Heuristic Profile

[Heuristic]

Heuristic's '14 Sterling Grey GT Profile

I tried to change my old thread but it is still misleading people by the original title, so I am just going to use this thread to post pictures and mods that I've done to my car as I go along. I'll start off by posting what was in the original thread.


I bought a 2014 M6 Sterling Grey Mustang GT Premium with the Track and Comfort packages with Sync(sync is badass) :banana: Previous to this I owned an '08 Legacy Spec-B. '00 Camaro z28. '05 GT35r'd Subaru STi then a bunch of other cars.


Being a Subaru/GM guy myself I never thought I'd see myself in a Ford, but I just couldn't resist the new Mustangs. Pick her up with just 7 miles on the thing, still had the wrapping around the passenger seat.


Out with the old....

In with the new....

Pic's from the night I got her.

Pics from the next day at work

Went down the street to take some better pictures really quickly. I can't wait to start modding this thing.

Went ahead and got the Roush axle back exhaust and threw them on

Comparison New vs. Old

December 26th 2014 pictures(jump to HERE to see the rest)

Current Modification list(updated last 3/22/14)

Engine:
Roush axle back exhaust

Suspension:
Ford Racing K-Springs
BMR Adjustable Panhard Bar
Koni Yellow's

Tires:
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercars

Best time:
12.861 @ 110.4 mph, 2.146 60' (mods: stock down to the tires)

 

[Heuristic]

Today's mods!

Finally got around to lowering the car. Went with the Ford Racing K-Springs and a BMR Adjustable Panhard bar. Overall the install took about 5 hours, struggled to the stock PHB out. Couldn't really get much leverage and it was in there good. Other than that the install went really smooth and was a breeze. When I went for my test drive I didn't notice anymore wheel hop, I'm hoping that stays true...


On with the journey

Before shots:

And it begins...

Struts off.

Both struts are assembled.

Both shoved back in to place

Here's the stock PHB vs the BMR Adjustable PHB.

Stock rear springs vs the Ford Racing K-Springs

Finally got this thing installed

Rear springs were a cake walk.

Here is the after shots:

Here's the side by side comparisons
Side:

Front:

I'm hoping it settles a little more over the next few weeks. I wanted the car to sit a little lower for my taste, but I have a pretty steep driveway and couldn't go much lower.

 

[FIFTY]

Sweet ride, I love sterling gray!

 

[numbnutz]

OP, did you trim your bump stops?

 

[Heuristic]

OP, did you trim your bump stops?

I didn't, but I've been hearing that it might be a good idea to

 

[Heuristic]

Today's mod was a little funky, but the wife and I took some quarters,rubbed them together and the wife officially joined the ford family with a '14 Ford Escape Titanium :banana:

 

[Heuristic]

Oops, forgot to include the better pic of the mustang after it settled a little.

 

[Rushmoore]

I thought the Roush axle-backs were 49 state legal, which translates into Texan as "illegal in California." I'm just curious if CHP or any other cops around there actually write tickets for that or whether your setup passes inspection.

That's a good looking car you have there. I need to get to work lowering mine. I have a Fox Body restoration that is stealing all my tinkering money.

 

[Heuristic]

I thought the Roush axle-backs were 49 state legal, which translates into Texan as "illegal in California." I'm just curious if CHP or any other cops around there actually write tickets for that or whether your setup passes inspection.

That's a good looking car you have there. I need to get to work lowering mine. I have a Fox Body restoration that is stealing all my tinkering money.

They are pretty loud, so far I haven't had any issues. I'm sure it's one of those things where as long as you aren't driving like a jack ass you'll be left alone. As far as inspection goes a brand new car in California doesn't need to be smogged for 7 years. When that happens I'll just throw the car on some jack stands and put the stock one back on.

 

[Heuristic]

Decided to wash and wax her this morning. Afterwards I was pretty much spent(it's already hot) so I just drove down the street to the park to take pictures, nothing special but thought I'd share.

Time for a nap.

 

[T's03GT]

That is the exact car I want. Color, track pack, everything. Looks DAMN good with those springs, keep up the good work!

 

[Jabooh1]

You should get some nice tint. That makes a cheap difference.

 

[SID297]

Looks good. Pop an MGW shifter in it. It'll change your world.

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

Looks good. All of us locals need to meet up sometime.

 

[!!!PainTrain!!!]

Nice thread OP! Like others have said, some tint will go a long way.

If you don't mind, what products did you use for the wash and wax? I'm a noob when it comes to detailing some I'm always wondering what everyone is using.

 

[Heuristic]

Nice thread OP! Like others have said, some tint will go a long way.

If you don't mind, what products did you use for the wash and wax? I'm a noob when it comes to detailing some I'm always wondering what everyone is using.

This go round I used the Zymol Cleaner Wax. I keep trying different waxes to see which one I like the best. I really like this one but you really need to follow the directions(shocker I know) when applying this one when it says to only apply to small areas at a time. If you apply it to too big of an area it dries up and becomes dust goes absolutely everywhere. I'm use to applying wax to almost an entire panel at a time and then wiping it off. It also recommends that you lightly spray down the car after you're done waxing it and wiping it down which was almost mandatory after all the dust I created on the first few applications

The wax I thought made the color look really deep/wet in person. I'd say it took me a total for 2.5 hours to wash, wipe down the inside, wheels, windows and wax, so not too bad.

I'm sure others can chime in on if there's a better wax

Looks good. All of us locals need to meet up sometime.

I agree, someone needs to plan a get together for everyone

 

[Heuristic]

You should get some nice tint. That makes a cheap difference.

I use to be really against tinting my windows, but after I took the picture in this post I realized that it needs to happen. I'll likely do something pretty light, but something to kill how much the windows stand out
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...ic-Profile&p=14068898&viewfull=1#post14068898

 

[Heuristic]

Was a really nice day out so I decided to get lost driving out to some country roads for some pics

 

[Zemedici]

looks fantastic man :beer:

 

[silverbullit02]

Best color there is man. I love mine. As stated above the MGW will change your life. I also added the whiteline bushing.