Ford Mustang 2013 GT Track Pack
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Thanks Ian, not sure I mentioned it earlier but I'm from Bury. I'd kill right now for a chippy dinner or a dirty donner kebab.
Veterans day is the same as Armistice/Remembrance day that has been commercialized by corporate America. I do not like the term Happy Veterans day. "happy" is not something that comes to mind when remembering those who served. Grateful sure but happy it gets to me, for a lot its an excuse for football and bbq.
I remember spending remembrance day in the Rams Head (i think) in Ramsbottom or at the British Legion.
Typically if you go to a restaurant today you get a free appetizer or meal but everywhere is rammed around the military bases. So i'm in my room piecing together the ford racing brake cooling duct kit.
Last night I was in the classifieds on here looking at evos and stis. Can someone explain what is going on with the prices? About a year ago the vehicle values were significantly lower, now I am seeing 8k evo v's or stis. Why?
Here is the armrest, I may take it off next time I see my wife as I need a second person to pull it over the plastic tightly and will probably use 3m adhesive.
Every time I walk away from the mustang i'll turn around in awe, then I will see the 4x4 wheel gap in disgust! Hopefully steeda will have there suspension packs for sale on black friday.
Running the original track pack wheels to fully wear out the tires so I can get some studded snow tires.
Veterans day is the same as Armistice/Remembrance day that has been commercialized by corporate America. I do not like the term Happy Veterans day. "happy" is not something that comes to mind when remembering those who served. Grateful sure but happy it gets to me, for a lot its an excuse for football and bbq.
I remember spending remembrance day in the Rams Head (i think) in Ramsbottom or at the British Legion.
Typically if you go to a restaurant today you get a free appetizer or meal but everywhere is rammed around the military bases. So i'm in my room piecing together the ford racing brake cooling duct kit.
Last night I was in the classifieds on here looking at evos and stis. Can someone explain what is going on with the prices? About a year ago the vehicle values were significantly lower, now I am seeing 8k evo v's or stis. Why?
Here is the armrest, I may take it off next time I see my wife as I need a second person to pull it over the plastic tightly and will probably use 3m adhesive.
Every time I walk away from the mustang i'll turn around in awe, then I will see the 4x4 wheel gap in disgust! Hopefully steeda will have there suspension packs for sale on black friday.
Running the original track pack wheels to fully wear out the tires so I can get some studded snow tires.
Here is a pic of the steeda braided clutch line, $85. To the right of it you can see the grommet where the sound tube was deleted from.
Picked up a K&N panel filter, the factory cold air intake is known to be pretty efficient compared to aftermarket CAI's.
$25 off ebay, used, cleaned and recharged it with a recharger kit I already had. My butt dyno did not feel any difference, but saves me having to buy more disposable filters.
And a BIG thank you to Matt Bird for putting this thread on PH front page, it really made my day.
Picked up a K&N panel filter, the factory cold air intake is known to be pretty efficient compared to aftermarket CAI's.
$25 off ebay, used, cleaned and recharged it with a recharger kit I already had. My butt dyno did not feel any difference, but saves me having to buy more disposable filters.
And a BIG thank you to Matt Bird for putting this thread on PH front page, it really made my day.
After spending quite a bit of time in the 'States, I'd love to move out there but my options for doing so are pretty much non-existent seeing as I'm already married and not a millionaire. 
How is it that seemingly everybody and their Jihadi brother can do it yet someone who would want to work and contribute to society can't?
Love the Mustang and that colour (also love them in black or red). I think I'd want mine on these wheels though:
How is it that seemingly everybody and their Jihadi brother can do it yet someone who would want to work and contribute to society can't?Love the Mustang and that colour (also love them in black or red). I think I'd want mine on these wheels though:
Clivey I know exactly how you feel. The system is broken and not by incompetence. It has been engineered this way. If you choose to do it illegally you will get better treatment than someone who is trying to do it legitimately, it is a disgrace.
Liberal socialist engineering.
You like the bullit/cragar type wheels, nice and retro. Grabber blue was an original color on the 60s boss and shelby mustangs, when it was relaunched in 2010 I really did not like the color but it grew on me. My favorite is zinc yellow as found on the 1999-2004 new edge mustangs.
Liberal socialist engineering.
