It's getting closer... :)

Tacklebury · Mar 18, 2017

Spider said:
Got mine from here if that helps

http://www.number1plates.com/

[MENTION=29155]Dorm[/MENTION] what he said!

Dorm · Mar 28, 2017

Bringing this one back from the dead

So I've been spending a lot of time reading through other threads and getting a feeling for what options are :headbang:

And talking to insurance companies to get quotes for the Mustang and my other car that I am going to keep :frusty:

For licence plates I definitely don't want the standard block mount things so I'll speak to the dealer to make sure they don't drill the bumper.
I've looked at Sto'n'Sho but as I said in another thread I'm not convinced about the looks of them yet with the plate attached that low - I want to see one in the metal so I guess I better get myself along to a meet

In the meantime I think I will go for a 3M tape to the bumper to keep my options open and will get an ali plate. Can then keep that or remove and do something else.
Just have to decide on whether to get a private plate now haha!

Other things I am thinking:
- Tyres. With the car arriving in probably late April (cross fingers) it should be starting to warm up so hopefully the P Zeros won't suck quite so hard over the summer with higher temperatures. Then I'll look to change them late summer to Michelin PS 4's , by which time hopefully the right size will be available!
- Handling. Thinking of the Steeda IRS kit - seems to have a big bang for the buck impact on the handling and reportedly easy to fit. SOunds good to me!
- Cosmetics.
Right now, considering vinyl for the tail lights to go red a la US models, but will wait to see how I go with the clears for a few weeks I think.
Also have new wheels on the list, but not immediately, will look around and get some ideas.
And tints on the read quarter windows - need to work out what % to go for and who to go to for them
- Preservation. May get it undersealed properly. Not too far from Modurstang, but need to give it some thought on whether to do it or not.

I realise this list is tiny by the standard of some of the epic projects a lot fo you folks have done, but I'll take my time and find my way with the improvements I think!

Jimboy2 · Mar 28, 2017

Where abouts in the U.K. Are you?
I have tints, sto n sho and light tints. If you near me feel free to come have a look or I will be at some local meets the next few weeks

Gibbo205 · Mar 28, 2017

Dorm said:
Bringing this one back from the dead

So I've been spending a lot of time reading through other threads and getting a feeling for what options are
And talking to insurance companies to get quotes for the Mustang and my other car that I am going to keep :frusty:

For licence plates I definitely don't want the standard block mount things so I'll speak to the dealer to make sure they don't drill the bumper.
I've looked at Sto'n'Sho but as I said in another thread I'm not convinced about the looks of them yet with the plate attached that low - I want to see one in the metal so I guess I better get myself along to a meet
In the meantime I think I will go for a 3M tape to the bumper to keep my options open and will get an ali plate. Can then keep that or remove and do something else.
Just have to decide on whether to get a private plate now haha!

Other things I am thinking:
- Tyres. With the car arriving in probably late April (cross fingers) it should be starting to warm up so hopefully the P Zeros won't suck quite so hard over the summer with higher temperatures. Then I'll look to change them late summer to Michelin PS 4's , by which time hopefully the right size will be available!
- Handling. Thinking of the Steeda IRS kit - seems to have a big bang for the buck impact on the handling and reportedly easy to fit. SOunds good to me!
- Cosmetics.
Right now, considering vinyl for the tail lights to go red a la US models, but will wait to see how I go with the clears for a few weeks I think.
Also have new wheels on the list, but not immediately, will look around and get some ideas.
And tints on the read quarter windows - need to work out what % to go for and who to go to for them
- Preservation. May get it undersealed properly. Not too far from Modurstang, but need to give it some thought on whether to do it or not.

I realise this list is tiny by the standard of some of the epic projects a lot fo you folks have done, but I'll take my time and find my way with the improvements I think!

- Pzero is fine in Summer, around October line lock them until they die and then fit PS4S (hopefully available then) if not MPSS or PS3/PS4 (PS3/PS4 have more grip in cold weather compared to MPSS/PS4S).
- BMR CB005 is better, does the job of three Steeda parts and has no downsides apart from a touch added harshness over bumps. Though the Steeda parts are also fine but BMR kit is just a better piece of engineering and even from US is cheaper than buying the three seperate Steeda items, unless of course Steeda decide to do a promo on their kit. I also think Guy at Nemesis shall be stocking CB005 very soon.

If you go new wheels, stick to 10" wide all round, far better choice of tyres as then you can fit a 275-295 width without looking stretched or bloated and both MPSS and PS4S available in 285/35/20 and MPSS has lots of 19" sizes whilst availability last.

Also remember one of the best modifications on these cars is to lower and add spacers/new wheels to get the lovely look. The best springs are Ford/Eibach ones, but they may no longer be available or will come back at a much higher price soon. These work perfect with PP dampers as the spring rate is slightly lower than stock PP springs.

