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  1. Lethalchem

    US Mile prep suggestions

    For those of you who have done one of the Mile events, I'm looking to hear some of your basic setups. Where did you mount your fire extinguisher and what brand/type did you find easiest to mount? I have a harness bar I can probably hang a bottle from, but wanting to hear some of your ideas...
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    OptiCoat 3 year update

    Nothing too exciting to see here, but several people were curious to know how the product was going to hold up over time so I thought I'd post an update now that I'm at the 3 year mark of having it on the car. I had Opticoat applied to the GT500 at the 1000 mile mark and I have not waxed or done...
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    Got around to the 13-5

    I've had my 13-5 kit since late last year, but my car had already been put up for the winter so I planned on waiting till Spring to install it . I got an invite to an open track event coming up Feb 28th on a Saturday (which never happens), so I thought I'd take the warm day we had last Saturday...
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    2015 Z at idle

    Why do these… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUvE4TB27L4 always seem to sound like these…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTeU4Kw5eNU On the flip side, at least it looks nicer in grey. :beer:
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    202mph?

    Are we ever going to see anyone validate Ford's claim? They tell us it's been done, but we never actually see the proof. :bash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0xKrjl93fQ American magazines have tried it and failed, but they were at poor elevation. :nonono...
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    First open track event in the Shelby

    We all buy vehicles for different reasons. Our motives for a purchase are about as varied as our opinions on any given topic on any given day. It is no different for our beloved '13/'14 GT500's. We've seen people buy this car because of the horsepower numbers, or the top speed, or because of...
  7. Lethalchem

    Base limited slip info?

    Anyone have any links/info on specifics about the base car limited slip? Not looking for the PP Torsen info, just the base model diff. What does it use? Clutches? Gears? Etc.
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    Six-Sixty TWO?

    Am I the only person that feels silly when answering people's question about how much horsepower the '13 has? It's one of the first questions people ask me, but even if it's not the first, it's sure to be in there somewhere before the conversation is over. I've found myself fudging a bit in my...
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    Brake fluid change for track day

    For those of you guys who have already changed your brake fluid and flushed your system, how much fluid did you use? I plan on hitting an open track event in early November and wanted to swap out the fluids before I go. Typically it doesn't require much, I think I've always just used a single...
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    Stock vs Aftermarker Spring rates?

    Can I get some help piecing together the various spring rates of the FRPP, Eibach, etc aftermarket options compared to the stock GT500? Van told me the fronts on the FRPP springs are rated at 260. I've had a surprisingly difficult time finding the various rates on the internet. You'd think they...
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    Summer performance?

    Temps have been in the high 80's to mid/low 90's here lately (which is actually a cool year, to be honest). I've been a little curious about the car's performance lately so I thought I'd ask what other guys in similar temps are experiencing. I was driving home this afternoon (temp 88) and...
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    Fun run against a bike

    Was cruising near my house and just pulled out onto a main street when I was deafened by a motorcycle. He rolled up next to my open window and revved on me several times then took off. I don't know my motorcycles but this looked like some sort of custom job. The rear tire was so fat it was...
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    Finally got my B-day present

    My sister ordered this for me in January and it FINALLY arrived at my door today... Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Booooooo!!!!!!!!! Seriously? 3 months to get this simple order to me and you can't even do a quality control check before shipping? Guess I'll be...
  14. Lethalchem

    AutoX in the Shelby

    I enjoyed taking the Shelby out for it's first drag strip run a few weekends ago, and this weekend it was time for her first autocross event. I was curious to see how it would do at one of our local events that is notorious for being small and heavily "miata friendly". The bigger, higher...
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    Bug Magnet??

    Is it just me or is this car a freakin' bug magnet?? I don't seem to be able to go to the store and back without getting splats all over the front of the car and it's not even hot here yet. I also have a Toyota FJ that I use as a daly driver. I don't have a single bug smash on it's massive...
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    Weekend Drag strip pics

    A few guys from my car club took advantage of the nice weather we had on Saturday and enjoyed a Test and Tune at a local 1000' track. It was 82 degrees at the track so nobody ran anything amazing, but it was my first trip to the track with the Shelby so it was a learning day for me anyway. Had a...
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    The Shelby is released at last

    Finally, after today's trip to Memphis to get the Shelby detailed, I have finally struck myself free from the shackles of the official break in period! Now I can finally go out and officially stretch her legs. I MAY have done it a few times already, but now it can be in earnest. I can't wait to...
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    A little different Mod from the norm

    This won't be for everyone, but I've had a lot of fun with this mod. The pics are just from my phone so they arn't great, but you can get the idea. I'll get better pics of the car at some point, probably after I get it detailed on March 8th. Some sun and warm weather would be helpful as well...
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    Any Ford Dealer/Service guys?

    I'm trying to get some bolt specs and am hoping I can get lucky by tossing this out here to anyone with access to a '13 GT500 service manual. I know it's a long shot but never hurts to try, right?:beer: I'm looking for the dimensions of the T50 Torx bolt that are used in the seat belt...
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    AR GT500 at Centerville Drags today?

    Buddy in my local car club said he saw a '13 GT500 running at the opening track day at Centerville today (Saturday). Was that someone on here? He said the track was poor and wasn't hooking for anyone at all today. Sorry I missed it though. Need a few more miles on mine before I start to get my...
  21. Lethalchem

    Shaker Pro owners - Share your config

    There was a thread awhile back asking if the stereo upgrade was worth the money. Many people said it was not a good system and the sound was crap. I chose to order the upgrade because I didn't plan on adding any aftermarket stereo equipment. I thought surely the system would be better than my...
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    Engine cleaning

    What products are you guys using to clean your engine? My car sat outside in the rain/snow for a LONG time before getting delivered to me and the aluminum parts are covered in chalky white residue (oxidation?). I can brush this off with my hands and was just considering wiping it down with a...
  23. Lethalchem

    Cold weather driving

    For months and months I've read about how "crappy" and "dangerous" the stock tires are on our cars. All we hear is "The first mod you should do is get rid of those damn death traps and put on some real tires before those Goodyears kill you!!" comments. I've read so much about this I was very...
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    Advice on proper offsets

    I've been trying to decide on a wheel for a few months, and now my car has finally arrived I need to make a decision. I'm going to be ordering some sort of wheel where I can choose my size and offset, but i'm having a hard time getting a good handle on what offset would be most trouble free...
  25. Lethalchem

    Aftermarket tuning MyKey?

    Anyone heard of a tuner being able to adjust the various parameters of the MyKey function? For example, if I feel the need to limit one of my keys to a certain mile per hour, it damn sure isn't going to be 85mph! That valet is going to catch a set of keys that will let him go screaming through...

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