2016 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT. Captain Slow's Pony car adventure
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kapiteinlangzaam said:
99dndd said:
How squishy are those bits at the side?
Very!The Cactus is a funny car.
It does the innovative stuff very, very well.
But some of the normal car stuff lets it down somewhat. Lack of any physical HVAC controls is unforgivable IMO.
This one has got the 82bhp NA 3-cylinder engine, which is fine for city work but struggles hugely at anything above 50mph.
Economical though, this one has averaged 45mpg over the last 11k km, despite being a rental.
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Thanks for the offer.
I'm happy to pay for a sticker. Do the club sell them to non members as well? I've had a look at the club website but couldn't find any links to a club shop. My dutch is non-existent but Google translate was useful with this.
My GT arrived in the UK 2 weeks ago and I'll be picking it up from the dealer on 1 March, due to the new 17 reg plates being released that day. I've already seen it at the dealers compound and can't wait to get my hands on it.
I've already got a few mods in mind, one of which being the Diode Dynamics side marker lights like you have.
I'm also thinking of changing the deck lid, as I'd prefer to remove the bulky GT logo and replace it with either the flat GT lettering or the pony logo, as found on the ecoboost model.
I'm also keeping an eye out for possible mods to the headlights and rear lights to make them sequential, like the standard US models. I know Diode Dynamics have various products for this but they are not compatible with the EU models.
I'm happy to pay for a sticker. Do the club sell them to non members as well? I've had a look at the club website but couldn't find any links to a club shop. My dutch is non-existent but Google translate was useful with this.
My GT arrived in the UK 2 weeks ago and I'll be picking it up from the dealer on 1 March, due to the new 17 reg plates being released that day. I've already seen it at the dealers compound and can't wait to get my hands on it.
I've already got a few mods in mind, one of which being the Diode Dynamics side marker lights like you have.
I'm also thinking of changing the deck lid, as I'd prefer to remove the bulky GT logo and replace it with either the flat GT lettering or the pony logo, as found on the ecoboost model.
I'm also keeping an eye out for possible mods to the headlights and rear lights to make them sequential, like the standard US models. I know Diode Dynamics have various products for this but they are not compatible with the EU models.
Edited by Mandat on Monday 6th February 18:33
Do you know if those eibachs are the pro kit or sport line?
Those spacers use nuts to hold them onto the hub and then the threads on the spacer attach the wheel, is that right?
Wouldn't that cause massive stress on the original threads?
Years ago I had something similar on a Ford Capri and it snapped half of the studs.
It does look great though.
Those spacers use nuts to hold them onto the hub and then the threads on the spacer attach the wheel, is that right?
Wouldn't that cause massive stress on the original threads?
Years ago I had something similar on a Ford Capri and it snapped half of the studs.
It does look great though.
Thanks for the reply.
I am very much in two minds as to whether to make any mods at all beyond replacing the Pirelli P Zeroes; for me it is definitely fast enough (although I suppose I may change my mind when I get more used to it and the weather improves), but the lower and slightly wider look just seems very cool, especially in this colour (same as mine) and I am tempted!
I am very much in two minds as to whether to make any mods at all beyond replacing the Pirelli P Zeroes; for me it is definitely fast enough (although I suppose I may change my mind when I get more used to it and the weather improves), but the lower and slightly wider look just seems very cool, especially in this colour (same as mine) and I am tempted!
Great thread - just read it all.
Helps that it's the exact spec I would order: Magnetic, Saddle, 5.0, Manual, no custom pack. I was very close to ordering when they first came out, to the extent that I spoke a couple of times to the Ford UK Product manager for mustang re delivery dates etc. In the end, didn't go ahead... but still want one.
Really good to see the day-to-day "living with it", the mods (spacers look spot on), and when anyone posts a video clip of the noise, well, it would frighten my kids (Roush exhaust!!
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The only thing I really don't like (sorry, and it's one of things that made me stall a lot when thinking about ordering) is the wheels. I just don't like black wheels (and even when silver there's too many spokes / they look too fussy). I'd have to get some aftermarket wheels, like Velgen, but then the modding starts and where does it stop...?
Thanks for posting the thread and the updates - a good read
Helps that it's the exact spec I would order: Magnetic, Saddle, 5.0, Manual, no custom pack. I was very close to ordering when they first came out, to the extent that I spoke a couple of times to the Ford UK Product manager for mustang re delivery dates etc. In the end, didn't go ahead... but still want one.
Really good to see the day-to-day "living with it", the mods (spacers look spot on), and when anyone posts a video clip of the noise, well, it would frighten my kids (Roush exhaust!!
)The only thing I really don't like (sorry, and it's one of things that made me stall a lot when thinking about ordering) is the wheels. I just don't like black wheels (and even when silver there's too many spokes / they look too fussy). I'd have to get some aftermarket wheels, like Velgen, but then the modding starts and where does it stop...?
Thanks for posting the thread and the updates - a good read
When you had the springs installed were there any issues with the strut mounts?
I just took my struts off and the factory mounts separated making a Bess of the bearings that sit in the race. I have put them all back in and it's impossible to seat the top part back on.
I'm probably going to get the steeda heavy duty mounts at this point.
I just took my struts off and the factory mounts separated making a Bess of the bearings that sit in the race. I have put them all back in and it's impossible to seat the top part back on.
I'm probably going to get the steeda heavy duty mounts at this point.
Looking good especially with those spacers 
Can you do anything with your front numberplate holder? The white writing on there looks bleugh to me. Having said that I am envious of your small format plates, I want them on my MX5 but it is a bit of a kerfuffle to change the documents and I am told with authority that the Politie take a dim view of small plates without accompanying codes on the Kentekenbewijs.
Can you do anything with your front numberplate holder? The white writing on there looks bleugh to me. Having said that I am envious of your small format plates, I want them on my MX5 but it is a bit of a kerfuffle to change the documents and I am told with authority that the Politie take a dim view of small plates without accompanying codes on the Kentekenbewijs.
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