I saw this thread over in the sixxer section, figured we could make one over here. If your like me I get on here to see what other people do to there mustangs to get ideas of what to do to mine (and like to look at pictures!). Anything from performance mods to custom painting in the interior could be thrown around here. I will start it off... I added SLP Loudmouth exhaust to my 2008 GT over the weekend, I will add pics tomorrow!
What Did You Do To Your GT Today?
29 reading
ufc94champ
15,121 - 15,140 of 20,261 Posts
Joined
·
7,256 Posts
Nice, I kinda want the Cobra R hood.
Joined
·
1,216 Posts
I put a set of these on my car about 1300-1500 miles ago. I am really impressed with wet traction with these tires compared to the stock pirelli's.Got these in today
Joined
·
2,455 Posts
Got some serious love from some ladies this evening after a wedding that LOVED the sound and then I did a quick 1-3 pull and it was all "OMGZ". Made me feel good since I've been considering selling it to get this old bagged LS1 Chevy C10 I saw on Craigslist and a POS DD. The car is now worth more than I owe on the loan, so that feels good, too.
I've also been eyeing this V3 kit recently...and a 6060/aluminum DS swap...
I've had the car for two years and done a lot of work on it, and I'm afraid I'm just getting bored. Or maybe it's the 3k-3.5k vibration that Ford says was normal that's killing me.
I'll see once I'm in Nashville and can get a second opinion. If I could just get rid of my odd noises I'd be psyched enough with that.
I've also been eyeing this V3 kit recently...and a 6060/aluminum DS swap...
I've had the car for two years and done a lot of work on it, and I'm afraid I'm just getting bored. Or maybe it's the 3k-3.5k vibration that Ford says was normal that's killing me.
I'll see once I'm in Nashville and can get a second opinion. If I could just get rid of my odd noises I'd be psyched enough with that.
Joined
·
828 Posts
Ordered 2012 GT takeoff rotors and calipers/ brackets... Then realized they wont fit with the stock rims
Joined
·
7,070 Posts
It wasn't today but it was Thursday/Friday but I went out and autocrossed my car at the National Championship Solo event here in Lincoln Nebraska. I placed 53rd of 59 in class which sounds awful to the uneducated but when you factor in that I am in a car that is NOT competitive for the class and it's my first autocross Championship event, I don't think that is too bad! I wasn't dead last and that was all I was trying to be! 
Anyway, the after action report, with videos, has a link that can be found in my signature! Enjoy reading!
Anyway, the after action report, with videos, has a link that can be found in my signature!
Enjoy reading!
Joined
·
1,341 Posts
You'll regret it, I always do the same thing with cars haha. That's why I'm building this one slow. Supercharger could make for less boredom
I've only owned my car for a 2 months and I'm bored as can be of having it be stock. But I've got a CAI, tuner, and longtubes going on this week to remedy that What vibration are you talking about? does it come from the dash/shifter/stereo area? If so I'm gonna stab a child, I thought mine was maybe due to my recent stereo install. Could be those blingin' 20's you're rollin on that make the ride rough and give you vibes
but seriously I want 20's haha
Joined
·
2,455 Posts
Definitely not the wheels. The vibration came on after the rear end was rebuilt under warranty. Pretty certain it's the driveshaft. I do have a whirring/vibration noise coming from the trans area, but the thing shifts great and strong so I'm not going to worry about it. I just shop around for TR6060s and if I can score one for a good price then I'll just grab it and save up for the DS.What vibration are you talking about? does it come from the dash/shifter/stereo area? If so I'm gonna stab a child, I thought mine was maybe due to my recent stereo install. Could be those blingin' 20's you're rollin on that make the ride rough and give you vibes
I checked in the trans peek-hole thing and everything looks good in there, so I'm not going to worry about it. It's just NVH stuff and although it's annoying, it's not hurting anything either.
As far as 20s, I love them, but I wish I'd gone with a 40 sidewall at least in the rear. It's not harsh like a rubber and tire, but a little more meat couldn't hurt.
Sent from AutoGuide.com App
Joined
·
1,341 Posts
See I'm actually looking for less meat, the 295s with the 45 sidewall I have are killin me I can just feel how heavy they are. I'm lookin at getting 285/40/18 if I keep my american racing wheels..
Joined
·
2,455 Posts
Well getting 20s certainly won't cut down on how heavy they are. You gotta realize that you're adding 2" of [whatever metal] and removing 2" of air and rubber. They're definitely heavier— no doubt about that, but my car hasn't seen the track so it's not a huge concern for me.
---------- Post added at 06:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:26 PM ----------
Damn, man. Your car gives me the most ferocious erection.Almost done with the detailing this weekend. Here it is after some Meguiars 105 and Menzerna 4000. After will be Chemical guys EZ Creme and Blackfire sealant topped with either Chemical guys 50/50 or Petes 53
![Image]()
Joined
·
1,341 Posts
Yeah for that reason alone I'll probably stick to 18's, plus tires are like half the cost and there are more options.
Joined
·
7,070 Posts
Action photos courtesy of GotCone.com!It wasn't today but it was Thursday/Friday but I went out and autocrossed my car at the National Championship Solo event here in Lincoln Nebraska. I placed 53rd of 59 in class which sounds awful to the uneducated but when you factor in that I am in a car that is NOT competitive for the class and it's my first autocross Championship event, I don't think that is too bad! I wasn't dead last and that was all I was trying to be!
Anyway, the after action report, with videos, has a link that can be found in my signature!
Joined
·
2,455 Posts
Dang, Whiskey. I don't know much about AX, but your car just looks so damn well balanced out there. Nice work!Action photos courtesy of GotCone.com!
Joined
·
7,070 Posts
We are talking less than 70 MPH here so I don't think there is that much drag associated with the windows down. We are required to have them down for safety reasons. There isn't anything to hit out there but should the car start on fire (it's happened before) on track you need a quick and easy way to get out of the car if the door jams.
The car itself is reasonably stable at speed, the limitation on tire size and wheel size sucks the performance capability right out of the car which is at least partially why I don't do that well in the class I race in Nationally. Not a huge deal, I do this for fun too. If you click on the link in my signature there are Youtube videos you can watch of the car running at speed on course.
Joined
·
268 Posts
That's good to hear i was mainly looking for more wet traction after getting them i dont think they will fit up front i have to wait to get the wheels here to fit them
Joined
·
5,414 Posts
Saw your car on AG looks good! And you live in Sacramento???Almost done with the detailing this weekend. Here it is after some Meguiars 105 and Menzerna 4000. After will be Chemical guys EZ Creme and Blackfire sealant topped with either Chemical guys 50/50 or Petes 53
![Image]()
Joined
·
1,827 Posts
Drove mine to work.... Like I own it. Under 2000 rpms the whole way.
Damn whiskey, that looks like a blast. I did the Ecoboost challange this weekend at cowboys stadium that Ford puts together. It was a blast. I want a Fiesta ST just for the back roads now.
Damn whiskey, that looks like a blast. I did the Ecoboost challange this weekend at cowboys stadium that Ford puts together. It was a blast. I want a Fiesta ST just for the back roads now.
15,121 - 15,140 of 20,261 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
