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  1. dhthomas40

    The drone, the drone, the drone....

    Drone was a concern for me also, for others it isn’t. I read on a website that the physics of a drone-less exhaust system requires 18” of tailpipe after the muffler to eliminate the drone. To get around this, I installed a GT take-off on my V6 that I purchased on-line for $50. (GT owners...
  2. dhthomas40

    window problems

    I went out to my car at lunch and tried bigcat's tip. It worked! My problem began when I cleaned the corrosion from the negative battery thermal (some warning lights had appeared as a result of the poor connection). After the cleaning, the warnings lights disappeared, but my driver’s window...
  3. dhthomas40

    window problems

    How much does a motor run?
  4. dhthomas40

    Cold Air Intake

    My 2006 V6 is a Southern California Special. Installing the Roush springs dropped it about 5/8" in the rear. I think the common and convertible V6's are much higher in the rear so the drop may be more dramatic, but you will end up with a level car (the wheel well openings at the highest point...
  5. dhthomas40

    Cold Air Intake

    Thanks. Mine is a daily driver, so I'm looking for simple upgrades. I've installed a Green cotton air filer, a GT take-off muffler and Roush rear springs (to level the car). I purchased a XCal3, but have not done any tuning. I'm very satisfied so far.
  6. dhthomas40

    Cold Air Intake

    I am considering installing a CAI on my 2006 V6 and I have some questions. Do the aftermarket CAI’s cool the air only? Do they increase the volume of air? Do they do both? If they increase the volume of air, can the system sensors compensate for the increase? (I don’t want to retune the...
  7. dhthomas40

    Counterweights help eliminate drone?

    The drone is part of the physics of sound (or sound waves). I can't give you the website, but someone had posted the scientific formulas related to drone. It would take 18 inches of tailpipe AFTER the muffler to eliminate drone. Since the Mustang is an axle back design, this is not possible...
  8. dhthomas40

    Counterweights help eliminate drone?

    I had the local muffler shop install it and yes the muffler mount had to be tweaked a little to center the exhaust tip in the rear fascia opening. (The muffler tip ended up about 3/8” from the fascia edge). We get 100+ temperatures here in SoCal but it was not a problem. Everything went well.
  9. dhthomas40

    Counterweights help eliminate drone?

    I did a lot of research on muffler drone before I replaced my stock V6 muffler. I rode around with my brother in his 04 300M Special. He had Flow Masters on the car and I did not care for the drone. I also found some interesting information posted on a website explaining the physics of...
  10. dhthomas40

    Tranny service question

    How often is everyone changing the trans fluid? 30k, 60k, 100k?
  11. dhthomas40

    Any regrets about buying a V6 instead of a V8?

    I've got 2006 SCS (9" racing stripes, 1000w stereo, GT wing, ABS, GT shocks & sway bar, pony package). I added a GT muffler, gained 1/2 mpg and better sound. I'm enjoying it as my DD.
  12. dhthomas40

    V6's Rapid depreciation [whining]

    Good for you! You have to play hardball with the dealers sometime.
  13. dhthomas40

    Aux Button - What is this for?

    My 06 has a nonfunctional AUX button on the Shaker 1000. I had the local stereo experts install an adapter and run a 3.5mm jack to my console compartment. I can now use my mp3 player through the AUX option. Install with parts was $160. There is a power point for a charger in the console...
  14. dhthomas40

    Lowering 2006 V6

    Thanks. My SCS came with a GT rear stablizer option. So the springs should just fine!
  15. dhthomas40

    Lowering 2006 V6

    Thanks for the info guys. I have 2 other questions. Does the same Roush rear spring fit both V6 and V8? and How did it change the ride and handling?
  16. dhthomas40

    Lowering 2006 V6

    I have a 2006 Southern California Special (V6). I would like to level the stance of the car. This would require lowering the rear of the car only by about 5/8". (I don't want to do a front/rear lowering, just the rear only). Any suggestions?
  17. dhthomas40

    Fuel Economy on 2005 Mustang

    I have a 2006 V6 Soithern California Special. I was getting around 19.7 mpg (mostly city and a little freeway). I bolted on a GT take-off muffler and my mpg increased to 20.2.
  18. dhthomas40

    I need a dual exhaust

    I put a GT take-off on my six. It's not a dual, but I very happy with the sound (I wanted to avoid the drone tha several others experienced).
  19. dhthomas40

    Brake Pad Wear

    I can't answer that question, but I have another one. When the brake pads are getting low, does the brake warning light come on or are there noise makers in the pads to warn you? (2006 V6).
  20. dhthomas40

    just got a 06 mustang now i need help!!!!

    I just had Midas bolt on a GT muffler on my single exhaust. It sounds great! I wanted a slight increase in volume and a throatier sound and I got it. Also, my gas milage is starting to increase. I am considering the NinoSport dual system also. What axle-backs did you use?
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