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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 02:13 AM
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Since I just can't seem to leave anything alone I decided to personalize my '14 Brembo GT ~just a little.

Car came with leather and all the good stuff.

Bought the car brand new from the dealer, bone stock back in March of 2014

All stock, getting acquainted with the garage...
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Since then I have added a number of things including track pack rear diff cover (Installed by dealer at first gear oil service drain/refill)...
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3" Flowmaster mandrel cat-back exhaust with x-pipe, re-vamped with old-school Flows and rolled stainless tips...
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Staggered STR 607 Gunmetal wheels and 285 rear tires, BMR LCA's and re-locaters, adjustable panhard, Steeda Ultra-Lite springs...
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FRPP Track Cal tune with lopey idle, pit speed control and launch control, Drop-in K&N, better shifter.
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Here's a video of some canyon-carving after the tune was installed...



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~All the normal stuff for the most part.


Most recently I'm customizing the body...
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Roush rear/side splitters...
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Coming very soon are Roush side splitters (In transit), Cervini's GT500 conversion kit for front (Grilles and chin splitter, currently in production), Stow and Show front license plate bracket and GT/CS lower bumper fog lights (Already have fog lights and license plate bracket new in their boxes).
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Nothing super special yet but thought I'd share. Down the road plans are a one-piece driveshaft, MGW shifter, and if I'm lucky an Aluminator shortblock (Might be in the works, we shall see).

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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 04:12 AM
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Car looks great and i'll bet sounds amazing. I really liked the rear look. Make sure you install the MGW race spec shifter.

Whats up with the short block. why not just build what you have.
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by boss man
Car looks great and i'll bet sounds amazing. I really liked the rear look. Make sure you install the MGW race spec shifter.

Whats up with the short block. why not just build what you have.


Thanks! It sounds more like an old muscle car versus a mod motor. The canyon video on my post gives you a decent idea if you turn up the sound. My engine has the dreaded "Ignitor Tick" unfortunately. On my 2nd dealer now and Ford Customer Care says they are willing to do what it takes to fix it. I talked to them about paying the extra for the Ford Racing shortblock and they are open to the idea. We will see how it pans out. Definitely looking into the MGW race spec.
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 11:36 PM
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Roush side splitters arrived...
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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The Cervinis GT500 kit has finally shipped! I should receive it next Friday.
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 04:02 AM
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Upper grille showed up. Lower grille and chin splitter will be here next week.
Fits very nicely, getting the fog lights out was a bit of a PITA and my knuckles are missing a bit of skin.
I do think down the road I will black out the AC condenser or maybe remove the center brace and fog light mounting braces. This grille screws in place from behind and it can be done through the top if you're flexible enough. No clips to break which is nice.
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 05:09 AM
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Yep, definitely blacking out the AC condenser.
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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That looks good. I can't wait to see the whole setup.

It's nice that there is finally another option for an open lower grille besides just the Roush unit.
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jp1seattle
That looks good. I can't wait to see the whole setup.

It's nice that there is finally another option for an open lower grille besides just the Roush unit.

Thanks and yeah, the Roush open lower does nothing for me. I'm actually thinking about maybe cutting out the center brace and the old fog light braces instead of blacking out the AC condenser. I like the contrast of the aluminum and the black. If it were a round tube and fin style condenser like the GT500 has I would probably black it out. The stock GT AC condenser is actually a good looking piece, looks just like a radiator ~most people actually call it a radiator when it's not. lol
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 03:31 AM
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Removed the braces, toyed with a few different ideas and decided to stencil and paint "GT 5.0" on the AC condenser.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 02:53 PM
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Lookin good!!
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mustangfan410
Lookin good!!
Thanks!
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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Received the lower grille today, it looks great, excellent quality. The chin splitter will be here tomorrow and I already have the California Special lower fog lights. My goal is to install the lower grille, fog lights and chin splitter all at once.

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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:12 PM
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Looking good man! What did you use to paint the AC condenser? That was a good idea, looks pretty sweet with that grill.
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You car looks Fantastic. I love what you have done to the Front end. What did the front end cost if you do not mind sharing?
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:28 PM
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Looking good man! What did you use to paint the AC condenser? That was a good idea, looks pretty sweet with that grill.

Thanks! I used a high temp engine paint which contains ceramic. It was recommended by one of my radiator vendors.




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You car looks Fantastic. I love what you have done to the Front end. What did the front end cost if you do not mind sharing?
Thanks! The Cervinis GT500 kit (Grilles and chin splitter) was around $500 and the California Special fog lights were about $250. Less than $800 total for everything. I also bought a Stow and Show" license plate bracket for an additional $70 and will be filling the license plate holes. Stay-tuned as I get it all installed, everything combined should make all the difference!

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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 11:44 AM
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I want the GT500 grilles, but at the same time I want to keep the fog lights in the stock location.
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I want the GT500 grilles, but at the same time I want to keep the fog lights in the stock location.


It's a tough decision for many.
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 12:50 AM
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Received the chin splitter, can't wait to get everything installed!
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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Everything is installed now.
Here are a few pics of the removable license plate frame. I tied it into the k-member with flat-bar to strengthen it a bit. Otherwise it just kinda flops around.
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(NOTE: The front bumper is actually going to get re-painted or replaced soon and the old license plate holes will be gone. ~The dealer owes it to me. I just wanted to get everything mocked up and definitely didn't want them installing it all. I may actually have them do their thing on the cover and then let me put everything back on so I know it gets done right.)

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