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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 12:59 AM
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FINALLY PULLED THE TRIGGER!

I have had my GT for about a year now. I have only done the gt500 exhaust, and ford racing tune. Well I am happy to say I made a massive purchase today. One hell of a Christmas gift for myself. Last year was the stang, it looks like I am treating myself again this year haha. Here is what i got.

Suspension goodies:
1) Ford OE Mustang strut tower brace
2) steeda Rear shock tower brace
2) Koni yellow struts (05-10)
3) Koni Yellow shocks(05-10)
4) Ford racing GT500 strut(11-14)
5) Steeda Ultralight springs(05-14)
6) Steeda adjustable panhard bar

Non suspension goodies:

1) Steeda ultimate induction pack!
2) raxiom navigation
3) Boss 302 quad pipes(processing crossing my finger that it doesnt get cancelled.
4) coyote third brake light.

Oh wow I cant wait!!

I would really appreciate input on my suspension choice. I most likely will need a uca to adjust pinion angle. I will first install it and see if my pinion angle is off. Also I want to make sure the 05-10 shock/struts works with the gt500 mounts on my 2014.

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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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I just got an email that they dont have the boss 302 pipes in stock :/ . I NEED lto get them, anybody know if i could maybe just get the actual boss 302 pipes?
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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The kit is getting difficult to obtain at the moment (maybe forever). There's an active thread in 2010-2014 with discussion on this and a few sources.

Having recently installed the kit, I think you could use Boss parts if they haven't been discontinued as well. However I've only seen the Boss undercarriage in photos. Also I priced just the three main pieces (h pipe and sides) and it was like $1200! I don't know if that includes the restrictors and gaskets and stuff. You'll also need the attachment hardware for the side pipes (two bolts).
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by berzerk_1980
The kit is getting difficult to obtain at the moment (maybe forever). There's an active thread in 2010-2014 with discussion on this and a few sources. Having recently installed the kit, I think you could use Boss parts if they haven't been discontinued as well. However I've only seen the Boss undercarriage in photos. Also I priced just the three main pieces (h pipe and sides) and it was like $1200! I don't know if that includes the restrictors and gaskets and stuff. You'll also need the attachment hardware for the side pipes (two bolts).
Ford has to produce replacement parts for 7 years after the original was sold. For the 2012 Boss, that is 2019. You need to get a VIN from a Boss owner on here and have the parts guy plug it in to the parts catalog to see if they can get service replacement parts for it...
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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Great thanks guys, wish me luck. I am calling and looking everywhere for it.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 11:26 PM
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I was told that they don't make the parts separately? They are only sold as kits. Maybe I was misinformed.
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 01:19 AM
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Your gonna love those Koni yellows man! Ive got the yellows with Steeda sports and J&M CC plates + Steeda phb and wow what a diference. Im running my Konis on 1/2 turn from full stiff and zero body roll with a resonable ride for daily. Congrats!
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Moejoe_989
I was told that they don't make the parts separately? They are only sold as kits. Maybe I was misinformed.
Thanks, I found one last kit and payed a hefty price.
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Astenax
Your gonna love those Koni yellows man! Ive got the yellows with Steeda sports and J&M CC plates + Steeda phb and wow what a diference. Im running my Konis on 1/2 turn from full stiff and zero body roll with a resonable ride for daily. Congrats!
Thanks for your input, thats great to hear! I hope I am not missing anything, hopefully wont need cc plates. I think the Ultralight springs lower more, i am curious why you choose the sports over the ultralights? I had a real hard time choosing between the two.

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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Wild5.0
I just got an email that they dont have the boss 302 pipes in stock :/ . I NEED lto get them, anybody know if i could maybe just get the actual boss 302 pipes?
Drop the pipes and get an extremely useful mod. MGW shifter.
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by todcp
Drop the pipes and get an extremely useful mod. MGW shifter.
Cant drop the pipes since I already bought it. But believe me iI will get that soon. Although i havent missed a shift with the stock shifter, shifts nice
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild5.0
Cant drop the pipes since I already bought it. But believe me iI will get that soon. Although i havent missed a shift with the stock shifter, shifts nice
How many miles do you have? Mine got worse at about 1k miles. At 1500 I put the MGW on lol
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Old Dec 5, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
How many miles do you have? Mine got worse at about 1k miles. At 1500 I put the MGW on lol
Lol I got 23k miles. My brother complains about missing third, but personally I have never missed it or grinded. Only the usual minor second gear grind when its cold.
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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Anybody have the steeda watts link? I am thinking of adding that.
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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Didn't you already order the panhard bar?

But a Watt's link is the way to go if you've got the $$$. And it looks like you need no convincing on Steeda's quality. So why wouldn't you?
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lakeguy77
Didn't you already order the panhard bar? But a Watt's link is the way to go if you've got the $$$. And it looks like you need no convincing on Steeda's quality. So why wouldn't you?
Yeah true. Sounds good, I can't wait to see how differently my car will handle. I feel like a little kid opening every package. Lol
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Wild5.0
Yeah true. Sounds good, I can't wait to see how differently my car will handle. I feel like a little kid opening every package. Lol
I know how you feel. I'm collecting my parts over time as I can't dump that much into one purchase. But I'll have it all set to go once the car comes out of storage in spring.
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Sounds like a great list. You'll love the suspension. I need to upgrade my STR.t's to yellows soon for the adjustability and need to get stiffer springs. Looking at the HR race or steeda competition based on how I use the car.

Have heard nothing but great things about the watts setup. It's on my list but down below roll bar and harnesses

Enjoy your new parts!
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dmichaels
Sounds like a great list. You'll love the suspension. I need to upgrade my STR.t's to yellows soon for the adjustability and need to get stiffer springs. Looking at the HR race or steeda competition based on how I use the car. Have heard nothing but great things about the watts setup. It's on my list but down below roll bar and harnesses Enjoy your new parts!
Awesome thanks, I am wondering with this setup will my car handle as good if not better than the boss 302?
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Old Dec 7, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Wild5.0
I would really appreciate input on my suspension choice.
I don't have any first hand experience with your suspension setup, but I suspect that you will enjoy the handling improvement.
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