Spring Mods anyone???
 

I'll be the optimist and say spring is on its way.......yah, I know its February, but I'm hoping to be back on the road at the start of April.

Soooooo.....who's been planning mods over the winter ??

Oh, Oh, Oh, Mr Kotter.....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cqpj5heXgAQZBMY.jpg

Our Resident CMOC Diva probably wasn't even thought of at this time, but anyway, the older crowd will get what I'm saying.


I'm going to pull the trigger on the Ford Performance GT350R Rear Seat Delete, super easy to install, and might even drop a few pounds too.

I love the way this car sounds with the rear seat backs down, and chances are, no one is ever going to sit in the back anyway.

Good news, if the time arises where I need the back seat, easy to retro fit.

https://performanceparts.ford.com/im...-6346612-M.jpg

Ford Performance Part #M-6346612-M


Anyone else got plans for the nice weather, 1lo already posted his.....curious to see what everyone else has on tap.

The only plan I have is to get it out of storage. Come on Miss April! <---- It's Miss February up in my garage now, Miss March is next. Then the beautiful Miss April. :)

That seat delete looks much nicer than the ones I've used in the past. I don't have any mods planned, as I've got nothing to mod. I'm hoping to come across something before spring.

Borla resonator delete mid pipes, Mickey Thompson tires and rear lower control arms for the 2013 Boss. Blowfish shifter support bracket for the 2012 Laguna Seca.

So awesome what you're doing man!:tup Keep it up!

This had peaked my interest. I don't ever have passengers let alone rear seat passengers lol.

I'm a relatively short guy, 5'8", so the seat is pretty far forward, and theres barely enough room for a child to sit behind me, very little between the seat cushion and back of the front seat.

Installation looks pretty straightforward, and as I said, you can always go back.

Best part is that it's OEM equipment, so fit and finish is spot on.

Got these on my shopping list too.....

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-5300-W

- Fits 2015-2017 Mustang GT350 and GT350R
- Gives a more aggressive-looking stance, as well as increased handling dynamics yet maintains excellent ride quality
- Lowers car approximately 20 mm front and rear
- Works with both standard and MagneRide suspension systems
- Designed to work with production struts, shocks and sway bars
- May cause slightly harsher ride when compared to stock springs

If it looks half as good as the S197 kits I've seen, I'm in, and they're pretty reasonably priced. I love how its a perfect fit for the application, no other mods required.

Solid list, how much of an improvement with the Blowfish shifter support? I've heard of replacing shifters, the support thing is new for me.

I was experiencing periodic nibble on the 2nd to 3rd gear shift on my 2013 Boss, pretty much from when I got it. Some cars had 1st to 2nd gear grind also. I was told by the dealer it will go away when the trans oil was warmed up. Oil heat didn't make a difference. I installed the Blowfish shifter support and have never felt it again, both with civil driving or spirited driving. The biggest problem with the MT-82 transmission is the shifter is mounted to the floor pan on the under side of the car, therefore when accelerating the transmission and shifter don't move together. The Blowfish support basically mounts the shifter to the transmission so they move together on acceleration, of any style. Kind of makes the MT-82 work like a top loader, or Tremec. Oh, it also has a drive shaft hoop built into the design. I would recommend this for any MT-82 transmission. Easy install and completely solid feel.

In my opinion don't waste money on a replacement shifter, this will fix the problem. :tup :)

No spring mods for me. I've been holding off on a few things I'd like to do to it since I drive it in the winter. Just got a new to me winter car (4runner) so I don't have to worry about winter anymore but that kinda used up my mod budget and more.

Mine as many of you know are the front cobra brake kit, and sequential plug, and play taillight wiring kit. Come on warm weather!!!

I have a long laundry list of mods Id like to do. Need money though!

Thinking about getting the resonators cut out too.....simple but effective mod.

That, and I was at 4999 posts, so I needed one more. :D

Your running count shows 5000. So that was the post you where looking for.

Sorry, miss read your post, you know it is 5000. So I just picked up 2 more posts for not reading it closely.

5,000. Hard to believe that we could add our post counts and still not get to Snakebites total and he hasn't been active for years.

wow really? I have never heard the exhaust in person but what I have heard on you tube its pretty loud when in sport mode

Removing the resonators basically gives you the equivalent to the R model.

