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[coltgus]

Hello, My nickname is Gus, real name Carl McLaren. I just got a 2016 GT Premium Convertible for 10k off MSRP of $46,830. With sales tax, dealer fee, and DMV out the door was $39,662. I have been married to BMW and Porsche for the last 12 years, wanted something different. I have over 3k posts on bimmerfest.com where I learned everything I know about BMWs. This is my 3rd Mustang, my 1st car ( that I paid for ) was a 1965 Mustang, and my second was a 72 Mustang.

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[MattW]

Welcome. I used to hang on bimmerfest when I had my E46.

 

[Jeff.G]

Name is Jeff, just picked up a used 2015 GT w/ PP. has 15k on it. Oxford White Color.

Already have ordered Borla ATAK exhaust, JLT intake, Bama Tuner, and new tires. Goal by summer is Whipple 2.9L, Kooks Headers, and few more goodies, shooting for 700+ to the rear wheels.

 

[Coyote Red]

Welcome

Welcome guys, great info in this forum, group is spread out across America, making America great Hot Rodding great!

 

[dvs73]

New to the site but not to Mustangs. Previous Mustangs were 2009 GT and 2012 GT. Dropped tons of money into both. Did a lot of HPDE events and well as you can guess lots of tires, brake pads and suspension mods. Went the way of Porsche after the '12 and found out that I really missed the sound and rawness of these cars. The Porsche was great but parts prices and maintenance kept me from going any deeper.

Current Mustang is a 2015 GT PP that I bought about 6mo ago. Mods have been slow coming (kid off at college) but have done BMR lowering springs, Steeda shifter bracket and trans insert along with Barton shifter collar. Did the Diod Dynamics front switchbacks and blacked out all of the emblems. Still plenty that I want to do but will be a slow and methodic process.

Cheers,
Dan

 

[Jpol908]

Greetings from the midwest!!
Been reading this forum for a while, figured it was time to join.

Bought my first Mustang in September and loving it ever since. Still trying to decide what direction I want to go with it. It's a 2015 Oxford White Ecoboost 50th Anniversary.

So far, only mods is a bit of engine bay customization, painted cover, led lighting under the cover, and switchbacks in the front.

Still debating on stripes, if I do them, looking at Silver dual stripes with orange pinstripes. Or skipping stripes and wrapping roof in tuxedo black vinyl, or just leaving stock.

Anyway, here's some pictures.

 

[J-Rod]

Back on the horse!

Hi! I'm Javi from Miami, just got a 2015 GT Prem PP with 24k mls on it, for 27k. Couldn't pass that up!

Got out of a 135i with a few mods, but before that had a 2011 GT Brembo pkg, only mods were roush intake and a/b, and bama tune. Guess I missed the big V8 rumble!

Part of what made me go back to a pony, other than the V8 and manual tranny (bimmer was auto :frusty, was lurking here and seeing that this forum is very similar to 1addicts were I roamed and learned a great deal about my last car. I hope to keep on learning more everyday about our cars here as I did there.

Now, for mods I'll keep it simple for now. These are the items I'm looking to get in the next weeks/month: BMR Performance Lowering Springs, light tint kit w/ amber smoke, 20mm spacers, catback (deep rumble, low/no rasp, NO drone). After those are done who knows...maybe gt350 style hood and fenders, 6GR wheels, ..... :headbonk:

 

[White Stallion 11]

Hello, My nickname is Gus, real name Carl McLaren. I just got a 2016 GT Premium Convertible for 10k off MSRP of $46,830. With sales tax, dealer fee, and DMV out the door was $39,662. I have been married to BMW and Porsche for the last 12 years, wanted something different. I have over 3k posts on bimmerfest.com where I learned everything I know about BMWs. This is my 3rd Mustang, my 1st car ( that I paid for ) was a 1965 Mustang, and my second was a 72 Mustang.

Welcome!

I'm on my fifth Mustang convertible; my first one was a '68--I should have never sold it.

RJ

 

[javi422]

Hey guys,

Have been on the site for a while now but never created an account until today. I for the life of me couldn't find this section.

Anyway...

My name is Javier, based out of Dallas, TX.
Own a 2016 Ecoboost, Auto. This is my first mustang and i'm loving it.
Have a few mods to it already, exhaust, BOV, CAI.


Glad to have finally joined.

 

[_theOldBoy]

Been creeping on this site since March when I grabbed a 2016 Magnetic GT PP. From Chicago.

Just a quick thanks to all the contributors, learned a ton. This is always my first stop for info on my car.