You like the bullit/cragar type wheels, nice and retro. Grabber blue was an original color on the 60s boss and shelby mustangs, when it was relaunched in 2010 I really did not like the color but it grew on me. My favorite is zinc yellow as found on the 1999-2004 new edge mustangs.
Edited by 5ohmustang on Thursday 12th November 20:20
Clivey said:
After spending quite a bit of time in the 'States, I'd love to move out there but my options for doing so are pretty much non-existent seeing as I'm already married and not a millionaire.
The US should introduce a points-based system of immigration as used in, say, Australia and Canada. The status quo is no system at all. It is a labyrinth of procedures not fit for purpose -- and inconsistently applied. It is incompetent and petty clerks. It is insulting.
Obviously other Britons have come before you. Some useful contacts, perhaps? Examples here, here and here.
I apologize for bits of the following, which are probably redundant.
Your best bet is to find a small- to mid-sized US company that will sponsor you or your spouse for a US work visa. At the third link, above, her husband found his US job -- and the all-important sponsoring employer -- by applying online.
If your spouse or you work as a teacher of children younger than 18, there is an entirely different and more favorable visa scheme. A similar and much more generous visa scheme applies (regardless of your sector of employment) if either of you hold Australian citizenship.
Many Britons emigrate to commonwealth country Canada for a few years. Then apply for US immigration from Canada.
It's easiest if one is currently a teen or twenty-something university student, but I assume that this is not your situation.
Whatever action you take, it must be unrelenting. There can be no "Terribly sorry, but..." or "If it wouldn't be too much trouble..."
This must be a project to which you are utterly dedicated each day. So as to navigate the indifference and incomplete information you will face.
I'm aware that the above, particularly the last bit, may sound like silly b******s, but these are my observations of similar journeys made by EU friends in the EU and in the US.
I completely agree with you. It should be a points/skill/demand system like Australia.
However it is not about reforming the immigration system but something more sinister but thats a conversation on a different forum...I digress.
Really for most people there only option is to get a work visa and as you know are very hard to get and is a ball ache for the company in the U.S. to go through the paperwork nightmare to get you here. I feel for anyone that is going through the process legally.
As you said, you must be relentless in your efforts if you want to come here and crash through every obstacle. It is ridiculous.
I have met 3 other expat brits in the army. What I do not get is how British celebrities get to live here, Mick Jagger, Lemmy from Motorhead, Beckhams etc. I guess money buys you priviledges.
However if you can get in Canada i'd jump to it. I would love to live in British Columbia, I just could not live with the Canadian gun laws.
If someone wants something bad enough and is patient, you will suceed.
Theres a british shop here on Virginia beach, I'm going to try and check it out this weekend and report on my findings.
A few weeks back I though I found a fish a chip shop on google gps. It took me to a back street in the ghetto in Richmond. I guess google got that one seriously wrong. I got out in one piece but it really reminded me as to how fortunate I am.
However it is not about reforming the immigration system but something more sinister but thats a conversation on a different forum...I digress.
Really for most people there only option is to get a work visa and as you know are very hard to get and is a ball ache for the company in the U.S. to go through the paperwork nightmare to get you here. I feel for anyone that is going through the process legally.
As you said, you must be relentless in your efforts if you want to come here and crash through every obstacle. It is ridiculous.
I have met 3 other expat brits in the army. What I do not get is how British celebrities get to live here, Mick Jagger, Lemmy from Motorhead, Beckhams etc. I guess money buys you priviledges.
However if you can get in Canada i'd jump to it. I would love to live in British Columbia, I just could not live with the Canadian gun laws.
If someone wants something bad enough and is patient, you will suceed.
Theres a british shop here on Virginia beach, I'm going to try and check it out this weekend and report on my findings.
A few weeks back I though I found a fish a chip shop on google gps. It took me to a back street in the ghetto in Richmond. I guess google got that one seriously wrong. I got out in one piece but it really reminded me as to how fortunate I am.
I just read the article you posted. It makes my blood boil and reminds me of too many painful memories.
The immigration officials treat people like dirt and are in no way are a true representation of what the American people are like.
As for people who have never lived here, the lies that the bbc put out about life in America is the only experience they will have.
The immigration officials treat people like dirt and are in no way are a true representation of what the American people are like.
As for people who have never lived here, the lies that the bbc put out about life in America is the only experience they will have.
