Garner's "build" thread

[garner]

Car as stock:
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zps8748fa7b.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/null_zps8748fa7b.jpg.html)

Current mods:
Tint
18" GT/CS Polished Bullitts
Pony fender badges

Planned mods:

Phase 1:
Leather take off seat covers
Sound deadening
Speakers

Phase 2:
Chrome 18x10 GT500 reps all around
275/40/18 tires all around
H&R Super sport springs
Adjustable pan hard bar

Phase 3:
Koni orange shocks and struts
Front and rear adjustable sway bars

[Dominic Toretto]

I was never a fan of the louvers but, I like the rest of the car :). That green is hard to resist.

-Alex

[03MachMe]

Get with Bigworm Graphix, a sponsor on the site, for the hood spears and they do vent overlays as well. I had both in matte black on mine and loved it. Love that green.

[2012mustang76123]

That color is my top 3 colors I would love to own!!! Looks awesome!

[garner]

Dipped some stuff tonight
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zps2234f03a.jpg

I've already gotten the overspray off. I'll get better pics in the morning though after I do some quick detailer in those areas

[garner]

I'm iffy on the vents. Thinking maybe just do the slats in black instead of the whole thing

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zps026093d0.jpg
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zpsdd0b4d27.jpg

[DirtyD]

Carbon fiber vinyl from Big Worm Graphix. :cool:

[garner]

Nah no cf for me. I'm gonna be doing gloss black stuff from them and American muscle once I finally make up my mind

[bird_dog0347]

I've got a '14 GT/CS and they come with black vents in the hood. It really sets it off for me when looking at the car from the front. Leave it for a couple of weeks before you decide if you like it or not.

[garner]

Yeah it's starting to grow on me a lot.


Thinking about trying to trade for the standard 18s, then plastidip them black and do a green pin stripe. Opinions?

[BV600]

I have the standard 18s I would possible trade.

[maxpayne]

I would be interested in trading as well. If BV600 doesnt swap that is. Only 450 miles on my wheels/tires.

[garner]

Well scratch the 18s. Was at the dealer today trying to finally get my tint done(yes 2 months later and nothing, ugh lazy salesman) and checked out the 18s. The spokes continue onto the lip a little(kinda like mine now) which would ruin my idea because the pin stripe wouldn't be even :( Sorry guys!

[garner]

In other news I picked up some grabber green VHT paint and should be doing the coil pack covers and possibly the strut bar badge with it

[garner]

Finally got the windows done. 30% film on the doors, 5% film on the back windows. Wish I could've gone darker on the doors cause it's too light even at night, the back window is a little too light during the day but good at night

[garner]

Thinking about getting some nitrous for it. Probably stay around a 100 shot

[garner]

Should be picking up a set of staggered 19" gloss black am rtr replicas and a lethal offroad h pipe in the next week or 2

Also considering ordering gloss black roof decal and gloss black laguna seca style stripes(although I'm thinking about the rtr stripes cause the wheels)

[BV600]

Thinking about getting some nitrous for it. Probably stay around a 100 shot

You should do a converter first.

[garner]

Got the new wheels and offroad h pipe Saturday. Talk about a tight fit getting it home
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zpsf4428414.jpg

Pic with new wheels
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zpsdf14f219.jpg

[DirtyD]

DId you go with the Lethal ORH? How's the sound with the stock mufflers still in place?

[garner]

Photoshop pic to show wheels better
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zps00a59617.jpg

[garner]

DId you go with the Lethal ORH? How's the sound with the stock mufflers still in place?

Yupp lethal orh. Haven't installed yet, waiting for stock 19s to sell then I'll buy a tuner and install it

[DirtyD]

Yupp lethal orh. Haven't installed yet, waiting for stock 19s to sell then I'll buy a tuner and install it

Ahh. Makes sense.

[garner]

I'm sure I could run it without a tune but lethal says it runs rich doing that. I read it as your mpg will go to shit, so I didn't wanna be getting like 13 mpg on the trip back from Houston. The 20.4ish I got both ways is low enough

[Grandpa]

I'm sure I could run it without a tune but lethal says it runs rich doing that. I read it as your mpg will go to shit, so I didn't wanna be getting like 13 mpg on the trip back from Houston. The 20.4ish I got both ways is low enough

Yeah, don't do it. It will just foul your 02's and smell/run like crap. It's not going to make that much of a difference that it can't wait until you have time to do it properly. I've got the Lethal H as well. It sounds "okay", but then again I'm not a big fan of how these new 5.0's sound to begin with. The Hpipe/Gt500's was the closest I could get to the classic Mustang sound.