 

[KazzMANIA]

Hi everyone! My name is Kirk Kelln (aka, KazzMANIA). We owned a 2011 Shelby until just recently. I upgraded the suspension, kicked up the HP with a Brenspeed Phase 2 kit, and did a few other little things. Sold it and just started a new project car: the goal is to transform a 2017 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP into a car that accelerates faster, handles as well, and looks more exotic than a 2017 Shelby GT350R, all while costing less and without losing its suitability as a daily driver - tough but doable.

While I could be the arbiters of my own success, there’s no glory in that. Instead, I’m asking Matt Farah, real deal and big wheel of “The Smoking Tire”, to take this pony out, give it the spurs, and tell Internetland whether he thinks I accomplished my goal or made a Pinto. #FARAHwillBELIEVE #betterTHANaPINTO

I’m calling this project-- bite down on something-- “Mach V". V as in Velocity! V as in Value! “V” as in Vulva – yes, this will by my wife’s car once done which is only fair because she’s paying for it. #sheTHEman

‘Mach’ seemed the perfect moniker. When launched in 1969, the “Mach 1” line of Mustangs was performance oriented: intending to offer Shelby-beating acceleration for just a little more than Mustang GT money. For years, it seesawed with the Shelby (and Boss) offerings in terms of performance but always won the value race. That is, it did until falling into the dark ages with the rest of the American auto industry: a near extinction event brought on by acid rain, fuel shortages, and increased foreign competition. The Mach 1 stopped production in 1978 and almost no one cared; after all, we still had disco and velour. #BeeGeesFOREVER

The 80s saw great change and the 90s brought significant improvement in American-made automobiles: Mustang’s sales, quality, and performance came roaring back. The Mach 1 badge was resurrected for a limited production stint in 2003/04 to try and increase sales of the soon-to-be-replaced SN95 Fox chassis. The effort was a lot of sizzle and a plate full of steak, helping sales figures and pleasing baby boomers. When the new chassis came out, the Mach 1 badge went back on the shelf in good condition, where it still sits waiting.

That was almost 13 years ago. It’s been rumored that Ford will be releasing a new Mach 1 in 2018 that delivers on it’s historical promise better than ever. Of course, that same rumour was floated for 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 201…
NO MORE WAITING! I’m taking the “Mach” name and delivering on the Mach promise RIGHT BLOODY NOW (well, in the coming weeks) and the lawyers be damned!


THE DETAILS:

The project aims to increase stock horsepower from an estimated 378 RWHP to 640+, an increase of over 260HP to the wheel. This will be accomplished via Roush Phase 2 supercharger kit, Kooks/Roush 1 7/8 inch free-flowing exhaust system, Lund Racing tune, and functional ram air hood à la Cervini. To effectively transmit all that extra power to the pavement, I’m putting on Vredestein Vorti R tires staggered 265/35/20 in the front and 305/30/20 out back. I know-- I know: Farah is already groaning, “If it’s not square, you are,” but I have my reasons for doing this and am confident it will work. After all, staggered works for the GT350R and that’s what I’m chasing.

To improve handling and performance, the project aims to reduce the car's total gross weight by 50+ pounds and reduce total rotating mass by 100+ pounds. It may not sound like much of a diet but I’m bolting on a lot of stuff that adds weight so ending up with a net reduction isn’t easy or cheap, and the reduction in rotating mass is expected to be a big payoff in performance.

Weight reduction will be accomplished by replacing the 15" performance pack Brembos up front with an ultralight 13" street racing kit from Aerospace Components. I intended to put them in the rear too but they don't accommodate the e-brake so it's a no-go. Please understand, it's not that I'm afraid of dying in a fiery crash owed to no backup brakes - though there's a hint of that too - rather, the mod won't pass inspection where I live and I can't afford to have a purely-for-show car. To further cut the fat, I'm installing a carbon fiber driveshaft, larger but lighter Vossen VFS1 wheels, and lighter but stiffer sway bars. I'm replacing the motor mounts and battery and deleting the engine sound tube. If that's not enough, I’ll delete the rear seat and replace the driver’s and passenger’s seat. If that’s still not enough, I’m feeding an unsuspecting Farah an innocent-looking cocktail of laxatives and water pills at the mixer I assume he hosts the night before every test drive: that’s another 30lbs gone, easy!

