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I dont think its that deep, I just suspect GT 550 had his battery inspected and cleaned up if needed as is supposed to happen as part of the service schedule 😁. Where as my dealership just said they did that but did nothing 🤣
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I recently had Pacemaker extractors and 200 cell cats put on the car. I didn't particularly like the new sound so after waiting 5 weeks for Vibrant brand resonators to arrive I had them put on last week. These were added downstream of my Borla Switchfire X pipe. The resultant sound was back to close to what it was prior to adding the extractors.
Yesterday I had it tuned for the cel that came because of the new extractors and to get the power and torque fine tuned to maximize usual driving revs of 2500 rpm to 4500 rpm. All up I am pleased with how it has turned out.
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I recently had Pacemaker extractors and 200 cell cats put on the car. I didn't particularly like the new sound so after waiting 5 weeks for Vibrant brand resonators to arrive I had them put on last week. These were added downstream of my Borla Switchfire X pipe. The resultant sound was back to close to what it was prior to adding the extractors.
Yesterday I had it tuned for the cel that came because of the new extractors and to get the power and torque fine tuned to maximize usual driving revs of 2500 rpm to 4500 rpm. All up I am pleased with how it has turned out.
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Hi PK's, I had similar problems after Extractor install and put a Borla 3" resonator in to tame the volume down:

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I recently had Pacemaker extractors and 200 cell cats put on the car. I didn't particularly like the new sound so after waiting 5 weeks for Vibrant brand resonators to arrive I had them put on last week. These were added downstream of my Borla Switchfire X pipe. The resultant sound was back to close to what it was prior to adding the extractors.
Yesterday I had it tuned for the cel that came because of the new extractors and to get the power and torque fine tuned to maximize usual driving revs of 2500 rpm to 4500 rpm. All up I am pleased with how it has turned out.
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How does it feel Pete'?
 

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How does it feel Pete'?
Hi AJ. The tune does not make a night and day difference but I had to try it for myself to see what it would do. With the tune, extractors, CAI, Switchfire X pipe and resonators I feel it has been maximised for sound, driveability and performance in the range that I drive in.
If I ever get another Mustang I probably would not repeat. Been there done that.
 

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Cheers, thanks. Yep 2-4k TQ drivability was my objective also, but I must have earned a medal by now for the longest owned but unfitted headers. 🤪. The ARH SS are art just as they are hanging on a wall. Seems a shame to hide them under a bonnett. I should hang up the Switchfire and ATAK as well, and perhaps start an exhaust museum 🙄.
 

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Of course, it had to rain today! I know, I know. Cars are to be driven, but we all have our preferences. I do my best to not drive the "special" cars in the rain, but needs must, I wanted that battery thing dealt with!

The service manager said they would cover the cost of a replacement battery and battery terminal clamp. However, I had already ordered the terminal clamp and decided I would pick it up and pay for it. Because there were two similar part numbers, I wanted to know it was the correct item rather than the possibility of delaying the process if the part was incorrect. See, this is what I go through every time I have someone work on one of my cars!

For those wondering, the part number for the negative terminal clamp of a 2015 - 2017 S550 Mustang is the following -

Ford Part Number - GU5Z 14450 A
Price - $42.57

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I also noticed when I removed the battery cover yesterday before taking the car in, the CTEK whip line would not survive the replacement process. Thankfully, Repco had a replacement in stock, so I left the new one in the cup holder with the terminal in the hope they would get the hint. Thankfully, they installed the new one for me.

https://www.repco.com.au/globes-bat...e-terminals-56-260/p/A9337381?kwSearch=eyelet

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I'm guessing the removal of the old terminal nuts would have posed a few challenges as they were heavily corroded. I'd say they would have had to hammer a smaller socket onto it. If they were smart, all they had to do was release the nut holding the negative lead to the terminal clamp, then junked the old clamp along with the battery.

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New 625cca Motorcraft battery installed.

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Once home, I decided to thoroughly wash the engine bay. No pictures here, it was still raining and I had my head down, bum up. I approached this like any other engine bay detail, starting with a rinse using the pressure washer, applied KCx Green Star APC to the whole engine bay, lightly scrubbed with a flagged tipped wheel brush, rinsed again then liberally applied Megs Hyper Dressing. I then followed with the blower to remove excess water and distribute the Hyper Dressing. The hood is then lowered and the rest of the car washed. Always do this BEFORE washing the rest of the car so that you can deal with any overspray.

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In this case, I washed the wheels and paint with Opti-Coat M-Wash, a strong favorite of mine. By then the rain had stopped, so I blew the car down in the driveway (garage was full so no room to fling water around onto already clean/dry cars), then moved in for the final dry using Megs Last Touch (a blast from the past that I find does well in damp conditions). After dealing with the rest of the car, the hood went up again for a final wipe over to mop up any remaining water/Hyper Dressing.

From now on, all cars will have this applied to them.......................

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/crc-crc-battery-terminal-protector-300g/654863.html

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With the battery cover re-fitted, without losing one of those dam scrivets :like: , I put the Mustang back to bed under its cover.

As mentioned in a previous post, I didn't bring this issue up with the dealer in an attempt to get a new battery for free. I was all set to go and replace the battery before I was phoned, hence ordering the terminal clamp. It was about pointing out an issue relating to a procedure that is included in the service schedule. A procedure that clearly was not done. Hopefully the Tech responsible learnt a lesson here rather than seeing it as a nuisance customer causing trouble. So, kudos to the service manager for putting things right.

What's next for the Mustang? I want to give the car a final polish in my care, which is a twofold thing. Firstly, it gives me a chance to try out the new Rupes HLR-15 polisher. Secondly, it will mark the beginning of me saying goodby.
 

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I apply that stuff to my Wrangler's battery on a regular basis. I've never removed the battery cover on the Mustang but it will be happening this weekend.
Do it! Hopefully all is good.

I actually have the hood up on the Mustang after each wash..................................so regularly then! :giggle: Because of that cover and the whip line for the CTEK, I never actually see the battery like I would on other cars I have. I will now have to make sure to have a peek under the cover a little more often.
 

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Quick update on my Mustang's last month. Rear ended (very minor) in peak hour rolling up to Anzac Bridge. Other than the usual hassle around no fault insurance claims & repairs, biggest issue is not being able to replace the broken Lakin plate covers.
Rego is due & I need new rear tyres and here's my question for those who have lowered their 550, what rear camber adjustment hardware or comments are people running?

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Quick update on my Mustang's last month. Rear ended (very minor) in peak hour rolling up to Anzac Bridge. Other than the usual hassle around no fault insurance claims & repairs, biggest issue is not being able to replace the broken Lakin plate covers.
Rego is due & I need new rear tyres and here's my question for those who have lowered their 550, what rear camber adjustment hardware or comments are people running?

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Hi Mate my car is lowered, running the Eibac pro kit. I'm also running 11x20 wheels with 295/35. With standard wheels I did nothing, but with these I installed the sub frame alignment kit as I could notice slight misalignment. I've done nothing for rear camber and tyres wearing normal
 

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Yesterday celebrated 8 years of ownership. Still absolutely love this car, just done over 750000 km 🤘😎🤘❤🐎🐎🐎🐎
 

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