Fort Worth crew
#1161
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Looks good Ghost!
Hey Ghost, do you like the Pirelli tires that came with your Mustang? Do they handle pretty well in the Texas rain?
I'm wanting to know since I got rid of the Fan blade wheels from my order, and those came with BFG tires which I like, but it seems like the Pirellis had better reviews........
Hey Ghost, do you like the Pirelli tires that came with your Mustang? Do they handle pretty well in the Texas rain?
I'm wanting to know since I got rid of the Fan blade wheels from my order, and those came with BFG tires which I like, but it seems like the Pirellis had better reviews........
#1162
Team Mustang Source
Only two speeding tickets. Considering the section of town I work about 90% of my tickets are no drivers license and no insurance. The radar in my car is used mainly as my head up display speedometer.
My Pirelli tires (before I got the BFG's) were decent in the dry and sleet/snow but, were not that great in the rain. Which BFG's come with the 18" wheels now?
My Pirelli tires (before I got the BFG's) were decent in the dry and sleet/snow but, were not that great in the rain. Which BFG's come with the 18" wheels now?
#1163
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
The BFG KDWS's in 235/50/R18. I like those, but I wish they were a little wider.....
I can get takeoff fan blades for around $950, so that wouldn't be too bad?
I can get takeoff fan blades for around $950, so that wouldn't be too bad?
Only two speeding tickets. Considering the section of town I work about 90% of my tickets are no drivers license and no insurance. The radar in my car is used mainly as my head up display speedometer.
My Pirelli tires (before I got the BFG's) were decent in the dry and sleet/snow but, were not that great in the rain. Which BFG's come with the 18" wheels now?
My Pirelli tires (before I got the BFG's) were decent in the dry and sleet/snow but, were not that great in the rain. Which BFG's come with the 18" wheels now?
#1165
I have Riken Raptors...255/45/18(company owned by BFG)
I honestly have good traction in the rain.
Not from a stop; not from a punch; but the resistance to hydroplaning is excellent.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...5&autoview=sku
I honestly have good traction in the rain.
Not from a stop; not from a punch; but the resistance to hydroplaning is excellent.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...5&autoview=sku
#1166
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Yeah, the BFG's that I have in 255/50/R17 are pretty good in the rain. They've gotten me home through some pretty bad rain.
I'm not sure if I have that level of confidence in the Pirellies......
The reviews at the tire rack, and discount tire are pretty good on the pirellies though, better then the BFG's......
I guess maybe I'll try the Pirellies for a while and see how they are.
I'm not sure if I have that level of confidence in the Pirellies......
The reviews at the tire rack, and discount tire are pretty good on the pirellies though, better then the BFG's......
I guess maybe I'll try the Pirellies for a while and see how they are.
#1168
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Yeah, and I think they look better then the painted fan blade wheels.......
Here's a link to some pics of a GT/CS in Candy Apple Red. First on the forum, I think........
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...552#post970552
I'm also considering going with the Ford Racing handling pack package if it's not too much money? What do you guys think? Here's a link to the catalog, see last page.....
http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/...Mustang_F5.pdf
Here's a link to some pics of a GT/CS in Candy Apple Red. First on the forum, I think........
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...552#post970552
I'm also considering going with the Ford Racing handling pack package if it's not too much money? What do you guys think? Here's a link to the catalog, see last page.....
http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/...Mustang_F5.pdf
#1169
Shelby GT500 Member
I'm also considering going with the Ford Racing handling pack package if it's not too much money? What do you guys think? Here's a link to the catalog, see last page.....
http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/...Mustang_F5.pdf
http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/...Mustang_F5.pdf
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8976
MSRP : $1335.00
#1170
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
That's more then I thought it would be, plus the installation cost!
I guess I won't be getting that after all. Maybe just as well since it could cause the car to be too stiff?
I put my V6 pony on Autotrader. I thought I'd see how that works......
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ice=&cardist=0
I guess I won't be getting that after all. Maybe just as well since it could cause the car to be too stiff?
I put my V6 pony on Autotrader. I thought I'd see how that works......
