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  1. TheVin

    Tire, Wheel and brake questions.

    great info- and no, I won't be 'power sliding' gratuitously, not in a brand new mustang :D
  2. TheVin

    Tire, Wheel and brake questions.

    Thanks!:nice:
  3. TheVin

    Tire, Wheel and brake questions.

    Thanks! Thats really fantastic advice! You should charge me :) Given my relative inexperience, I would say its probably best for me to get as much grip as I can for now, learn the limits of it, and work up to the 'power' scenarios you describe. I read somewhere yesterday that the...
  4. TheVin

    Tire, Wheel and brake questions.

    jlisle01- thanks! So the Brembo brakes won't fit the stock 18 bullets or 'deep dish'? Sorry to be such a n00b, but are 'deep dish' so named because they are wider? Or just deeper in that they have higher rim walls? And how wide do you suggest? Symmetrical 18x10 all the way around? 18x9...
  5. TheVin

    Tire, Wheel and brake questions.

    Thanks tommyroc. I have heard people talk about the BFG KDW elsewhere. Are they as good for the curves as they are for taking acceleration? Vin
  6. TheVin

    Tire, Wheel and brake questions.

    30 views and no responses? :shrug: Well, maybe a quicker question: Doe anyone know the width of the stock 18 inch bullet Rims?:rolleyes: Vin
  7. TheVin

    Cleaning & Polishing favorite products?

    Thanks Kooldawg, I did not know about the shine forum. Gashog, Scott, 05gt: Thanks! I did not even know about most f those products. To all the claybar fans: That looks a little like a micro abrasive compound, just from a quick glance... Like Jewelers rouge... Are you all sure that doesn't...
  8. TheVin

    Tire, Wheel and brake questions.

    I can see from my searches that this has been discussed here, but I couldn't quite get the questions I had resolved in my head. Sorry if this is old news here. First, I have the stock 18 rims, not the fan-blades, but the bullet-esque polished aluminum wheels. I actually really like them- not...
  9. TheVin

    Cleaning & Polishing favorite products?

    Hi All: I just bought my baby last Friday. The dealer always does a quick spit shine on them before they go out the door, but I would like to get some coats of good wax on the paint, and some protectant on the leather interior and dash. What are some good products? What have people...
  10. TheVin

    Failed tune flash?

    Hi All: I am leaning towards handling mods for my first series of upgrades- Namely a Roush full suspension Kit and a Strut Tower Brace. The acceleration and power of the mustang is (for me, a n00b to cars of this level of power) just about all I can handle at the moment, but I wouldn't mind...
  11. TheVin

    Mustang GT vs. 350z - Not one of those posts, I promise.

    It took me a long time to decide if I wanted the Z or the Mustang. Here are my impressions. First off, I test drove a Z about 2 years ago- Top of the line model. It was obscenely fun- no denying that. Possibly more fun than the mustang (not over all, but on the short haul) and here is why-...
  12. TheVin

    Roush suspension

    GMTA ufnavy: I pick up my car _finally_ Friday (i've been waiting for months for it to get in), a Black GT. Because I'm dropping all my reserves on the down payment, my first mod will be the Roush STB, after that, the full suspension kit. Do let me know how it performs when you...
  13. TheVin

    So, My '2008' arrives in 3 weeks... Strut tower Brace?

    Kooldawg: Thanks, and yeah- you are right about people-versus-pavement... :) Bigcat: Thanks and I will certainly check that out. I did visit the Strange Development site and noted that their strut tower brace was significantly cheaper (and also that they have a rear tower brace that...
  14. TheVin

    So, My '2008' arrives in 3 weeks... Strut tower Brace?

    Thanks Bigcat. Any Point in looking up the torque specs and using a torque wrench, or just give it a good snug with a quality tool? When I used to work on bikes, I always just snugged non-engine parts by hand and checked back in a few hundred miles to see. Can I get away with such lazyness on...
  15. TheVin

    So, My '2008' arrives in 3 weeks... Strut tower Brace?

    Turns out the mustang I ordered will be a 2008- not that that means anything, as 2008 is a carry over year. Perhaps some 'debugging/Fine Tuning' to the components, but nothing different. So, It looks like I'll have a few hundred after down payment to spare. I'm really anxious to get my hands...
  16. TheVin

    I've got $6000, which setup should I go with?

    Why not the Roush? I have seen a number of Supercharger brands discussed here, but no mention of the Roush? I have no strong feelings, as I have virtually no experience with modding cars (used to modify bikes, tho, once upon a time). Given that Roush is willing to stand by their product to the...
  17. TheVin

    Thanks to all the GT Tech Talk help

    Hi All: After a series of threads here, and some creative personal account management, I have finally placed my order for my Mustang. While this post does not contain any tech questions, I am placing it here to thank everyone who helped me decide on options, and also aftermarkets. For...
  18. TheVin

    Lighter vs. More horsepower?

    Hi all: As mentioned in other threads here, I'm finally placing my factory order for a GT mustang in the next few days. Before I take delivery of my GT, I am having a Roush Short Throw and a Roush Suspension (full kit) put in. This basically, in my oh-so-humble opinion, will correct the...
  19. TheVin

    clunking 3.55 gear?

    Hi all: I recall reading here a thread about 05-07 GT mustangs having a lound rear-end 'clunk' with the 3.55 gear. I searched the forum and found the thread where this was discussed- but I didn't see any clear resolution. Is this still a problem with new factory-built GT mustangs...
  20. TheVin

    Any experience out there with aftermarket sunroofs?

    Hi all: I'm finalizing my GT factory order at the end of this week, but I have yet to decide on a GT with an aftermarket sunroof (and loaded to the gills with options) or a more spartanly configured GT convertible. I have no garage, nor will have one for many years- plus I live in PA...
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