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    2013 & 2014 ceramic front pads

    Just wanted to let people know... Was looking for a set of ceramic front pads for my '13 GT5000 and decided to try these out. Full rotor coverage, no dust and great stopping power... And the price is fantastic. Cheers Sent from my SM-N9860 using Tapatalk
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    Need opinion please..

    Hit a raccoon while visiting my parents. Ontario requires a police report of it's over $2000, and had to be reported in the area the accident occurred. Problem is i have no clue if it's over $2000.... Any one have any clue if this looks like over $2k, before paint? Thanks Sent from my SM-G935F...
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    Clutch Slipping?

    Hello everyone. I have a 13 gt500 with 32,000kms on it. I'm the original owner. Car has a cold air intake, throttle body (85mm) and tune. I do have experience wrenching on cars, but this one escapes me. Car pulls hard in 1st and 2nd, but in 3, 4, 5, and 6th engine rpms climb, but the car does...
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    Quick Exhaust Question

    Hello everyone, Hopefully I can get a bit of direction here. I have a 13 gt500, MBRP offroad h-pipe and ford racing sport axle back. Problem - trumpets like a bitch.... I know the posible solutions - resonators or put the factory h-pipe back in. Question - stock over axle pipes are 2.75", what...
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    Exhaust question

    Yes, I've searched.... The ball and socket clamp size for over axle to muffler. Is it a 2.5 or 3 inch clamp? Thanks in advance
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    Winter storage oil

    Quick question. Any harm in putting 10w30 in the car just to store it for the winter, no driving and then changing that out for 10w40 hps in the spring? 10w30 synthetic is on for cheap... Thanks
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    Weird PanHard Bar noise.

    While chasing down an exhaust rattle I noticed the weirdest thing. If I tap on my panhard bar it sounds like there are a bunch of beads inside it, almost like one of those rain sticks. It's the weirdest bloody thing. Would someone be so kind as to crawl under their car and tap the panhard bar...
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    Quick midpipe install help.

    Hello everyone, Quick bit of help. Installing an off road h pipe. During removal of the driver's side pipe to header bolts, one of the bolts flung out of the socket into the abyss. I have spent the last hour trying to find it. Put my gorilla hands into every nook and cranny I can to try and find...
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    Opinion needed 285 vs 295

    Wondering if anyone in the know, knows if there is much of a difference in size and more importantly, traction between the 285/35r30 mpss and the 295/35r20 mpss. Does it justify the extra price between the two? Similarly is there much of a difference between the 295/35r20 101y and the 105y...
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    Solid Shifter Stub Isolator

    Soooo, after reading some threads and a brief email exchange with Tob regarding the rubber isolator I decided to take things in my own hands. As you know there is a rubber isolator between the stock stick and the stub. When putting the car in gear, or shifting hard there almost feels like there...
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    Front caliper mounting bolt torque

    Hello everyone, Going to replace my pads this week and want to remove to rotor to clean it. Would someone be able to give me the caliper mounting bolt torque for the brembo 6 piston calipers, from the shop manual if possible. Thanks in advance.
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    TR6GP G Power Platinum plugs

    Hey all, just a quick question for those in the know... Getting the ngk tr6 v power plugs here in Canada is a difficult thing, but the TR6GP Platinum plugs are readily available... Would this be a "logical / practical" substitute for the v power plugs, obviously after gaping them... Running...
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    Hawk Brake Pads Now Available for, 2013-14 GT500

    From Hawk support via email... Hello, The front pads are HB616x.607 and the rear are HB485x.656. They are made in the HPS(F), Performance ceramic(Z), HP+(N), and DTC60(G) compounds. Substitute the letter in () with the x for the correct part # of the compound you wish to use. Thank you...
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    2013 GT500 Muffler Internals

    Had to resurrect this thread to give an update. After doing this mod and being initially happy with the results I would NOT RECOMMEND this mod. That's right, I would NOT RECOMMEND it. Here's why.... First. Although there is more sound and at a deeper pitch it comes with some issues. The section...
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    Oil Covered Oil Filter - Read This

    2013 GT500 with PP only. Several oil changes now and I have noticed that each and every time there is a small drip of oil on the bottom of the filter. When the filter was spun on it was perfectly clean. Thought perhaps is was blow off from oil on the the top of the frame, so I sprayed with...
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    P050B DTC and JLT Intake

    Hello everyone, Just wanted to say that about 2 or so weeks ago I was getting a P050B -Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance - DTC on my car. I have the 13-5 kit installed. Put in a support request to Lund Racing to see if it was an issue with the tune and was informed that it was not. Was...
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    A Few Notes Worth Mentioning

    Hello all... Thought I would share my experience with every one. I have a 2013 DIB GT500 with the PP... I had originally replaced all my fluids with Royal Purple after about 1500kms. I used MAX ATF in the Tranny, and 75w-140 in the diff. From what I read there should have been a huge...
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    Differential Drain Plug Sealant

    Hello everyone, Quick question, having difficulty finding permatex thread sealant up here, what are people using or have used in the past to seal the threads on drain bolts and what not... THanks.
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    WhiteLine UCA Failure - Pics

    Finally got the control arm off today and took some pics of it.... Upon first inspection it only looked like it was bent, but upon looking closer the actual problem was far, far scarier.... Even if you have inspected your UCA and it does not appear bent, as these pictures show - TAKE IT OFF AND...
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    Ebc brake pads 2013, 1014 gt500

    I sent a message to EBC to inquire about pads for our cars... here is the response I got. Cheers Hi XXXXXX, Thank you for contacting us regarding EBC Brakes for your 2013 Shelby GT 500, I am happy to answer any questions you have. We are currently tooling the brake pads and rotors. We...
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    Muffler (exhaust) Baffle Punched?

    Hello everyone, Just curious... done a bit of searching around the interweb and haven't really found anything. Has anyone modified the stock mufflers by punching the interior baffles with a piece of sharpened rebar or other object? I was curious as to whether or not there was a noticeable...
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    4$ Shift Knob

    Ok, the title is a bit misleading.... Spent a bit of time in the garage today turning out (pardon the pun) a one off shift knob. Made out of 2" round billet. Custom turned on a manual lathe. Drilled and tapped to fit stock shift rod. Kept it as a brushed finished, although may anodize it blue...
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    Chasing The Screech Sound

    Hello Everyone, As I had stated in another thread, I had a wicked screeching sound coming from my car while under power..... I chased, and chased the sound.... 1. Belt dressing on the belt 2. Cleaned the belt with Simple Green 3. Removed the belt tensioner and inspected the bearing 4...
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    Help Please - On Power/Off Power Screech

    Hello Everyone, Have searched, and have read, but need a bit of help. When I get on the power, above 3000 RPM I get a screech (best way I can describe it), then when I get off the power I get the same screech. The on power screech last all the way through the RPM range and goes away upon...
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    Change You Sill Plate Colour

    Change You Sill Plate Colour - UPDATE August 20. Thought I might post a little tutorial to help those who might want to change their sill plate colour. I know there's another thread around here, but they would have you cut the wires, my way doesn't require any wires being cut. You'll need your...

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