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ice=&cardist=0
Something I wouldn't mind doing if I had the money.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8976
MSRP : $1335.00
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8976
MSRP : $1335.00
#1172
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
#1173
Shelby GT500 Member
Candy looks good, but not as good as Redfire.
Tread, the handling pack doesn't lower the car, as I understand it. It just improves the suspension and stiffens up the chassis. Other posts I've read on the handling pack says it does help with the handling, but the trade off, as Falchion said, is its a much more stiffer ride. So, I take that as: On track = great. Road trips = rough.
Tread, the handling pack doesn't lower the car, as I understand it. It just improves the suspension and stiffens up the chassis. Other posts I've read on the handling pack says it does help with the handling, but the trade off, as Falchion said, is its a much more stiffer ride. So, I take that as: On track = great. Road trips = rough.
#1174
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Oh come on Ghost, Candy Apple rules! Everybody knows that!
I think the handling pack does lower the car a little. I thought maybe an inch?
It still costs too much for me though.......
I think the handling pack does lower the car a little. I thought maybe an inch?
It still costs too much for me though.......
Candy looks good, but not as good as Redfire.
Tread, the handling pack doesn't lower the car, as I understand it. It just improves the suspension and stiffens up the chassis. Other posts I've read on the handling pack says it does help with the handling, but the trade off, as Falchion said, is its a much more stiffer ride. So, I take that as: On track = great. Road trips = rough.
Tread, the handling pack doesn't lower the car, as I understand it. It just improves the suspension and stiffens up the chassis. Other posts I've read on the handling pack says it does help with the handling, but the trade off, as Falchion said, is its a much more stiffer ride. So, I take that as: On track = great. Road trips = rough.
#1175
Team Mustang Source
Something I wouldn't mind doing if I had the money.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8976
MSRP : $1335.00
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8976
MSRP : $1335.00
According to the tech notes it lowers the the car 1.5 inches. I'm sure it looks good but, I don't wanna deal with the stiff ride. Adjustable shocks/struts would probably help. Too much money for me though.
#1176
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
Yeah, I didn't think it would be that much. I could get some take off fan blade wheels for cheaper then that!
http://www.newtakeoff.com/index.asp?...OD&ProdID=8167
Just got a call that my car is going to be made next week! Very happy about that!
Should be here by late August!
I also got a 08 brochure today, very cool stuff in it!
http://www.newtakeoff.com/index.asp?...OD&ProdID=8167
Just got a call that my car is going to be made next week! Very happy about that!
Should be here by late August!
I also got a 08 brochure today, very cool stuff in it!
#1178
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
OK, we can race then huh?
I'm taking a day off this weekend just to get my garage ready for the new pony. Just some lighting and a work bench, I couldn't afford what I really wanted to do in there.
I wanted to do the epoxy garage floor, paint the walls, and get some of those Gladiator black/diamond plate storage cabinets, but it's better to put a little bigger down payment on the new car. So, that's what I'm going to do!
It's economics.......
I'm taking a day off this weekend just to get my garage ready for the new pony. Just some lighting and a work bench, I couldn't afford what I really wanted to do in there.
I wanted to do the epoxy garage floor, paint the walls, and get some of those Gladiator black/diamond plate storage cabinets, but it's better to put a little bigger down payment on the new car. So, that's what I'm going to do!
It's economics.......
#1179
Shelby GT500 Member
Humm...missed the tech notes. :S Oops.
Wow! Nice find on the wheels. Wonder if they'll get the FR ones?
Tread, what's the top end of the V6 supposed to be? And does the new cruiser gonna have more room for ya?
Wow! Nice find on the wheels. Wonder if they'll get the FR ones?
Tread, what's the top end of the V6 supposed to be? And does the new cruiser gonna have more room for ya?
#1180
Tasca Super Boss 429 Member
I saw on the forum today that some guy bought some fan blades off of E-bay for $400, and sold his 17 inch wheels/tires for $200. Not bad huh?
I don't know if I'd trust anything off of E-bay though?
I don't know if I'd trust anything off of E-bay though?