Dorm · Mar 28, 2017

Jimboy2 said:
Where abouts in the U.K. Are you?
I have tints, sto n sho and light tints. If you near me feel free to come have a look or I will be at some local meets the next few weeks

Cheers Jimboy :thumbsup:

Just noticed that my mini profile thing helpfully just says 'UK'! Will update that.
I'm in Bucks, High Wycombe area. Will see what I can do about getting up your way.

I'm just going to sit back and wait to see who jumps on that one.... :lol:

Dorm · Mar 28, 2017

Drcooper said:
I'm in Amersham, I pick my car up on Saturday and have sto n sho and tints to rear windows fitted already although I am yet to see them in the flesh, you are welcome to check them out. Seems to be a cluster of cars appearing in this part of the world now.

Indeed! Hope I see you about when I go to visit the parents in Little Chalfont!

Have a great day on Saturday - enjoy! Jealous!

Dorm · Mar 28, 2017

Drcooper said:
Keep a look out if you go up via cokes lane then, as long as you are not blind you shouldn't have a problem spotting it!

That should be pretty easy - my folks live on one of the roads off Cokes Lane, I walked it on Saturday to have dinner with them at the Turkish place in the village

Dorm · Mar 28, 2017

Confession time - actually have no idea what this means!

:doh:

Gibbo205 said:
These work perfect with PP dampers as the spring rate is slightly lower than stock PP springs.

Dorm · Mar 29, 2017

Just had a thought. I'm going to ask that the dealer doesn't drill the front bumper and uses tape on the plate. But what about the rear plate? I don't actually know what the 'standard' mount is - is it as big and ugly as the front??

Manders Mustang · Mar 29, 2017

Dorm said:
Just had a thought. I'm going to ask that the dealer doesn't drill the front bumper and uses tape on the plate. But what about the rear plate? I don't actually know what the 'standard' mount is - is it as big and ugly as the front??

It's ugly, not as ugly as the front, i'd tape them all, even though there's mounts for the rear. :lol:

Gloucesternige · Mar 31, 2017

Getting excited here too. My GBGT is being built on Monday!!

I really wish I could get a pic of her half built on the line, she'd look great with all her bits missing!!

I also cancelled my Focus RS today. Dealer messing around!!

Dorm · Mar 31, 2017

Gloucesternige said:
Getting excited here too. My GBGT is being built on Monday!!

I really wish I could get a pic of her half built on the line, she'd look great with all her bits missing!!

I also cancelled my Focus RS today. Dealer messing around!!

I found once you know it's built the waiting gets harder! Haha!
I can tell you that when it's on the boat to Southampton the waiting is killing me! Good luck, hope you get the Focus issues sorted.

Dorm · Apr 12, 2017

So as an update, I spoke to the dealers today and they have the car delivered to them!!
I was so excited! And clearly the only thing to do was to head down there - luckily I was off work today anyway and heading in that direction. Like I wouldn't have gone anyway, but I appreciate the coincidence!

So here it is, sitting in the dealership delivery compound

They aren't sure if they can get it ready for this weekend as the service dept is shut for the bank holiday on Friday (damn you Good Friday! Never thought I'd say that), but I said I want it as soon as they can get it ready!

I took the plateholders away and repeated that I want the plates stuck on with 3M, talked through all the extras they will try and sell me

Some questions:
- Extended warranty is on offer. Are Mustang's proving fairly reliable so far, any need for extending it?
- Service plan. Not sure this is much cheaper than just paying for services individually, anyone have any experience of it?
- Rear licence plate. I took the holder but it looks like there are holes in the rear bumper as part of the fabrication. Or am I misunderstanding what I was seeing? If they are, any issues with having the plate taped over them?
EDITED to say - think I just saw the answer to whether there are mounts for the rear manufactured into the bumper in Manders comment a few above that there are mounts for the rear

Lone Survivor · Apr 12, 2017

Extended warranty - depends how long your keeping it, but should be on offer before the 3yr one runs out

Service plan - Fords actual plan is not too bad re VFM, just check it's not the dealers own plan, they are robbing bastards.

Rear Licence plate - The plate will cover any holes, although I'm not aware of any holes that are pre drilled.

Have a great day picking up and just enjoy the car :thumbsup:

Dorm · Apr 12, 2017

Lone Survivor said:
Extended warranty - depends how long your keeping it, but should be on offer before the 3yr one runs out

Service plan - Fords actual plan is not too bad re VFM, just check it's not the dealers own plan, they are robbing bastards.

Rear Licence plate - The plate will cover any holes, although I'm not aware of any holes that are pre drilled.

Have a great day picking up and just enjoy the car

I'm intending to keep it for a good few years.
I was told today that the extended warranty is only available to the point of collection, not afterwards. Which sounds odd, but there we go.

I got the run down on the Ford and dealership service plans. That one is *more* expensive than Ford's! :lol:

It's getting closer... :)

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