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Forum: Interior/Exterior 04-10-2014, 02:55 AM

Replies: 15 Need help picking chin spoiler Views: 16,049 Posted By Varilux I went with the Roush chin splitter... I like the... I went with the Roush chin splitter... I like the clean, simple look. Eventually, I'd like to install the Boss grill (replacing the Pony with the tri-bar emblem, but retaining the foglight).

Forum: Suspension 03-23-2014, 10:36 PM

Replies: 15 Installed LCAs (and Roush splitters), now THAT's better! Views: 18,925 Posted By Varilux Thanks for the info on the harness... I looked... Thanks for the info on the harness... I looked up the harness bar. I don't carry passengers in the back seat often, but do on occasion (and it looks like that would be out of the question with the...

Forum: General Discussions 03-23-2014, 10:32 PM

Replies: 42 How do you use your car? Views: 12,590 Posted By Varilux Mine splits daily driver duty with my '65... Mine splits daily driver duty with my '65 Mustang, and I use it as stress-relief when I've had a bad day (nothing like blasting past a moron texting on I-35). Someday, I would like to drive up at...

Forum: Interior/Exterior 03-23-2014, 12:40 AM

Replies: 0 Installing Roush Splitter without hacking OEM Splitter Views: 5,402 Posted By Varilux Installing Roush Splitter without hacking OEM Splitter I installed the Roush chin and side splitters over the last week. The directions from Roush indicate you need to cut and reuse your OEM spoiler, but I just couldn't bring myself to destroy my...

Forum: Interior/Exterior 03-23-2014, 12:30 AM

Replies: 2 Props to Big Worm!!! Views: 6,680 Posted By Varilux Looking good! I have their heat extractor... Looking good! I have their heat extractor flat black inserts and their Boss Style stripe set, and am exceptionally happy with everything. I plan on taking my daughter's '06 for some stripes...

Forum: Suspension 03-21-2014, 02:55 PM

Replies: 15 Installed LCAs (and Roush splitters), now THAT's better! Views: 18,925 Posted By Varilux I've always ordered the DWS tires over the DWs... I've always ordered the DWS tires over the DWs (because the tread wear is about twice as long). I've never had any traction issues with the DWS tires, and one set was on a tuned turbocharged Saab...

Forum: Suspension 03-21-2014, 11:51 AM

Replies: 15 Installed LCAs (and Roush splitters), now THAT's better! Views: 18,925 Posted By Varilux Well, I know the Pirellis are useless in the cold... Well, I know the Pirellis are useless in the cold (drove 19 miles down I-35 to work on one of the 18 degree ice days... scariest ride I've ever had). I was assuming they are supposed to be extremely...

Forum: Suspension 03-20-2014, 11:13 PM

Replies: 15 Installed LCAs (and Roush splitters), now THAT's better! Views: 18,925 Posted By Varilux If you want to get your grip back, install some... If you want to get your grip back, install some LCA relocation brackets to correct the rear end goemetry. Thanks for the tip! While the spinning is definitely better than the wheel hop, its still...

Forum: Suspension 03-20-2014, 02:05 PM

Replies: 15 Installed LCAs (and Roush splitters), now THAT's better! Views: 18,925 Posted By Varilux Installed LCAs (and Roush splitters), now THAT's better! After seeing some reduction in wheel hop after installing the Ford Racing P springs, I decided to try and further improve things by installing some SR Performance LCAs (I also threw some Roush chin...

Forum: Suspension 03-13-2014, 11:40 AM

Replies: 11 Installed FR P Springs (rear)- much better... Views: 18,282 Posted By Varilux Thanks- everything else suspension-wise is stock,... Thanks- everything else suspension-wise is stock, and the P Springs dropped the rear by 1.25" (although filling the tank brought the rear down almost another 0.25"). The rear is now 0.125" lower...

Forum: Suspension 03-10-2014, 02:06 PM

Replies: 11 Installed FR P Springs (rear)- much better... Views: 18,282 Posted By Varilux Looks good, I might do the same thing on my 2012 ... Looks good, I might do the same thing on my 2012 Thanks- btw, I get a lot of compliments on the stripe install you did on my '14. Lots of questions about whether they are factory, the look stock,...

Forum: Suspension 03-10-2014, 09:55 AM

Replies: 11 Installed FR P Springs (rear)- much better... Views: 18,282 Posted By Varilux Thanks! Ford Racing has several lowering... Thanks! Ford Racing has several lowering spring sets, and the "P" is one of them (don't know what "P" stands for). I looked through the various spring sets on American Muscle, and several...

