S197 Transformation of Sweet Lorraine Build Thread Profile - S197 Mustangs

[TymeSlayer]

Got rid of those Roush Pedals for a nice set of black grid Sullivan Racing Pedals. The gas pedal is medium width but wider than both the Roush and OEM.



I started heel-toeing by accident!

 

[TymeSlayer]

Got a great deal on a set of Forgestar F14s 18x10 all around in gunmetal with the intent of using them for the track. Never got around to mounting any rubber on these as I ended up going down the APEX path at some point/ But I got such a good price on these that I sold them about 10 months later and made a profit. Not that common when you deal in parts.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Good deal, let's see that means:
1. Profit on rims $300
2. Mods to Low rain -$50,000
3. Cool, youv'e only spent $49,700 in upgrades!
4. Fun dressing up your Kona Babe ---priceless!

 

[TymeSlayer]

LOL. I know a deal when I steal one!

 

[302BOB]

. Fun dressing up your Kona Babe ---priceless!

It's priceless for a reason!!!!!!

 

[TymeSlayer]

The transformation continues...

I removed the bulkier BFR front tow hook kit, sold it and put on the Next Gen version (TOW-10-500). I was becoming quite the pro at removing the front bumper of the car. This was a pretty simple mod I liked the splitter strut mount plate better than the FRPP one I bought and sold for the LS type chin spoiler.


About a year or so later my good friends came out with a front tow hook license plate mount which came in handy on the street since Colorado requires a front plate. I am glad I got it but to be honest, I've only used it twice on my way to the Rocky Mountain Mustang Round-Up in Steamboat Springs. Still, it is easy on, easy off.


Because of the carbon fiber battery and master cylinder covers interfered with the older Roush hood struts, off the came and I used the slimmer Redline tuning elite version (21-11024-0)

 

[302BOB]

Colorado requires a front plate.

Ct does too, but I never had one on the Boss...Maybe LE looks the other way when they see me coming....I hope so..........

 

[TymeSlayer]

In my continuing efforts to make like a LS - I purchased and installed the FRPP LS Dash Gauge Pack (M-6304-GPACK-MA). Getting past cutting the dash was difficult to get passed.



I should have ordered the car with it but since I didn't I bought and installed the FRPP Racing Torsen 8.8 Differential (M-4204-MB)

 

[302BOB]

Those gauges should have came standard on ALL Bosses IMHO.........Nice Mod!!!...I'll calm down in a while...

 

[TymeSlayer]

I had been looking to get a six point harness in the car but first I needed to find some Recaro seats for my Boss. I finally found a set for sale on the east coast and had my brother pick them up and ship them to me. The picture below shows a comparison to the two.


I got CoolTech Seat Belt Harness Clip Set (BSCR122CLIP), a Corbeau Seat Belt Harness Bar (HB0508M) and custom (06mach1) Sub Belt Bar from @docs302 here on TMO. I like using this set-up at the track but I had a Watson four point roll bar on my wish list and the harness bar would be removed and sold in the future.



A CoolTech (Crow) 3" 6-pt Harness Kit (BSCR121SEAT) would complete the mod for now.

 

[302BOB]

Tyme, the Recaro's may be a little more supportive for your purpose, but I couldn't justify the added cost, especially with the ADM the dealer threw at me....I'm happy with the standard Boss seats..........

 

[TymeSlayer]

Now to cool the oil. Purchased a CoolTech Boss 302 Oil Cooler (BSCT12OCTHM) and tackled the job.


Took me two full days but that's because slow and steady is my MO and I did the work on jack stands in my garage.




That oil you see is not a leak but something I hadn't wipe off from the install process.

 

[TymeSlayer]

Some folks found the standard seats comfortable and the Recaros restraining.

Tyme, the Recaro's may be a little more supportive for your purpose, but I couldn't justify the added cost, especially with the ADM the dealer threw at me....I'm happy with the standard Boss seats..........

 

[TymeSlayer]

I got in on the APEX group buy last year and bought some Apex EC-7 ET-52 Black Satin Wheels 19 x 11 - Not only are these lightweight but they look great on Sweet Lorraine. While I was at it we threw on some Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 305/30-19 rubber. What a huge difference at the track with these tires. Damn good grip which helped build my confidence.


Needed Optimum Performance 25MM Hub Centric Front Wheel Spacers which gave me about 6MM clearance.


A side by side comparison of the Forgestars with MTs and the Apex with Michelin PS4S

 

[302BOB]

Tyme, The only confidence you're gonna need is to pay for all this stuff!....You're gonna have a fortified rocket with the pace you're on!!!......you may have to register SL with NASA...........

 

[TymeSlayer]

She is registered with NASA. Really!

 

[Bill Pemberton]

NASAproracing.com ,that is. It was easy for him to get a license, some of you may have noticed , Tyme is a bit of a Space Cadet!

 

[TMSBOSS]

He's one of Your Cadets.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

......that is why he drives at the speed of light and orbits the track so quickly.


But the coolest part about this thread is realizing Slayer took pictures over all the entire build process - not sure many would have done such a thorough documentation. Plus , as you know , I have been called a bit of an Astronut, myself, ha!

 

[TymeSlayer]

Getting that Space Cadet Glow while driving with Bill:

"So ya
Thought ya
Might like to go to the show
To feel the warm thrill of confusion
That space cadet glow
Tell me is something eluding you, sunshine?
Is this not what you expected to see?
If you want to find out what's behind these cold eyes
You'll just have to claw your way through this disguise"

Courtesy of Pink Floyd