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8/12/10, 03:53 PM
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Official Introduction
Hey everyone,
I'll only keep you for a second. I just wanted to officially introduce myself and my company as a Supporting Vendor here on TheMustangSource.com. I'll keep it brief and to the point.
My name is Sam Strano. I own Strano Performance Parts in Brookville Pennsylvania. I currently have a 2011 5.0 w/Brembo's. I previously owned a 2007 GT. I've driven a 2007 Shelby GT for 3.5 years for SCCA Solo Events, and my girlfriend had a 2007 V-6 as well.
I'm a 13 time SCCA National Champion. All in Pony-cars of some sort (I also have a Camaro---don't be upset).
The last 7 titles have been in Fords....
I sell performance parts, and have a background you won't find other places. I make these things turn, and have a track record doing so. I also tell it like it is because as much as I'm here to make a living, I'm also a car-guy and have myself been railroaded into certain parts I didn't need or that were not helpful to my end goal. I figure it this way: If you are happy with my work, even if it means I sold you less than you might have been looking for--you're more likely to be a return customer and that's better in the long run for both of us.
I carry a large variety of products. In fact I have more different suspension parts than most of the big players. When I recommend something it's not because I can't sell you something else. That's not always the case other places--often you are told what they have to sell. I like to give options, even if all the options aren't what I might use, I like to give you the choice. But I'm here to talk and answer questions. I do make a few of my own parts when I feel I can do a better job. For instance I have my own Sway Bars made for S197's that are both adjustable and hollow. I'm a Steeda and MM dealer, I sell Tokico, Koni, Eibach, KW, AST, Bilstein dampers. I have Strano bars, Hotchkis, Eibach, Steeda too. I pretty much stick with undercar hard parts.
If it's a shock, strut, spring, swaybar, Subframe connector, differential, camber plate, brake parts, or exhaust, I can help. I do carry other things like the entire Steeda catalog, intakes, tuners of various brands, etc.
I'm a *very* small company--It's pretty much just me. I do my best to keep up with my website (and you can order directly from the website). *BUT* if you don't see something please call me!!!!!!
Thank you for taking the time the read. I look forward to helping you guys and gals out.
I'll only keep you for a second. I just wanted to officially introduce myself and my company as a Supporting Vendor here on TheMustangSource.com. I'll keep it brief and to the point.
My name is Sam Strano. I own Strano Performance Parts in Brookville Pennsylvania. I currently have a 2011 5.0 w/Brembo's. I previously owned a 2007 GT. I've driven a 2007 Shelby GT for 3.5 years for SCCA Solo Events, and my girlfriend had a 2007 V-6 as well.
I'm a 13 time SCCA National Champion. All in Pony-cars of some sort (I also have a Camaro---don't be upset).
The last 7 titles have been in Fords....I sell performance parts, and have a background you won't find other places. I make these things turn, and have a track record doing so. I also tell it like it is because as much as I'm here to make a living, I'm also a car-guy and have myself been railroaded into certain parts I didn't need or that were not helpful to my end goal. I figure it this way: If you are happy with my work, even if it means I sold you less than you might have been looking for--you're more likely to be a return customer and that's better in the long run for both of us.
I carry a large variety of products. In fact I have more different suspension parts than most of the big players. When I recommend something it's not because I can't sell you something else. That's not always the case other places--often you are told what they have to sell. I like to give options, even if all the options aren't what I might use, I like to give you the choice. But I'm here to talk and answer questions. I do make a few of my own parts when I feel I can do a better job. For instance I have my own Sway Bars made for S197's that are both adjustable and hollow. I'm a Steeda and MM dealer, I sell Tokico, Koni, Eibach, KW, AST, Bilstein dampers. I have Strano bars, Hotchkis, Eibach, Steeda too. I pretty much stick with undercar hard parts.
If it's a shock, strut, spring, swaybar, Subframe connector, differential, camber plate, brake parts, or exhaust, I can help. I do carry other things like the entire Steeda catalog, intakes, tuners of various brands, etc.
I'm a *very* small company--It's pretty much just me. I do my best to keep up with my website (and you can order directly from the website). *BUT* if you don't see something please call me!!!!!!
Thank you for taking the time the read. I look forward to helping you guys and gals out.
8/12/10, 04:19 PM
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My current ride can be seen here: http://www.stranoparts.com/searchbymodel.php?ModelID=35
I'll work on some better pics as time goes on.
8/12/10, 04:32 PM
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I can vouch for Sam. The man definitely knows how to make a 'Stang handle as well as anything out there. It's just too bad I couldn't transfer my 2007's aftermarket suspension components to my 2011.
8/12/10, 04:55 PM
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Thanks Brandon... . Why couldn't you? Did they want the old car as it was?????
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I know I've talked to people I don't actually know. I also tend to hang around forums to see what their like before I plop money down to support them. Some are real pains in the butt....
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8/12/10, 05:03 PM
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Yeah, the dealership wanted the car as-is and didn't want to fool with swapping suspensions. It's too bad as I had just installed all that stuff back in February. It's okay, though; I'll be giving you a call in a couple weeks when I get back from vacation. Oh, and I do still have the OEM strut mounts from my 2007 GT.
8/12/10, 06:02 PM
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Sam, I bought my suspension from you. I mostly hang out on MF, but this is the place for Boss news! Anyhoo, I've heard conflicting reports, will the Koni/Steeda stuff transfer to the '11? I know it's a bit heavier with the 5.0.
8/13/10, 09:34 AM
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It'll transfer. The only real difference with the 2011 is the OEM Factory Strut Mounts. Even if you stay with those, you can use "older" '05-10 struts but you do need some spacers (which is an easy, easy thing to accomplish) and they'll work perfectly fine.
8/13/10, 09:36 AM
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Yeah, the dealership wanted the car as-is and didn't want to fool with swapping suspensions. It's too bad as I had just installed all that stuff back in February. It's okay, though; I'll be giving you a call in a couple weeks when I get back from vacation. Oh, and I do still have the OEM strut mounts from my 2007 GT.
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