5ohmustang said:
I just read the article you posted. It makes my blood boil and reminds me of too many painful memories.
The immigration officials treat people like dirt and are in no way are a true representation of what the American people are like.
As for people who have never lived here, the lies that the bbc put out about life in America is the only experience they will have.
Yes, the article by Mark I. Sutherland (my first link above) is sobering. And shameful. I include it, however, because Sutherland emigrated to the US. Okay, he launched his own company upon arrival (rather than seek employment). And, consequently, this puts him into a smaller category of immigrant.The immigration officials treat people like dirt and are in no way are a true representation of what the American people are like.
As for people who have never lived here, the lies that the bbc put out about life in America is the only experience they will have.
Nevertheless, he seems approachable and open-minded. He's certainly aware of the challenges of US immigration.
He writes for the UK Telegraph, he's active on Twitter and other social media, and he's a volunteer or participant in a number of US economic / employer boards or panels. I wouldn't think that he'd ignore a concise and informed query via email or via social.
Similarly, the second link, British Expats, has a tremendous amount of accumulated knowledge. And, apparently, a number of currently-active participants.
Well if there's any advice or help I can do, message me.
Do you have your c6 in the UK? There really affordable now here, have you considered fitting the widebody?
The next upgrade I am looking at are the brakes. Failed to mention it has hawk hps pads front and rear.
The front brembo brakes are really good, maybe i'll upgrade to the 6 piston brembos on the gt500 when it goes supercharged but right now, they are more than enough.
The rear brake discs on my gt are 11.8", the same between regular gt, gt track pack, boss 302 and the laguna seca. The 2013-2014 uses ford 13.8 brake discs.
I figured it is a really easy upgrade.
13.8" Rotors (x2): DR3Z-2C026-A $82 each
Left Extension Bracket: DR3Z-2C101-A $62
Right Extension Bracket: DR3Z-2C100-A $62
Boss Brake Pads (optional): DR3Z-2200-B $47
In order to fit them you have to remove rear diff cover and pull out the axle tubes. Alternatively you can get extension brackets to mount the brake calipers to clear the disc for $130, there very similar to what baer brakes sell. I've spoken to a few people than have ran multiple track days with very hard use and they are holding up brilliantly.
It is a really cheap and effective upgrade.
Do you have your c6 in the UK? There really affordable now here, have you considered fitting the widebody?
The next upgrade I am looking at are the brakes. Failed to mention it has hawk hps pads front and rear.
The front brembo brakes are really good, maybe i'll upgrade to the 6 piston brembos on the gt500 when it goes supercharged but right now, they are more than enough.
The rear brake discs on my gt are 11.8", the same between regular gt, gt track pack, boss 302 and the laguna seca. The 2013-2014 uses ford 13.8 brake discs.
I figured it is a really easy upgrade.
13.8" Rotors (x2): DR3Z-2C026-A $82 each
Left Extension Bracket: DR3Z-2C101-A $62
Right Extension Bracket: DR3Z-2C100-A $62
Boss Brake Pads (optional): DR3Z-2200-B $47
In order to fit them you have to remove rear diff cover and pull out the axle tubes. Alternatively you can get extension brackets to mount the brake calipers to clear the disc for $130, there very similar to what baer brakes sell. I've spoken to a few people than have ran multiple track days with very hard use and they are holding up brilliantly.
It is a really cheap and effective upgrade.
5ohmustang said:
Do you have your c6 in the UK? There really affordable now here, have you considered fitting the widebody?
Curiously enough, at 3179 lbs (1442kg), the 2005 through 2007 C6 coupes with manual transmission were the lightest of the entire C6 coupe series (excluding Z06). Going wide body would add both weight and unsprung weight.Wide body looks fabulous. And with, say, 25 to 50 percent more horsepower there could be a performance case for it, but it's not what I'm after in this particular car.
The car and I both live in the northeast US. But one of us has lived and worked abroad.
5ohmustang said:
The next upgrade I am looking at are the brakes. Failed to mention it has hawk hps pads front and rear.
Coincidentally, the same are fitted to my C6.I was on the phone today with owner of Performance Autosport, which is just up the road from here. Performance Autosport are well known for there work on mustang racing and saleen mustangs. I plan on going there to check out the facility and their mustang inventory. This isn't a back street garage, while the owner was willing to come in on his day off and show me around.
