Archive for November, 2007
Stillen Mustang GT
This is one bad ass Mustang, I was searching through youtube’s site and ended up finding a video on it by Webrides TV. Stillen takes a regular Mustang GT and does some major upgrades to it like a Magnuson roots-type supercharger and a very nice body kit. This custom Mustang is very smooth looking and reminds me a little of Eleanor from “Gone in 60 seconds,” I think it’s the 2 custom lights in front on the Mustang grille, really makes the car stand out.Power:
• STILLEN / Magnuson Supercharger
• Street Scene Center Exit Axle Back Exhaust
Handling:
• STILLEN Front Sway Bar - 4 Way Adjustable
• STILLEN Rear Sway Bar – 3 Way Adjustable
• H&R Racing Springs
Wheels, Tires, Brakes:
• AP Racing 6-Piston Front Brakes - 14.25” Rotors
• AP Racing 4-Piston Rear Brakes - 13” Rotors
• Front - Axis Hero Anthracite Wheels 19”x8.5”
• BF Goodrich T/A g-Force KDW Tires - 245/35-19
• Rear – Axis Hero Anthracite Wheels 19”x9.5”
• BF Goodrich T/A g-Force KDW Tires - 285/35-19
Exterior:
• Street Scene Gen. 2 Urethane Body Kit for Center Exhaust
• Street Scene Gen. 2 Quarter Window Louvers
• Street Scene Center Light Grille Shell
• Street Scene Side Ducts
Interior:
• Custom Leather Interior by Westminster Auto Upholstery
• Carbon Fiber Look Console by Phoenix Imaging
• Sony XAV-C1 Head Unit
• Pioneer Amplifiers (1500 Watts) and Speakers
• Tsunami Wires
• Monster Caps
• Optima Yellow Top Battery
Ford joins forces with the Police to fight Crime
Ford is working with five UK police forces to help fight vehicle crime this Christmas. A specially equipped Transit is at the forefront of this campaign to beat the criminal.The T350 long wheelbase, high roof Transit, operated by the Dunton-based Ford Vehicle Security Team, is equipped to support police in identifying stolen vehicles and vehicle components and to investigate new methods used to break into a vehicle.
It is also a mobile security display unit, equipped with everything from window etching to an electronic satellite tracking system, a work bench, alloy wheel marking equipment and a siren and PA system.
Pete Hyam, Ford vehicle security engineer, based at Dunton Technical Centre, said: “We are working in partnership with the police on auto crime prevention, using what we believe is the most secure Transit in the UK. It is equipped with a laminate on the glass which holds the fragments together if broken, and reduces the possibility of entering the vehicle.
“Vehicles are customers’ most valuable asset after buying their house, and if we can help reduce this type of crime it will be fantastic.”
The five forces Ford will be supporting in the run up to Christmas and beyond are Essex, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Thames Valley and Cheshire.
Inspector Jonathan Baldwin from Essex Police said: “The objective of this working partnership is to reduce the impact of auto crime.
“We believe that working with companies such as Ford within crime reduction partnership agreements will help take these criminals off the road and reduce their ability to commit crime.”
He added: “Most thefts of satellite navigation systems come through vehicle glass being broken. We would like to explore the use of laminate on windows, and to publicise the fact that you can have your satellite navigation aid etched with an ultra violet light-sensitive serial number. That’s the type of initiative we are going to promote through this partnership with Ford.”
Steeda Expansion for 2008
Steeda is expanding their corporation in Valdosta, Georgia. This brand new, state-of-the-art expansion of Steeda’s operations will be situated on a 35 acre campus and will consist of engineering, manufacturing, vehicle modification, and distribution facilities that will be second to no other Ford performance manufacturing company in the business.
Initially on this campus will be an all new 100,000 sq. ft. building that will take care of the office and manufacturing side of the business. Outdoors, to take care of the vehicle dynamic side of the business will be a comprehensive vehicle dynamic testing facility that will feature a challenging test track featuring a 1.2 mile road course, skid pad, slalom course and brake test area. The test track will have a variety of road surfaces to aid in the development and prove out process for future Steeda vehicles and parts in terms of performance, noise, vibration and harshness. The nearby drag strip, South Georgia Motorsports Park, is a new, world class facility that will be utilized for additional extensive vehicle testing and product evaluation.
In addition, this expansion provides for an exciting opportunity for Steeda Autosports to partner with Georgia Tech and Valdosta Technical Institute to take our manufacturing and engineering processes to the next level as we continually evolve and develop our products to always be the very best available.
Steeda Mustang Dyno Day: December 15th
Steeda Mustang Dyno day on December 15th, come for prizes and special deals on products. Check out Steeda’s site for more information.
Deep Dish look for your Mustang
The deep dish look is in for Mustang owners across the country, tons of mustang enthusiasts are changing there rims just to get that deep dish look. It definitely gives the appearance of a wider tire in back and of course a shinier look from the rear of the car. Personally I really like the look and glad we are starting to see it on many muscle cars out on the road. My favorite rim to go with for the deep dish look is a set of CCW 505As. Complete Custom Wheel make sizes ranging from 18″-20,” I suggest going with an eighteen inch rim. Any bigger and you’re just not going to get any traction. Prices start at $2600 per set.