[DirtyD]

Yeah, don't do it. It will just foul your 02's and smell/run like crap. It's not going to make that much of a difference that it can't wait until you have time to do it properly. I've got the Lethal H as well. It sounds "okay", but then again I'm not a big fan of how these new 5.0's sound to begin with. The Hpipe/Gt500's was the closest I could get to the classic Mustang sound.

I'm hoping my MRT midpipe and the boss side pipes will make that as best I can

[Grandpa]

I'm hoping my MRT midpipe and the boss side pipes will make that as best I can

You'll be fine as long as you don't sit in a lot of bumper to bumper traffic.

[DirtyD]

You'll be fine as long as you don't sit in a lot of bumper to bumper traffic.

Luckily there isn't much over here. I don't smell much, of hardly any now. I have to be sitting for a few minutes already.

But I'm after the same sound that you are.

[Grandpa]

Luckily there isn't much over here. I don't smell much, of hardly any now. I have to be sitting for a few minutes already

That will change with the pipes coming out of the sides by your door rather than the rear bumper.

[DirtyD]

That will change with the pipes coming out of the sides by your door rather than the rear bumper.

Plus he only time I have windows down is me and the dog. Haha

[Dominic Toretto]

Got the new wheels and offroad h pipe Saturday. Talk about a tight fit getting it home
Pic with new wheels
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zpsdf14f219.jpg

What percent window tinting do you have?

-Alex

[garner]

What percent window tinting do you have?

-Alex

5% over 30 on the doors, 5% on back window, none on windshield

[maxpayne]

Where do you have your stock wheels/tires listed for sale?

[Dominic Toretto]

5% over 30 on the doors, 5% on back window, none on windshield

Looks good. Also looks a bit too dark though, do you get bothered by police for it?

-Alex

[garner]

Where do you have your stock wheels/tires listed for sale?

Just local Craigslist for now

Looks good. Also looks a bit too dark though, do you get bothered by police for it?

-Alex

Only had it about 2 weeks but nothing so far. The 5% on the doors is just static cling so if I'm told something about it I'll just peel it off. The permanent tint is legal(30% doors, 5% back window)

[JDMLOL]

Just local Craigslist for now



Only had it about 2 weeks but nothing so far. The 5% on the doors is just static cling so if I'm told something about it I'll just peel it off. The permanent tint is legal(30% doors, 5% back window)

Does the static cling appeared blurred like it used to when it first came out or has it gotten better? About 5 years ago I tried it and the visibility was hazy.

[garner]

Does the static cling appeared blurred like it used to when it first came out or has it gotten better? About 5 years ago I tried it and the visibility was hazy.

It's actually pretty clear, surprisingly
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zpsbaaf85dc.jpg

My install wasn't the best so I'm sure it could be even clearer if I redid it

*dont mind the reflections, I can't really see those when looking out*

[garner]

Think I have my stock 19s sold. Now thinking about selling the orh. I'm so iffy on increasing how loud the car is cause it's already loud to me(my trucks were super quiet). How much louder does it make the car?

Also thinking about doing pearl white accents and stripes instead of black but not sure how it'll look

[garner]

Well did my own mods today(the bad ones) so gonna see what parts insurance will let me upgrade. Supposedly geico will put the factory wheels back on(2 of the aftermarket are messed up) but that would be a lot more money so idk

[maxpayne]

What happened???? Pics?

[DirtyD]

What happened???? Pics?
Driver cut him off, so he falcon punched them sending them into a barrier after he hit one and ricocheted.

[donutninja]

oh no! hope it all works out in the end!

[garner]

Got cut off, hit brakes while in a big puddle, hydroplaned into barrier, bounced off a little and tapped the other car into the barrier. Volvo only had paint scuffs from what I saw but mine had moderate damage

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/null_zpsbd51c6f3.jpg

Front driver wheel missing a big chunk, at least alignment messed up(steering wheel between 1/4 and 1/2 turn with wheels straight), then body damage

[maxpayne]

So sorry to hear that my man. Good luck with getting it back to where it was. That freaking SUCKS!!!!!

[garner]

Thanks guys. Car should start getting torn apart tomorrow for an estimate, I'm guessing $5000 easy just based on what previous vehicles have needed and have cost at this shop. Plus the tricoat paint is gonna be expensive

Stupid f1 race at cota kept me from getting a rental this morning like promised, and they say I should have one in the morning but for all I know it may be a little yaris :/ lol

[Dominic Toretto]

Gayness but, glad you were not hurt.

