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DMichaels Build Thread
Figured why not start a build thread. I'll have to grab some more pictures of a few other things I've done, but quick start below.
Ordered my car in April, 2013 Picked up the car June 4, 2013 Before all that, What started it all was a business trip to San Diego where I got a free upgrade to a 2012 Grabber Blue Mustang GT. Fortunately, that particular trip was one my wife came out for for a couple days, and she loved the car (which is shocking since she has zero interest in cars...). That was January 2013 timeframe. Her words were "I really like this car, you should sell your Audi and get one" 3 weeks later my S4 was sold :nice: And then let the games begin... Car that started it all (rental in Cali) https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Q...o/DSCN3931.JPG Only time I would ever let my wife sit on a car hood... rental... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j...o/DSCN3933.JPG June 4, 2013 - car picked up and the "cleanest picture ever" taken in front of my house. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f...of%2Bhouse.JPG "Cleanest wheels ever" picture on day 1 https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e...2-no/wheel.JPG Putting it on the dyno for fun. 376 whp :) https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-A...o/IMG_7512.JPG |
Love it man. Now just add links for each mod step to your detailed individual mod threads and I'll only need one link when I research stuff. :D
Great car, great pics, great videos, great advice...definitely a huge credit to the community. Bravo! |
Originally Posted by lakeguy77
(Post 6879046)
Love it man. Now just add links for each mod step to your detailed individual mod threads and I'll only need one link when I research stuff. :D
Great car, great pics, great videos, great advice...definitely a huge credit to the community. Bravo! Couple pictures of the Russell SS brake lines (front pics only, did all 4 corners though) https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-E...o/IMG_1850.JPG https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4...o/IMG_1851.JPG |
Love the thread and the pictures.
Was your traction control off when you hit the rail? Those pics made me just a little sick. |
Originally Posted by 13GetThere
(Post 6879145)
Love the thread and the pictures.
Was your traction control off when you hit the rail? Those pics made me just a little sick. |
APR wheel studs showed up today :) I've recently been reading up on how inadequate the OEM studs are for serious tracking of the car with sticky tires. These will also be nice because they are longer than OEM for easier wheel swapping. Will be installing next week and I'll post a few new pictures too
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Dmichaels, since you track your Mustang, which setting do you use with the traction control? I know there are 1 or 2 settings between full on and off.
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Originally Posted by 13GetThere
(Post 6879572)
Dmichaels, since you track your Mustang, which setting do you use with the traction control? I know there are 1 or 2 settings between full on and off.
On the street though, I almost exclusively run the advanced track mode (the quick double press of the TCS button). I've rarely had it kick in on the street, only when ambient temps are really low. |
Originally Posted by dmichaels
(Post 6879609)
I almost always have it fully off. I do leave it on when it's wet out though, since I'm not racing. But if I put it in "advanced track" mode, the car gets upset with some of my driving and really works the rear brakes.
On the street though, I almost exclusively run the advanced track mode (the quick double press of the TCS button). I've rarely had it kick in on the street, only when ambient temps are really low. |
ARP Wheel Studs installed:
Going in https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V.../photo%2B1.JPG ARP is much longer than OEM https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G.../photo%2B2.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P.../photo%2B4.JPG https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-J.../photo%2B3.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L.../photo%2B5.JPG https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q.../photo%2B6.JPG |
Project Rear Seat Delete is commencing as well - carpet on order, rear seats removed. This weekend I'll be buying some sort of plywood, and I'll be making templates for the bottom and back. Hopefully I can get everything shaped and drilled for bolts by the time the carpet arrives! Pictures to come....
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Originally Posted by dmichaels
(Post 6881036)
Project Rear Seat Delete is commencing as well - carpet on order, rear seats removed. This weekend I'll be buying some sort of plywood, and I'll be making templates for the bottom and back. Hopefully I can get everything shaped and drilled for bolts by the time the carpet arrives! Pictures to come....
