2012 Mustang GT Then & Now.

[heavyD]

When I first got her;

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/ddimar/IMG_2921.jpg

Now after window tint, Eibach Pro-Kits, Tokico D-Spec Struts/Shocks, Forgestar F14 (19x9 front, 19x10 rear), Continental ExtremContact DW (255/40-19 front, 285/35-19 rear), Borla S-Type Axleback Exhaust. Really enjoying this car and as a person that's never been a big Mustang guy I've really come around to appreciate the lines of the car. Gets more attention than any car I have ever owned as I get thumbs up from girls/women all the time (not sure if that's a good or bad thing lol).

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/ddimar/IMG_3854.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/ddimar/IMG_3846.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/ddimar/IMG_3845.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/ddimar/rearend1.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/ddimar/rearend2.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk169/ddimar/IMG_3834.jpg

[Cos]

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[jampack]

Looking good! :thumbsup:

[03ozwhip]

are you happy with that drop? it still has too much wheel gap IMO. love the color and everything though!

im trying to decide on color/wheels/suspension on my 68 mustang coupe and its fuckin difficult! i was almost thinking of this color combo but dont know...

[KRyn]

Love that colour, do you live in Mckenzie town area?

[vengie]

Perfect

[heavyD]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
are you happy with that drop? it still has too much wheel gap IMO. love the color and everything though!

im trying to decide on color/wheels/suspension on my 68 mustang coupe and its fuckin difficult! i was almost thinking of this color combo but dont know...

The front drop is perfect but the rear could use another 1/2"-3/4". I hate wheel gap as much as the next guy but I'm not willing to sacrifice ride for a slammed look so overall I'm pretty happy as body roll has been reduced and the D-Specs have a lot of adjustability.

I'm a big fan of Grabber Blue and this is one of the few cars that can pull this colour off. Even at that I added a lot of black because it's a very nice contrast. It is difficult to photograph well especially for a person like me that doesn't optimize camera settings.

[Shlade]

Looks good.

Toss the Boss 302 splitter on the front and itll be complete.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by KRyn
Love that colour, do you live in Mckenzie town area?

Nope, in the NW.

[heavyD]

dp

[flipstah]

:love:

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

:drool:

[leftwing]

Originally posted by Shlade
Looks good.

Toss the Boss 302 splitter on the front and itll be complete.

I agree. Other than that, I love it. Do you ever make it out to the wednesday night show and shine at Grey Eagle Casino? I'd love to see it in person.

[schocker]

Looks pretty great. This car is what got me interested in mustangs again. :burnout:

[Kardon]

Nice looking car, I definitely prefer the front of the mustang over the rear. The black works well with the blue tho :thumbsup:

[GoChris]

:thumbsup: Great color choice on the wheels.

[ArjayAquino]

that looks bossss :hitit:

[CanmoreOrLess]

Lesson to others, this works as it is kept simple and clean. A real nice car and very workable (ease in getting parts and working on it) for anyone really. I am looking at getting a 2014 model, the lines are so nice. My best friend in high school had a 66 Fastback and a family friend had a California Special (68?), black and gold, tons of good memories.

[Kloubek]

Saw a done up Cobra this weekend down in Montana. I hate Ford, but I couldn't stop looking at it. This newer Mustang style is a very, very nice car.

[InRich]

i usually fucking HATE black rims on cars... but this looks great... good taste, and gratz on the ride.

[94boosted]

Looks great HeavyD :thumbsup:

IMO a nice light smoke on the tail lights and side markers would look sharp.

[Canmorite]

Damn, that looks good. Love the colour too.

[ercchry]

i wish my wheels would hurry up and get here :(

i still need struts/shocks. would you recommend the d-specs?

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ercchry
i wish my wheels would hurry up and get here :(

i still need struts/shocks. would you recommend the d-specs?

First time I have used them and so far I'm happy. It was between the D-Spec and Koni Yellows. I have used the Yellows in the past and they are probably the best all around shock for a track car but IMO even on the softest setting are a little on the firm side for a daily driver. The D-Spec has a wider range of adjustability so I can dial in a stock like or softer street ride if I wish.

[Crazyjoker77]

Originally posted by ercchry
i wish my wheels would hurry up and get here :(

i still need struts/shocks. would you recommend the d-specs?

I spent quite a bit of time researching this before i ordered mine. seems like the d-specs are kinda in the middle of the line.

there better than the frpp and eibachs but the konis are the best.

koni has 2 different shocks the strt and the sports(yellows). the strt have no adjustabilty and just work good as stock replacements for lowered cars. The sports on the other hand are just beasts and if you do pony up and get them you wont be dissapointed.

As well your gonna need new strut mounts with almost all shocks as there all designed for the 2009 and down mustangs(eibachs do have a 2010+ fitment and koni just came out with there 2010- shocks but are on nationwide backorder since they just were released)

And I would also like to point out no matter how much you spend on your suspension the car is always gonna try and remind you that there still is a solid rear axle in the back. (which is a huge sour point for me)

[a social dsease]

Love it, great looking car. Please do not do any other mods as it looks perfect as is, simplicity is king.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Crazyjoker77

As well your gonna need new strut mounts with almost all shocks as there all designed for the 2009 and down mustangs(eibachs do have a 2010+ fitment and koni just came out with there 2010- shocks but are on nationwide backorder since they just were released)


I used the 2005-2010 shocks and 2011 GT500 strut mounts. The 2011+ strut mounts are junk in comparison.

[Shlade]

Originally posted by ercchry
i wish my wheels would hurry up and get here :(

i still need struts/shocks. would you recommend the d-specs?


Not to thread hijack but what are you getting?

You seem like the type of guy to go out of the ordinary and get a different style of rim on your car.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by Shlade



Not to thread hijack but what are you getting?