-Alex

[garner]

Thanks

Just got off the phone with geico, $5600 is the initial estimate on repairs. Now to wait for the estimate to get into my email, and start looking to see what can be modded

[garner]

Warning, never fuck up a 13+ headlight. Almost $1,000 for a new one. Glad I'm not paying that lol

[DirtyD]

Yup. You can find them for cheap though. There is one here on Dallas Craigslist that is like $350.

[garner]

Wow that's really cheap

Ugh car got delayed a week minimum. American muscle has none of my wheels in stock

[DirtyD]

Wow that's really cheap

Ugh car got delayed a week minimum. American muscle has none of my wheels in stock

Get some better wheels. :)

[garner]

Haha I wish. But I gotta save money for other things

At least the jetta rental is a decent car so I can live with it for another week

[Dominic Toretto]

Wow that's really cheap

Ugh car got delayed a week minimum. American muscle has none of my wheels in stock

No kidding. I originally was going to buy their staggered 19s black bullet wheels. They had the 19X10s but when I ordered the 19X8.5s, they were out of stock. That was months ago and still not in stock. I went with a different set of wheels all together.

-Alex

[garner]

Ugh I hope that isn't true for these ones. Guess I should've kept the stock wheels

[Dominic Toretto]

Ugh I hope that isn't true for these ones. Guess I should've kept the stock wheels

If the wheels were advertised on the website as "in stock" or if you ordered with a person over the phone, you are good to go. I've never had a problem buying stuff from them. Good people.

-Alex

[garner]

It's the body shop/geico doing the ordering and they said they were out of stock. Just called am and the guy said end of the year :/ Guess I gotta go Craigslist searching for some wheels so that my car can get out of the shop

[DirtyD]

It's the body shop/geico doing the ordering and they said they were out of stock. Just called am and the guy said end of the year :/ Guess I gotta go Craigslist searching for some wheels so that my car can get out of the shop

Get some avant Garde m310s. Almost the same price

[garner]

Out of my budget lol

[DirtyD]

Out of my budget lol

Should've purchased the SVE Drifts from LRS and they would be right here in state. :)

[garner]

Ehh. At least I only paid $750 for the current set with tires

[garner]

Ugh why must nobody make a splitter similar to the laguna seca one? $2300 for a splitter and install kit is insane!

[garner]

Supposedly wheel is in route and car should be done friday. Ugh I've never had a collision repair take this long. F U american muscle

[garner]

Still nothing. AM will be getting a call monday and if they can't give me an ETA or tracking number then I'll be ordering the 10th anniversary from late model. 16 days waiting on 1 wheel is ridiculous!

[DirtyD]

Still nothing. AM will be getting a call monday and if they can't give me an ETA or tracking number then I'll be ordering the 10th anniversary from late model. 16 days waiting on 1 wheel is ridiculous!

Just do it now before stock runs out!

[garner]

True!

Anthracite or black for mine? Width doesn't matter

[garner]

Nevermind. Sold out :(

[DirtyD]

Nevermind. Sold out :(

That sucks. All 3 sets??

[garner]

Black and anthracite. Chrome was still like $400ish

Edit: Chrome is $650

[Dominic Toretto]

Still nothing. AM will be getting a call monday and if they can't give me an ETA or tracking number then I'll be ordering the 10th anniversary from late model. 16 days waiting on 1 wheel is ridiculous!

Hahahahaaaa, I've been waiting on two wheels for a few months... no several months now. Whoever is their wheel manufacturer is worthless.

-Alex

[DirtyD]

Black and anthracite. Chrome was still like $400ish

Edit: Chrome is $650

The 18x9/10 chrome set was $200 earlier. It's normally $650 was was on sale for $200.

[garner]

That's for sure. You would figure they would keep everything in stock. I wonder how much money they've lost from it

[garner]

The 18x9/10 chrome set was $200 earlier. It's normally $650 was was on sale for $200.

Interesting. Website now is showing $650 and out of stock. Who knows lol

[DirtyD]

Interesting. Website now is showing $650 and out of stock. Who knows lol

May have just been close out stock. Message Tony and see if they have anymore. It may just show out of stock until after the weekend.

[garner]

Probably gonna sell the rtr reps anyways. I was a dumbass that didn't research the sumitomo tires to find out they're summer tires. So I'm gonna get motivo but they don't come in 245/45/19 and 275/40/19 so I'd have to go shorter or taller(which neither appeal to me)

I'm fighting a losing battle with this car lol

[DirtyD]

Probably gonna sell the rtr reps anyways. I was a dumbass that didn't research the sumitomo tires to find out they're summer tires. So I'm gonna get motivo but they don't come in 245/45/19 and 275/40/19 so I'd have to go shorter or taller(which neither appeal to me)

I'm fighting a losing battle with this car lol

Look into the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. They have been said to be excellent all season tires. But honestly, you should be fine driving on a summer tire.

