What did you do with your Mustang today?*
FR500 Member
Joined: May 22, 2014
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From: Rockaway, NJ
Today is detail day...going to my Mustang Club sponsored show tomorrow...just taking a little coffe break. I'm waiting to buff out a 4th coat of Liquid Glass. I want to get several more coats on, perhaps a total of 10, before it gets put under wraps.
The car is still pretty clean from last week's show. I didn't drive it much during the week, but it still needs some tweaking and touch up. The Liquid Glass is about the most vigorous thing today, but I'll still pretty much spend most of the day on it.
I got smart...I've been using my embroidered GT floor mats from AM since I got them in May, but before shows and cruise nites now, I keep them in the trunk, drive around with the OEM mats, and swap 'em to show.
Kinda ****, but I'm in good company with all you guys!!!
The car is still pretty clean from last week's show. I didn't drive it much during the week, but it still needs some tweaking and touch up. The Liquid Glass is about the most vigorous thing today, but I'll still pretty much spend most of the day on it.
I got smart...I've been using my embroidered GT floor mats from AM since I got them in May, but before shows and cruise nites now, I keep them in the trunk, drive around with the OEM mats, and swap 'em to show.
Kinda ****, but I'm in good company with all you guys!!!
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: January 6, 2006
Posts: 14,053
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From: Bay Area, CA
Today is detail day...going to my Mustang Club sponsored show tomorrow...just taking a little coffe break. I'm waiting to buff out a 4th coat of Liquid Glass. I want to get several more coats on, perhaps a total of 10, before it gets put under wraps. The car is still pretty clean from last week's show. I didn't drive it much during the week, but it still needs some tweaking and touch up. The Liquid Glass is about the most vigorous thing today, but I'll still pretty much spend most of the day on it. I got smart...I've been using my embroidered GT floor mats from AM since I got them in May, but before shows and cruise nites now, I keep them in the trunk, drive around with the OEM mats, and swap 'em to show. Kinda ****, but I'm in good company with all you guys!!!
FR500 Member
Joined: May 22, 2014
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From: Rockaway, NJ
I'd been using my expensive GT mats since May, and they seemed to get worn down and badly flattened in the same area. I vac'd them, then scrubbed them with Woolite foam carpet spray and a stiff brush, then vac'd again. The carpet pile popped back up, looks brand new.
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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The super-XL size alone is awesome, but hearing the fans and seeing that massive thing behind the bumper is uber-cool 
The pics: Getting ready: (yes, I painted it black so it blends in behind the bumper better) Now, the size difference between the VMP and the standard Whipple HE: The VMP is slightly thicker, huh? 
Mid-install: Just about done: New front-end look, including the newly tinted fogs (using film from bigwormgraphix.com): And just cuz it was there and they look awesome together, a pic with both beasts together 
We didn't get to install the Roush lower grille delete. Turns out I have a template that says "rear side splitter" or something like that on it ... and not a template for the front bumper, and it was getting late so we tabled that for another day, when we'll also get the new 170-degree t-stat installed, and hopefully a new tune for it, to turn on the OEM fan at lower temps .
The pics: Getting ready: (yes, I painted it black so it blends in behind the bumper better) Now, the size difference between the VMP and the standard Whipple HE: The VMP is slightly thicker, huh? Mid-install: Just about done: New front-end look, including the newly tinted fogs (using film from bigwormgraphix.com): And just cuz it was there and they look awesome together, a pic with both beasts together We didn't get to install the Roush lower grille delete. Turns out I have a template that says "rear side splitter" or something like that on it ... and not a template for the front bumper, and it was getting late so we tabled that for another day, when we'll also get the new 170-degree t-stat installed, and hopefully a new tune for it, to turn on the OEM fan at lower temps . I'm going to slow down on the mods for a little. I knew when I got the car, I needed to do tint, clearbra, catback and suspension. Those things are all done now. We're getting into the foul weather, so I really need to find time to protect my paint, now that I have my PC. Other than that, it will be small appearance things here and there (paint the calipers, new grilles, Roush splitters all around, RTR decklid when it ever becomes available, possibly new emblems, etc). We'll see. Now that I'm lowered, I'm really wanting new wheels. I'm thinking about doing the 19x9.5" Niche Veronas for now, and adding the 20x10.5" in rear later, leaving not only the staggered width, but staggered diameter too, a la GT500. That would allow me to reuse my stock tires for now, kinda like you did. I like the stock Brembo wheels, but they're....stock.
Shelby GT500 Member
Joined: December 20, 2011
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From: CenTex...sort of
1. Got told by the owner of a super snake that he liked my exhaust sound better than his and wanted to know how to reproduce it.