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Great thread man. Keep those images coming. Car looks great. You know the ladies love that Grabber blue color, that's why the wife was on board. Grabber Blue or Race Red, they love both. Good call. Nice job on the mods.
By the way I'm sure you're aware but just in case you can buy the rear seat delete kit complete. http://www.americanmuscle.com/seat-delete-kit-05.html http://ep.yimg.com/ay/mustangtuning/...5-14-all-3.jpg |
Originally Posted by lakeguy77
(Post 6881046)
Looking forward to this one. It's something I've been pondering as well, though not as much for weight reduction at the track as it is simply that the seat is useless and would be much more comfortable for my standard poodle without them in there...and easier for her to get in and out. #mydogsaremykids (sorry) :D
I'll definitely post some good pictures of the process as I work through this. Shouldn't be a bad project compared with the full interior carpet job I did with my friend on his '86 911 a couple months ago. I'm largely doing this to support the Watson roll bar I will be installing a bit later this winter... |
Originally Posted by 3point7
(Post 6881047)
Great thread man. Keep those images coming. Car looks great. You know the ladies love that Grabber blue color, that's why the wife was on board. Grabber Blue or Race Red, they love both. Good call. Nice job on the mods.
By the way I'm sure you're aware but just in case you can buy the rear seat delete kit complete. http://www.americanmuscle.com/seat-delete-kit-05.html Yep, I am aware of the kits. I spent $26 on carpet, will spend about $15 on "structure" aka thin plywood most likely, and maybe $5 for glue... so probably will save about $100 over one of the kits. Money saved will go towards things I can't build ;) |
Originally Posted by dmichaels
(Post 6881057)
I have gotten a lot of comments on the car color. I really do like it... appreciate the compliments too!
Yep, I am aware of the kits. I spent $26 on carpet, will spend about $15 on "structure" aka thin plywood most likely, and maybe $5 for glue... so probably will save about $100 over one of the kits. Money saved will go towards things I can't build ;) Yea I have always liked the Grabber Blue color. I think its one of the best colors they ever offered on the S197 car and was disappointed when they dropped it. The plus is that it will just make your car more collectible in years to come. Mine is Race Red and lets face it, they're always going to offer red on the Mustang, lol. |
Very nice thread, and car. You helped me decide on my suspension choice and I got to say I love how my car handles now, i did not think it would handle this good. I cant even feel the live axle anymore very impressed.
Also I was wondering how you like the brake lines, do you recommend it for a street car? I want a slightly more firm brake feel. |
Originally Posted by Wild5.0
(Post 6881610)
Very nice thread, and car. You helped me decide on my suspension choice and I got to say I love how my car handles now, i did not think it would handle this good. I cant even feel the live axle anymore very impressed.
Also I was wondering how you like the brake lines, do you recommend it for a street car? I want a slightly more firm brake feel. The brake lines add very little for street driving in my opinion. If you're on OEM pads, consider doing a swap to a slightly more aggressive pad that has more initial bite. It would improve brake feel more than SS lines in my opinion. But the SS lines do help a tiny bit for street driving and they are fairly cheap, plus very easy to install. Certainly not a bad thing to do. Consider a full brake flush with high temp fluid such as Motul RBF600. It's perfectly fine for the street and I think it helps with the brake feel a bit too. |
Originally Posted by dmichaels
(Post 6881739)
Thanks - glad you like the suspension as well. It does transform the car! The brake lines add very little for street driving in my opinion. If you're on OEM pads, consider doing a swap to a slightly more aggressive pad that has more initial bite. It would improve brake feel more than SS lines in my opinion. But the SS lines do help a tiny bit for street driving and they are fairly cheap, plus very easy to install. Certainly not a bad thing to do. Consider a full brake flush with high temp fluid such as Motul RBF600. It's perfectly fine for the street and I think it helps with the brake feel a bit too.
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