[Dominic Toretto]

I only drive on Ultra High Performance Summer tires. Year round. Did it with the Corvette and Supra.

-Alex

[BERT]

I only drive on Ultra High Performance Summer tires. Year round. Did it with the Corvette and Supra.

-Alex



I agree with this. Being down here we don't get much bad weather(snow/ice) but about two days a year so there's no reason to have "winter" tires.

[Dominic Toretto]

I agree with this. Being down here we don't get much bad weather(snow/ice) but about two days a year so there's no reason to have "winter" tires.

Even with that, I drive in rain, ice etc. I hardly ever take a day off, and the key is not driving like a jackass :). I've never had problems with traction in bad weather as long as I keep it safe.

-Alex

[garner]

Look into the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. They have been said to be excellent all season tires. But honestly, you should be fine driving on a summer tire.

I'll look into those, thanks

I only drive on Ultra High Performance Summer tires. Year round. Did it with the Corvette and Supra.

-Alex

I agree with this. Being down here we don't get much bad weather(snow/ice) but about two days a year so there's no reason to have "winter" tires.

Even with that, I drive in rain, ice etc. I hardly ever take a day off, and the key is not driving like a jackass :). I've never had problems with traction in bad weather as long as I keep it safe.

-Alex

I'm just so used to all season tires I like the safety net. Plus I need as much traction in all weather as I can get in this car, after coming from big somewhat slow trucks

[garner]

Well ordered hood struts and billet grilles from american muscle, then black 3.7 badges from latemodel. Camaros will never suspect a thing

[DirtyD]

I'll look into those, thanks







I'm just so used to all season tires I like the safety net. Plus I need as much traction in all weather as I can get in this car, after coming from big somewhat slow trucks

All season tires use a harder compound, so it's harder to get traction because it's not as soft. You'd honestly be better off traction wise with summer tires. Some summer tires have just as good of wet handling, if not better than all seasons. No need to worry about ice here

[BV600]

Get something really sticky you will be fine in TX.
I DD all my cars with DRs and just recently my Z06 and was in OK for some pretty crappy weather this year and it was fine.

[garner]

Amr wheels are finally in stock!! Now let's see if I can get my car back before the 30 day mark

Idk how I've survived this long without it

[garner]

Body shop is running out of indoor storage so car is getting towed back to the house till repairs can be finished

[DirtyD]

Body shop is running out of indoor storage so car is getting towed back to the house till repairs can be finished

They sure have taken their time...

[garner]

Not really. Only repairs left are mounting wheel(still not here) with tire and alignment

[garner]

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/F37D23BB-B5B2-4F45-B7E5-09A467054267_zpsfh6k18pr.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/F37D23BB-B5B2-4F45-B7E5-09A467054267_zpsfh6k18pr.jpg.html)

Back home

[Dominic Toretto]

Looks like Discount Tire in your garage lol.

-Alex

[garner]

Haha never thought of that




Changed my mod plans on the first page. Went away from speed, and more towards appearance and interior comfort since they better fit my goals/driving style at the present time

[garner]

Wheel is here, on the car, and it's going to the alignment shop now

[garner]

Wow this car feels huge compared to the jetta, almost like a truck. Can't wait till I get used to the car again

[garner]

Well ordered hood struts and billet grilles from american muscle, then black 3.7 badges from latemodel. Camaros will never suspect a thing

Well hood struts and grilles are going to be returned, not enough change for the money. Plus I don't feel like removing a freshly painted bumper and unbolting the hood. Money will be going towards stripes instead

[DirtyD]

Well hood struts and grilles are going to be returned, not enough change for the money. Plus I don't feel like removing a freshly painted bumper and unbolting the hood. Money will be going towards stripes instead


Get the Redline hood struts instead. You don't have to remove the hood to install them. Then return the grill for stripes.

[garner]

I'll have to look into those. Sadly return shipping was like $50 so that takes 1/4 out of my refund

But installed my 3.7 sleeper badges and green mustang registry decal today. Also deleted sound tube and removed the engine cover and strut tower brace

[DirtyD]

Those hood struts cost you $200? Shit, I paint like $140 for the redline struts painted.