I'll post pics when I go next week.
The link below is about mustang track racing/performance autosports on the s197 platform, if your into late model mustangs it's worth a watch.
https://youtu.be/1Mmiiu7DKI4
I'll post pics when I go next week.
The link below is about mustang track racing/performance autosports on the s197 platform, if your into late model mustangs it's worth a watch.
https://youtu.be/1Mmiiu7DKI4
Those guys at Performance Autosport have built what looks to be a formidable community on Facebook.
Serious performance car builds for street and track. Also, they posted this exquisite 1919 Model T racer:
Serious performance car builds for street and track. Also, they posted this exquisite 1919 Model T racer:
I am thinking of 2013 mustang might be my next car(m135i and xkr are the other options). I spotted people with manual and automatic posting to this thread. How is manual transmission working in your car(s)? I have heard some people having problems shifting smoothly(without notchy feel or evern grinding). I hear automatic is ok in mustang and 2013 version even has manual shift mode but how are you guys liking it with your?
I would not get an automatic if you physically need it. You can find 2013's for a good price as the 2015s are the new cool thing.
Some of the manual 5.0s have the shifting issue, mine is one. I have spoken to other owners who do not have any problem what so ever. Mine would sometimes at high rpm like 6k and above when aggressive shifting not engage in the next gear, or change down a gear, miss gears too.
I upgraded the shifter bushing for $20 as the stock one is very soft. I then fitted a tranmission mount bushing for $35 that does not come on the car stock. The ford motorcraft transmission fluid was replaced with royal purple for $30 and the stock clutch line is crappy plastic that can expand and cause the clutch to stick to the floor on heavy launching, I replaced it with a steeda braided clutch line for $85. All of these mods have totally transformed the car, I have no problem shifting at all now.
The next upgrade for the transmission is the blowfish racing bracket for $250 and the mgw shifter that replaces the whole linkage for $500. Right now though it is great.
Some of the manual 5.0s have the shifting issue, mine is one. I have spoken to other owners who do not have any problem what so ever. Mine would sometimes at high rpm like 6k and above when aggressive shifting not engage in the next gear, or change down a gear, miss gears too.
I upgraded the shifter bushing for $20 as the stock one is very soft. I then fitted a tranmission mount bushing for $35 that does not come on the car stock. The ford motorcraft transmission fluid was replaced with royal purple for $30 and the stock clutch line is crappy plastic that can expand and cause the clutch to stick to the floor on heavy launching, I replaced it with a steeda braided clutch line for $85. All of these mods have totally transformed the car, I have no problem shifting at all now.
The next upgrade for the transmission is the blowfish racing bracket for $250 and the mgw shifter that replaces the whole linkage for $500. Right now though it is great.
Was doing a search for the laguna seca and found this link on google http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/trim/boss302/ takes you to the regular mustang page on ford.com. The boss 302 has not even been announced by ford... Interesting.
Here's the boss laguna seca if your more interested.
https://youtu.be/ujYl94UzBOg
https://youtu.be/kB1G-8J2Jag
Here's the boss laguna seca if your more interested.
https://youtu.be/ujYl94UzBOg
https://youtu.be/kB1G-8J2Jag
By the way, 50hmustang... Thanksgiving greetings to your wife and you.
On this day, and considering your region of the US, the mystery of the Roanoke Colony comes to mind.
It's astonishing, the (necessary) risks that were taken centuries ago. We don't know the half of it.
On this day, and considering your region of the US, the mystery of the Roanoke Colony comes to mind.
It's astonishing, the (necessary) risks that were taken centuries ago. We don't know the half of it.
Thank you. I drove all night to go home for thanksgiving. A c6 vette drove past reminded me of you post.
Currently at my cabin, i'm thinking of riding my buell back to save miles on the mustang.
It's not exactly riding season and I dont have to drive much at work each day as I car pool. I'd do a lot more travelling and exploring if I had my bike there at work.
I recently read that researchers believed they found ceramic artifects from that missing colony. I met they were killed off by the natives.
Currently at my cabin, i'm thinking of riding my buell back to save miles on the mustang.
It's not exactly riding season and I dont have to drive much at work each day as I car pool. I'd do a lot more travelling and exploring if I had my bike there at work.
I recently read that researchers believed they found ceramic artifects from that missing colony. I met they were killed off by the natives.
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