To further improve handling, I'll replace the sway bar linkages and various bushings, add an IRS lockout and other suspension stiffeners, replace the shocks and dampers with Roush’s 3-way adjustable coilover kit (made by KW), drop the nose and rear 1.75 and 1.5 inches respectively, drop the motor 0.5 inches, and relocate the battery to the trunk.

To be sure, matching the handling characteristics of the GT350R is the most difficult aspect of this project and might not be possible with the current plan. Still, I got a good feeling about this setup. #DREAMERgonnaDREAM

To create a car that is more exotic than a stock GT350R, I’m starting with the lineup's best interior options and most striking (and expensive) color: yellow. I'm adding a new hood, chin spoiler, upper and lower grills, pedestal spoiler, and possibly window louvers and side scoops (if I can get past my disdain for all things faux), all from Cervini. I’m replacing the rear tail lights, rear sidelights, and upgrading the front turn signals. All exterior badging is being skinned, replaced, or modified and the car will have a custom decal scheme. The word Roush will only appear once and that will be under the hood – my promise to you, Farah. #roushAINTpimpnME

Inside, all lights are being upgraded to LED, the shift knob is going retro, the shifter and e-brake boots are being replaced with leather, and a GT350 steering wheel and start button are being swapped in. I’m putting in billeted aluminium pedals and I’m painting elements of the dashboard pearl white.

To ensure the car can handle the increased stress of the added performance and to improve general drive-ability, I’m upgrading the half shafts, shifter assembly, clutch, flywheel, radiator, thermostat, and a few other tidbits.

I'll post pictures and updates as we go and record any problems that might come up. Feel free to share your thoughts and advice. Most parts have arrived and the build is scheduled to start TODAY!

 

[Lorne34]

Hi everyone! My name is Kirk Kelln (aka, KazzMANIA). We owned a 2011 Shelby until just recently. I upgraded the suspension, kicked up the HP with a Brenspeed Phase 2 kit, and did a few other little things. Sold it and just started a new project car: the goal is to transform a 2017 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP into a car that accelerates faster, handles as well, and looks more exotic than a 2017 Shelby GT350R, all while costing less and without losing its suitability as a daily driver - tough but doable.

While I could be the arbiters of my own success, there’s no glory in that. Instead, I’m asking Matt Farah, real deal and big wheel of “The Smoking Tire”, to take this pony out, give it the spurs, and tell Internetland whether he thinks I accomplished my goal or made a Pinto. #FARAHwillBELIEVE #betterTHANaPINTO

I’m calling this project-- bite down on something-- “Mach V". V as in Velocity! V as in Value! “V” as in Vulva – yes, this will by my wife’s car once done which is only fair because she’s paying for it. #sheTHEman

‘Mach’ seemed the perfect moniker. When launched in 1969, the “Mach 1” line of Mustangs was performance oriented: intending to offer Shelby-beating acceleration for just a little more than Mustang GT money. For years, it seesawed with the Shelby (and Boss) offerings in terms of performance but always won the value race. That is, it did until falling into the dark ages with the rest of the American auto industry: a near extinction event brought on by acid rain, fuel shortages, and increased foreign competition. The Mach 1 stopped production in 1978 and almost no one cared; after all, we still had disco and velour. #BeeGeesFOREVER

The 80s saw great change and the 90s brought significant improvement in American-made automobiles: Mustang’s sales, quality, and performance came roaring back. The Mach 1 badge was resurrected for a limited production stint in 2003/04 to try and increase sales of the soon-to-be-replaced SN95 Fox chassis. The effort was a lot of sizzle and a plate full of steak, helping sales figures and pleasing baby boomers. When the new chassis came out, the Mach 1 badge went back on the shelf in good condition, where it still sits waiting.

That was almost 13 years ago. It’s been rumored that Ford will be releasing a new Mach 1 in 2018 that delivers on it’s historical promise better than ever. Of course, that same rumour was floated for 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 201…
NO MORE WAITING! I’m taking the “Mach” name and delivering on the Mach promise RIGHT BLOODY NOW (well, in the coming weeks) and the lawyers be damned!


THE DETAILS:

The project aims to increase stock horsepower from an estimated 378 RWHP to 640+, an increase of over 260HP to the wheel. This will be accomplished via Roush Phase 2 supercharger kit, Kooks/Roush 1 7/8 inch free-flowing exhaust system, Lund Racing tune, and functional ram air hood à la Cervini. To effectively transmit all that extra power to the pavement, I’m putting on Vredestein Vorti R tires staggered 265/35/20 in the front and 305/30/20 out back. I know-- I know: Farah is already groaning, “If it’s not square, you are,” but I have my reasons for doing this and am confident it will work. After all, staggered works for the GT350R and that’s what I’m chasing.

