2017GBGTPP
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- Albuquerque, NM
- First Name
- Dan
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- 2017 Grabber Blue Premium GTPP w/ Recaros
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I have decided to start chronicling my Mustang journey here now that I am going to get more serious about modding. Up to this point I have done a few things, but now I have plans and a monthly budget to both keep me in check and make sure I'm actually doing something. I have very little experience working on cars as my dad wasn't into it and I've always been intimidated by doing my own car repairs and mods, but that is all changing now. I intend to show that there is nothing to be scared of, if you want to mod your car without experience all it takes is some intelligence, some patience, and a whole bunch of YouTube videos.
The starting car:
2017 Grabber Blue Premium Mustang GT with Performance Package and Recaro Racing seats withfactory faded dual black stripes. Custom ordered from the Flat Rock assembly plant.
The Goal:
A fun street car for daily use with spirited driving. Quick launches from street lights and runs on the freeway on-ramp. Focus is on low end torque and traction on uneven surfaces and around turns, as well as making it look good.
The Budget:
$275 a month. I'm going to do everything one or two pieces at a time instead of blowing thousands of dollars all at once. This may end up costing more at the end, but I'm more hesitant to spend $1000 than $200, so this will actually help me bypass that psychological block to spend money without feeling like I'm overdoing it. This build will be all about the best bang-for-your-buck mods out there.
Current mods (to be updated as mods are added):
Engine/Power:
Lund Racing 91 Octane tune with NGuage withLund Ngauge Window Suction Mount Glowshift Universal Single Pillar Pod
Velossa Tech Big Mouth Ram Air Intake Snorkels with LED lights
AEM Dryflow Air Filter
Suspension/Traction:
255/40ZR19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires (front)
275/40ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (rear)
SVE SP2 19x10/11 wheels with 285/35 and 325/30 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires
Steeda Full-Length, Ultra-Light, and Low-Profile Chassis Jacking Rails
Steeda IRS Subframe Support Braces
UPR Products IRS Subframe Bushing Lockout Kit
UPR Products IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
Transmission:
BG Synchro Shift II Synthetic Gear Oil
Full Tilt Boogie Racing S550 Shifter Reinforcement Bracket Kit
Steeda 35 lb/in Clutch Spring Assist
Exterior:
Black Plasti-Dip painted Heat Extractors
Red Duplicolor painted Brake Calipers with white Brembo stickers
Zombie's light blue Puddle Lamp Overlays
MP Concepts white LED 5.0 Fender Emblems removed and replaced with OE badges
Big Worm Graphics gloss white Dual Wide stripes with black pinstripes
LED Sidemarkers
Diode Dynamics LED Reverse Light Bulb
Winjet Front Sequential Turn Signals
Drake Muscle Cars billet and stainless steel modern Hood Pin kit
Carbon fiber side mirror Triangle Covers (skinned OE part)
Carbon fiber Quarter Window Scoops (skinned Cervini's Eleanor Style Quarter Window Scoops)
Interior:
Carbon fiber Steering wheel Center Cap overlay
Removed instrument panel (center) speaker
Diode Dynamics blue LED map and trunk lights and white LED glove box and vanity lights
Zombie's visor Warning Label Covers
Ford Performance S550 carbon fiber Shift Knob
Red carbon fiber Start Button cover
Carbon fiber Passenger Dashboard strip overlay
Carbon fiber Steering Wheel with Alcantara grips
American Car Craft brushed stainless steel Dead Pedal Covers
Barton Industries brushed billet Reverse Lock out Adapter
Engine bay Dress-up:
Removed hood liner, added chrome vinyl under hood Pony Logo
MMD automatic Hood Struts
MMD Radiator Coolant Expansion Tank Cover
Sound tube delete
Grabber blue engine bay accent painting with "Angela" logo on radiator cover
How to:
Adjust the parking brake
Rejuvenate painted Brake Calipers
Oil change and multi-point inspection
Touch up paint with a paint pen and fix flaking paint
Fix valve cover leak
Replace rear wheel bearing
Measure alignment
Disable the parking brake warning
Check the battery and reset BMS
Recharge the A/C, and Vacuum and Full Recharge of A/C
The starting car:
2017 Grabber Blue Premium Mustang GT with Performance Package and Recaro Racing seats with
The Goal:
A fun street car for daily use with spirited driving. Quick launches from street lights and runs on the freeway on-ramp. Focus is on low end torque and traction on uneven surfaces and around turns, as well as making it look good.
The Budget:
$275 a month. I'm going to do everything one or two pieces at a time instead of blowing thousands of dollars all at once. This may end up costing more at the end, but I'm more hesitant to spend $1000 than $200, so this will actually help me bypass that psychological block to spend money without feeling like I'm overdoing it. This build will be all about the best bang-for-your-buck mods out there.
Current mods (to be updated as mods are added):
Engine/Power:
Lund Racing 91 Octane tune with NGuage with
Velossa Tech Big Mouth Ram Air Intake Snorkels with LED lights
AEM Dryflow Air Filter
Suspension/Traction:
275/40ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (rear)
SVE SP2 19x10/11 wheels with 285/35 and 325/30 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires
Steeda Full-Length, Ultra-Light, and Low-Profile Chassis Jacking Rails
Steeda IRS Subframe Support Braces
UPR Products IRS Subframe Bushing Lockout Kit
UPR Products IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
Transmission:
BG Synchro Shift II Synthetic Gear Oil
Full Tilt Boogie Racing S550 Shifter Reinforcement Bracket Kit
Steeda 35 lb/in Clutch Spring Assist
Exterior:
Black Plasti-Dip painted Heat Extractors
Red Duplicolor painted Brake Calipers with white Brembo stickers
Zombie's light blue Puddle Lamp Overlays
Big Worm Graphics gloss white Dual Wide stripes with black pinstripes
LED Sidemarkers
Diode Dynamics LED Reverse Light Bulb
Winjet Front Sequential Turn Signals
Drake Muscle Cars billet and stainless steel modern Hood Pin kit
Carbon fiber side mirror Triangle Covers (skinned OE part)
Carbon fiber Quarter Window Scoops (skinned Cervini's Eleanor Style Quarter Window Scoops)
Interior:
Carbon fiber Steering wheel Center Cap overlay
Removed instrument panel (center) speaker
Diode Dynamics blue LED map and trunk lights and white LED glove box and vanity lights
Zombie's visor Warning Label Covers
Ford Performance S550 carbon fiber Shift Knob
Red carbon fiber Start Button cover
Carbon fiber Passenger Dashboard strip overlay
Carbon fiber Steering Wheel with Alcantara grips
American Car Craft brushed stainless steel Dead Pedal Covers
Barton Industries brushed billet Reverse Lock out Adapter
Engine bay Dress-up:
Removed hood liner, added chrome vinyl under hood Pony Logo
MMD automatic Hood Struts
MMD Radiator Coolant Expansion Tank Cover
Sound tube delete
Grabber blue engine bay accent painting with "Angela" logo on radiator cover
How to:
Adjust the parking brake
Rejuvenate painted Brake Calipers
Oil change and multi-point inspection
Touch up paint with a paint pen and fix flaking paint
Fix valve cover leak
Replace rear wheel bearing
Measure alignment
Disable the parking brake warning
Check the battery and reset BMS
Recharge the A/C, and Vacuum and Full Recharge of A/C
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