2016 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT. Captain Slow's Pony car adventure

[Matt Harper]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

I forgot what 460bhp feels like quite quickly.

[MikeDrop]

Always enjoy an update on this thread!

Glad to see you got your issues sorted and hope the AC stays fixed. Shame about the clicking though, hopefully the uprated items fix it.

Me and a couple of mates a road tripping to the 'Ring in September on a sort of RotBox banger rally of our own. We're going via Rotterdam and having a night in Amsterdam (because, that's on the way right? ). Not sure if any of that is close to where you are, but would be good to see this in the flesh and have a pint!

[C70R]

MikeDrop said:

Always enjoy an update on this thread!

Me too, but I can't be the only one who opens this thread with a feeling of dread as to what may have gone wrong this time to prompt the update?

KL, the car is testament to your efforts and patience, but I can't imagine a more taxing ownership experience on what was supposed to be a simple, new car.

[Craikeybaby]

C70R said:

MikeDrop said:

Always enjoy an update on this thread!

Me too, but I can't be the only one who opens this thread with a feeling of dread as to what may have gone wrong this time to prompt the update?

KL, the car is testament to your efforts and patience, but I can't imagine a more taxing ownership experience on what was supposed to be a simple, new car.

It isn't as bad in that respect as KL's old Alfa thread...

[CaptainSensib1e]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Just a month now until the MY18 inlet manifold install. Once the manifold is on, its only headers that I want to do in order to complete my power mods.

Where did you source the manifold from. I've read they can be a bit fragile in the post.

[S100HP]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

I replaced my wheel bearings again today.

These ones are 6m old with about 10k miles. Only fitted through this summer season and they look like they've been under the bloody ocean. OEM Motorcraft.

I assume you've contact them and made them aware? That is awful.

[dandam]

Definitely don’t assume silence is lack of interest, I was trying to find your last update the other day. I assumed you had taken it off the road to use the mini instead ?

[meb90]

Agreed, please don't take my silence as lack of interest.

I really enjoy reading about what you are doing to the car. I think it looks great, especially the latest pictures! But am sorry to hear the click from the rear is back!

I had a drive of a Mustang in the US over the summer (albeit a 4 cylinder) and loved it. A Mustang is definitely on my 'I'd like to own one' list.

[x9wfm]

Great thread OP, you can really tell a lot of time, thought and effort has gone into it.

Echoing others I'm gutted to see the various issues you've had with it, glad you've had the persistence to put up with it all though as the car looks cracking.

[daniel-5zjw7]

Awesome, I have a royal wheel in my car and love it as well!

[skyrover]

That's a nice wheel.

For some reason i'm thinking a black gloss center cap to match the black shifter would look great.

[Number_Six]

Love this thread, the attention to detail is superb. Should be moving to NL myself in the next few months for work so will keep a look out for the car, I'm sure I'd hear it before I see it!

[Mandat]

How much did the steering wheel cost?

[Barrie c 66]

Loving your car, been following you on Mustang 6g. Ive had a Royal steering wheel on my Mustang for about 18 hs. best value mod I've done.[url]|https://thumbsnap.com/LDvIopME[/ur

[C. Grimsley]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Hey Medic

Yes I live in Maastricht. Thanks for the kind offer, that's very nice of you to think of it!

I travel to the UK regularly, and family are always coming here too, so I'm pretty well covered on that front.... But if something comes up, I'll be in touch

Just reading through the thread, I lived in Maastricht when I was a kid, my dad was in the forces, great place.


Great thread too, taken bloody ages to read.

Carl

[Eyersey1234]

Lovely car, I wish I could afford a Mustang.

[anonymous-user]

Have you noticed much difference removing the IMRC system? I assume they lock it into the short manifold/high rev position, in which case if all else remains equal you will see a reduction in low engine speed torque. Of course in your case all else is not equal. I don't really see much benefit to removing it though, beyond simplifying engine calibration for the 'tuner'.

[anomaly]

Your car looks better each time you post! We hired a 6 cylinder 2018 Mustang convertible last week when in Vegas. Managed to cover 1600 miles in a week and I was really impressed. It drove very nicely, was comfortable, quiet and well equipped. All it needed was a V8! I am seriously tempted...

[Accelebrate]

Any recent updates? Hope all is well

[RC1807]

Cool 'Vette convoy!
Pity one front end was ruined with a NY plate