What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[HoosierDaddy]

What’s the proper break in procedure?

https://baer.com/site_images/Rotor Seasoning & Pad Bedding.pdf

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[RazorRS]

Just bought a ROUSH CAI from AM - currently in the install process (Update: I dropped my screwdriver in the fender crack 🫠)

 

[StangTime]

As lots of others have, I installed a Steeda clutch pedal spring. Install didn't go smoothly at first. I tried needle nose Vise grips and struggled like hell as they kept slipping off. Cannot recommend that method. I used regular size Vise grips instead. Push the pedal down all the way with your left arm, get the jaws over two coils. Squeeze the Vise grip with your right hand until it locks. The spring assembly literally falls out. Transfer the perch to the Steeda spring and compress by hand, bottom in first.

I took it out for a rip. The new spring required much more effort to move the clutch than the OEM spring (as is expected). If you have a weak leg or bad knee or you commute in stop & go traffic, you might not like it. I found it much easier to modulate the clutch due to a more linear action and the Steeda spring doesn't try to throw your leg off at the engagement point like the OEM did. The feeling is more like a traditional clutch. I highly recommend it.

 

[Wes S550]

https://baer.com/site_images/Rotor Seasoning & Pad Bedding.pdf

Thanks!

 

[RookieDDZ]

I did the Z23's recently as well, so easy to change and a big difference in brake dust. I didn't really notice any difference in performance but I did break them in properly.

Yeah, my PP wheels look so much better after a number of drives. I'm digging those P6GR 5 stars too. Waiting for a deal, doubt I'll get one these days

 

[RookieDDZ]

What’s the proper break in procedure?

few 40-10 runs, then 35-5 runs. Just get them warm then drive around
https://www.powerstop.com/resources/brake-pad-break-in-procedure/

 

[RazorRS]

Just finished installing my ROUSH CAI - I must admit the “noise tube” was a pain to remove

 

[JnBama]

Friday the 13th got my S550 home safe and parked in the garage

 

[James1980]

Installed the Bomba vertical links. Pretty nice for $99. Install is super easy. No driving impressions just yet. Maybe tomorrow

 

[m3incorp]

Can you feel a difference with just changing out the vertical links? What did you torque the bolts to?

Installed the Bomb vertical links. Pretty nice for $99. Install is super easy. No driving impressions just yet. Maybe tomorrow

 

[GT Pony]

Yeah....I already went through all of that.

There's absolutely 0 description of what "limited warranty" means. But I'll bet it means only factory defects are warrantied.

If you search for the word "limited" in the Michelin PDFs, it talks about some of the limitations of the warranty. Anything that doesn't meet the requirements per their defined valid warranty are outside those "limits", and that's essentially what a "limited warranty" means. That's basically true for anyone's "limited warranty" ... there have to be some limits set. For instance, all the things outlined in "What's Not Covered" are outside the limits of the warranty.

 

[James1980]

Can you feel a difference with just changing out the vertical links? What did you torque the bolts to?

I haven't driven it yet, so I can't say. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do that tomorrow.
Others have said they noticed a difference. So I figured it was worth a try

Top nut was torque to 76lb and the bottom to 129lb per the instructions on their website

 

[Mach VII]

Just finished installing my ROUSH CAI - I must admit the “noise tube” was a pain to remove

This explains why I was unable to pull off yanking the sound tube out, no commitment to bludgeoning my thumb like you did.

 

[Coyote 2121]

Had the Roush coil covers painted and installed them. Also put on the JLT master cylinder cover and Ford Performance engine cap set. I also had the JLT strut covers and a new fuse box cover painted; those will go on next.

That engine looks GREAT!
I'm planning on doing SOMETHING to my stock engine bay.
It looks like ass as is ........

 

[m3incorp]

Thanks,
I've got a pair from Steeda that has been in the garage for too long.

I haven't driven it yet, so I can't say. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do that tomorrow.
Others have said they noticed a difference. So I figured it was worth a try

Top nut was torque to 76lb and the bottom to 129lb per the instructions on their website

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