You seem like the type of guy to go out of the ordinary and get a different style of rim on your car.

they should be here in a week or so... but if you must know

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/userfiles/HS203_NEWS.jpg

[bart]

looks much better with those black wheels, but you need to lower a bit more ;)

[gretz]

Originally posted by ercchry


they should be here in a week or so... but if you must know

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/userfiles/HS203_NEWS.jpg

You and Jimmy are going to look so cute together lol...

Beauty color... I don't know why... It's like a mans baby blue lol
Any future plans for it?

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by ercchry


they should be here in a week or so... but if you must know

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/userfiles/HS203_NEWS.jpg

i cant see this because its a spoiler, but i think i remember you and jimmy getting the Works. i just told my wife im going to get some Work XSA's for my 68 Mustang and she just about shit.

some people have no style in wheels lol you guys on the other hand do!

[ercchry]

you know you just have to highlight it right? and that guy copied me! at least they will be different colours though :rofl:

[03ozwhip]

LOL no i didnt know that hahaha but ya, i think its an awesome way to go on these cars, gets away from the american muscle wheels that you always see on them.

[NickGT]

Nice :thumbsup:

[Crazyjoker77]

few minor things that would really set it off (even more) would be to:

-tint the side marker lights as they stand out a lot on these cars.

-get the roush side splitters they flow amazingly well with the CS front valence you have, as well as having the added benefit of keeping rocks and shit off the side of your car and giving it a very aggressive look (i got mine for 160 shipped from roush)
http://www.americanmuscle.com/roush-siderockers-2010.html

get rid of the chrome 5.0 and pony badge in the grill, delete or black out, but the chrome definitely does not flow with your colour scheme at all.

Also interestingly enough those wheels look very close to my plasti dipped factory wheels lol but I realize your selection of wheels that fit with the brembos is very slim.

http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz315/Cmartin87/Photo552.jpg

[ercchry]

you guys really need the h&r ss springs, 1.7 front, 2.4 rear

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/291910_10150370352638638_504953637_9867590_828672272_n.jpg

i would like to get a little lower in the front, but i think the back is as low as you can go without notching something

[Crazyjoker77]

Originally posted by ercchry
you guys really need the h&r ss springs, 1.7 front, 2.4 rear


i would like to get a little lower in the front, but i think the back is as low as you can go without notching something

that picture is old, my suspension is pretty well beefed up now

I'm running eibach sportlines (almost the same as the H&Rs) with koni strt dampers with maximum motorsport camber plates in the front. and J&M rear lower control arms and adj panhard bar.

I was worried about rubbing with the H&Rs as I'm running a 305wide tires in the back.(at the time i was doing my suspension no one would vouch for the H&Rs)

One thing that really disappoints me about these cars is their sub par suspension setup from the factory. Wheel hop was atrocious in most circumstances. but lowering and the LCA really fixed most of it.

The reason your drop isn't exactly level is because those springs where designed for the coyote motor which weighs 250lbs more in the front of the car.


As well I'm gonna hijack this thread a little and say I've got some BNIB frpp 3.73 gears complete with everything(bearing kit w/ revised bearing for 11+ and gaskets as well as 3L of 75/w-90 royal purple gear oil)

I'm content with my 3.31 rear end for now but this would be a huge upgrade for a 2.73 rear end equipped car

[heavyD]

I'm not a big fan of H&R springs or Sportlines and IMO anything lower than pro-kits sacrifices performance/ride for looks as the suspension needs sufficient travel. I do have an adjustable panhard bar but I haven't decided if it's worth installing as the rear end is only out 0.5" and it's really only noticeable because I know to look for it. Also I kind of messed up and got BMR's most expensive panhard bar that has rod ends and it's probably going to be too noisy for street.

[Aleks]

Nice car.

[4doorj]

Car looks good!!!!

[quorum]

What kind of exhaust do you have? Looks great!

[Ekliptix]

He says his exhaust type in the first post.
I've owned Mustangs and Vettes, and I have a lot of respect for the new 5L engine. Nice car.

[quorum]

Originally posted by Ekliptix
He says his exhaust type in the first post.
I've owned Mustangs and Vettes, and I have a lot of respect for the new 5L engine. Nice car.

Ah Borlas - missed that the first time, thanks. Love Borlas.

[Ven]

Know what that car is? Porn! Nice job.

[Hallowed_point]

Definitely feeling the grabber blue! & I wouldn't delete the chrome bits..I don't think they look bad with the black & blue :dunno:

Are you considering doing a full exhaust on it? Headers etc? That would really give you a nice, deep tone:thumbsup:

The ride height looks good to me, it's a muscle car..keep it looking like one.

[Shlade]

If he hasnt done an intake by now or a midpipe I doubt hes doing a full exhaust system since hed need a good tune for the car to utilize any of the power...

My guess is he`s keeping the engine warranty in tact..

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Shlade
If he hasnt done an intake by now or a midpipe I doubt hes doing a full exhaust system since hed need a good tune for the car to utilize any of the power...

My guess is he`s keeping the engine warranty in tact..

Unless you go with longtube headers there really isn't a lot of power to free up on the exhaust side of things and the stock cold air box does a fine job. I don't believe I am going to get a tune until close to the end of the warranty period. Just lowering the car has helped immensly reduce wheel hop and these cars don't exactly lack power in stock form.:burnout:

[bulaian]

Gorgeous car, when I got mine I was really debating over grabber blue or white. The blue looks so good on a Mustang.

[calgary350z]

thought i would add a couple pics as tunerworks threw on my new wheels today. Just waiting for my lowering appointment next.http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u416/kwenarchuk/krissbosshires5.jpg

[calgary350z]

http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u416/kwenarchuk/krissbosshires2.jpg
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