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It finally happened- the dream is reality!

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Old 1/5/09, 09:19 PM
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It finally happened- the dream is reality!

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I meant to post here months ago- but life has a funny way of getting in the way of things, eh? Anyhow, I'll cut the bull- I am now the proud owner of an '07 Mustang GT in Grabber Orange. It is equipped with the upgraded interior, Shaker 500 system, an automatic transmission, and the 281-cube V8. It has been a hoot so far (even when I was caught in a snowstorm) and has brought me more than just a car- it has brought me miles and miles of smiles, as well as tons of memories, both had and yet to be had. It has seen the 1/4 mile, and was nothing short of a rocket. I can't wait to take it to my first duty station, both here and abroad, and see the world in it. Oh, and pictures? But of course!
I'll have a video up shortly of the car. For now, I am due to put a set of ford racing valve covers underhood, as well as a set of magnum-500 "Mach 1" wheels on my car- but more is in the offing- just not enough in the budget right now!
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Old 1/5/09, 11:12 PM
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Congratulations. That is one very nice piece of machinery. Good luck man!!!
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First mod should be CAI and tune. Best $500 or less you'll ever spend on these cars.

Love the grabber orange...
Old 1/6/09, 12:13 AM
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Thanks, guys! I am waiting to get the Ford Drag Pack for the car, and I fell in love with Magnum 500 wheels a long time ago- I hadda have 'em! Anyhow, here's a link to my first 1/4 mile run in the car:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOTrZoG60Xg
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Congrats. You look like one proud owner.
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Congrats, welcome to the G.O. club
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congrats and x2 on the tuner and intake
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congrats , and like everybody says , get a tuner and intake and it's bring an even larger smile to your face ...
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Awesome!!! Keep us updated...
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looks great; good job
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Looks great
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Very nice! Congrats! Another Grabber on the road

Hey your here in Denver? I live out east on E-470 and I-70.

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Thumbs up

Looking good. Don't see many G.O.s but when you do they really stand out.
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Thanks!
@ Poco- Im at Hampden and Parker- do you go to any BOGO events?
-Jim
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No BOGO events for me. I've been banned form that forum,even after public apologies.I made an error in judgement and have many regrets over that.I'm still a BOGO down deep,they can't take that from me.
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I'll say it again - these cars are like Viagra on wheels!

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nice looking GO!
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Congrats on owning a nice ride!

We have had a lot of success with a cold air intake combined with our tunes. Like everyone said it's a great bang for the buck. I would recommend gears, probably 4.10s, if you are going to do anything after the CAI and tune.

Good Luck with her.
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