2. Got wheels/tires balanced for Terlingua. Guy who did them said they couldn't be smoother and more stable. Thumbs up for 200+mph next week.
3. Air dam goes on today, line lock and driveshaft loop tomorrow.
2. Got wheels/tires balanced for Terlingua. Guy who did them said they couldn't be smoother and more stable. Thumbs up for 200+mph next week.
3. Air dam goes on today, line lock and driveshaft loop tomorrow.
Super Boss Lawman Member
Joined: October 16, 2012
Posts: 4,414
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From: Vancouver BC
[QUOTE=kcoTiger;6854624]1. Got told by the owner of a super snake that he liked my exhaust sound better than his and wanted to know how to reproduce it.
2. Got wheels/tires balanced for Terlingua. Guy who did them said they couldn't be smoother and more stable. Thumbs up for 200+mph next week.
Looking forward to vid footage
3. Air dam goes on today, line lock and driveshaft loop tomorrow.
2. Got wheels/tires balanced for Terlingua. Guy who did them said they couldn't be smoother and more stable. Thumbs up for 200+mph next week.
Looking forward to vid footage 3. Air dam goes on today, line lock and driveshaft loop tomorrow.
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: January 6, 2006
Posts: 14,053
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From: Bay Area, CA
Are they carpet material or rubber? I'd been using my expensive GT mats since May, and they seemed to get worn down and badly flattened in the same area. I vac'd them, then scrubbed them with Woolite foam carpet spray and a stiff brush, then vac'd again. The carpet pile popped back up, looks brand new.
And Burton, I was planning on doing the 19/20 staggered setup anyways. Wouldn't hurt to have a spare couple of 19s in case anything happens to the fronts. We'll see...
Cobra R Member
Joined: February 6, 2014
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From: Motor City
I need to get some good aftermarket mats. I'm undecided on what to do, since I like the look of carpeted mats in the summer but want good protection in the winter.
I've already almost warn through the stock mats. I'm tempted to just buy a heel plate or something.
I've already almost warn through the stock mats. I'm tempted to just buy a heel plate or something.
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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Shelby GT500 Member
Joined: December 20, 2011
Posts: 4,326
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From: CenTex...sort of
[QUOTE=DarrenGT;6854628]
Yeah, I'm placing the cameras today and going for a drive later to see how the video turns out. If it's not clear enough I'll move the camera around. I'm going to have the dash in test mode so I can record the speed digitally. Rigged up a mount for my phone to sit on the steering column while I drive; it's not pretty but it will work for these purposes.
1. Got told by the owner of a super snake that he liked my exhaust sound better than his and wanted to know how to reproduce it.
2. Got wheels/tires balanced for Terlingua. Guy who did them said they couldn't be smoother and more stable. Thumbs up for 200+mph next week.
Looking forward to vid footage
3. Air dam goes on today, line lock and driveshaft loop tomorrow.
2. Got wheels/tires balanced for Terlingua. Guy who did them said they couldn't be smoother and more stable. Thumbs up for 200+mph next week.
Looking forward to vid footage 3. Air dam goes on today, line lock and driveshaft loop tomorrow.
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: August 7, 2011
Posts: 5,246
Likes: 567
From: NC
No idea. It was 50 degrees out last night, and I just drove it home, when the IAT's were pretty much the same as the outside temp.
Today I've been driving the Tundra but we have to go look at a house, I might just take the Stallion out for that "errand", lol
Today I've been driving the Tundra but we have to go look at a house, I might just take the Stallion out for that "errand", lol
The Legacy TMS Lady
Joined: August 11, 2007
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Bullitt Member
Joined: December 9, 2012
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Just to let you know, I put my 170 stat in a couple weeks ago and it's still in the high 80's low 90 degree here. I'm seeing at least a 5 degree drop in both water temps and cylinder head temps in all conditions. I did get a tune that adjusted the fans.
Mach 1 Member
Joined: May 27, 2012
Posts: 620
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From: Marlborough, MA
I detailed a 2011 Camry today, and while the first coating of wax was setting up on the Camry I gave Mistress Lauren an ONR wash. After buffing wax off of the Camry I added a second layer, while that was setting up I added a layer of the wax I was using on the Camry... Collinite's 845 Insulator Wax. The stuff is durable as all hell, I used it on wifey's previous Edge and Fiona and it lasted through the winter, which last year absolutely sucked with lots of snow.
She is nice and shiny for the Mustangs and Munchkins event on Sunday in Norwood.
She is nice and shiny for the Mustangs and Munchkins event on Sunday in Norwood.
Roush Forum Stalker
Joined: March 9, 2013
Posts: 11,140
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From: Massachusetts
And yes,....the beasts look great together.
That Shelby though,...............
