What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[GTP]

Installed the injen intake I got from @Exploded_Muffin. Pretty easy install in under an hour. No need to jack up the car unless a tool or part gets dropped onto the belly pan (like happened to my friend).

I wanted a closed box intake. This one doesn't even have a top-bottom separation! You have to pull the intake tube to remove the filter. Also, it doesn't provide support for the harness clip or sound tube clip as does the OEM.

Also shown is the Outerwear prefilter. Here is the perfect size:

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[FLfree]

Added the Ford performance front brake vent scoops.

 

[JohnnyGT]

After much prep work, I painted the calipers with a G2 kit. I'm not happy with the results. I tired brushing it on lightly but that left brush strokes and exposed metal even after 3 coats. I ended up putting a 4th heavy coat on to hopefully smooth things out... now it's just a bumpy uneven mess.

Brush on is a no if you want an even finish. Wish I used a spray gun. Well I may strip it all and spray, or just live with it. IDK. Also, I missed some bit with the tape off. I am disappointed. :(

 

[H2P]

After much prep work, I painted the calipers with a G2 kit. I'm not happy with the results. I tired brushing it on lightly but that left brush strokes and exposed metal even after 3 coats. I ended up putting a 4th heavy coat on to hopefully smooth things out... now it's just a bumpy uneven mess.

Brush on is a no if you want an even finish. Wish I used a spray gun. Well I may strip it all and spray, or just live with it. IDK. Also, I missed some bit with the tape off. I am disappointed. :(

If you decide to go in a different direction, look into SuperWrap spray vinyl. I did it on my previous calipers and it came out perfect without being blotchy everywhere.

 

[JohnnyGT]

If you decide to go in a different direction, look into SuperWrap spray vinyl. I did it on my previous calipers and it came out perfect without being blotchy everywhere.

Will that hold up to the potential high temps the calipers can get to? 500°F+

I have a set of rear calipers, off the car, that I'm currently prepping. Then VHT gloss black spray followed by clear.

Wish I just used VHT's red on the fronts instead of this $90 kit of disappointment.

 

[H2P]

Will that hold up to the potential high temps the calipers can get to? 500°F+

I have a set of rear calipers, off the car, that I'm currently prepping. Then VHT gloss black spray followed by clear.

Wish I just used VHT's red on the fronts instead of this $90 kit of disappointment.

Yes it absolutely held up for me. I never saw any cracking/flaking or anything of that sort from them. Keep In mind i daily drove the car and beat on it quite regularly with long weekend rally trips and highway runs. If you actually prep the surface and do the correct amount of coats with curing time necessary they stand up to super high temps. I was blown away and I’m gonna do it again on my new calipers.

 

[shogun32]

Brush on is a no if you want an even finish. Wish I used a spray gun. Well I may strip it all and spray, or just live with it. IDK. Also, I missed some bit with the tape off. I am disappointed. :(

wow, so it wasn't just Em's foray into failure... Dayum. I bought some spray VHT in green from an alternate supplier.

If you need to strip it, the PowderCoat guys in Lorton have a sand/bead blaster. I can also check my local rolodex of machinists and see who has a blast cabinet.

 

[JohnnyGT]

wow, so it wasn't just Em's foray into failure... Dayum. I bought some spray VHT in green from an alternate supplier.

If you need to strip it, the PowderCoat guys in Lorton have a sand/bead blaster. I can also check my local rolodex of machinists and see who has a blast cabinet.

No it wasn't just Em and her sparkles. This stuff sucks if you don't want it looking like amateur hour.

Thanks, but I can strip it off with all my new wire wheels.

 

[kiksbutt]

After much prep work, I painted the calipers with a G2 kit. I'm not happy with the results. I tired brushing it on lightly but that left brush strokes and exposed metal even after 3 coats. I ended up putting a 4th heavy coat on to hopefully smooth things out... now it's just a bumpy uneven mess.

Brush on is a no if you want an even finish. Wish I used a spray gun. Well I may strip it all and spray, or just live with it. IDK. Also, I missed some bit with the tape off. I am disappointed. :(

:(

Dude, im selling oem red front and back. Get em lol

 

[XeninWorX]

Got a set of used 4 piston Brembos and rear calipers a while back. Got them powder coated and I rebuilt them myself. Install soon with Boss 302 brake lines. Colour is Illusion Spanish Fly.

 

[BabyDoc1012]

Added the Ford performance front brake vent scoops.

First time I’ve seen them! Been thinking about getting those for mine. I may pull the trigger. Are they just held on with 3M tape.

 

[JohnnyGT]

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Dude, im selling oem red front and back. Get em lol

I know. I saw. You wanna drop them prices to "I'm unemployed" levels?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Added the Ford performance front brake vent scoops.

I can't find anything by that name. Have a link? Are they maybe from someone else than Ford Performance?

 

[Rushton]

Added a GT350 Track Pack Rear Spoiler today

 

[nustang]

:(

Was in same place this weekend.
Used spray paint can. - Duplicolor shade
Red is the hardest color to cover with.
Heavy coat caused bubbles .. so while wet, wiped it off.
Light sand and (grey primer this time) it covered much better.
Also sprayed down and wiped with brake cleaner before priming
Did 6 coats, half hour between to get where I wanted. Took a day per side.

Next time I'll stick to good old Tremclad - it covers better than Duplicolor

Was a good time to wire wheel the pins and cross bolt. They had corrosion and difficult to remove.
Brake grease on 'em , and pad ends (where they slide on caliper) for assembly.

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