What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[Scooter MGee]

Had the Magnaflow Tru-X swapped out for a Borla SwitchFire. With the active exhaust this is a great match.

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[groove93]

I blame the Charger Scat Pack that pulled up beside me for these events.......

 

[Dr. Norts]

I modified a straight pick on the end in the shape of an “L” worked like a champ. My eye opener was the steering wheel has never been off-I’m original owner 17 GT, the steering wheel bolt came off with my hand……

A small Allan key works well too as long as it's not a ball end key.

That's really odd a lot of people reported their steering wheel retaining nut was loose, I used an impact on mine it was on there good. Then used a torque wrench to torque it to spec + one small brrrap from the impact to make sure it's staying put lol. Havent had an issue with it in 3 years.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I blame the Charger Scat Pack that pulled up beside me for these events.......

I get it that you had to use harsh braking during the drag race to avoid demoralizing the Charger driver but its a lost cause.

 

[groove93]

Left Lane Hog City......

But to be honest, hearing that engine rev up compared to my Inline 4 Camaro, it was well worth it. Now if I can only find that Blue S550 that would always rev up his engine when I was beside him or behind him. I love that car, just loud for no reason at all

 

[Shawn2018GT]

I'm guessing you don't have winter tires. For winter I'm using Bridgestone Blizzak WS90s, and put a little weight in the trunk. They make a HUGE difference. If you live in an area that sees snow/ice during the colder months, and still want to drive your mustang, get some winter tires!

My junk Pirelli tires went 34K on commute driving. When I had Discount Tire take a look, two layers of steel belts were worn thru. Got Blizzak and I LOVE these tires in Colorado weather.

 

[docday64]

Finally got tinted. Ended up going darker than I normally (35%) would go on my past cars since tint is no longer a primary offense in VA (still can get ticketed, just not pulled for it). Went with 15% ceramic on rear and sides.

Alabama law is 32% on back and sides, not sure if they can pull over as primary reason or not. I am looking at 25% ceramic and hoping it won't draw too much attention. Normally in the past I have always been good boy and used the 35%.

 

[VIPR01]

A small Allan key works well too as long as it's not a ball end key.

That's really odd a lot of people reported their steering wheel retaining nut was loose, I used an impact on mine it was on there good. Then used a torque wrench to torque it to spec + one small brrrap from the impact to make sure it's staying put lol. Havent had an issue with it in 3 years.

I’ve heard this bolt is a one time use but never could find a reference. I do know there wasn’t any type of Loctite applied on the threads. Torqued mine to 35 ft lbs with a new bolt to error on the safe side.

 

[BigR4444]

Put this bad boy on...

 

[gadgtfreek]

I roll near 20% tint in Mobile, cops dont even seem to care.

 

[lew]

Put on a set of PP1 replica wheels from CJPony and a set of Michelin 4S Pilot's to replace the stock 18 Pirelli's. New set are 275/40/19 and 255/40/19. It gets my GT pretty close to a PP1. I already have the tower brace and rear wing.

Also installed splash guards. NXTGeneration by Cal. Pony Cars. I think they are little better tucked in and mounting seems to better engineered than the ROCBLOK's.

I found that the new rear wheel/tire is 11 lbs. heavier than stock. The new wheels required a smaller over all lug nut. Hope it does not become an issue...The height of the tires are about 3/8's taller than stock, so speedo will be off.

Planning on getting the tires dynamically balanced, 4 wheel alignment, TPMS sync-up, and speedo correction at the Ford dealer.

 

[shogun32]

Love the color!

Put on a set of PP1 replica wheels from CJPony and a set of Michelin 4S Pilot's to replace the stock 18 Pirelli's. New set are 275/40/19 and 255/40/19.

Was 19x9.5 squared with a 5mm spacer up front not an option?

Planning on getting the tires dynamically balanced, 4 wheel alignment,

at least shoot for a performance-oriented camber setting if you can.

 

[Geosh]

Put on a set of PP1 replica wheels from CJPony and a set of Michelin 4S Pilot's to replace the stock 18 Pirelli's. New set are 275/40/19 and 255/40/19. It gets my GT pretty close to a PP1. I already have the tower brace and rear wing.

Also installed splash guards. NXTGeneration by Cal. Pony Cars. I think they are little better tucked in and mounting seems to better engineered than the ROCBLOK's.

I found that the new rear wheel/tire is 11 lbs. heavier than stock. The new wheels required a smaller over all lug nut. Hope it does not become an issue...The height of the tires are about 3/8's taller than stock, so speedo will be off.

Planning on getting the tires dynamically balanced, 4 wheel alignment, TPMS sync-up, and speedo correction at the Ford dealer.

How does it attach at the top side?

 

[m3incorp]

If you use the heat often, unfortunately, there are not many options to keep it.
In GA, I barely use the normal heater and never turned on the steering wheel heat. Living in Colorado, I have never use steering wheel heat...but I do keep my cars in a garage and that may make a difference.

Which steering wheel are you considering using? I imagine if it wasn't designed to transfer the heat to your hands, then it most likely won't.

I want to do a wheel swap but I don't want to loose my heated steering wheel. I'm thinking about just getting all new controls and airbag so I can just swap the steering wheels out without moving over the parts.

 

[lew]

How does it attach at the top side?

The front guards other than what you see are attached above with a 4" long by 3/8" wide 3M tape, seems to grab well and forces the guard to fit tight against the fender lip

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