Ponies on The Run (Again)
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1 ea. BamaChips Custom X-calibrator 2 05-07 Mustang GT
1 ea. BamaChips Custom X-calibrator 2 05-07 Mustang GT
- Model Year - 2006
- Make and Model - Mustang
- Engine - 4.6
- Transmission - Manual
- 4 Digit Calibration Code - TJF1
- FULL Tire Size IE: 255/50 R17 - 255/45 R18 (both are the same diameter)
- Axle Code or Gear Ratio - 3.55
- Mod List: K&N + Shaker + Flowmasters
- Premium Fuel Octane - 93
- First Program 1 - 87 Performance
- Second Program 2 - 93 Torque
- Third Program 3 - 93 Performance
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Congrats on your purchase. I can't wait to get mine.
Do you have a pic of your tires from the rear? I'm thinking of getting 285's in the rear but I kind of want to be able to have a 4 tire rotation.
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I liked the painted radiator cover.The battery box cover needs some work.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Yup, the cover looks pretty plain. I'd like to see it in black or something.
I'm waiting for mgw to place the dipstick handle for sale so that I can buy my radiator and oil cap all at once. They're shipping process is painfully slow so even if ordered the the caps now I'm sure they wouldn't be here before the show on the 1st.
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
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1 ea. BamaChips Custom X-calibrator 2 05-07 Mustang GT
1 ea. BamaChips Custom X-calibrator 2 05-07 Mustang GT
It's pretty cool to get more power from a non-mechanical mod.
Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
... but I kind of want to be able to have a 4 tire rotation.
I'm supposed to, but always forget to.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Excellent!
It's pretty cool to get more power from a non-mechanical mod.
People still rotate tires?
I'm supposed to, but always forget to.
It's pretty cool to get more power from a non-mechanical mod.
People still rotate tires?
I'm supposed to, but always forget to.
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
I'm sure you'll be fine you still have like another 4500 miles before your first rotation. I'm willing to bet it's Chris who'll be doing it.
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Leo- Get on the freeway today? Just wondering how many R's you're turning at cruising speed.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Not sure how wide I can go on the stock Bullitts though.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
People still rotate tires?
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
Do you have a pic of your tires from the rear? I'm thinking of getting 285's in the rear but I kind of want to be able to have a 4 tire rotation.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...s/DSCN3119.jpg
235 on right, 255 on left:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...s/DSCN3136.jpg
I, too, was going to go wider on the rear... so was Mike. But we both decided to keep it so we could rotate (they're expensive enough... might as well get as much use out of them as you can).
The MOST important thing is to get the proper offset on the rims. Stock offset is 45mm (way under the fender). Pre-2005 Mustangs looked good with a 26mm offset. On 2005+ Mustangs, the offset needs to be 36-40mm... any less and the tire will stick way out of the fenderwell. Same thing with Deep Dish rims... they stick out. The side of your car gets dirty even quicker (not to mention chips from stones).
Leo, I would highly consider these... would look awesome with your black car and shaker (AFS through eBay is where I got my rims. They came perfectly wrapped and were in excellent condition):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AFS-0...28162640QQrdZ1
or these if you don't like the Mach 1 rims:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AFS-0...30875834QQrdZ1
The anthracite bullitts may look too plain against your black.
By the way, the link in your signature is to pre-2005 rims.
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Daryl, I would highly consider these... would look awesome with your black car and shaker...
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
HEY! When did Daryl repaint his car? I thought it looked pretty good in Vista Blue.
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Must have Daryl on the brain for some reason??
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Leo- Get on the freeway today? Just wondering how many R's you're turning at cruising speed.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
Hope it was other than :gay:
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Here's a good shot of 2 18" Bullitts (OEM vs aftermarket) side by side.
btw- that's mine on the left (duh..) and my buddy Mike's (in my club) on the right.
btw- that's mine on the left (duh..) and my buddy Mike's (in my club) on the right.
#2736
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
I checked mine... I'm right at 2000 R's at 70 MPH. Same as yours, Bill?
I assure you, it was other than... I just type waaaaay too fast.
I assure you, it was other than... I just type waaaaay too fast.
Good, glad you're not going Brokeback on us.
#2737
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
On the stock bullitts you can go as wide as 255. So, 255/50ZR17 is the same diameter as my 255/45ZR18's (and very close to your stock diameter - you won't get any closer).
How will my tire height compare to the 255/45ZR18's?
I like the KDW tread pattern way better than mine, much more aggressive looking. Mine looks like they belong on some sedan or something.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
My stock BFG tires now are 235/50ZR18.
How will my tire height compare to the 255/45ZR18's?
I like the KDW tread pattern way better than mine, much more aggressive looking. Mine looks like they belong on some sedan or something.
How will my tire height compare to the 255/45ZR18's?
I like the KDW tread pattern way better than mine, much more aggressive looking. Mine looks like they belong on some sedan or something.
Your speedo will be 0.8% too fast. When you are going 60, your speedo will read 59.5. That's the way mine is now, but the tuner will fix that.
Leo's rear end is 3.31 instead of 3.55 and his 5th gear has a ratio of 0.71:1 and he has 27.18" tall tires.
Circumference = (3.14159)(27.18 in)(1/12 ft/in)(1/5,280 mile/ft) = 0.0013477 mile/rev
5th Gear Speed at 2000 RPM = (2000 rev/min)(60 min/hr)(1/0.71 5th gear)(1/3.31 axle ratio)(0.0013477 mile/rev) = 69 MPH
Originally Posted by TacoBill
I like the KDW tread pattern way better than mine, much more aggressive looking. Mine looks like they belong on some sedan or something.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Leo- Get on the freeway today? Just wondering how many R's you're turning at cruising speed.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
Here's a good shot of 2 18" Bullitts (OEM vs aftermarket) side by side.
btw- that's mine on the left (duh..) and my buddy Mike's (in my club) on the right.
btw- that's mine on the left (duh..) and my buddy Mike's (in my club) on the right.
Tom- I might consider going to 255's now. I have to see if they make the goodyear eagle f1's in that size. Not a big fan of that mach 1 rim the spokes are to thin IMO.
BTW I got my 281 badges about 5min ago. That was fast I ordered them on Monday night.
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Must have Daryl on the brain for some reason??