What did you do with your Mustang today?
9/13/13 | 11:43 AM
#3484
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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Took it to our local Drift and Drag night. It was my first run in this car, first one driving stick down the track, first run at this track. It was horrible. And on my first run, I somehow popped my oil cap. So I didn't run the car again. Couldn't find it either. Luckily I always keep sound deadener in my cars (my form of duct tape) and sealed it up for the drive home. I won't even post my time haha. I spun through first and second and had terrible wheel hop from launching so high.
That being said, the car is set up for road courses and was on street tires. I'll get a new oil cap and be back out there in a couple weeks.
At the drift event, there was a freaking brand new 13 Boss 302 LS there! And he was killing it! Wish I could upload videos here...
The 69 Camaro was gorgeous, and he was a really nice guy too. It was his first time out in that car, super clean. Said it took him 10 years to build in his own garage. There were a few 240s with 5.0 swaps. And at least I was able to drive home - the dweeb in the BRZ (license plate BRZSWAG) and the guys in the 240 (who lost their LF wheel, twice!) weren't so lucky.
That being said, the car is set up for road courses and was on street tires. I'll get a new oil cap and be back out there in a couple weeks.
At the drift event, there was a freaking brand new 13 Boss 302 LS there! And he was killing it! Wish I could upload videos here...
The 69 Camaro was gorgeous, and he was a really nice guy too. It was his first time out in that car, super clean. Said it took him 10 years to build in his own garage. There were a few 240s with 5.0 swaps. And at least I was able to drive home - the dweeb in the BRZ (license plate BRZSWAG) and the guys in the 240 (who lost their LF wheel, twice!) weren't so lucky.
9/13/13 | 03:32 PM
#3485
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Joined: August 30, 2013
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From: Central Florida
Took mine in to the dealer I bought it from for them to replace the front lower control arm bushings, They would squeak when I went over speed bumps which was extremely annoying. I then had the pleasure of stopping by Lamotta Performance in Casselberry fl and talked with AJ who is a super nice guy and really seems to know his stuff. Then on my way home I had to school some little punk in a brand new Honda civic SI. that was pretty funny how badly he got spanked. All in all, a great day.
9/13/13 | 04:32 PM
#3486
Cobra Member
Joined: January 10, 2012
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From: Granbury, TX
9/13/13 | 05:41 PM
#3488
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Joined: April 4, 2007
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From: Just outside the middle of nowhere
9/14/13 | 07:52 AM
#3492
GT Member
Joined: October 7, 2010
Posts: 104
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From: CC, TX
It is more than just putting the boot over the black block to the left; you have to also emplacement it over the inner lip and en the outer edges ( with the seal reflecting on bottom of the car.
The really appreciate MGW's service. Ji must have called Julie 5-6 times and she was a patient as the first call. I asked for a version of the install on CD because I thought I was going to go. To a garage with no Internet to install the shifter..... About mid way thought the install at home I noticed that the CD was provided! Great service.
If you can change a tire; you can install the MGW. Besides the drill and drill bit, you need everything Tool that is listed.
I don't want to provide details on how well it work until I brake her in.. I will tell you that I have to re-learn how to shift the gears - but its not a bad thing.
Pictures will come in the next 24.
zto5 the basic install details were more for those who are considering buying a MGW shifter.
Glad to be an MGW owner!
9/14/13 | 08:41 AM
#3493
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Joined: September 24, 2011
Posts: 10,141
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The install went pretty well. I had problems maneuvering because I try to avoid readdressing the jack stands which was a 'Biscuit' to do on the low sitting car. After I made the adjustments things started to go pretty smoothly. I would say that putting the bolts in underneath peas the most annoying. With the new shift boot the task was not that bad. Thank goodness my teen son was their to help -I thought I my boot was good but he was on the bottom telling me otherwise.
It is more than just putting the boot over the black block to the left; you have to also emplacement it over the inner lip and en the outer edges ( with the seal reflecting on bottom of the car.
