What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[Rc18]

Need pix NAOOOO :lol:

Added some pics

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[DropTopBob]

The ‘18 width is exactly the same as the ‘15 thru ‘17. It would have cost hundreds of million$ to change sheet metal but Ford only modified the “soft” front and rear fascias mainly for aerodynamics. The result is an illusion of added width from the slightly lower and wider grille as well as the angled tail lamps.

 

[Rc18]

Well put with the more stealth fighter look and harder angles, that's probably why I have a hard time with the front end. It's the bottom facia that I find I can't get my head around over the 15 -17. Interesting how we all have our different perspective and preferances. :cheers:

That stealth fighter analogy is the best I've read yet tbh about the 18s reminds me of the f-22 raptor actually from the front side view. On the 15-17s I loved the lower fog pockets(never liked the gap on the lower grille though.

Imo someone needs to come up with an aftermarket solution for the 18+ model's stataddle: those roush pockets look cool, but for the price and requires permanent modification of your vehicle to install:shrug:
Maybe an Eleanor style upper would look cool? You don't really see those on the s550s. Vs the s197 they we're pretty common, with even the v6 pony package offering that type of grille from the factory.

 

[Blue Moon]

I read somewhere that Ford wanted the front of the 18 to look more aggressive, so the bottom of the fascia was redesigned to look like Darth Vader's breathing grill.

Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

 

[Festivus]

Installed BBK CAI

How sweet does this look!

 

[Rc18]

How sweet does this look!

Love the gt on the stb, 5.0 on the engine cover, and finishing it off mustang rad cover

 

[GTP]

Do you have a good relationship with the dealer, such that you were allowed to have both cars long enough to swap parts?
Trying to understand this situation.

Traded her for an 18' 10spd with 3.55's.

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[Nagare]

Do you have a good relationship with the dealer, such that you were allowed to have both cars long enough to swap parts?
Trying to understand this situation.

When I bought mine it was from a dealer a couple of hours away and I went there in another car from the one I traded in. Negotiated everything, drove my new Mustang home and took the old Corolla in a couple days later.

Could be the same sort of thing here and definitely leaves time for some swapping. They said it was fine as long as nothing was majorly different than what I already told them and if it was within 200 miles on the odometer.

 

[Rc18]

When I bought mine it was from a dealer a couple of hours away and I went there in another car from the one I traded in. Negotiated everything, drove my new Mustang home and took the old Corolla in a couple days later.

Could be the same sort of thing here and definitely leaves time for some swapping. They said it was fine as long as nothing was majorly different than what I already told them and if it was within 200 miles on the odometer.

Similar situation with the dealer I bought this one from
Negotiate for how many days the swapping will take. Limit the miles&no issues on their end over 4 different vehicles I've purchased from them:cheers:

 

[michail71]

Well put with the more stealth fighter look and harder angles, that's probably why I have a hard time with the front end. It's the bottom facia that I find I can't get my head around over the 15 -17. Interesting how we all have our different perspective and preferances. :cheers:

I think they both look great!

 

[michail71]

That stealth fighter analogy is the best I've read yet tbh about the 18s reminds me of the f-22 raptor actually from the front side view. On the 15-17s I loved the lower fog pockets(never liked the gap on the lower grille though.

Imo someone needs to come up with an aftermarket solution for the 18+ model's stataddle: those roush pockets look cool, but for the price and requires permanent modification of your vehicle to install:shrug:
Maybe an Eleanor style upper would look cool? You don't really see those on the s550s. Vs the s197 they we're pretty common, with even the v6 pony package offering that type of grille from the factory.

I read somewhere that Ford wanted the front of the 18 to look more aggressive, so the bottom of the fascia was redesigned to look like Darth Vader's breathing grill.

Search your feelings. You know it to be true.

I like the way the hard angles in the front flow into the curves of the rest of car.

If anyone isn't feeling sure about the front end of the 2018s take look at the front end if any Lexus.

 

[TURTL3]

Got 3.55 gears installed and finally got to actually use 6th gear

 

[JeffreyDJ]

Today I had several projects.

1. BG Synchro Shift II replaced the stock manual transmission fluid. It is definitely noticeable and I wish I'd done it sooner. Pumping that handle for 10 minutes was an exercise in patience. Huge difference. I didn't expect it to be as much of a change as it was. Highly recommended mod.

