Quirk Ford won't offer X plan pricing on new mustang

[davidkrocks]

first day at the Granger Ford dealership

A photo Granger motors posted; See the car in the far left?

A photo one day before it was finally picked up from Granger in Iowa. I live in Boston and I was so close to flying out and driving 3000 miles home.

I finally had it delivered to my home on January 19th 22'. I was paying insurance on it since November.

Already got to work with removing the dreaded factory lug nuts for gorilla lugs!

My body ached quite a bit after swapping out all 4 wheels. After coming from jacking up my Miatas', with ease, my biceps could immediately feel the increased weight!

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[Dave in GVegas]

for all those that have followed the thread, I wanted to share a few picture updates of the car. It's a long long story, but after waiting like 3 months for a shipper that wasn't coming out my way, I found another enclosed shipper that was 5 stars. If anyone is ever needing a solid shipper, I can connect you with the company; I had the car shipped within a few days' time. (nothing in the public sector can be beaten)

Also, I'd watch out using u-ship. The reviews I found online that I read for a shipper that I was almost about to go with had literally made me sick to my stomach. (meanwhile, they are rated at 94% on uship o_0)

In any case, here is the car to this day. I have put about 900 miles on it so far and it's been an absolute dream of mine to finally own a GT. (and I haven't even tried giving it full throttle yet). I'm actually a little scared!

Its a GT with a manual, active exhaust, midnight blue leather interior and BO sound system. I had Granger Motors install all of the parts below. It rides so smooth. I can't ever go back to a miata (and definitely not a miata with coil overs!)

If anyone ever wants to replicate it, I created a cheat sheet that has everything I ordered along with a link to the instructions manual for each part!

The suspension (Install new springs/shocks, new camber plates, rear link toes, IRS bracing, and Jacking Rails)



Steeda.com



Steeda Active Shocks and Struts Mustang S550 2015+

Link https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-8423-s550-front-rear-shocks-struts

PDF https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/documents/Non-Adjustable-Pro-Action.pdf

Steeda S550 Mustang Camber Plates All (2015-2021)

Link https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-camber-plates-15-16-all-555-8139.html

PDF https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/Instructions/555-8139-installation-instructions-v2.pdf

S550 Mustang Minimum Drop Springs

Link https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-8223-s550-minimum-drop-lowering-springs

PDF https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/Instructions/steeda-springs-555-8223.pdf

Steeda Toe Link Kit W/ Knuckle To Toe Link Bearing Assembly Mustang GT/EcoBoost/V6 (2015-2021)

Link https://www.steeda.com/toe-link-kit-with-knuckle-to-toe-link-bearing-assembly.html

PDF https://www.steeda.com/assets/documents/555-4120.pdf

Steeda Mustang Convertible Low-Profile Jacking Rails (2015-2021)

Link www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-ultra-lite-low-profile-chassis-jacking-rails-15-17-convertible.html

PDF https://www.steeda.com/assets/images/Instructions/555-5207-installation-instructions-v2.pdf







BMR



CB010 - Cradle Bushing Lockout Kit, Level 1

Link https://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1727

PDF https://www.bmrsuspension.com/siteart/install/CB010.pdf

SCB766 - Bushing Kit, Rear Cradle, Centering Sleeves

Link https://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1989&superpro=0

PDF https://www.bmrsuspension.com/siteart/install/SCB766.pdf







Clutch (Install MGW race shifter & install Clutch Spring Assist)



Steeda.com



Steeda Mustang Clutch Spring Assist and Spring Perch Kit

Link https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-8423-s550-front-rear-shocks-struts

PDF https://www.steeda.com/assets/documents/555-7024 clutch spring perch instructions.pdf







MGW Race Spec Short Throw Shifter

Link https://www.mgwshifters.com/shifters/mustangs/103

YouTube installation instructions MGW S550 RACE SPEC INSTALLATION









MT-82 Equipped GT / V6 / EcoBoost Mustangs Race Spec Short Throw Shifter



https://www.mgwshifters.com/shifters/mustangs/103

Beautiful car and thanks for the info! I custom ordered a blue convertible back in '89, will never forget the anticipation while waiting for three months, and the thrill when it finally arrived! I wish you many years of happiness with yours.