[garner]

No. Grilles and hood struts

[Dominic Toretto]

I'll have to look into those. Sadly return shipping was like $50 so that takes 1/4 out of my refund

But installed my 3.7 sleeper badges and green mustang registry decal today. Also deleted sound tube and removed the engine cover and strut tower brace

3.7 badges on a 5.0... why? And what brand hood struts did you purchase? Sorry if I missed that but, I didn't see it if it was posted.

-Alex

[re-rx7]

3.7 badges on a 5.0... why? And what brand hood struts did you purchase? Sorry if I missed that but, I didn't see it if it was posted.

-Alex

Sleeper mode.

[garner]

Exactly, sleeper mode

Mmd hood struts

[DirtyD]

No. Grilles and hood struts


Oooooh

[garner]

Soon to be full race car lol. Gonna be throwing on my offroad h and taking off my mufflers. Need every pound of weight reduction I can get to beat my dad's new vette, plus I need some power adders

[Dominic Toretto]

Soon to be full race car lol. Gonna be throwing on my offroad h and taking off my mufflers. Need every pound of weight reduction I can get to beat my dad's new vette, plus I need some power adders

What Corvette does he have?

-Alex

[garner]

C7 non z51

[DirtyD]

You will lose no matter what

[Crimson600+HP]

Mustangs tend to need almost 50HP more (possibly more) to compete with Corvettes based on my experience. On a back straight with an aggressive cammed C6 Z06 I was able to creep on him with the ProCharger. They are really lightweight, slip through the air, and can hook up very well.

[garner]

That's why I said I need power adders

[garner]

Lovin the new exhaust! Except neighbors are hating me and I'm sure I'll have some complainers knocking at my door in a couple days

Friday gonna talk to an exhaust shop about finishing running the exhaust out the back or possibly cervini style

[re-rx7]

Drag racing is a different story as far as racing vettes is concerned.

[Crimson600+HP]

Drag racing is a different story as far as racing vettes is concerned.

And almost everyone who isn't American. Still fun though between road race sessions.

On topic though running an exhaust like that will get very tiring to the ears over time though. Hopefully this isn't a DD car brother.

[garner]

It's a DD but my commute got cut drastically so it'll maybe see 300 miles a month till may

[garner]

The smell is getting to me over this past week. I can even smell it in the kitchen

[Dominic Toretto]

The smell is getting to me over this past week. I can even smell it in the kitchen

Huh?

-Alex

[DirtyD]

Huh?

-Alex
Of his exhaust.

[garner]

Yeah the cat delete smell

[Grandpa]

Yeah the cat delete smell

It's the tune if it's THAT strong.

[garner]

I'm sure it's overfueling like crazy. Hopefully I'll have a tuner by Friday or so. I was at sonic yesterday and my mpg went from 17 down to 15 just waiting on my food

[garner]

Might be getting some 20" weld wheels depending on what weld can tell me about them

Edit: Deal fell through. Went on Craigslist to get his number and he posted another ad for triple the price. Turns out he found out what he had

[garner]

Well car mods are in limbo till I get more definite news of whether or not the mustang will be able to support the new job coming in a couple months. I really hope I can keep it but no clue

[KurvStr8nr]

With all the car mods you like to do, isn't it the other way around?

i.e. will the job be able to support the mustang?

:)

[garner]

Haha I think it will but never know with it being commission based

But I'm such a liar about mods being on hold. Saw sublime302's car and think I might do the opposite scheme of his(white wheels on green car, yes I know they'll get filthy easily) with either my current wheels or the 20" niche gt-5 I saw on svtp. Anybody know how much they weigh?

Then a buddy talked me into looking at the h&r supersport springs again. Also think I might sand down the GT on the faux fuel cap(instead of having to buy a whole v6 panel) then repaint or redip it

[BV600]

Haha I think it will but never know with it being commission based

But I'm such a liar about mods being on hold. Saw sublime302's car and think I might do the opposite scheme of his(white wheels on green car, yes I know they'll get filthy easily) with either my current wheels or the 20" niche gt-5 I saw on svtp. Anybody know how much they weigh?

Then a buddy talked me into looking at the h&r supersport springs again. Also think I might sand down the GT on the faux fuel cap(instead of having to buy a whole v6 panel) then repaint or redip it

Don't worry about rubbing or being "too low" Look at the front of my old c5z

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d27/BryanVickers/539452b3-8f67-4eae-942b-c97def028664_zps0b7633ed.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BryanVickers/media/539452b3-8f67-4eae-942b-c97def028664_zps0b7633ed.jpg.html)

[garner]

Wow that's low! You had it in this area?

