What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

Sean006 said:

Smoked tail lights this am

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CCCP1999 said:

You are close to me. Where did you buy them?

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I will just say be VERY careful in FL. Statute is plainly visible from 1000 feet. I pulled my tints off my taillights my window tinter did from a roll of film.

It also says "An object, material, or covering that alters the taillamp's visibility from 1,000 feet may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a taillamp."

Wont have an issue with cops, but just what I dont need is someone rear ending me and claiming they didnt see my taillights because they were illegally tinted; and then insurance claim is denied. Way too much money to risk IMO for a few shades darker taillights. That sentence can be manipulated in court easily by the insurance company lawyers that any cover on the taillights altering visibility is illegal and thus claim denied.

Not saying dont do it, but know the risks. They are quite large actually.

ronnieb1958 said:

what size wheels and tires?

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325/30, 285/35, on 19" Project 6GR

Blk2015GT said:

I will just say be VERY careful in FL. Statute is plainly visible from 1000 feet. I pulled my tints off my taillights my window tinter did from a roll of film.

It also says "An object, material, or covering that alters the taillamp's visibility from 1,000 feet may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a taillamp."

Wont have an issue with cops, but just what I dont need is someone rear ending me and claiming they didnt see my taillights because they were illegally tinted; and then insurance claim is denied. Way too much money to risk IMO for a few shades darker taillights. That sentence can be manipulated in court easily by the insurance company lawyers that any cover on the taillights altering visibility is illegal and thus claim denied.

Not saying dont do it, but know the risks. They are quite large actually.

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We know how Ins comps are about not wanting to pay out.

A better pic with more contrast that I took this morning at work with my phone. Also of note, it's going on three weeks since I polished her up with Liquid glass. I've not laid a hand on it but one time about a week ago with a duster and detail spray on the front cover to get some bug guts off. Still shiny...But dirty as hell.

Saturday I detailed the car. Removed the stupid sound tube and plastidipped the top portion of the overflow pumpkin.

Sunday I took the car out to an event a few friends hosted to raise some money for the VA Service Dogs. Ended up being a huge turnout (few hundred). I just parked my car in the back somewhere wasn't really trying to show it but a friend did grab this. I also cruised home with my buddy in his 15 EVO Sunday night. He is tuned with bolt-ons. He made 360 to the wheels when he got tuned. Anyways we did some highway pulls on the way home. I was actually surprised he wasn't able to pull me. We were pretty much dead on side by side but I would slightly pull away each time, except when I missed a gear a few times lol. Now from a dig I wouldn't stand a chance. FYI... he is a big guy 300lbs, and his wife is a lil big. I'm 180 and didn't have anyone else in the car.

Then yesterday evening I took it out for a drive to the mountains. This spot is only 30 minutes or so from me. Drove it up to some of the back mountain roads for a little while as well. Hit 4,000 yesterday.

Blk2015GT said:

I will just say be VERY careful in FL. Statute is plainly visible from 1000 feet. I pulled my tints off my taillights my window tinter did from a roll of film.

It also says "An object, material, or covering that alters the taillamp's visibility from 1,000 feet may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a taillamp."

Wont have an issue with cops, but just what I dont need is someone rear ending me and claiming they didnt see my taillights because they were illegally tinted; and then insurance claim is denied. Way too much money to risk IMO for a few shades darker taillights. That sentence can be manipulated in court easily by the insurance company lawyers that any cover on the taillights altering visibility is illegal and thus claim denied.

Not saying dont do it, but know the risks. They are quite large actually.

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Very true. I know someone who lost a case due to smoked taillights. It was not pretty.

HISSMAN said:

A better pic with more contrast that I took this morning at work with my phone. Also of note, it's going on three weeks since I polished her up with Liquid glass. I've not laid a hand on it but one time about a week ago with a duster and detail spray on the front cover to get some bug guts off. Still shiny...But dirty as hell.

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Nice man. I think I am going to order the bushings and lockout. I still don't think I want to do springs. Maybe later after I get use to the car. How was the install?

Was a good weekend for the Mustang.

1) Installed Steeda jacking rails, popped her up on jack stands and swapped out the tranny fluid for some Royal Purple.
2) Took her to Iowa Mufflers and Brakes and had a custom H-pipe installed. Still scratching my head as to WHY Ford put that damn resonator on....
3) Full exterior detail - wash, clay and wax....

wireeater said:

Nice man. I think I am going to order the bushings and lockout. I still don't think I want to do springs. Maybe later after I get use to the car. How was the install?

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It wasn't too bad. It would have been nice to have been on a lift instead of jack stands, and it also not being 90 degrees in the garage.. LOL

-Jeff

wireeater said:

Saturday I detailed the car. Removed the stupid sound tube and plastidipped the top portion of the overflow pumpkin.

Sunday I took the car out to an event a few friends hosted to raise some money for the VA Service Dogs. Ended up being a huge turnout (few hundred). I just parked my car in the back somewhere wasn't really trying to show it but a friend did grab this. I also cruised home with my buddy in his 15 EVO Sunday night. He is tuned with bolt-ons. He made 360 to the wheels when he got tuned. Anyways we did some highway pulls on the way home. I was actually surprised he wasn't able to pull me. We were pretty much dead on side by side but I would slightly pull away each time, except when I missed a gear a few times lol. Now from a dig I wouldn't stand a chance. FYI... he is a big guy 300lbs, and his wife is a lil big. I'm 180 and didn't have anyone else in the car.

Then yesterday evening I took it out for a drive to the mountains. This spot is only 30 minutes or so from me. Drove it up to some of the back mountain roads for a little while as well. Hit 4,000 yesterday.

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Oh. I also removed the ugly engine cover. I also noticed what some people complained about having the PP strut tower brace and removing the dipstick. A little bit annoying but nothing too bad.

HISSMAN said:

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That looks killer Jeff!

some pics of the progress, haven't been keeping up posting the upgrades. heres a few pics of some of the new goodies:
A little engine dress up, spray painted with engine Enamel just to see if i like it prolly will repeat air brush with better paint if i like it. (clear Coat got a little cloudy after driving and heating it up)
IMG_1564 by ASarsano, on Flickr
IMG_1577 by ASarsano, on Flickr
Dyed the stitching red and went with red Boots for the interior:
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And Finally Made my own switch panel and installed my Nitrous Kit Running 75 Shot Wet for now
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Petroleum Jesus said:

Removed factory exhaust and cut-off resonator. Waiting on delivery of J&M X-Pipe and Borla S-Types for install. Will post pics and video upon completion.

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You'll love that combo!! Nice and aggressive when accelerating hard. Moderate V8 rumble when driving normally. Zero drone.

ASarsano said:

IMG_1506 by ASarsano, on Flickr

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Nice mods!
I have a question about the 350GT shift knob. Is that normal wear for that item? I ordered one but would hate to install it if its gonna wear like that.

ASarsano said:

some pics of the progress, haven't been keeping up posting the upgrades. heres a few pics of some of the new goodies:

Dyed the stitching red and went with red Boots for the interior:

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So how did you dye the stitching? That looks really good, inquiring minds need to know!!!