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[bwkelley76]

Since I just can't seem to leave anything alone I decided to personalize my '14 Brembo GT ~just a little.

Car came with leather and all the good stuff.

Bought the car brand new from the dealer, bone stock back in March of 2014

All stock, getting acquainted with the garage...

Since then I have added a number of things including track pack rear diff cover (Installed by dealer at first gear oil service drain/refill)...

3" Flowmaster mandrel cat-back exhaust with x-pipe, re-vamped with old-school Flows and rolled stainless tips...


Staggered STR 607 Gunmetal wheels and 285 rear tires, BMR LCA's and re-locaters, adjustable panhard, Steeda Ultra-Lite springs...

FRPP Track Cal tune with lopey idle, pit speed control and launch control, Drop-in K&N, better shifter.


Here's a video of some canyon-carving after the tune was installed...

http://vid69.photobucket.com/albums/i55/bwkelley76/IMG_2333_zpsb593a33a.mp4

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~All the normal stuff for the most part.
Most recently I'm customizing the body...
Added a Boss diffuser and RTR license plate surround...

Roush rear/side splitters...

Coming very soon are Roush side splitters (In transit), Cervini's GT500 conversion kit for front (Grilles and chin splitter, currently in production) and GT/CS lower bumper fog lights (Already have, new in the box).
Pics for reference...




Nothing super special yet but thought I'd share. Near future plans are a one-piece driveshaft, MGW shifter, and if I'm lucky an Aluminator shortblock (Might be in the works, we shall see).

 

[bwkelley76]

Roush side splitters arrived...

BEFORE





AFTER

 

[k1DBLITZ]

A couple of Q's:

• What's the diameter on that exhaust pipe? Do you have problems with any parts of the car banging into the pipe when the suspension compresses?
• Do you have any problems with debris, etc, being thrown on the rear quarter panels with those rear wheels?
• Just a heads up, once you go to an aluminum driveshaft it's EXTREMELY difficult to install any shifter brackets due to the increased diameter... I highly recommend an aluminum driveshaft though, tightens up the drivetrain and removes the slack.

 

[bwkelley76]

A couple of Q's:

• What's the diameter on that exhaust pipe? Do you have problems with any parts of the car banging into the pipe when the suspension compresses?
• Do you have any problems with debris, etc, being thrown on the rear quarter panels with those rear wheels?
• Just a heads up, once you go to an aluminum driveshaft it's EXTREMELY difficult to install any shifter brackets due to the increased diameter... I highly recommend an aluminum driveshaft though, tightens up the drivetrain and removes the slack.

3" pipe. Nothing rubs or rattles, ever. The factory rear mud flaps do a good job of preventing debris, thank goodness. Definitely looking into an aluminum driveshaft as soon as I can afford one. Good info on the accessibility, thanks.

 

[k1DBLITZ]

...and I forget to mention, the stang is looking good!

Also, I did a quick search on American Muscle, and it looks like most - if not all of the aluminum driveshafts are now 3 1/2 inches as opposed to 4 inches like the one I have installed so it may no longer be an issue. 1/2 inch may not sound like much, but it makes a world of difference in regards to clearance when installing a shifter bracket.

 

[bwkelley76]

...and I forget to mention, the stang is looking good!

Also, I did a quick search on American Muscle, and it looks like most - if not all of the aluminum driveshafts are now 3 1/2 inches as opposed to 4 inches like the one I have installed so it may no longer be an issue. 1/2 inch may not sound like much, but it makes a world of difference in regards to clearance when installing a shifter bracket.

Thanks and good to know!

 

[bwkelley76]

The Cervinis GT500 kit has finally shipped! I should receive it next Friday.

 

[k1DBLITZ]

Nice! Can't wait to see real live pics...

I see they have relocated foglights in the pictures but I don't see them for sale on their website anywhere?

EDIT: I think I found them!

http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-foglight-kit-1314gt.html

EDIT 2: Ok, scratch that. I've been doing some digging and the light output on these fogs is apparently next to nothing, and it doesn't match the stock HIDS... so, doesn't seem to be worth the money.

 

[bwkelley76]

Nice! Can't wait to see real live pics...

I see they have relocated foglights in the pictures but I don't see them for sale on their website anywhere?

EDIT: I think I found them!

http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-foglight-kit-1314gt.html

EDIT 2: Ok, scratch that. I've been doing some digging and the light output on these fogs is apparently next to nothing, and it doesn't match the stock HIDS... so, doesn't seem to be worth the money.

I am changing over to the fog lights in Cervinis picture. They are "California Special" fog lights. I'm not all that concerned about the brightness actually. The factory head lights are bright as heck already. I do a lot of night mountain driving and I rarely use the stock fog lights at all. I was for sure getting rid of the stock side vents and I think the Roush ones are quite hideous. Seems like the best option in my case. This way I at least still have fog lights and it will make the bumper look much better than stock.

 

[bwkelley76]

Upper grille showed up. Lower grille and chin splitter will be here next week.

Fits very nicely, getting the fog lights out was a bit of a PITA and my knuckles are missing a bit of skin.

I do think down the road I will black out the AC condenser or maybe remove the center brace and fog light mounting braces. This grille screws in place from behind and it can be done through the top if you're flexible enough. No clips to break which is nice.

 

[bwkelley76]

Yep, I'm definitely blacking out the AC condenser.

 

[k1DBLITZ]

Looking sharp!

Did you remove the front end when you installed the grille? It's sounds like not from the way you described it.

I watched a video online and they removed the front bumper fascia completely....

How do you plan on blacking out the fins without affecting cooling?

 

[bwkelley76]

Looking sharp!

Did you remove the front end when you installed the grille? It's sounds like not from the way you described it.

I watched a video online and they removed the front bumper fascia completely....

How do you plan on blacking out the fins without affecting cooling?

Thanks!

I did not remove the bumper. They actually make a "radiator paint" in semi-gloss or flat black. It can be had from Summit Racing or Jegs. I have some at the shop left over from a customer's build. The AC condenser looks pretty sharp as-is actually so I might just trim the center bar and the old fog light braces out and call it good. Not sure yet.

 

[bwkelley76]

Removed the braces, toyed with a few different ideas and decided to stencil and paint "GT 5.0" on the AC condenser.

 

[bwkelley76]

Received the lower grille today, it looks great, excellent quality. The chin splitter will be here tomorrow. I will wait for that to arrive so I can install them both at the same time.

 

[bwkelley76]

...I also plan to install the California Special lower fog lights at the same time. I already have those, just been waiting on the rest.

 

[bwkelley76]

Received the chin splitter, can't wait to get everything installed!

 

[bwkelley76]

Everything is installed now.
Here are a few pics of the removable license plate frame. I tied it into the k-member with flat-bar to strengthen it a bit. Otherwise it just kinda flops around.



(NOTE: The front bumper is actually going to get re-painted or replaced soon and the old license plate holes will be gone. ~The dealer owes it to me. I just wanted to get everything mocked up and definitely didn't want them installing it all. I may actually have them do their thing on the cover and then let me put everything back on so I know it gets done right.)

And the finished product...

 

[bwkelley76]

Here's a picture with the license plate clicked into position on the removable bracket.

 

[k1DBLITZ]

Well done, sir. Well done.