But it was actually your current stang on the race springs that worried me

[BV600]

The mustang was no where near as low as the Z. I had to watch out for speed bumps in the Z and avoided a couple roads in Killeen (rancier area) other than that I was good. The black plastic piece under the front bumper was maybe 2 inches from the ground its made to hit the ground on occasion and I would rarely hit it on anything.

[garner]

Now to convince myself springs are worth the cost lol

But ordering a tuner with 3 custom tunes from mpt after the meet tonight. They seem good on my buddy's ecoboost so I'm giving them a shot on my car

[garner]

Just discovered the cobra jet lowering springs. Wish ford would list the 2013 spring specs to see just how much higher the rear got over the 2010 springs

[garner]

Picked up some plastidipped factory polished 18" bullitts today. Holy shit is plastidip hard to get off, looks like they only did 1-2 coats

And installing a sct strategy tune as I type this until mpt sends my custom tune

[garner]

New wheels
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/0824EBCC-1553-427F-92BD-7CA34C80E917_zpsde3trbza.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/0824EBCC-1553-427F-92BD-7CA34C80E917_zpsde3trbza.jpg.html)

Car started losing some of it's last GT insignia also
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/A0DB39DF-5AFB-4B82-8A84-346F9084B411_zps2rkrxrbm.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/A0DB39DF-5AFB-4B82-8A84-346F9084B411_zps2rkrxrbm.jpg.html)

[BV600]

Car started losing some of it's last GT insignia also
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/A0DB39DF-5AFB-4B82-8A84-346F9084B411_zps2rkrxrbm.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/A0DB39DF-5AFB-4B82-8A84-346F9084B411_zps2rkrxrbm.jpg.html)[/QUOTE]

That looks rough what happened

[garner]

I'm sanding it till it's mostly smooth. Then I'll add some filler till the whole cap is smooth and paint it gloss black

[re-rx7]

Fix it quick. That looks like poo.

[garner]

Eh it's going back into the body shop soon anyways cause a chick hit me yesterday. I'll probably just have them finish it

[Crimson600+HP]

I can tell ya if you scratch the chrome surround portion & you want to keep it, you're going to have to replace that entire panel. Blue painters tape and proper prepping are your friends when messing with abrasives and paint.

[DirtyD]

Eh it's going back into the body shop soon anyways cause a chick hit me yesterday. I'll probably just have them finish it


You have no luck, or you are making up stories. Lol

[garner]

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/65BC7EE5-7449-4C9C-9C28-6D66B82C3E1D_zps1wbucbgx.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/65BC7EE5-7449-4C9C-9C28-6D66B82C3E1D_zps1wbucbgx.jpg.html)

...

No luck lol. She ran a stop sign at school

[Crimson600+HP]

Man that sucks. I think the horrible luck train is running around Killeen/Harker Heights/Copperas Cove recently and its killing Mustangs & their owners.

[Grandpa]

No luck lol. She ran a stop sign at school

Wild guess, was she on the phone?

[garner]

Lol not sure but I'd say probably, plus California plates explains a lot

[Dominic Toretto]

Did you burn a Bible or dance on an Indian burial ground?

-Alex

[garner]

Haha something like that

Well got my email tunes from mpt today but the sct computer program wouldn't recognize my tuner on my computer(windows 8) so my buddy is gonna try to download them on his computer(windows 7)

Edit: they're on my tuner now. Just gotta make time to go pick it up

[DirtyD]

Haha something like that

Well got my email tunes from mpt today but the sct computer program wouldn't recognize my tuner on my computer(windows 8) so my buddy is gonna try to download them on his computer(windows 7)

Edit: they're on my tuner now. Just gotta make time to go pick it up


Let us know how those MPT tunes are.

[garner]

Will do. If they're anything like the tunes on my buddy's ecoboost f150 I'll be happy!

After all the bad luck I've been having, I'm thinking of picking up an old fox body or sn95 5.0

[garner]

First reaction of the tunes are the throttle is super sensitive now. Almost like an on/off switch. Hopefully I'll get used to it(only driven about 10 miles) and the shifts don't feel much different than stock(their the street setting which is 2 steps above stock)

Also I need to gain some weight lol. Sat in my buddy's fx1 pro and still had some room to move around, also they lean too far back for me. I'd need like a 80 degree seat back instead of the 71

[garner]

First trip to the track with tune, only netted a best of 12.8@111, so basically the same time as without a tune

Non tune on the left, tune on the right
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/DE9D2F3B-3868-4194-B2BA-BECB1CE5989D_zpsd8zevvzk.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/DE9D2F3B-3868-4194-B2BA-BECB1CE5989D_zpsd8zevvzk.jpg.html)

[re-rx7]

Wow id expect more with a tune.