To improve handling and performance, the project aims to reduce the car's total gross weight by 50+ pounds and reduce total rotating mass by 100+ pounds. It may not sound like much of a diet but I’m bolting on a lot of stuff that adds weight so ending up with a net reduction isn’t easy or cheap, and the reduction in rotating mass is expected to be a big payoff in performance.

Weight reduction will be accomplished by replacing the 15" performance pack Brembos up front with an ultralight 13" street racing kit from Aerospace Components. I intended to put them in the rear too but they don't accommodate the e-brake so it's a no-go. Please understand, it's not that I'm afraid of dying in a fiery crash owed to no backup brakes - though there's a hint of that too - rather, the mod won't pass inspection where I live and I can't afford to have a purely-for-show car. To further cut the fat, I'm installing a carbon fiber driveshaft, larger but lighter Vossen VFS1 wheels, and lighter but stiffer sway bars. I'm replacing the motor mounts and battery and deleting the engine sound tube. If that's not enough, I’ll delete the rear seat and replace the driver’s and passenger’s seat. If that’s still not enough, I’m feeding an unsuspecting Farah an innocent-looking cocktail of laxatives and water pills at the mixer I assume he hosts the night before every test drive: that’s another 30lbs gone, easy!

To further improve handling, I'll replace the sway bar linkages and various bushings, add an IRS lockout and other suspension stiffeners, replace the shocks and dampers with Roush’s 3-way adjustable coilover kit (made by KW), drop the nose and rear 1.75 and 1.5 inches respectively, drop the motor 0.5 inches, and relocate the battery to the trunk.

To be sure, matching the handling characteristics of the GT350R is the most difficult aspect of this project and might not be possible with the current plan. Still, I got a good feeling about this setup. #DREAMERgonnaDREAM

To create a car that is more exotic than a stock GT350R, I’m starting with the lineup's best interior options and most striking (and expensive) color: yellow. I'm adding a new hood, chin spoiler, upper and lower grills, pedestal spoiler, and possibly window louvers and side scoops (if I can get past my disdain for all things faux), all from Cervini. I’m replacing the rear tail lights, rear sidelights, and upgrading the front turn signals. All exterior badging is being skinned, replaced, or modified and the car will have a custom decal scheme. The word Roush will only appear once and that will be under the hood – my promise to you, Farah. #roushAINTpimpnME

Inside, all lights are being upgraded to LED, the shift knob is going retro, the shifter and e-brake boots are being replaced with leather, and a GT350 steering wheel and start button are being swapped in. I’m putting in billeted aluminium pedals and I’m painting elements of the dashboard pearl white.

To ensure the car can handle the increased stress of the added performance and to improve general drive-ability, I’m upgrading the half shafts, shifter assembly, clutch, flywheel, radiator, thermostat, and a few other tidbits.

I'll post pictures and updates as we go and record any problems that might come up. Feel free to share your thoughts and advice. Most parts have arrived and the build is scheduled to start TODAY!

All I can say is wow... make sure you start a Project Journal....Can't wait to see the progress

 

[Chronic_Blaze]

Hi everyone,

Been lurking around here fore just over a year, decided to join up finally and contribute, found a tonne of help on here about anything I needed to know.

Got my 2015 Oxford White V6 in October of 2015, it's a daily driver and my first Mustang. Previously drove an Acura Integra RS and Nissan 300ZX. After driving it for over a year now, about 20,000kms, I'm still happy with the purchase, but yes, next model release I will be getting the GT. However, I will probably keep this and use it for winter driving. Northern Canada gets mad snow, I thought it would be hard to drive it in the crazy weather, but its been great, handles WAY better then any previous car I've had.

I made a promise to myself to not mod it for the first while, and I think a year is plenty. So, once the good weather hits I'm gonna throw on a CAI and new exhaust, and look for a good spoiler. Hopefully some good quarter louves release by then as none yet have caught my eye.

 

[squish71]

SoCal new guy

Hi everyone, my name is Tom, newcomer to the forums. I am a first time owner of a mustang 2nd midlife crisis, I have a 2016 Competition orange V6 and love this thing. I look forward to hopefully hooking up for a few rides in the SoCal area. At this point she is all stock with a few ideas for mods in the near future.:ford:

 

[1 Alibi]

New to " this " site.....round 2..

Joined back on 5/22/2013, haven't been very active post wise, but I have been busy.
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