It is loud in Sport mode, just wondering if it could be improved on, don't get me wrong, it sounds awesome. lol As Chad said, the R doesn't have the resonators....

Rear seat delete kit and lowering springs are showing as mid-April availability.

The lowering springs will give approximately 3/4" drop (20mm).....car's already low, but can't resist for the price, ($500 for all four corners), should only enhance the look, and if I hate it that bad, can always go back.

Love that Ford Performance gear, springs work with all components, including the magneride.

That'll look awesome. I've always loved the look of the rear seat delete but my kids would be choked if I did that to them.

Roush SC might be in the cards.

Bill

Ignore what I said before, saw a deal on Plasti Dip so I'm going to give it a test on my wheels just to see if I like the look.

I've been considering a front and rear set of black slotted anti-rust rotors for the GT. Getting some paint work done on the front end of the hood shortly and over the right rear fender well. That should be it for this year.


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She's pretty low already!! I am already paranoid about scraping. How has yours been getting in and out of driveways etc?

Depends on the driveway and the angle you take. I've backed up on my driveway straight and scraped it, nothing serious though. If I go at an angle, its usually not a scraping situation.

On the topic of spring mods, Ford Performance re-branded an Airaid filter, scooped one up, it's basically the same pricing as Airaid, and the blue matches my blue FP BOSS 302 coil covers...

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9601-G

https://performanceparts.ford.com/im...l/M-9601-G.jpg

AP I am thinking of getting one of these although if I take it slow I clear my driveway by mm's

Bridjit Curb Ramps for Driveways and More!

Well, if you clear by mm's, no wonder you're not thinking of lowering springs. lol

Cool ramp, I think thats exactly where I bottom out, be pretty handy, you could use it all summer and get it out of the way for winter. Wonder what the chances are that someone would scoop it up on you ? Guess its no worse than anything else, if they want it bad enough they'll take it.

I'm telling you, this rain sucks. One word of advice though, might be stating the obvious, but theres still lots of dirt/sand on the road. Stupid me, I pulled out of a parking lot yesterday, got into second and decided to get on it a little, figured I was in a straight line and dry pavement, no problem. Well, everything was good until that torque hit right around 3000 to 3500 rpm.....next thing I know the ass end is kicking left and I'm sideways. Backed off the gas and steered out of it, very very lucky this time. Amazing how cold tires have no traction, I figured being in second and rolling at a good clip the tires would bite......yah, they almost bit me alright.

It really caught me by surprise, almost thought I was going into a ditch, so, as always, respect (and brains) is key......luckily , the road was empty and I don't believe anyone witnessed my Tom Foolery.

Could always say you swerved to miss a SQUIRREL

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lol just hit it and call it roadkill. Sorry AP :)

No offence taken, I should have said the rear end got a little squirrelly, totally missed that one. lol

Guys at the dealership couldn't believe I drove the car yesterday in the pouring rain, oil line recall scheduled this morning. And theres snow on the ground.

Ah well, its not made out of sugar, and I short shifted a lot and actually used the "Weather" mode setting.

I just took out the garbage and had to clean off my daily, it was covered in snow. brrrr well at least I was able to drive the 350 on Wed. I don't think the snow will be here for long

Bump on this thread, my lowering springs have been ordered, expected release in about three weeks. I've seen pics on a US forum, as usual, love the look of the Ford Performance gear.

Front springs are identical to the GT350R, same coils and diameter, rear springs are side specific, FP springs are slightly smaller diameter than the R springs, but appears to be another coil.

Let me see if I can scam a pic from the other forum....

Front springs, GT350R in black, Ford Performance in blue.

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Rear springs....

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Still debating the rear seat delete, that will likely be a July project.

Very nice. :tup

I know right?

very cool, I like the blue with ford stamp.

It's going to be a bitch to get in the wheel wells to wax those, they look too nice not too.

Tooooo pretty to use lol.

Well, lowering springs are finally here, showed up yesterday, probably schedule the install for next week, after I throw a couple of coats of wax on them prior to installation. lol

The more I look at the gap between the fender and the tire, the more I think this will be a good idea...stay tuned.