2018 Modifications

With 2018 cars almost here - already here if you believe some theories - I am thinking about ordering some mods.
I've been talking to Cervini about their Upper and Lower grilles but they haven't developed a lower grille suitable for the Safe and Smart package standard in our cars yet.
I want to lower my car slightly but with Magneride suspension there are limited options - Ford PP and Eibach .
Hoping to swap out my standard wheels and tyres for Velgen VMB9 wheels - not sure of tyre size yet.
Any other ideas ?

Auto or manual?

If manual, short shifter?
Intake?
Lund Tune?
Exhaust? Im assuming GT here so what about removing resonator and putting X or H pipe since varaible exhaust is standard

Hornet said:

Auto or manual?

If manual, short shifter?
Intake?
Lund Tune?
Exhaust? Im assuming GT here so what about removing resonator and putting X or H pipe since varaible exhaust is standard

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I'd be interested to hear what the new variable exhaust sounds like vs existing 3rd party variable exhausts (X-Force).

10 speed Auto so no mod there.
Thinking about a tune - but I'll wait to see how good this new car is - planning to take it to Willowbank after initial run-in.
Same deal with the variable exhaust - although X pipe may be an option.

I have eibach sway bars and maximum motorsports caster/camber plates ready to go, all Magneride compatible (I ordered magride too)

Waiting on steeda/bmr/vogtland spring options
Looking at Koya wheels with MPS4S
Black badges, steeda race wing and paint vents black
Will do X pipe first, and then headers down the track with Lund E85 tune again

One thing that I'm interested in is a Magneride recalibration or tuning device - there are a couple available but they're like $1500US

Has anyone heard if the oil cooler and air conditioning issues have been addressed in the 2018 RHD cars ?
( Sorry - Willowbank is the local drag-strip/motorsport complex )

None out in the wild long enough, especially RHD. UK only just got theirs i believe

Hi DrG - did the European RHD cars have the same issues with oil cooler problems.
Do you know if there has been any changes done to your car. (air-con too )

DrGrabster said:

you stand a good chance of making your new car much worse with mods.

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Now you're in here spreading the same rubbish. You stand a much better chance of making your car much better. Stock mustangs don't handle well, don't sound, or look, or go as well as they could, that's a fact. Hence it's one of the most supported platforms for aftermarket parts.

You sound like someone who's never modified a car, scared to do so

DrGrabster said:

I've had an '18 RHD GT A10 for just over a week.
Don't plan on any mods until you have driven your new car.

Others will tell you to do this and that, it's rubbish without it etc. But actually the refresh is quite brilliant, you stand a good chance of making your new car much worse with mods.

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I'm with you on this topic John. I am expecting great things with this iteration of the Mustang. Personally I see a lot of the modifications done on these cars as being gross and not for me.

For the mustangs to date I agree that it needed mods to make it an acceptable car in the handling, responsive performance and sound departments.

But with this new model it seems to address a lot of those issues. The revised engine produces substantially more grunt, the 10 speed auto sounds like its a winner and its 0 to 60mph times sound impressive. I'm hoping the magneride suspension will alleviate the need for a suspension upgrade, and the sound bites I have heard of the new muffling system sound fantastic.

I think all he is saying is to drive it first and then decide.

I'll be taking one for a test drive next year and if it still needs substantial mods I've bought my first and last Ford. I had a new V8 BMW M3 for 4 years and loved it. While it cost way too much money new I'd be in the market for a second hand M4 or RS3 or RS4.

The price of this new Stang with all the goodies is hard to justify IMHO. Particularly if you have to spend another 10k getting it to where you want it.

Part of the reason I decided to go with the 2018 was the level of improvements.
Over the years I've had a range of cars as well ( BMW M3 - straight 6 , Porsche 911 Carrera , even a Brock Commodore with polarizer and a 68 Mustang restomod).
I've driven a mate's Mustang that he has modified to full Shelby spec - amazing.
The only reason I will lower the car is aesthetics but only if I feel that handling will be enhanced or at the very least the same.
Probably not touching engine or gearbox apart from oil catch-can or dress-ups.
Really like the Cervini grilles - partly to stamp my car as mine.
There is no wrong or right to this discussion - just opinions

Ford 18 said:

There is no wrong or right to this discussion - just opinions

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Dirty Harry's opinion on opinions.

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msweet said:

Now you're in here spreading the same rubbish. You stand a much better chance of making your car much better. Stock mustangs don't handle well, don't sound, or look, or go as well as they could, that's a fact. Hence it's one of the most supported platforms for aftermarket parts.

You sound like someone who's never modified a car, scared to do so

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That's a bit harsh, I agree with what he said. Drive the car first for a while and then make an assessment of what needs to be done based on your personal preferences, makes perfect sense.

Is it? This is the second thread he’s said “you stand a good chance to make the car much worse”

I’ve seen/ridden in/driven more mustangs than I can count, and the amount of people that have made their car “worse” - incredibly slim at best. That statement is out of touch with reality

This is a thread about mod ideas, we should be encouraging mods not trying to scare people away with blanket statements. Whatever, that’s my 2c I’ll move on