Mustang Appearance Alterations to Consider
December 4, 2011 by Justin
If you’re Mustang is starting to age a little bit and isn’t quite looking as impressive as it once did when blazing down the highway, it may be time to make some modifications to your vehicle. By focusing strictly on improving your pony car’s aesthetics, you can potentially increase your vehicle’s resale value while also making your car look newer than it has since the day it first rolled off the dealer lot. After all, what’s the point of owning a sports car and a true American classic if you can’t make people’s jaws drop when they see you driving by in one?
For those drivers out there who own hardtop Mustangs and who wish they had bitten the bullet and gone with a convertible, there are ways to bring the sky in a little bit closer. By removing the roof of your hardtop vehicle and replacing it using an aftermarket ragtop kit, you can operate a retractable canvas cover that still seals out the elements just as well as the stock roof did. On top of that, because you’re purchasing your own ragtop and not getting one designed by the manufacturer, you can even customize the canvas to match the color or design that best suits your taste. For a classy, more subtle alternative, aftermarket Mustang parts like sunroof kits can make for a tasteful window to the sky that doesn’t require you to cut most of your car’s roof off.
If you already own a convertible version, there’s no need to waste time with Mustang parts designed to provide you with a sky view. Instead, you can bring some added aesthetic appeal in other ways. Using a Mustang window tint kit you can get darker glass for a more exotic sports car look. Tinted windows also provide for reduced sunlight exposure, so when your car’s convertible top is up, extra sunlight still won’t pour in through the windows as easily and wear on your vehicle’s upholstery. Using some LED interior car lights can also be a unique way to stand out if your car’s convertible top is down after dark, as they will help to illuminate the inside of your car in whatever color you choose. They’re more fun to play with than car interior reading lights anyway at least.
Whatever Mustang parts you choose, just be sure not to overkill it on the upgrades. Go for class, sleek, and somewhat subtle upgrades over flashy, over-the-top ones that may look tacky and hurt your vehicle’s appearance instead of improving it.
2013 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 At the 2011 LA Auto Show
November 28, 2011 by Justin
I will be going to the LA Auto Show later this week but wanted to post a video from my buddies at AutoGuide. It’s of the 2013 Shelby Mustang GT-500 and they continue to improve on the near-perfect, now boating the world’s most powerful production V8 in the 5.8! When supercharged, it makes, ready for this?, 650 HP. And yes, the body has been slightly updated, looking even angrier than ever. It even boasts a new carbon fibre drive shaft. Just watch!
2011 Mustang GT 5.0 On the Dyno
September 23, 2010 by Justin
Check out this sweet video of an ‘11 Mustang GT 5.0 doing a dyno run after installing a SW Full Exhaust and a JLT Intake. Looks like it jumps from 373 hp to 409 with the mods. I want one!
1966 Mustang GT
March 10, 2010 by Justin
For 1966, little change was made to Ford’s hot-selling Mustang. You don’t mess with success, so why change a good thing? Minor Updates were all that were needed. A revised instrument panel that looked less like the Falcon’s was used. The grille retained its now-familiar shape, but had teh Mustang horse emblem “floating” in the “corral” in its center, with no horizontal or vertical dividing bars. A wind split ornament was added at the end of the “cove” on the body sides.
Federally mandated safety equipment that was formerly optional — including seat belts, a padded instrument panel, emergency flashers, electric windshield wipers (with washers) and dual padded sun visors — were made standard features. To cover the added cost of these must-have items, prices increased $44 for the two-door hardtop, and $18 for the 2+2 and $49 for the convertible.
The GT Equipment Group continues to be available in 1966 as a $152.50 option package for Mustangs with high-performance V-8 power plants. The GT Equipment Group included a dual exhaust system, front fog lamps, special body ornamentation, front disc brakes, GT racing stripes (in place of rocker panel moldings) and handling package components. The handling package (normally $30.84 extra by itself) included increased-rate front and rear springs, larger-diameter front and rear shock absorbers, a steering system with a 22:1 overall ratio and a large-diameter stabilizer bar.
The Mustang’s base V-8 engine for 1966 was the Code “G” 4.00 x 2.87-inch bore and stroke 289-cid with a 9.3:1 compression ration and an Autolite two-barrel carburetor, which produced 225 hp at 4800 and the Code “K” Challenger High-Performance V-8. This cersion of the “289″ featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio, a four-barrel Autolite carburetor and solid valve lifters, which helped it to make 271 hp at 6000 rppm.
A Mustang 2+2 with the Challenger High-Performance V-8 could do 0-to-60 in 7.6 seconds and needed about 15.9 seconds to make it down the quarter-mile.
The GT package proved to be twice as popular as it had been in 1965 and its sales increased from about 15,000 the earlier year to approximately 30,000.
2010 Detroit Auto Show: Shelby Mustang GT500 Coupe & Convertible
January 27, 2010 by Justin
With the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500, the SVT Design Team has brought more ground-pounding while shaving off some of the intimidating power and all this with a measure of real comfort. Power is increased to a new 540 HP and 510 lb-ft of torque due to tuning and air flow engineering. That new-found power is funneled through a re-geared twin disc clutch six[speed manual transmission to an all-new 3.55 rear gear. Ford will officially commit to a “significant improvement in performance” and a top speed of 155 MPH. Wonder how long us car guys will be happy with that?
The suspension tuning for the convertible models gets the real-deal service with new dampers, springs, and anti-roll bars. Though still holding out with a solid axle, ride and handling are much improved over the 2009 model. That remains to be seen but one thing is not even in debate – this thing looks fabulous! Coupe or convertible, it’s your choice!
2010 Mustang Pictures with the Challenger and Camaro
January 20, 2010 by Justin
The pictures were taken when the three got together for the Car and Driver muscle car shootout. Of course the Mustang ruled the scene while the Camaro and Challenger were left in the dust. The big picture down below is my favorite out of the bunch, it looks like the three are ready to take on the world, better yet some foreign rice burners.
2011 Roush Mustang for April
January 20, 2010 by Justin
In April Roush will be unveiling their Stage 1 and Stage 2 packages for the 2011 Ford Mustang. What’s weird is both packages won’t consist of any performance enhancements, I guess Jack Roush thought they didn’t need any. 412 horsepower is a respectable number, but aftermarket companies like Roush are known for big horsepower. Jack must be putting all his nuts and bolts into the 427R Roush Mustang. So lets get to the specs, Stage 1 consists of aesthetic changes such as the addition of the OEM-quality ROUSH body kit. While Stage 2 adds a suspension and handling package in addition to the appearance upgrades. I hate to say it but I’m kind of disappointed.
2010 Camp Steeda
January 20, 2010 by Justin
Upcoming this year for the month of May is a Mustang camp. May 21 – May 23 Steeda allows participants to drive around the Sebring International Race Way for fun. Mustang drivers will receive professional instruction on how to enhance their driving abilities and vehicle performance capabilities. So if you’re interested you should definitely plan your next vocation for the Steeda Mustang camp.
Mustang Steeda Ultra-Lite 1 Wheels
January 20, 2010 by Justin
This is one sweet chrome wheel for your Mustang, it uses a simple 5 spoke design that is very sharp. The wheel is of low pressure cast for lighter weight and has a lot of room for aggressive set of brakes. They kind of remind of the Roush custom wheels.
Mustang Steeda Spyder Wheels
January 20, 2010 by Justin
Steeda has a new wheel out called the Spyder wheel, it features a new spider web design that is pretty cool. The spokes are very thin on the rim so you’re going to be saving a little weight. It’s a ten spoke rim that will really show off you brakes well, so if you’re in the market for a rims you should think about purchasing them.
