tweedbean
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Hi all, I thought I would post up a new thread RE my latest purchase, a brand new 17MY Mustang GT Shadow Edition in Grabber Blue. I have been into fast Mini's for many year and I still own an R53 project car that you may have seen before however I had a hankering for something else to add to this and the Ranger Rover Sport family wagon:
The other project
Industrial Park - R53 by James Baker, on Flickr
My R53 at Curborough July 2017 by James Baker, on Flickr
Current Spec
r53 spec by James Baker, on Flickr
The family wagon:
My daily was a tuned 2014 F56 putting out 300bhp however for ages I wanted to take the next step up into something with more power from the start with the possibility to upgrade in the future. So I sold the F56 and the search began. Lots of cars were considered including 370z, GT86 with turbo, WRX STI, Focus RS however after a lot of research I set my heart on a Mustang GT. Having seen Gibbo's Mustang a number of times, that V8 rumble won me over. I was looking for a decent used example, when Gibbo pointed out Ford were doing 0% on the current range which was an offer I couldn't refuse. So off I trotted off to the Nottingham Ford Store and dealt with Aaron, who Gibbo had recommended and he did me a fantastic deal.
I went for Grabber blue, I was stuck between this, triple yellow and Oxford white. I wanted the shadow edition as it came with every option including sat nav with apple car play, shaker sound system, reverse camera/sensors and climate controlled seats(Heated and cooled). And it had to be a manual GT for that 5.0 V8 rumble. I managed to avoid the 6 month waiting list as there was a car in stock, unregistered in Belgium, where Ford store these cars. It also comes with shadow edition black wheels, dechrome exterior with black badging and faded bonnet+side stripes in black
So with only a 3 week wait, my mind went crazy about what mods to buy, however I have been sensible and not purchased much until I have lived with it for a few weeks to decide what I like/don't like, need to change etc. I did however purchase two mods, one of which was fitted by the dealer for me before I had even collected it, a Sto n Sho removable front number plate holder so I can easily remove the front plates for pictures/shows without leaving behind screw holes in the front bumper and I have also picked up a brand new genuine GT350R alcantara steering wheel with flat bottom which I will fit myself in the coming weeks.
So no more wait, here are some pictures.
The Mustang:
The day I collected it, Aaron made it a special event by keeping it hidden then a quick reveal:
Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr
It will never be this fresh and new again:
Untitled by James Baker, on Flickr
I took if for a spin and took a few photos:
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
The details:
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
The all important Coyote engine, and it has an epic gearbox attached too:
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
Over here we get the performance pack as standard so here you can see the huge brembo callipers under the Shadow edition 19" wheels:
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
Bonnet Stripes as part of the shadow edition, very subtle but they highlight the power bulge well:
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
Just because:
2018 Ford Mustang GT Shadow Edition by James Baker, on Flickr
The other project
Current Spec
The family wagon:
My daily was a tuned 2014 F56 putting out 300bhp however for ages I wanted to take the next step up into something with more power from the start with the possibility to upgrade in the future. So I sold the F56 and the search began. Lots of cars were considered including 370z, GT86 with turbo, WRX STI, Focus RS however after a lot of research I set my heart on a Mustang GT. Having seen Gibbo's Mustang a number of times, that V8 rumble won me over. I was looking for a decent used example, when Gibbo pointed out Ford were doing 0% on the current range which was an offer I couldn't refuse. So off I trotted off to the Nottingham Ford Store and dealt with Aaron, who Gibbo had recommended and he did me a fantastic deal.
I went for Grabber blue, I was stuck between this, triple yellow and Oxford white. I wanted the shadow edition as it came with every option including sat nav with apple car play, shaker sound system, reverse camera/sensors and climate controlled seats(Heated and cooled). And it had to be a manual GT for that 5.0 V8 rumble. I managed to avoid the 6 month waiting list as there was a car in stock, unregistered in Belgium, where Ford store these cars. It also comes with shadow edition black wheels, dechrome exterior with black badging and faded bonnet+side stripes in black
So with only a 3 week wait, my mind went crazy about what mods to buy, however I have been sensible and not purchased much until I have lived with it for a few weeks to decide what I like/don't like, need to change etc. I did however purchase two mods, one of which was fitted by the dealer for me before I had even collected it, a Sto n Sho removable front number plate holder so I can easily remove the front plates for pictures/shows without leaving behind screw holes in the front bumper and I have also picked up a brand new genuine GT350R alcantara steering wheel with flat bottom which I will fit myself in the coming weeks.
So no more wait, here are some pictures.
The Mustang:
The day I collected it, Aaron made it a special event by keeping it hidden then a quick reveal:
It will never be this fresh and new again:
I took if for a spin and took a few photos:
The details:
The all important Coyote engine, and it has an epic gearbox attached too:
Over here we get the performance pack as standard so here you can see the huge brembo callipers under the Shadow edition 19" wheels:
Bonnet Stripes as part of the shadow edition, very subtle but they highlight the power bulge well:
Just because:
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