The really appreciate MGW's service. Ji must have called Julie 5-6 times and she was a patient as the first call. I asked for a version of the install on CD because I thought I was going to go. To a garage with no Internet to install the shifter..... About mid way thought the install at home I noticed that the CD was provided! Great service.
If you can change a tire; you can install the MGW. Besides the drill and drill bit, you need everything Tool that is listed.
I don't want to provide details on how well it work until I brake her in.. I will tell you that I have to re-learn how to shift the gears - but its not a bad thing.
Pictures will come in the next 24.
zto5 the basic install details were more for those who are considering buying a MGW shifter.
Glad to be an MGW owner!
It is more than just putting the boot over the black block to the left; you have to also emplacement it over the inner lip and en the outer edges ( with the seal reflecting on bottom of the car.
The really appreciate MGW's service. Ji must have called Julie 5-6 times and she was a patient as the first call. I asked for a version of the install on CD because I thought I was going to go. To a garage with no Internet to install the shifter..... About mid way thought the install at home I noticed that the CD was provided! Great service.
If you can change a tire; you can install the MGW. Besides the drill and drill bit, you need everything Tool that is listed.
I don't want to provide details on how well it work until I brake her in.. I will tell you that I have to re-learn how to shift the gears - but its not a bad thing.
Pictures will come in the next 24.
zto5 the basic install details were more for those who are considering buying a MGW shifter.
Glad to be an MGW owner!
9/14/13 | 08:42 AM
#3494
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
Posts: 10,141
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Plans for me today:
Drove to gym for my chest workout... let my Borlas sing at 6 am this morning. Priceless. Got home, detailed her with FK425 and Vic Red. Son and I getting ready for a mustang only show at 10 am. I'm stoked. Leaving shortly.
Drove to gym for my chest workout... let my Borlas sing at 6 am this morning. Priceless. Got home, detailed her with FK425 and Vic Red. Son and I getting ready for a mustang only show at 10 am. I'm stoked. Leaving shortly.
9/14/13 | 08:59 AM
#3495
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Joined: July 17, 2012
Posts: 1,904
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From: Virginia
Took mine in to the dealer I bought it from for them to replace the front lower control arm bushings, They would squeak when I went over speed bumps which was extremely annoying. I then had the pleasure of stopping by Lamotta Performance in Casselberry fl and talked with AJ who is a super nice guy and really seems to know his stuff. Then on my way home I had to school some little punk in a brand new Honda civic SI. that was pretty funny how badly he got spanked. All in all, a great day.
9/14/13 | 04:01 PM
#3498
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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Went to a mustang show at our local dealership... lots of eye candy there. Including a couple new shelbies on the showroom floor. Marilyn was glad to have friends 
btw, I love that burgundy metallic 67... beauty.
btw, I love that burgundy metallic 67... beauty.
9/14/13 | 04:49 PM
#3499
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Joined: October 7, 2010
Posts: 104
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From: CC, TX
I my so who I just started teaching to drive off and on over the past two months, drove it home after practicing for a hour - he have not driven the car since last the end of July. Today it seemed to click. It was my first time putting him on a real road in a manual shifter. accept for him shutting it off a couple times at the Stop sign, he did very well. Though I a not keen on him taking it out by himself EVER, I will be comfortable with him driving me around.
9/14/13 | 06:58 PM
#3500
I Have No Life
Joined: September 24, 2011
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Thanks Zto5, I see what you mean... If I could sum it up in one word after my drive today it would be - confidence!
I my so who I just started teaching to drive off and on over the past two months, drove it home after practicing for a hour - he have not driven the car since last the end of July. Today it seemed to click. It was my first time putting him on a real road in a manual shifter. accept for him shutting it off a couple times at the Stop sign, he did very well. Though I a not keen on him taking it out by himself EVER, I will be comfortable with him driving me around.
I my so who I just started teaching to drive off and on over the past two months, drove it home after practicing for a hour - he have not driven the car since last the end of July. Today it seemed to click. It was my first time putting him on a real road in a manual shifter. accept for him shutting it off a couple times at the Stop sign, he did very well. Though I a not keen on him taking it out by himself EVER, I will be comfortable with him driving me around.