Ford Mustang 2013 GT Track Pack

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Replaced the d/s sideskirt with new hardware. Ford will not sell the clips separate. Late model restoration sell the whole kit for $15.

Once the sideskirts were on I reattached the roush side splitter with new push pins and 3m double sided tape.

Then attached the new mud flaps. They are not big to the point of spoiling the looks, while still offer a level of protection.

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Lately i've been thinking about a Corvette Z06. 06-14 C6. 505Bhp from a 427 (7.0) and up to 30 U.S. mpg (36 U.K. mpg) on the interstate, 7:22.68 Nurburgring lap time for $30k is a bargain.

Right now I am trying to test drive one. I looked at one today, however it was the wrong color, had fake zr1 wheels and transmission fluid leaking in the bellhousing, that the dealer tried to pass off as no big deal.

However I wanted to get a feel for the corvette. The trunk is pretty big, just a bit shallow.

The seating position is great, it had the 3lz package so it had the fake carbon fiber dash, heated leather bucket seats, leather dash and other stuff. Mainly i'd like the leather dash and love the head up display.

The center console was also very shallow, it would maybe fit a subcompact pistol. The engine bay gives very easy access to the engine, much more room and lower down than the mustang.

Once I got inside the battery died. I could not get out as it has buttons to open and close the door.

Made me think of this guy:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015...

However there is a manual quick release. The dealer jumped off the car, the battery is in the trunk.

It is so sexy, especially in yellow or red. The construction of these z06's is wicked.

Le mans glory available for around 22k quid. The insurance was around 30 quid a month extra than the mustang.

Ill keep looking until I can find a good one, however nothing is decided right now.

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Then I took a trip to a chevy dealer to check out the c7 z06's. One day...












They had a 2013 gt500 with the svt pp with 5k miles for $53 grand, not bad considering the mileage. Privately you can geg these around mid $40k's.

I really like the recaro leather and suede material. Same seats as mine just different material.




Trinity 5.8.

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Some pics from my weekend, will post more later, phone issues. Ford pics first.

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Polarbert said:

What benefit is there to getting rid of the IRS and replacing it with a bloody solid axle? Seems like madness.

I agree I would not do it. The main reason the solid rear axle can take much more power/torque than an irs setup. Usually it's owners who drag race their mustang cobras who do this swap and not the track racing owners.

The terminator cobras with irs keep their values well as they are very fast and tuneable. Basic bolt ons produce around 470whp. There plenty running around with 800bhp.

I believe the irs is also heavier. The s550 with irs is about 200lbs heavier than my s197. Ford Performance have also removed the irs from the cobra jet mustang and fitted a solid rear axle. The cobra jet mustang is fords drag racing mustang pre built straight from ford. You can get uprated half shafts for the s550 for big power applications but they are priced around $1500 I believe.

My solid rear axle is not bad at all. By 2011 Ford got it right and it does handle brilliantly. The biggest negative is that the springs are too soft. The only occasion I have an issue is on bumpy roads, corners with pot holes and crossing railroads.

This can be cured with a watts link.

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Mopar:

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Will add more later.

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Ruth! Ruth! Baby! Ruth!



R32 GTR's are starting to appear now the 25 year import ban is passing earlier r32's.





I picked up a haynes manual for the mustang so I can use it along side the Ford service manual.

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I had the opportunity to drive my in law's 2016 F150 again. This is the aluminum bodied f150. Superb truck, only let down by the small lifestyle size bed, yet it has a large crewcab. You can get an extended cab with the 8ft bed but they're pretty rare. I took a nap in it while my wife was getting her hair done. The seats are like arm chairs. I've never driven a vehicle before with auto high beams. I wish my mustang had them, which reminds me I need to adjust my headlights. This f150 has the same coyote motor as the mustang, but feels less aggressive, probably detuned somewhat. Lots of nifty storage.



Today I went to the Corvette muesum in Bowling Green, KY.

24 us mpg @ 70mph with ac on, thats around 30 uk mpg. Not bad for a petrol truck.I highly recommend any muscle car fans to visit here on holiday.

It was a very cool experience. If you like vettes you will love this place. You can taste Americana in the air. You can smell the victory. You can feel the freedom!

When buying a new vette you can specify to pick it up from the factory. The car will be prepped and put on display, which is why the c7s pictured here are barried off. Part of the package includes watching your vette being built in real time.

I watched smug owners pick up their new cars. The corvette muesum staff legally have to drive the vehicle outside, due to insurance purposes. The wives usually follow on foot behind.

In true American style everyone started clapping and cheering. A sense of euphoria rolled on in, the public seemed genuinely happy for the new owner as opposed to thinking "what a rich tt."

Initially I felt akward at the collective cheer. Then I told myself, don't fight it, let it happen. I drank the vette kool aid and followed suit. America!

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