob
Barton Black Powdercoated Reverse Lockout
Red Stitching on all surfaces
SCS "Howler" Dash Plaque
Zenclosures Custom-fit subwoofer enclosure for (1) 12" Sub
Alpine Type-S 12" Sub
Alpine MRV-500 Mono Sub Amp

Since I couldn't stand waiting, I made a mockup of what the car will look like once I get a hold of her. Here it is:

Very nice. Looking forward to seeing this progress

damn nice and jealous!

That window sticker includes the SC?

jon.smith76063 said:

That window sticker includes the SC?

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Nope. The supercharger is dealer-installed.

Sweet, where from in NJ?

Middlesex. You?

Lol really? Im the next town over, Green Brook.

ngiardina said:

Middlesex. You?

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It's like a roush and a GT350 had a baby lol

Love the new blue color! Very nice. Your list of mods is impressive and it should be a blast to drive. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your build. Have fun with it and keep us updated please.

MattGT_ said:

It's like a roush and a GT350 had a baby lol

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That's what I was going for! I love the 350R stripes and wing.

Very nice! All that is missing is some 6GR wheels and beefier tires!

daltron said:

Very nice! All that is missing is some 6GR wheels and beefier tires!

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Wheels will come later. I've been looking at so many different styles. Thinking about candy red...

That warranty is over rated, read it carefully

I read it pretty well. It doesn't seem to be too scammy. Is there some experience you have with it that I should know about?