Forum: Suspension 03-09-2014, 11:08 PM

Replies: 11 Installed FR P Springs (rear)- much better... Views: 18,282 Posted By Varilux Installed FR P Springs (rear)- much better... While I could handle the front wheel gap on my '14 GT, the rear wheels looked absolutely ridiculous (IMHO). So, I purchased and installed the rear only Ford Racing P springs. As seen in the pic,...

Forum: General Discussions 02-27-2014, 12:05 PM

Replies: 21 Good Speed Shop in Lewisville-Denton area? Views: 12,538 Posted By Varilux Shoot- ordered the springs (and new bump stops)... Shoot- ordered the springs (and new bump stops) yesterday and they are due to arrive on... Monday (so they won't be going on this weekend). I'm realigning the passenger door on the '65 this weekend-...

Forum: Performance 02-27-2014, 11:59 AM

Replies: 46 Exhaust, complete/catback or otherwise setups Views: 18,273 Posted By Varilux I thought Texas had a law indicating you can't... I thought Texas had a law indicating you can't run a car without mufflers. Of course with the side pipes installed you still technically HAVE mufflers- but a lot of the exhaust is just routed around...

Forum: Performance 02-27-2014, 12:14 AM

Replies: 46 2014 gt Track Key Views: 36,042 Posted By Varilux I have the Ford Racing tune, and assumed the... I have the Ford Racing tune, and assumed the Track Key would allow the FR tune to run when the "regular" key was used and the Track Key tune when the Track Key was used... Nope, using the Track...

Forum: Performance 02-26-2014, 11:59 PM

Replies: 46 Exhaust, complete/catback or otherwise setups Views: 18,273 Posted By Varilux I'm considering adding the Boss quad exhaust on... I'm considering adding the Boss quad exhaust on my '14 (btw, the Boss 302 side exhaust can be purchased at buyfordracing.com for only $699). Since the side pipes come out prior to the mufflers,...

Forum: General Discussions 02-26-2014, 03:41 PM

Replies: 21 Good Speed Shop in Lewisville-Denton area? Views: 12,538 Posted By Varilux Springs are on the way (I looked at an install... Springs are on the way (I looked at an install video and crap- I didn't realize it was THAT simple to install them). I still plan on having them install the 3rd link though. Thanks a lot. Will...

Forum: General Discussions 02-25-2014, 03:05 PM

Replies: 21 Good Speed Shop in Lewisville-Denton area? Views: 12,538 Posted By Varilux Thanks for the recommendations. I probably... Thanks for the recommendations. I probably should just do the springs myself, but I spend enough time under my '65 Mustang (which has a LOT less parts)... I'm assuming "HPP" is this place: HPP...

Forum: General Discussions 02-25-2014, 01:48 AM

Replies: 21 Good Speed Shop in Lewisville-Denton area? Views: 12,538 Posted By Varilux Good Speed Shop in Lewisville-Denton area? I'm looking to have a few parts installed on my '14 GT (I usually enjoy hanging parts myself, but I don't like messing with suspension stuff, and I'm determined to get rid of the wheel hop). Is...

Forum: General Discussions 07-30-2013, 11:29 PM

Replies: 76 How many mustangs have you owned? Views: 50,492 Posted By Varilux '85 coupe silver '76 coupe blue with tan vinyl... '85 coupe silver '76 coupe blue with tan vinyl top '86 coupe white '65 coupe arcadian blue C-code 289 '65 coupe silver smoke T-code 200 (still own) '03 convertible bright silver (still own)...

Forum: General Discussions 07-13-2013, 08:56 PM

Replies: 15 Procal installed- stealership gets a whole new meaning Views: 11,346 Posted By Varilux Install by dealer = under warranty still. Utter... Install by dealer = under warranty still. Utter ford ftw So, I'm guessing you are happy with the service you've received at Utter? If so, thanks for the tip! They were the first place I visited...

Forum: General Discussions 07-11-2013, 09:19 PM

Replies: 15 Procal installed- stealership gets a whole new meaning Views: 11,346 Posted By Varilux I had asked one of the service reps how much the... I had asked one of the service reps how much the install charge would be before ordering the Procal, and he said- "The minimum charge would probably be an hour- so around $110... unless it goes an...

Forum: General Discussions 07-11-2013, 07:29 PM

Replies: 15 Procal installed- stealership gets a whole new meaning Views: 11,346 Posted By Varilux Procal installed- stealership gets a whole new meaning Got the Ford Racing Procal tune installed today... Sam Pack of Lewisville charged $232 (two hours labor) for the install. Needless to say, that's the last they'll see of me. I was willing to...

Forum: General Discussions 07-11-2013, 07:17 PM

Replies: 176 Just wondering what everyone does for a living Views: 76,925 Posted By Varilux Director of Technical Marketing at Essilor- the... Director of Technical Marketing at Essilor- the world's largest ophthalmic (eyeglass) lens manufacturer.

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