Winter Mods II

[PeteInCT]

Here's a pic of Gary's Boss after his 2012 Winter Mods. He is currently working on the issue with the DB level restrictions at Laguna Seca and Lime Rock Park....

 

[cloud9]

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's close to what I envisioned, except the wing is a little on the small side.

 

[PeteInCT]

Yea, isn't it supposed to be wider than the rear of the car ? Silly 1/4 mile guys ;D

 

[steveespo]

Hey! Motorcraft is my sponsor!

I am in process of setting up my differential cooler. Have the cooler mounted in the floor pan recess under the passenger seat and will mount the pump in the spare tire well. Using the '13 rear axle cover which is tapped for 1/2" fittings. Going to help keep rear gear temps down, using a toggle switch with aircraft snap cover mounted in the shifter trim plate so it only runs when the lube is warmed up. Using aircraft switch because it's cool, thermostatic switch adds no bling factor. I really am so rice sometimes.
Steve

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Now you just need a "Master Arming" circuit

 

[steveespo]

Now you just need a "Master Arming" circuit

I'm really trying to find a good place for a NASCaR switch panel so I can have a master battery, brake fans, trans cooler and differential cooler switches. Not ready to lose the navigation, climate control and radio yet. Still like to drive the car on the steet too much.
Isn't that the great part, these cars are as quick around the track as 1980's Trans Am cars were and they're still steet legal and fairly comfortable. Amazing.
Steve

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Poly UCA bushing for differential side installing Weds AM.
Maximum Motorsports Bumpsteer kit arriving this week.
Softer rear springs for KW/Roush setup arriving this week or next.
302R ABS Control module ordered. (Going to see how it plays without the upgraded MC)

 

[Berol]

Softer rear springs for KW/Roush setup arriving this week or next.
302R ABS Control module ordered. (Going to see how it plays without the upgraded MC)

Really interested in feedback on both of these, especially the last one.

 

[cloud9]

1-7/8" Kooks LTs coated by Swaintech
Kooks O/R H-pipe
Prothane motor mounts

 

[Sesshomurai]

302R ABS Control module ordered. (Going to see how it plays without the upgraded MC)

I'm greatly interested in the results of this. When do you think you'll be able to test it thoroughly?

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I'm greatly interested in the results of this. When do you think you'll be able to test it thoroughly?

First time on track with it will be Jan 19-20 weekend. Looks like another weekend in February as well. I'm going to put it in and drive it on the street for a bit as well once it shows up. I'll let you know what I find out.

 

[ls110]

1-7/8" Kooks LTs coated by Swaintech
Kooks O/R H-pipe
Prothane motor mounts

Gary - Why the new motor mounts and isn't that a fair amount of work to install?

 

[cloud9]

Gary - Why the new motor mounts and isn't that a fair amount of work to install?

Reduce engine flex to hopefully help with high RPM shifting. Actually the motor mounts are only nominally more work while they're installing the headers. Even by themselves it's a fairly quick job.

http://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-2013-mustangs/385496-prothane-bullet-motor-mount-install-w-pics-and-vids.html#undefined

 

[Zquez]

My motor mounts made an incredible difference with the shifting of the car on my TR6060. You'll be very pleased I imagine.


Might as well chime in with my winter mods:

AST 4150 coilovers (450/175)
Vorshlag CC plates
GT500 HCU
FR500S ABS module
Whiteline front sway
Steeda bumpsteer & tall ball joint


Also planning to make a splitter and wrap my exhaust.

 

[cloud9]

Nice! Will be anxious to hear about the gains you get from the ASTs.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Apparently there is some "zero-position" calibration that needs to be performed by the dealer w/ the new ABS module, so I will not be installing it this weekend. Requires them to connect to IDS with the car and initialize the new module.

 

[Sesshomurai]

Apparently there is some "zero-position" calibration that needs to be performed by the dealer w/ the new ABS module, so I will not be installing it this weekend. Requires them to connect to IDS with the car and initialize the new module.

You know a dealer that will do this kind of aftermarket work? Mine won't.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

You know a dealer that will do this kind of aftermarket work? Mine won't.

There are a couple dealers around that I can call, but the procedure for this particular part isn't any different than replacing the stock module. I'll have to pay for the labor, of course. Shouldn't take more than an hour. Remove the airbox and tube, then 4 screws and a harness to remove/install the module. Then they just have to jack into the car with IDS and run the calibration procedure.

Edit: This is now irrelevant--just slap it in and go.

 

[Zquez]

Do you know if they have to do a recalibration on the older cars as well? I've got this FR500S module in my parts bin waiting to go on my 06.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

No recal on the 05-09, BUT you need to also install the GT500 HCU for it (FR500S Module) to work properly, which means another $550 in parts, and a date with the dealer's power brake actuator/bleeder. Apparently no recal needed on the newer cars either; my reputable source said "just slap it in and go", which is what I did. Everything normal so far. Won't hit the track until late January.