2. Steeda G-Trac K Brace installed. This was a bargain find. I hadn't planned to buy it immediately, but on a whim I checked Amazon and they stocked it, so I checked the warehouse deals and they had a damaged box for $100. With 5% off to use the Amazon store card, it came to $95. When it arrived, it was repacked in a new box, but otherwise was perfect.

This would have been easier on a lift and not on jack stands. It's already a little unwieldy to move around and hold up in a tight space as it is. However, it was even more so a pain in the butt for the front drivers side bolt. It didn't line up perfectly at the top, so it was difficult getting it in. The spacer didn't help matters, so a little electrical tape to hold it place was needed. Finally I had to simply bolt the other 3 in fairly tight, and then use a mallet for a few good whacks, and "screwed" it in the more using a pair of pliers. Once it was started enough to hold the bolt, it was easy to simply ratchet it the rest of the way in.

3. Rear IRS Sub-frame braces. These were really super simple to install. Everything lined up nicely, and took the least amount of time of all of the installs today.

The G-Trac K, and the IRS Sub-frame weren't as noticeable of a change, but it does seem tighter up front and more planted out back.

Monday I'm going to Dallas Mustang for the quick-latches, and a Dyno. I'll post the results then.

And next will likely be blowfish transmission bracket/driveshaft loop, and then suspension. I'm a little worried about the suspension install doing it myself, but I'll probably give it a shot, and see if I can bribe a friend/or new friend to help out.

 

[ForYourOwnGood]

Today I had several projects.

1. BG Synchro Shift II replaced the stock manual transmission fluid. It is definitely noticeable and I wish I'd done it sooner. Pumping that handle for 10 minutes was an exercise in patience. Huge difference. I didn't expect it to be as much of a change as it was. Highly recommended mod.

2. Steeda G-Trac K Brace installed. This was a bargain find. I hadn't planned to buy it immediately, but on a whim I checked Amazon and they stocked it, so I checked the warehouse deals and they had a damaged box for $100. With 5% off to use the Amazon store card, it came to $95. When it arrived, it was repacked in a new box, but otherwise was perfect.

This would have been easier on a lift and not on jack stands. It's already a little unwieldy to move around and hold up in a tight space as it is. However, it was even more so a pain in the butt for the front drivers side bolt. It didn't line up perfectly at the top, so it was difficult getting it in. The spacer didn't help matters, so a little electrical tape to hold it place was needed. Finally I had to simply bolt the other 3 in fairly tight, and then use a mallet for a few good whacks, and "screwed" it in the more using a pair of pliers. Once it was started enough to hold the bolt, it was easy to simply ratchet it the rest of the way in.

3. Rear IRS Sub-frame braces. These were really super simple to install. Everything lined up nicely, and took the least amount of time of all of the installs today.

The G-Trac K, and the IRS Sub-frame weren't as noticeable of a change, but it does seem tighter up front and more planted out back.

Monday I'm going to Dallas Mustang for the quick-latches, and a Dyno. I'll post the results then.

And next will likely be blowfish transmission bracket/driveshaft loop, and then suspension. I'm a little worried about the suspension install doing it myself, but I'll probably give it a shot, and see if I can bribe a friend/or new friend to help out.

Looks great man, love that GB. Don't be afraid to do your suspension work, its fairly easy if you take your time. I did my dampers and springs by myself with jack stands in 3 days after work (about an hour a day was all I had for free time). I also put in a subframe alignment kit and IRS bushing supports at the same time.

One thing that made it super easy was I bought the Ford shock/strut kit and it came with literally everything that attaches besides springs, so I was able to assemble them by hand with no spring compressors needed (just leaned on the top perch and threaded the nut on), then used the floor jack to compress it once it was in the car. That way I was also able to just put the stock stuff in storage without disassembly.

 

[JeffreyDJ]

Looks great man, love that GB. Don't be afraid to do your suspension work, its fairly easy if you take your time. I did my dampers and springs by myself with jack stands in 3 days after work (about an hour a day was all I had for free time). I also put in a subframe alignment kit and IRS bushing supports at the same time.

One thing that made it super easy was I bought the Ford shock/strut kit and it came with literally everything that attaches besides springs, so I was able to assemble them by hand with no spring compressors needed (just leaned on the top perch and threaded the nut on), then used the floor jack to compress it once it was in the car. That way I was also able to just put the stock stuff in storage without disassembly.

Thanks! I figured I'd do what I've done for other installs. Watch video after video of the install, and then watch them again.

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