What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[JohnnyGT]

I read a lot about that center speaker being disconnected and it makes the stereo sound better. What say you? Any noticeable improvement? Nice car BTW. The 350 dash is

Okay after some more time I can say my harsh tweeter complaint was just from the source material. I'd recommend testing it yourself, but I think it is an improvement and I'm happy with the result.

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[Biggsy]

Just picked up new LCA from getting SPL bearings pressed in

 

[Hoofer]

Super tired, got the car 2 weeks ago and did a bunch of small mods today:

Fog light pocket accent cover + Amber delete tint:

Ford racing hood strut:

Hood air vent cover:

Also installed Wireless Android Auto, fixed some paint chips to get ready for PPF, and finished hard-wiring my dashcam.

Bonus: Got a key cover, I was expecting it to be all plastic but turned out it is mostly metal. It is a bit bulky and adds a nice weight to it, I like it:

Check the yellow circled area to make sure the strut doesn’t pinch windshield washer fluid hose when you close the hood. They are notorious for that.

 

[RedCanPp2]

Check the yellow circled area to make sure the strut doesn’t pinch windshield washer fluid hose when you close the hood. They are notorious for that.

Thanks for the reminder! I did it, but most videos actually don't show this step, newer models do require the hose to be moved a bit. Luckly the paper instructions that came with it mention that.

 

[RedCanPp2]

ohhh I might have to get a set to try on my car. They really help with the front end on the refresh cars. Where did you get them?

I'm actually returning mine. I've installed with the original tape, but it didn't give me too much confidence. I then removed and installed new, wider 3m VHB tapes before attaching it to the car. After 2 days I was still able to pull it completely with some force (and I wasn't even trying that hard).

Pretty much all other vent options that I see come with at least one screw on each side. I don't trust these driving > 100mph.

 

[MAGS1]

I'm actually returning mine. I've installed with the original tape, but it didn't give me too much confidence. I then removed and installed new, wider 3m VHB tapes before attaching it to the car. After 2 days I was still able to pull it completely with some force (and I wasn't even trying that hard).

Pretty much all other vent options that I see come with at least one screw on each side. I don't trust these driving > 100mph.

Interesting. Mine don’t move at all. Used the tape that came on them and the adhesive promoter. I believe the Roush ones bolt in but you also need their lower grille for them to install properly if I recall correctly.

 

[CVN 80]

Bought a GT500 spoiler. Got the authentic Ford part.

https://lmr.com/item/M16600FP/mustang-s550-ford-performance-rear-spoiler-gurney-flap-m-16600-fp

 

[MAGS1]

Bought a GT500 spoiler. Got the authentic Ford part.

https://lmr.com/item/M16600FP/mustang-s550-ford-performance-rear-spoiler-gurney-flap-m-16600-fp

It’s a great piece. Paint on mine was pretty good too. Only needed a minimal polish.

 

[txgt]

Bought a GT500 spoiler. Got the authentic Ford part.

https://lmr.com/item/M16600FP/mustang-s550-ford-performance-rear-spoiler-gurney-flap-m-16600-fp

I love mine! Fit and finish are first rate.

 

[CVN 80]

I love mine! Fit and finish are first rate.

That's what I like to hear!

By the way, what front spoiler are you using?

 

[RedCanPp2]

Interesting. Mine don’t move at all. Used the tape that came on them and the adhesive promoter. I believe the Roush ones bolt in but you also need their lower grille for them to install properly if I recall correctly.

I decided to investigate a bit more.... Well, it turns out that there are 2 options available in the market: The Air Design one (also sold by Ford), and a cheap knock off sold on Amazon. American Muscle also sells both, so whoever is buying be aware! Looking at the installation video from Air Design it looks like it is way more secure.

If anyone is planning on buying it and don't know which one is which, make sure to take a look at the very tip of the air curtain: If it's 100% aligned and touching the end of the turn signal, it's the Air Design (good) one. Otherwise it's the knock off.

Air Design (good):

The knock off:

 

[Mustangpursuit]

It was time for new tires so I replaced my 255/40/19 to 275/40/19 Square with Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate Performance All Season. Also recently did an 4 wheel alignment to just double check and all good. took the car for drive on a flat highway to test the MPH difference if I really need later change tire size in the ECU, but It was only 1+ avg mph once I got over 50mph using WAZE vs my Speedometer. I think I will just keep the ECU untouched for now. I drove at 65mph with no traffic and lucky I can still maintain 30mpg with a 5.0 on flat highway (I still use the Ford Calibration tune)

 

[jpjr501]

30.9 MPG? I get 8 maybe 10 on the highway. My Fore Innovations fuel rails are literally larger than my garden hose. But....it's not a daily. When I fill up it says 120 until empty and at 50 miles I have to fill it up.

 

[GT_MTL]

Finally installed the vertical link and camber arm on the driver side, which is indeed an interesting thing to do compared to the passenger side !!

Now waiting for the track handling pack that should show up someday ... :(

 

[txgt]

That's what I like to hear!

By the way, what front spoiler are you using?

I put on the Ford Performance PP2 air splitter along with the PP1 belly pan and lower chin.

Details are in my build thread here.

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