Hot new products through Ford Racing
There are some hot new products through Ford Racing. These products are top notch and have been tested on the dyno to give the best performance gains for your Mustang. New products include:
- 07-08 SVT mustang mufflers - If you think your Cobra is too quiet, take it to the next level by installing a set of louder, thoatier mufflers. These are 500 state legal (drive by noise level).
- Ford Racing high performance oil filter - Keep your oil clean by using a filter that provides 50% more filtering capacity than standard filters. Outside the pack, filters sold in a case of 12.
- 8.8 in. 3.73 gear ratio ring and pinion - Expect quicker launches with this steeper gear.
- 8.8 in. ring and pinion installation kit - Use the right installation kit when changing gears. This kit includes everything you need to do the job right.
- 07-08 SVT Mustang hi-flow shorty headers - If you want to look good when you pop your hood, bolt on a set of these shorty headers. Weight reducing headers designed to increase exhaust flow.
- 07-08 SVT Mustang shifter - If you wouold like a tighter shift pattern, this shifter provides a 25% reduction in shift throw allowing you to hit the gears faster. Standard on the Shelby GT500 KR.
- 07-08 SVT Mustang handling pack - Make your Cobra a corner carving sidewinder with the added performance of the fr3 handling pack. handling pack includes dampers, lowering springs, Anti-Roll bar and strut tower brace
- 07-08 SVT Mustang dampers kit - Adjustable dampers for improved handling on 2007-08 SVT Mustangs. This is from the same manufacturer as those found on the FR500C race car.
- 07-08 SVT Mustang anti-roll bar kit - Anti-roll bar kit designed for increased handling and performance on 2007-08 SVT Mustang by decreasing body roll and chassis flex.
- 07-08 SVT Mustang strut brace - Eliminate flex and body roll during hard cornering by installing a Ford Racing Strut Brace. They are black powder coated with etched Ford Racing logo.
- 07-08 SVT Mustang muffler set 49 state legal - If you have been jealous of loud Harleys, these are the mufflers for you. You will be heard before seen with these 49 state legal (drive by noise level).
- 07-08 SVT Mustang 113MM cold air kit - When 500hp is no longer enough, install a cold air kit that will give you an extra 40 horses under the hood.
Favorite Aftermarket Company: Saleen, Roush, or Steeda?
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Please pick your favorite Mustang aftermarket company and try to be honest. Take time to think about it, all three companies have made such sweet Mustangs. Saleen has been around for the longest so that might have a little leveridge. The other two have built just as nice of cars though, this is a real tough one.
My personal favorite would have to be Saleen, they have helped Ford out for a long time in selling Mustangs. Plus, the new Saleen Mustang they built for the S197 model just looks so appealing to me. I’ve seen some S281Es in person and they just look gorgeous, it’s too bad they are so expensive. They even did an amaing job with the 4th gen. Mustangs, it’s really hard to compete with a company that produces such amazing looking cars.
Hoyt Customs’ “Coyote Edition” Mustang
Seems as though everytime you look around the corner there is a new special edition Mustang coming out by an aftermarket company. This is a good thing though, more the merrier, at least that’s how I feel. 500 of these “Coyote Edition” Mustangs are to be built in Arlington, Texas. The car doesn’t have any huge power upgrades, but it does have a lot of nice body work done to it. Car comes with very nice 20″ rims too! Here’s what the car offers for the consumer…
Standards
Ground Effects: (Front Fascia, Rear Bumper, Fender Flairs, Side Skirts w/Door Caps, Rear
Window Louvers, Front Fender Vents & Rear Spoiler)
Twin Scooped Fiberglass Hood w/Ram Air Induction
Color Keyed Mirrors
Rear Quarter Panel Side Scoops
A.J. Foyt Performance Exhaust
Black Mesh Grill w/Center Fog Lights
20” Chrome Wheels w/Toyo Tires
Coyote Striping w/A.J. Foyt Logos
Chrome Billet Fuel Door
Color Keyed Headlights
Ford Engine Cover
Custom Leather with A.J.Foyt Signature
Numbered and Signed Dash Plaque
3 year/36,000 mile warranty
Options
Suspension/Anti-Roll Bars, Higher Rate Springs, New Lower Control Arms
& shock to create a 1.0 front & rear lowering effect below factory level
Engine Programmer (requires special modification)
410 Gears
Foose Wheel Upgrade
Credit for Leather
GPS Navigation System
Cross Drilled Rotors
Brake Calibers Painted Red
Dan Millen’s Fast Mustang
One of the fastest Mustangs around my area is Dan Millen’s turbo Mustang. The car as seen in this youtube video, can turn 6.93 in the 1/4 mile. Now that’s one hell of a time, I don’t think I have ever seen anyone turn that time at a drag strip. Good job Dan on building one hell of a dragster!