Search results

  1. S

    Brakes upgrade

    Funny enough, if you consult most of the companies' sites listed in the previous replies, all the top kits include slotted discs in order to prevent gas buildup between the pad and the disc during hard braking. They also claim that it helps remove glazing from the pad surface after hard use of...
  2. S

    Finally got mine!!!!

    There is nothing worst than being swomped with work while you have your new toy waiting for you... Took delivery of my '05 GT, Silver with Bullit mags, IUP and red leather (or what it is supposed to be!), Shaker 1000 (I can confirm now that I definitely did not need that!), M5, active alarm...
  3. S

    How Fast Have You Gotten Your GT?

    Hey... How do you know that your speedo is actually giving the right speed? I have a Garmin iQUE 3600 which is Palm device with integrated GPS, and I made some interesting discoveries while driving different cars: My Acura TL-S is dead on regarding speed compared to the GPS MY Volvo XC...
  4. S

    Finance

    My 0.02$ worth... I'm on my 3rd lease now. First was a '98 Volvo V70, 3 yr lease w/ 20,000Km per year. Did a little more kms than expected, but paid only 600 CDN for extra (6,000 km @ $0.10) when I gave back the car in June 2001. In '99 (one year into my lease!), my daughter decided to draw...
  5. S

    Brakes upgrade

    I found a kit for the front. Needs 18 in. wheels... From a few thousand bucks, I need to invest on a wheel/tire package! Oh well... http://www.stoptech.com/cgi/Products.cgi
  6. S

    Brakes upgrade

    Instead of improving HP numbers, I'm looking into improving my stopping distance... I'm getting close to take delivery of my '05 GT (Silver+IUP+Red Leather+5sp+Shaker 1000+active alarm and original wheels - don't care much about the Shaker 1000, but got it discounted!). One of my employees...
  7. S

    accesory delay shutoff?

    Just a question... Although it's sad that Ford decided the disable the keyfob window up/down function (I really thought this was cool), it was probably done for a reason... Didn't I read from a previous post (before the big crash) that a few of the owners ended up finding their cars...
  8. S

    Radar: Valentine 1 or Escort Passport 8500 X50

    For all it's worth, here's my view... I have a V1 and until now it has been the most reliable detector I ever had, especially because of the arrows. As POP2 is spreading, Valentine can update the detector for this new threat (I'm sending my unit this week - I'm getting my Mustang May 24). I...
  9. S

    quick tire size question

    Just a quick observation: you really have to make sure you get the same circumference front/back, as any major difference will cause problems with TC and ABS.
  10. S

    Geeting car delivered May 24, need advise

    That's exactly why I asked the question. This car will be a daily driver. With the sub in, you can't put golf bags in... Same goes if you want to use the car to go on vacation (I plan to do that, as my 10 yr old daughter still can fit confortably in the back seat, and I want to save some...
  11. S

    Geeting car delivered May 24, need advise

    Thanks for the reply, Boost Addict! I'll read into it and ask the service manager when I pick up the car. Now I have to get my Acura TL-S cleaned up before returning it (it's a lease)...
  12. S

    Geeting car delivered May 24, need advise

    I'm finally getting my GT May 24 after changing my mind with my order - I'm taking a GT from the lot (did not like my color choice...) My original choice was for a Mineral Grey + IUP + red leather + side airbags + active alarm. Now I'm getting Silver +IUP+red leather+active alarm+shaker...
  13. S

    Ford Racing supercharger

    I had a similar answer from my Ford salesman (if installed by the dealer, warrantied by the dealer), and asked to get this confirmed by the service manager. We both went together, and the SM said "no way, warranty will be void" if I get any engine mod, even by their own guys... I'm sure a...
  14. S

    How is the leather interior holding up?

    Does this apply to the red leather interior as well? Are the back seats vinyl too?
  15. S

    Severe corrosion on new mustangs

    My two cents worth... I personally check forums to make myself a better consumer by researching the type of problems I can expect from my ride, not to just hear how good it is - h*ll, I already like it enough to have bought it. But no car is perfect, and I like to know what I'm getting into...
  16. S

    Calgary Canada Lease and Finance Rate

    KD: I singed up for a lease on a GT here in Montreal, and the rate is the same at 8.9%. I was just lucky that the dealer singed just at MSRP and not more... As for any manufacturer, cars that sell like hotcakes never get any incentive or preferred rates. As you know, Ford offers 0%...
  17. S

    Mods and warranty...

    I see that a lot of you guys (and gals!) have already done a lot of mods (and I've seen some major ones!) on your brand new Stangs... I'd like to know what is your take on the fact that this could (actually will) affect the manufacturer's warranty coverage of your car? Is there something I'm...
  18. S

    Should this be covered under warranty?

    This is my two cents... 1) as soon as you get a car repainted, for whatever reason, it will show (especially the way some dealers do the work: you get fumes on other panels, spray on some of the suspension elements because they don't cover things right...) and you lose value. 2) Please...
  19. S

    Best tire size / brand

    Gentlemen, Thank you for the feedback. I'll look at the 255/45 R18 option. As for winter, with that much HP on rear wheels, I will invest on 4 winter tires with a good speed rating. BTW, what is the speed rating of the BF Goodrich g-Force KDW 2 ? Since I'm leasing my car for 3 years...
  20. S

    Best tire size / brand

    I have placed an order for a manual '05 GT Mineral Grey w/red leather (including enhanced interior package), stock wheels. Should be delivered in June. After reading the different magazine reviews, and especially after reading the long term review from Edmunds, it seems that there could be a...
Top Bottom
Back
Forums
Menu