What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[Mach VII]

I think I'm following it now. I think I drove around 1,500-2,000 miles as it's my daily, even when it was only a few weeks.

Well, the picture above is what sent me to get the alignment done the first time around, and that was after 2 track days, very uneven wear on inner right tire (I think). That would be explained by the toe I
I noticed it when swapping summer > winter set, hence why I scheduled the alignment.

I'm kind of still debating taking it to another place. I think $100 for peace of mind is worth it, but I'm a "worrier" and it might just make me more suspicious.

if it were me, I would bring it to a different place but don't mention your past experiences and see what they say. Ask to be called before any adjustment and go from there...

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[GTP]

Something is definitely fishy for sure. I have winter set on, they are 19" rims (just like the stock Bullitt wheels). One Grismer sent me to another location, saying they don't have the grips to grab onto the tires instead of the rim (they didn't want to damage my rims, which I appreciate).
However, I keep thinking, just grabbing onto the rims is begging for some wiggle room in softness of the compound, right?

I think I need to take it to a dealer and have them check during my oil change as this does not sound right.

My bad about missing it was your front alignment. My statements about rear remain.

Anyway, you should be able to turn the steering all the way to one side and then inspect it the tire rod nut is loose and look for a gap there. I don't recall the torque spec but I thought it seemed high given you can only put a 15mm open end wrench on the rod.

At laser alignment machines it may be important how the transmitters affix to the wheel and the techs experience with the whole process.

 

[GTP]

I took it to get a burrito during my lunch break and I don’t know if it’s just depression or what but for the first time I just wished I had a normal car. I'm starting to miss the Impala I had as a 2nd car.
To start with just starting the mustang is a chore. In the Impala you just turned the key and went. I have a louder exhaust on the Mustang which I also finally admitting to regretting today so I have to start the car with the garage door due to cringing about what my neighbors may be thinking. Then I have to clear the warning that the fixaflat thing is not in place. Then I have to push over in the guage menu to get it to show the gauges. Then I have to turn on the cruise control with the steering wheel button. Then I have to make sure I wait the 10 or so seconds for the phone to connect before turning on the radio or it will go to a blank hissing AM radio station instead of blue tooth. Then I prey the amazon echo car connects the first time so I can listen to my tunes. Then I start driving and I get super stressed anytime I have to park and always park far from the door and other cars. I think I am just getting too tired at this point in my life to put up with it. Also I am starting to feel like a clown since I went with triple yellow. I don't really want any attention on me so I just get embarrassed. Maybe its time for a change.

This is the saddest post. My last mustang was triple yellow and it always brightened my mood.
But yeah, trying to control audio and maps via Android while driving among idiots is a handful.

 

[Bridgie]

Thoughts on Trailer Decal mock-up.?
Subtle but with clarity..

 

[1 old racer]

Thoughts on Trailer Decal mock-up.?
Subtle but with clarity..

I really like it. Clean and simple. You can do the rear outline for the rear gate

 

[Bridgie]

I really like it. Clean and simple. You can do the rear outline for the rear gate

I hadn’t considered that..

 

[m3incorp]

THey do great work.

Canton here...was just down near Dayton last weekend...my GT is at Lebanon Ford getting its work done.

 

[m3incorp]

Their lead performance guy now works in MI for Roush. I'm guessing Roush was paying attention.

That's a hike for you, why that far? They are about 20min south from me on US42 (I live just off of US42), but mine go-to has been Germain Ford of Beavercreek, but am debating trying Lebanon. Do they have a really skilled Mustang crew or somethin there?

 

[Mambruh]

Picked her up from the shop P0316 code was solved with new spark plugs but, it’s also time for annual service so I’ll be back in the shop in another week. $1100 for the the major problems so next up is another $1100 for the everything else that’s regular maintenance. Also got my ZL1 license plate added so no more riding dirty with no front plate but I’m sure I’ll probably toss the tow hook on soon.

 

[ti-dé]

start the mustang today

 

[Modulom4]

start the mustang today

Chanceux, la mienne fait encore DODO pour au moins 1 mois

 

[Bulldog9]

Put a FL820 oil filter on

I did an oil change today and after seeing it, researching it, and thinking about it too much, I put it on. There are a few threads on here and many mention how large the filter is compared to the FL500s and that the FL820 fits without issue. Despite all of that, man-alive that fit makes me nervous. I’ll be keeping a close eye on it just for peace of mind.

Nothing to worry about, I have 12K on them, no issues. I like the larger filter area.

 

[obgod3]

Cleaned it up yesterday and went for a cruise.

 

[JRedondox]

Installed these on the gt500

 

[DrZed]

SP2s and Ford FR3 track pack. WOOT! 275/35/19 tires.

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