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  1. bronco78

    Bought an 2007 GT500 to go with the 2005 GT

    Time was right, price was right, showroom condition, 12,000 mile .... Let the fun begin.. I wanted a SC for the Mustang after I came home.... did not think it would come attached to a car though. BTW, what did YOUR wife buy you for a valentine’s day surprise? :D Looks like I'll be doing...
  2. bronco78

    What clutch from the most current on market

    Old thread topic , but current issue. And as I searched, I found suggestions all over the map, from when i first joined here to now.. So, from the current crop of clutches on the market.. im trying to get ideas for my driving needs. 2005, that just turned 100k, OEM clutch. Time for new. Going...
  3. bronco78

    Another early S197 Spark plug HATE post

    With a good ending.:D 2005 68k on the motor..Figured while I’m on leave….time to get this done.. TSB followed to perfectly 6 of 8 came out.. second from the rear left and right broke off…. I was prepared for this, mentally and ability wise so when they did, I just kept going.. Wife and...
  4. bronco78

    Help me name that member.

    Help me name that member. I’ve seen his car, on the forums and in town, but never met the person.. Thought it would be interesting to met another Stangnet guy… So,, Late model GT, Blue, Personalized license plate, “Pekablu” or something like that. User built with Roush parts and equipment...
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    Aftermarket seats / '05 GT with side airbags???

    2005 GT with seat side air bags. What happens if you pull the seat? Dash warning light? Or worse? Or nothing? Can it be “programmed out”? I’d like to modify my GT leather seats for some more side bolster,, but with the air bags, no place will touch them, not even to recover, not to mention...
  6. bronco78

    Welding precautions?

    Welding on a Modern Car (like a 2005 GT) Other then removing the battery leads prior to striking an arc,, are there any other have to's on a modern mustang before welding? Hate to get done, only to find I’ve electronically murdered some ECM someplace on the car? Never had an issue with any...
  7. bronco78

    Pile of parts ready to go

    New wheels, 18x9 black bullets, , 18x10 black bullets deep dish..CHECK New Tires, Nitto 555..CHECK New Shifter, Hurst.. CHECK New springs, Ford Racing Products..CHECK New shocks, Ford Racing Products..CHECK New Pan hard bar, BRM adjustable..CHECK Camber plates, JM adjustable..CHECK New...
  8. bronco78

    Head unit W/IPOD ready options?

    Currently have the Shaker 500, I’m on the third warrantee replacement unit now. When this one dies or sooner, I want to install a new head unit, IPOD ready, CD capable would be nice, but I suppose a separate CD changer is an option I can look at. I’m a 42 year old Infantry man ,,, so my...
  9. bronco78

    GT500 Upper grill

    Is there an aftermarket one that mounts fog lights like a GT? I like the GT500 front end, but want to retain my upper grill mounted lights... Anyone know of a why to do this?
  10. bronco78

    Deer vs Mustang,, The way forward from here

    Back from Iraq less then an hour,, and I smacked a deer on the way home from the Parade field… Arrrrrrrrrrg. This is the second time a deer has hit my right front. I refuse to let this ruin my return, my wife and youngest son took extraordinary care of my Mustang… only to have me squish a deer...
  11. bronco78

    Rear bumper cover

    What holds it on? Where are the attachment points? Does it use one time push clips? interlocking built in locks like the grill?? The right side of mine is loose.. with about a 3/8" gap between it and the Q panel. You can push on the bumper and close the gap.... but there must be a broken/loose...
  12. bronco78

    Swirl marks in fresh paint

    My 05 is just back from the body shop (what a nightmare, three attempts to fix a small issue /collision with a deer) On the last try, they at least got the paint and clear coat on with out runs, drips, modeling, bugs and dirt in the paint) How ever.... The fresh paint has a ton of swirl marks...
  13. bronco78

    Grill loose? Fender to bumper cover fit?

    Normal? I never noticed before, but just had some work done to replace a bent right fender, broken headlight and running light. It's been a nightmare, having to call the shop on it's crapy work and redo it three times. So, was spending some quality time trying to see if I could adjust the...
  14. bronco78

    TX Tuner?

    If the MOD's decide this is not Tech,, then off to talk it will go :hail2: I'm moving to TX in a few weeks.. And will be looking for a trust worthy tuner. Simple stuff,,, no huge bolt on’s.. Just some Basic CAI stuff, remove the HC trap (The wife is a Ford Service advisor... she gets a bit...
  15. bronco78

    Front end push

    Front end push And scrubbing tires hard. Went for a spirited drive this afternoon.. Looking for every low and high speed corner and turn I could find.. Coastal drive, on ramps, some other nice S’s along the way… The front end pushes… controllable.. but feels heavy.. and pushes when med to...
  16. bronco78

    Slow to return to idle

    Slow to return to idle… Bone stock ’05 GT… Run it up in gear,, then back off and push in the clutch… say quick move across a street intersection,,, then have to hold up for traffic….or out of a parking lot.. then stop for a red light… RPMs up in the 4~5 k range while in gear… then off the...