[garner]

Me too, but it's just a baseline one so it'll get revised and hopefully faster

I'm sure tire size change had something to do with it also. Along with more fuel in the car

[garner]

Updated pic now that I have the wheels fully stripped of the black paint
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/D6974754-5A33-4550-9842-CD7830DA58F0_zpsrt7piuqs.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/D6974754-5A33-4550-9842-CD7830DA58F0_zpsrt7piuqs.jpg.html)

Also gonna be ordering the running pony to replace the 3.7 badges. And the guy who did the work fixing the stang this second time is going to help me redo the plastic part of the faux gas cap so that it's smooth. Haven't decided if I wanna fill in the ford part or not

[DirtyD]

The running pony will be a much better choise than the 3.7 badges.

[re-rx7]

Who put on the badges? Ray Charles?

[Crimson600+HP]

The running pony will be a much better choise than the 3.7 badges.

I was about to say the same thing. I felt the 3.7's were similar to guys running Cobra/Shelby badges on non-specialty cars. This is just my opinion though, so no offense should be taken to that. Good choice on the running pony though, the Tri-Bar is my favorite emblem for the Mustang's. I have the black plastic 5.0's on my car, but I will be switching to a billet set that hopefully won't discolor.

Who put on the badges? Ray Charles?

I thought it was just the photo playing with my mind.

[garner]

Lol yes Ray Charles put the badges on

I've had a few people tell me when they see the 3.7, they automatically figure a 5.0 trying to be sneaky. So hopefully the tri bar will let me blend in a little better

[Crimson600+HP]

Probably because of the GT fog lights then...no need to blend IMO though. To the general public, most can't tell the differene between a V6 and GT.

[brembo12]

Lol yes Ray Charles put the badges on

I've had a few people tell me when they see the 3.7, they automatically figure a 5.0 trying to be sneaky. So hopefully the tri bar will let me blend in a little better


don't let the tri-bar fool you. i like it better than the mundane GT that came with my GT.....

[garner]

don't let the tri-bar fool you. i like it better than the mundane GT that came with my GT.....

You have gt on the fender?

[garner]

Debating ordering this for the driver seat
http://www.seatcomfort.us/#!seat-coolers/c1o78

It'd be amazing in a month or 2, but I may be changing seats come August so not sure if it's worth it

[DirtyD]

Debating ordering this for the driver seat
http://www.seatcomfort.us/#!seat-coolers/c1o78

It'd be amazing in a month or 2, but I may be changing seats come August so not sure if it's worth it
linky no good.

[garner]

linky no good.

Works for me. Just takes a while to load

[garner]

New fender badges on. Looks so much better
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/15433D9B-E375-4FF3-B534-D7406DDF7F8E_zpsjizydmmq.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/15433D9B-E375-4FF3-B534-D7406DDF7F8E_zpsjizydmmq.jpg.html)

Edit: Damn in the pic it looks crooked. But my level said it was level. Ugh

Faux gas cap so far in black primer
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/530FAAB1-9AFB-4A5C-AAED-95A6DC03354F_zpsrejqtxiv.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/530FAAB1-9AFB-4A5C-AAED-95A6DC03354F_zpsrejqtxiv.jpg.html)

Was about to paint it gloss black when I found this
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/4AD90829-AD7F-4F97-AE3D-D3F33E170341_zpsumvcmbvm.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/4AD90829-AD7F-4F97-AE3D-D3F33E170341_zpsumvcmbvm.jpg.html)
So gotta run to the store tomorrow and pick up another can

[re-rx7]

Dont take this the wrong way....but dude you love screwing stuff up.

[garner]

What did I screw up? Lol

[BV600]

Are the emblems on vehicles level to the ground or to the vehicle panels, rake, etc?

[garner]

Ground probably lol

[garner]

Threw on the stock mufflers. I'm sure my neighbors won't hate me anymore when I leave the house at 7 in the morning

Was gonna throw the factory h pipe on too, but my ramps didn't raise the car high enough for my jack stands and only jack I have is the one that came from ford

[garner]

Should be hitting the dyno in the next week or 2. I'm guessing I'll put down about 360 based on what my friend's v6 put down on the same dyno

[garner]

Another disappointing track visit. 12.9@110 with 2.1 60ft, 13.1@110, and 13.8@109 with 2.4 60 ft. I guess it's not too bad considering my tires have 40-45 psi in them, but I had like 1/8 of a tank and DA was 1000ish

For such a little track, only getting 3 runs in over 3 hours is really annoying. I wish it was like last year where I could get 15 runs in a night.

