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    OPG Drop Test

    Saw this video and was shocked at how weak the factory OPG's really are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12ZNlGXwHv0
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    Gopro mount with recaros

    Trying to figure out a gopro mount setup for my car with the recaros. I want to put it dead center just behind the rear seats. Don't want to run a harness bar. If anyone has one setup can you please post a pic of your mount setup? I was going to try to figure out an extension from Steeda Rear x...
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    2014 GT Procharger Build

    So it took a while but I am finally done. I picked up the car in May 2014 new from a Steeda dealer. It's a 2014 GT Premium with the track pack and Recaros. The car came off the floor with Boss Manifold, Steeda CAI, Steeda 93 Octane Tune w/sct X3 tuner, boss side pipes, Steeda Strut Brace, Steeda...
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    Boss/Track pack oil cooler question

    I am installing my procharger and am up to relocating the oil cooler lines. I modified the lower hose and all went well. Does anyone know if the plastic T that goes from the lower hose to the oil cooler is directional or not. Not sure if there is a top and bottom or it does not matter as long...
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    I messed up. Punctured radiator!!

    So while installing my procharger I did not realize I had the bolts facing the wrong way on the fan, (was a little to tired when I did that), lesson learned. When I went to put the fan in the back of the bolts holding the fan to the shroud punctured the radiator. Where is the cheapest place to...
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    Can't get bumper cover off

    I feel like a moron. I am trying to remove the from bumper cover from my 2014 gt. I have removed all of the top bolts and pins and the fender well nuts. I have the edges pulled away and the top pulls away slightly but I cannot get the cover off. Feels like something is holding it from behind...
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    Inspection Help Needed

    I recently updated the sct tuner software in my x3. I returned the car to stock tune, updated tuner, then reinstalled thw Steeda 93 Tune. Had zero issues. Went to dealer for inspection and car did not pass. The o2 monitors did not reset. Dealer told me to drive car for 100-150 miles. I went on a...
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    GT350 Up in Flames!!!

    Just saw this online!! Sad day. http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/02/ford-shelby-gt350-bursts-into-flames-120-mph/ post a picture
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    Anyone install Speed of Sound gauge pod?

    Has anyone installed the speed of sound a pillar gauge pod? Want to know if the color matches the factory pillar. I got the Autometer pod from AM but had to return it. The color did not match. http://www.speedofsoundllc.com/2005-upmustangpod.html
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    Procharger Cooling Fan

    I ordered a Procharger Stage 2 kit the other day and want to eliminate the loud fan from the kit before I even install it. Has anyone changed their fan to a quieter one. I think a few people have gone to the Flex-a-Lite 118 fan which is much quieter and has a higher cfm rating. Just wanna make...
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    2012 GT500 is it worth it?

    So I want to trade in my 2014 5.0 and get a 2011 GT500 that a dealership has for sale. Car has the Electronics/Nav package and the SVT Performance Package. It has 3,200 miles on it and the dealer wants 44k. What is a fair price to offer? It is in brand new condition. Thanks
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    To GT500 or not??

    My car is a 2014 Track Pack GT Premium with Recaros. Car came new from a steeda dealer with a fair amount of mods. Boss Mani, Steeda CAI and 93 Oct tune. Also come with Steeda Sport Springs and panhard bar, Steeda HD Strut Mounts, and Boss side exhaust. Have since added Steeda upper and lower...
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    FI What to do?

    So I have my car pretty much sorted out now. Car has Boss IM, Steeda CAI, Steeda 93 tune, bobs oil sep, Steeda sway bars, Steeda upper and lower control arms, BMR relos, Steeda watts link (arriving any day now), Steeda sport springs with Koni yellows, MGW Compact Race Spec, DSS Carbon...
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    Any point using Whiteline bushing after MGW?

    Installed the MGW Compact Race Spec this weekend and completely forgot I had the lower whiteline bushing laying around. Is there any point to install it with the race spec?
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    Rocker Panels & Bendpak Quick Jack

    If you are thinking of purchasing a Bendpak Quick Jack, it will not work properly with our cars without minor modificafions. The rubber blocks that it comes with are not stiff enough to support the car without compressing and putting to much pressure on the rocker panels. I called bendpak and...
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    Necessary to drop exhaust for driveshaft install?

    Going to install my MGW Race Spec and DSS carbon driveshaft this weekend and was just wondering if it is necessary to remove exhaust for installation of the driveshaft.
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    Reverse Ad for Supercharger on Ebay

    Now I have seen it all. This guy wants you to bid on this auction not to buy a supercharger not for yourself but to buy one for him. Guess you cant blame a guy for trying...
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    NT05 555 Or Invos?

    I am ready to pull the trigger on a Velgen VMB5 20" setup and can't decide on tires. Was either going to do 275/40 front and 315/35 rear Invos or 275/35 front and 305/30 rear NT05. Should i stick the the 255 fronts they have in their package or go to the 275 in the front like i wanted? Guy at CJ...
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    Insane Motor!

    Don't think an MT82 or 6R80 can handle this beast!! Now that's a dyno graph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfvCuRMGDwY
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    New toy for garage

    I got tired of jack and Jack stands to work on car so I got myself a Christmas gift. Highly recommend. Plenty of room under car to do whatever you need. It's a Bendpak BL5000XL. free picture upload
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    Christmas List for the 5.0

    Had a very good year and decided to put together a little Christmas list for the 5.0 1. Kwik Lift ramp system for working on car. http://www.kwik-lift.com 2. DSS Carbon Fiber 1 piece driveshaft 3. MGW compact race spec. 4. Boss Alcantara Steering Wheel 5. Alcantara shift and ebrake...
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    More koni frustration!!!

    So I installed my front konis today. Everything went perfect. Steeda springs and mounts went right on. I go to adjust one of the shocks and nothing. Adjuster is frozen. Anyone ever have a bad adjuster right out of the box. I swear i have no luck.
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    Koni rear shock frustration.

    Doing my koni install this weekend. Installed the rear shocks yesterday afternoon. I can't understand how Koni sells these and ships them with parts that need to be modified to work. Each rear shock comes with 2 cupped washers. The supplied washers would not fit past the threads on top of the...
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    Need bigger impact gun??

    Went to install my Koni sports and could not get one of the two lower strut bolts out. My impact gun is supposed to go to 250ft lbs but no luck. Tried breaker bar too. Bottom one came out no prob but top one ain't going anywhere yet. Need to get a different socket for my larger breaker bar and...
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    Jackpoint Jack Stands

    Like many other people on the site I was perplexed where to put jack stands to work on the car. Jack from pumpkin, don't jack from pumpkin, put stands here, don't put them there. Use wood, don't use wood. Also whenever I used jack stands on previous cars they always seemed to get in the way. I...

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