What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[TonyT930]

I finally tracked down a slow oil drip. I was looking under the engine trying to see if I could see it before putting it up on ramps for a more detailed search when I saw the drop forming on the drain plug. I took it to the shop that does my oil changes this morning and they said the plug was slightly loose so they tightened up per the torque specs, checked the oil level in case they needed to add any (wasn't low) and sent me on my way. Hopefully, that fixed it. Just in case, I'm still putting down an absorbent pad on the garage floor. If it's still dripping, I'll buy a new drain plug and have them swap it on the next oil change.

Thats one thing I noticed about installing a new crush washer when you do your oil change. You torque it to spec with the new crush washer . Then to be safe, go back and retorque it after 5 or 10 heat cycles, and the drain bolt will tighten!!

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[ArgentumS550]

New Michelin PSSs on the rear. With their warranty, I basically got one free! Got new TPMSs, too since the old ones were original. Front tires still good, but going to switch out those sensors so they're all new at the same time.

 

[davidkrocks]

Tried the MGW "spherical gripper" shift knob (had the classic cue ball shift knob before) and what a difference a shifter makes. The cue ball looked great but its just too light for a short shifter, way too notchy. I think i had the cue ball weighed in at around only 85 grams!

The gripper with stainless insert and stainless stem weighs in at around 3 times that which IMO is perfect for these cars.. heavy enough but can still feel the gears.

PS, just want to shout out the amazing customer service from MGW. Apparently i had ordered an incorrect adapter..before shipping it out, they looked up what configuration i had purchased from them a year ago when i first bought the shifter, called me, let me know about it, and it was even a little cheaper than what i had ordered. It's very rare to get that kind of personalized service, and it saved me so much trouble. Very sweet lady operating the telephones over there at MGW. Thanks @MGW

Quite literally the MGW shifter upgrade is probably one of the best feeling mods you can do to your Mustang. Upping the sound is great and all, but prefer to feel more connected to the vehicle. I like the viceseral feelings. It honestly feels better than the NC Miata shifter with a heavyweight knob I once had. and don't get me started about the rev matching. It's the chefs kiss. It makes a manual so much easier to use in and around Boston

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

Quite literally the MGW is probably one of the best feeling mods you can do to your car. it honestly feels better than the NC miata shifter with a heavy weighed knob. and don't get me started about the rev matching. It makes a manual so much easier to use in and around Boston

i agree probably the best mod for the money.

 

[Crayon]

Took my Mustang to Cars and Coffee this morning. Saw some interesting cars. These are some of the Fords.

 

[BlkMach10510]

Took my Mustang to Cars and Coffee this morning. Saw some interesting cars. These are some of the Fords.

Any more pics of that LS?

 

[Crayon]

Any more pics of that LS?

I only got one other. Here you go.

 

[BlkMach10510]

I only got one other. Here you go.

ty, is it a real Laguna Seca, did they do a custom color?

 

[MAGS1]

ty, is it a real Laguna Seca, did they do a custom color?

Appears to be a proper LS. That is a 2013 color combo that was offered.

 

[BlkMach10510]

Appears to be a proper LS. That is a 2013 color combo that was offered.

Ah yes, I just looked it up. Pretty boring color for a LS.

 

[MAGS1]

Ah yes, I just looked it up. Pretty boring color for a LS.

2012 had the red accents, which I personally prefer. Sucks they went to the toned down look in 2013

 

[BlkMach10510]

2012 had the red accents, which I personally prefer. Sucks they went to the toned down look in 2013

Yes, the perfect LS to me (except for the red wheels):

 

[tomservo92]

I finally tracked down a slow oil drip. I was looking under the engine trying to see if I could see it before putting it up on ramps for a more detailed search when I saw the drop forming on the drain plug. I took it to the shop that does my oil changes this morning and they said the plug was slightly loose so they tightened up per the torque specs, checked the oil level in case they needed to add any (wasn't low) and sent me on my way. Hopefully, that fixed it. Just in case, I'm still putting down an absorbent pad on the garage floor. If it's still dripping, I'll buy a new drain plug and have them swap it on the next oil change.

So far, no more drips!

 

[GTP]

So far, now more drips!

"now" more drips, or no more drips?

 

[MAGS1]

"now" more drips, or no more drips?

If he has more drips, he’s really excited about it

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