New Owner of a '12 302!
1/30/16, 09:08 PM
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New Owner of a '12 302!
Made the switch from German vehicles to a lightly used '12 Boss with 15k miles! Don't know too much about it just yet but loving it so far. Coming from mostly all turbo cars, its a breath of free air having a big V8. Always loved modding my cars so I am open to any suggestions that you guys feel I should do. Did order some Roush axle-backs the other day because I didn't want anything too crazy loud as my previous GTI was straight piped and I don't miss the drone whatsoever. Lookin into some possible suspension work as well as shifter upgrade in the near future. Will post some pics of the red beauty when I can upload them. looking forward to learning from you guys about how awesome this car can be!
1/30/16, 09:18 PM
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Welcome and Congrats she's a beauty! 
1/31/16, 11:32 AM
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I love the 2012's as well as the '13's. Ford changed the hood in the thirteen to allow for better air flow and cooling in the engine compartment. I see a lot of heat rising out of mine at stop lights. If I had a '12, I might keep the original hood and buy a louvered hood to keep that engine running as long as possible.
1/31/16, 02:25 PM
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Yea the car is an absolute blast to drive, definitely different then what I am used to. Are there any suggestions for first mods that you guys prefer? Ive read where people love doing the tune and a CAI as the first bread and butter to say. I don't know how I feel about a tune though seeing that I have the red key and here that if you tune it, then the red key tune gets replaced. Ive been leaning towards getting a MGW shifter upgrade and potentially some LCA's and maybe a larger TB. Any other recommendations? Is a tune worth it as well?
1/31/16, 04:35 PM
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Congrats & great choice on color
Shifter mod/upgrade would be my first suggestion.
Best options would be either the MGW or the Blowfish bracket.
Check into the Track key as well.
Larger TB won't give you a good bang for the buck IMO.
Shifter mod/upgrade would be my first suggestion.
Best options would be either the MGW or the Blowfish bracket.
Check into the Track key as well.
Larger TB won't give you a good bang for the buck IMO.
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1/31/16, 04:47 PM
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I love the car, Boss Mustang will always be valued. You mentioned a Roush Axle back, you will be loud in a great way! Louder than your previous GTI, deep rumble, Heads will turn! Good luck
1/31/16, 04:50 PM
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1/31/16, 06:38 PM
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I was thinking that shifter would be the top of the list item to get. I read mixed reviews on the blowfish though. I actually already have a truck key, that's why I'm wondering if a tune is worth it in regards to already having the key.
1/31/16, 06:44 PM
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2/1/16, 12:29 PM
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I agree with the shifter. If the car is a PITA to shift>>>all the fun is gone.
Next is up to you... :-)
If you have any trouble we have members here that are very experienced in spending other Boss owners money. It will taper off around 3 to 4 grand later.
Enjoy her
She is a looker!
Next is up to you... :-)
If you have any trouble we have members here that are very experienced in spending other Boss owners money. It will taper off around 3 to 4 grand later.
Enjoy her
She is a looker!
2/2/16, 06:08 AM
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With just an MGW my shift problems are gone.
