What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[ice445]

Got the Steeda Triax Street short shift fitted. Had it for a couple of days now and am getting more comfortable with it. First off I don't really understand how just a 1 inch shorter gear lever can make such a big difference!! Having it 1 inch shorter really makes no difference to me as I don’t notice any difference where my hand is when driving compared to it being stock. In neutral the lever is rock solid. The stock lever was solid also but this feels even more so. Not a mm of movement in any direction. Gear changes are very short and positive with a mechanical and precise feel to the changes. I think the 2-3 change “nibble” when cold is gone. Overall it is exactly as Steeda intended but I still don’t know if I like it better than stock because even though the shifts are very positive it takes more effort to change gears. So whereas before I could easily glide into gear, now I have to push firmly to change so not as smooth feeling as before. But I fear if I change back I will miss the shorter throws. Now what I think is completely in my head, I feel the car pulls harder and sounds louder. Crazy I know but that is how it feels to me. Thanks for reading my ramblings.

There's no free lunch unfortunately. Less leverage means more shift effort. Some people prefer that though.

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[Bulutt]

I can fully understand why people who complained they had a sloppy shift love it.

 

[arigr]

out with old...
and in with the new...

 

[fmc_smt]

out with old...
and in with the new...

Wait, are you not missing 4 spark plugs ?

 

[arigr]

Wait, are you not missing 4 spark plugs ?

some might think so...

 

[ajsfirehawk]

Gave it a proper wash, didn't have the dealer do it. Snow foam, bucket wash after with microfiber mit. Air cannon dry. Now it is ready for Iron X, eraser, polish, eraser and CQ Quartz ceramic coating later this week.

 

[1 old racer]

Gave it a proper wash, didn't have the dealer do it. Snow foam, bucket wash after with microfiber mit. Air cannon dry. Now it is ready for Iron X, eraser, polish, eraser and CQ Quartz ceramic coating later this week.

Ok now that looks great

 

[ajsfirehawk]

Thanks. Should have a better shine on it in a couple days.

 

[ice445]

Gave it a proper wash, didn't have the dealer do it. Snow foam, bucket wash after with microfiber mit. Air cannon dry. Now it is ready for Iron X, eraser, polish, eraser and CQ Quartz ceramic coating later this week.

Your car is literally the only thing I'd trade mine for, perfect combo. Even have the same wheels as me. Also, nice Taco.

 

[DeadSpool]

Made some progress on the rear end.

 

[RTR077]

A subtle change.

Had the fuse box cover dipped in carbonized grey with RTR logo.

 

[ice445]

New thermostat and coolant reservoir are in. My old reservoir was looking pretty gross already after 3 years. I know there's some aftermarket options but I don't mind thr football for what it costs, lol.

You can see the original thermostat (left) and the updated part next to each other. Supposedly the brass bypass scores up the center section and gets sticky over time, so they went to this plastic design.

Also did a fresh oil change with valvoline EP 5w20. $28 for 5 quarts is pretty good. My old favorite, PUP, is out for two reasons. One, I can't find it locally. And two, it's doubled in price for no reason, lol.

 

[ajsfirehawk]

Did the iron remover today, sprayed it off, used my new Adams mini air cannon on it. Really liking that and I suspect I'll Iike it even more on the motorcycles. Inspected it and found 5 spots where I will need to do some paint correction. Tomorrow is clay bar and then correction, mask it off, and polish. I suspect I won't get the ceramic done but we'll see how the day goes.

 

[demon67]

A subtle change.

Had the fuse box cover dipped in carbonized grey with RTR logo.

That's an easy, simple and great touch. Nice work.

 

[GR1MxREAPER]

Sadly it’s winter in MN so car is put away, but I will get some better pics this spring when the car gets cleaned and detailed and isn’t sitting in muddy salt filled snow . Car turned out awesome…. Ford Performance Euro style taillights, ford performance no emblem rear deck lid, and new wheels and tires. Love the new wheels being satin finish instead of bright in your face gold/bronze..

-19x10 (+27.5mm) Variant Radon Satin Bronze *275/35/19 Michelin PS4S

-19x11 (+50mm) Variant Radon Satin Bronze *315/30/19 Michelin PS4S
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