How Many miles on your 5.0?
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Because of the trans issues, I have installed the MGW shifter, Whiteline bushing and Blowfish Racing bracket. My dealer installed the Blowfish bracket with the "Customer Loyaly Coupon" Ford sent me after the trans replacement didn't fix the issue. I guess it's a nice gesture but what kind of Customer Loyalty are they building if they didn't fix the car?
It's funny but the only item they refuse to look at or consider is the clutch, which at this point is the only item on the trans that hasn't been rebuilt or replaced. Maybe they won't look at the clutch because they consider it an expendable? I'd have to look but I think the problems started at around 1,700 miles. The clutch remains untouched and the problem remains exactly as it was two years ago (right down to the little nibble going into third).
P.S. I meant Camaro or Challenger. Charger? Ugh. Too much ugly and too many doors.
It's funny but the only item they refuse to look at or consider is the clutch, which at this point is the only item on the trans that hasn't been rebuilt or replaced. Maybe they won't look at the clutch because they consider it an expendable? I'd have to look but I think the problems started at around 1,700 miles. The clutch remains untouched and the problem remains exactly as it was two years ago (right down to the little nibble going into third).
P.S. I meant Camaro or Challenger. Charger? Ugh. Too much ugly and too many doors.
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I don't know if this will help you, but I have a little nibble going into 2nd when it's cold (2014 GT). I have taken to double-clutching in the early mornings for second gear. Once the car warms up I can shift normally.
If you try that and it doesn't help, then perhaps you do have an issue with clutch disengagement?
Also, I didn't see braided stainless clutch lines on your mod list. If you don't have them, that's also a consideration.
Edit: To answer the original question in the thread, 5,000.
If you try that and it doesn't help, then perhaps you do have an issue with clutch disengagement?
Also, I didn't see braided stainless clutch lines on your mod list. If you don't have them, that's also a consideration.
Edit: To answer the original question in the thread, 5,000.
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Got my 2014 Shelby GT 500 in March of last year with 11 miles on it and now it has 503 miles on it . It has not ever been rained on or drove in any type of bad weather everything on is just like it was the day that I got it. It is my dream car and I plan on keeping it like new...
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85 ft,lbs... Have you checked the top or the strut mount?
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The auto is pretty awesome isn't it? I'm always amazed at how quickly and freely the engine revs too.
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Got my 2014 Shelby GT 500 in March of last year with 11 miles on it and now it has 503 miles on it . It has not ever been rained on or drove in any type of bad weather everything on is just like it was the day that I got it. It is my dream car and I plan on keeping it like new...
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We have such unpredictable weather in MN that I don't get many "perfect" days to go cruising, so I just like looking at it in my shop as clean as the day I got it. The underside is still as spotless as the rest and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible.
I have other cars/trucks and my favorite daily driver is a little Audi S4 6-speed. That little car keeps me satisfied between the days where I get the good ol American Mustang V8's out
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13 GT/CS Vert with 14,005 on it. MN is tough to drive in winter so I park it but can't wait to get it out in spring. It's out now....had to drive truck on Monday due to snow but I bought it to drive it.
Not sure I understand the folks who don't put any miles on their car. I would either buy it and park.....forever and sell as some crazy zero miles collector in 25 years or, drive it as much as possible, have fun with it, wear it out and then get the newest latest greatest car in 3-10 years.
A 65 Mustang would be cool.... But the 13 is much nicer, more fun to drive, faster, more amenities....etc etc.
Obviously an opinion. It costs too much to insure to let it sit!
Not sure I understand the folks who don't put any miles on their car. I would either buy it and park.....forever and sell as some crazy zero miles collector in 25 years or, drive it as much as possible, have fun with it, wear it out and then get the newest latest greatest car in 3-10 years.
A 65 Mustang would be cool.... But the 13 is much nicer, more fun to drive, faster, more amenities....etc etc.
Obviously an opinion. It costs too much to insure to let it sit!
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I understand the desire to keep the car low in miles and not drive it in poor weather but **** not seeing rain gotta be a difficult thing to do for long. What happens if you come to a puddle on the road? 
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Swerve!
I have avoided any rainy days thus far with this car. The rear axle is still virgin steel and hasn't turned orange yet! The day will come, but with 9 vehicles between me and the wife, I keep the Mustangs tucked away :-) On that note, my 90 GT I bought in High School hasn't been on the road in 10 years! Yikes! Just sits in the shop! Will have to give it some exercise this year. Time flys when you get married, start business, kids etc! At least its still in near new condition, next to my '92 and '88 Notches. I have a Mustang Hording problem!!
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LOL... I literally try to avoid it. If I can't, I stop, turn around and find another route there.
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I can relate as I hardly drive my GT (2k miles currently) and it also has not had rain/water on it and never washed(I just wipe down with Mist n Shine after each drive).
We have such unpredictable weather in MN that I don't get many "perfect" days to go cruising, so I just like looking at it in my shop as clean as the day I got it. The underside is still as spotless as the rest and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible.
I have other cars/trucks and my favorite daily driver is a little Audi S4 6-speed. That little car keeps me satisfied between the days where I get the good ol American Mustang V8's out
We have such unpredictable weather in MN that I don't get many "perfect" days to go cruising, so I just like looking at it in my shop as clean as the day I got it. The underside is still as spotless as the rest and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible.
I have other cars/trucks and my favorite daily driver is a little Audi S4 6-speed. That little car keeps me satisfied between the days where I get the good ol American Mustang V8's out
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When my Boss was still relatively new, I took it on a road trip from Detroit to Charlotte. Got my first nick on the front end from a piece of unavoidable debris on I-77 somewhere in Virginia. That took the pressure off of trying to keep it perfect. Once it gets it's first mark, there's no use worrying about the rest. You only lose your virginity once.
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When my Boss was still relatively new, I took it on a road trip from Detroit to Charlotte. Got my first nick on the front end from a piece of unavoidable debris on I-77 somewhere in Virginia. That took the pressure off of trying to keep it perfect. Once it gets it's first mark, there's no use worrying about the rest. You only lose your virginity once.