What did you do with your Mustang today?
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Drove it in blowing snow for the first time today. Hit a couple of slick spots and the electronic traction control did its thing. Good thing I have snow tires.
When does summer come back?
When does summer come back?
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Finally got the new MGW Race X Spec in last night. Holy hell. They made the install easier, but at least in my case, it requires 2 people now. I had no issues doing my 2nd gen by myself, other than the rubber boot. The rubber boot is still a PITA, I don't care how easy George makes it look in the video lol. It didn't help that I was working outside on jackstands in 35* cold. But, so far it feels good. Haven't test driven it yet, other than moving the car around. The throw isn't much shorter than the old one, but the shifter feels rock solid. In dry shifting, I hit every gear every time. With the old one, I could get lock out still, even when shifting around with the car off. The new one is also quieter in operation.
I still need to swap the front strut bearings, which I really wanted to do yesterday since I won't have another chance until Friday. So the poor car sits again. But, my wheels will FINALLY be done this week. Over 7 months. Utterly insane. I'm having a shift **** and set of Stainless Works axlebacks powder coated candy black with the outer lips of the wheels, so they all match. I can't wait to see it all together!
I still need to swap the front strut bearings, which I really wanted to do yesterday since I won't have another chance until Friday. So the poor car sits again. But, my wheels will FINALLY be done this week. Over 7 months. Utterly insane. I'm having a shift **** and set of Stainless Works axlebacks powder coated candy black with the outer lips of the wheels, so they all match. I can't wait to see it all together!
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Finally got the new MGW Race X Spec in last night. Holy hell. They made the install easier, but at least in my case, it requires 2 people now. I had no issues doing my 2nd gen by myself, other than the rubber boot. The rubber boot is still a PITA, I don't care how easy George makes it look in the video lol. It didn't help that I was working outside on jackstands in 35* cold. But, so far it feels good. Haven't test driven it yet, other than moving the car around. The throw isn't much shorter than the old one, but the shifter feels rock solid. In dry shifting, I hit every gear every time. With the old one, I could get lock out still, even when shifting around with the car off. The new one is also quieter in operation.
I still need to swap the front strut bearings, which I really wanted to do yesterday since I won't have another chance until Friday. So the poor car sits again. But, my wheels will FINALLY be done this week. Over 7 months. Utterly insane. I'm having a shift **** and set of Stainless Works axlebacks powder coated candy black with the outer lips of the wheels, so they all match. I can't wait to see it all together!
I still need to swap the front strut bearings, which I really wanted to do yesterday since I won't have another chance until Friday. So the poor car sits again. But, my wheels will FINALLY be done this week. Over 7 months. Utterly insane. I'm having a shift **** and set of Stainless Works axlebacks powder coated candy black with the outer lips of the wheels, so they all match. I can't wait to see it all together!
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I installed a C&L intake manifold spacer and SR Performance throttle body spacer today. It starts and idles fine with no idiot lights, so I think I put it together right; test driving it can wait for the freezing rain to stop and the ice cleared off the roads.
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Finally got the new MGW Race X Spec in last night. Holy hell. They made the install easier, but at least in my case, it requires 2 people now. I had no issues doing my 2nd gen by myself, other than the rubber boot. The rubber boot is still a PITA, I don't care how easy George makes it look in the video lol. It didn't help that I was working outside on jackstands in 35* cold. But, so far it feels good. Haven't test driven it yet, other than moving the car around. The throw isn't much shorter than the old one, but the shifter feels rock solid. In dry shifting, I hit every gear every time. With the old one, I could get lock out still, even when shifting around with the car off. The new one is also quieter in operation.
I still need to swap the front strut bearings, which I really wanted to do yesterday since I won't have another chance until Friday. So the poor car sits again. But, my wheels will FINALLY be done this week. Over 7 months. Utterly insane. I'm having a shift **** and set of Stainless Works axlebacks powder coated candy black with the outer lips of the wheels, so they all match. I can't wait to see it all together!
I still need to swap the front strut bearings, which I really wanted to do yesterday since I won't have another chance until Friday. So the poor car sits again. But, my wheels will FINALLY be done this week. Over 7 months. Utterly insane. I'm having a shift **** and set of Stainless Works axlebacks powder coated candy black with the outer lips of the wheels, so they all match. I can't wait to see it all together!
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I did say "considered"
Honestly I don't think my wife would let me sell the Shelby. I'm not sure I want to. But I've always loved the '69 and '70 body style, not to mention the Mach 1's and Boss 302's and 429's.
Honestly I don't think my wife would let me sell the Shelby. I'm not sure I want to. But I've always loved the '69 and '70 body style, not to mention the Mach 1's and Boss 302's and 429's.
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Shelby's are a dime a dozen compared to a 69 Mach 1 Cobra Jet, but I understand why your wife may not think so!
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Took it out of garage , to go shopping...mostly freeway driving to open it up a little....& was careful not to hit any pot holes.....always watch for them since our roads are in such poor condition......wash , wax & put away dry......
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Originally Posted by Mr. V
Please post a review of it. I still go back and forth on doing the mgw race spec. My biggest concern is nvh. I've heard mixed reviews
I highly recommend this piece. Even if you have a previous MGW. I don't know about the regular Race Spec, but for people that had a pre-Race Spec shifter, this is a solid upgrade.
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Yeah, turns out there wasn't much discussion after all. About the only thing worse I could have suggested to her was putting beans in the chili...pretty sure that would have gotten me shot.