But I really need to solve my back half stability and braking issues. Car gets super shaky around 1/8 mile, and it sucks at slowing down after the 1/4

[garner]

Trying to think of what to do for the faux gas cap area, not liking it empty. My friend said do the troll face in satin black to where it's not noticeable, but I'm thinking of having a shop do a decal of the tri bar emblem like the v6 have. Any other ideas/opinions?

[Shiftybusiness]

The plane black doesn't look right, and a troll face would be stupid looking. Check out billet badges they have some ideas and they can do a custom one if you have an idea.

[Crimson600+HP]

I have some custom badges from Billet Badges. They are awesome people and will work to get your order exactly the way you want them. Given that piece of knowlege, they are very pricey as these badges are the highest quality you can buy.

If I were you, given how often you change your idea on what direction you are going with this car, I would get the blank disk prepped properly (primered, sanded, painted, wet sanded, cleared, etc.) to get it as smooth as possible first. This shouldn't cost too much. Once that disk in the faux cap looks as close to a factory paint job, get some different vinyl decals made that way all you have to do is put them on and peel them off when you get the itch to get something different. Vinyls can last up to 7 years if you find one that you like also and they won't damage the car.

Just my $0.02.

[garner]

The blank disk basically is professionally done now. I've been working on it since the last pics. Laid down some glazing putty, then sanded it down using thin balsawood as a block that could still follow the contour, and reprimered it.

But yeah I'm really leaning towards a decal, at least for now. Fall may bring a rtr panel if I can't get the faux cap to my liking. I suck at commitment lol

[garner]

Well car is 99% back to stock. Just gotta take it to an exhaust shop in the morning so they can fix the exhaust leaks and tighten some bolts.

Never again will I do a h pipe swap.

[garner]

Finally got the faux gas cap situation done with an acrylic disc. Lots of work on the 13-14 but at only $18 for the disc I'm happy with it.

Basically you have to remove the black factory disc(I cut around the gt with a Dremel and pried it off with a flathead screwdriver), then you can pop off the remaining faux gas cap piece by pushing in 4 tabs(used mini screw drivers) and prying it with a regular flathead screwdriver. Finally you have to sand the gt letters down completely smooth, peel the backing off the tape on the disc, stick in on, then pop the whole assembly back onto the car

[JDMLOL]

Finally got the faux gas cap situation done with an acrylic disc. Lots of work on the 13-14 but at only $18 for the disc I'm happy with it.

Basically you have to remove the black factory disc(I cut around the gt with a Dremel and pried it off with a flathead screwdriver), then you can pop off the remaining faux gas cap piece by pushing in 4 tabs(used mini screw drivers) and prying it with a regular flathead screwdriver. Finally you have to sand the gt letters down completely smooth, peel the backing off the tape on the disc, stick in on, then pop the whole assembly back onto the car


Pics of the process and finished product?

[garner]

Few pics I have from yesterday

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/4B201D81-8C42-45F0-A35B-EDB5F7280774_zpsd0frvcqt.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/4B201D81-8C42-45F0-A35B-EDB5F7280774_zpsd0frvcqt.jpg.html)
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/E9145E22-4BD2-4D74-A434-F301359044AE_zpsajmz69fs.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/E9145E22-4BD2-4D74-A434-F301359044AE_zpsajmz69fs.jpg.html)
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/FF4A519E-C298-4B22-8533-1DC70C3E6098_zpsfbegzr78.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/FF4A519E-C298-4B22-8533-1DC70C3E6098_zpsfbegzr78.jpg.html)
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/E4E0B38E-DFEC-4C60-B02B-918A1860053A_zpsiecx9cub.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/E4E0B38E-DFEC-4C60-B02B-918A1860053A_zpsiecx9cub.jpg.html)

The tape provided is only horizontal so it doesn't grip very good due to the curvature of the faux gas cap area. I have it off right now redoing my paint work on the trim ring, and then I'm gonna pick up some better adhesive

Completely removed the gt area to hopefully lessen the curvature
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/20140722_112451_zps8qruj6ht.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/20140722_112451_zps8qruj6ht.jpg.html)

Tape provided(black is from paint)
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y305/garner3/20140722_112528_zpsta8r8x1i.jpg (http://s1024.photobucket.com/user/garner3/media/20140722_112528_zpsta8r8x1i.jpg.html)