New member in MD
10-09-2012, 11:17 AM
#1
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 103
New member in MD
Hey Guys/Gals,
Been lurking the forums for a few weeks, and have been looking at Foxbody's for awhile. I found a pony for a great price, with a few bolt-on's, that looked like it needed rescuing. Mechanically she's in good shape.. but she's not the prettiest girl at the prom, if you know what I mean.
I'll be picking her up this Saturday hopefully, and I'll have pictures to share! (Maybe even an idle video for the curious)
In any case, I'm 23, a huge gamer, and a huge performance enthusiast (although my knowledge is limited). This will be my first Mustang, and I've loved them since I was a young teen.
I'm not a 1 post ghost, so I hope to learn a ton, as well as get to meet some really awesome people for cruises, meets, and maybe even gaming on this forum.
Been lurking the forums for a few weeks, and have been looking at Foxbody's for awhile. I found a pony for a great price, with a few bolt-on's, that looked like it needed rescuing. Mechanically she's in good shape.. but she's not the prettiest girl at the prom, if you know what I mean.
I'll be picking her up this Saturday hopefully, and I'll have pictures to share! (Maybe even an idle video for the curious)
In any case, I'm 23, a huge gamer, and a huge performance enthusiast (although my knowledge is limited). This will be my first Mustang, and I've loved them since I was a young teen.
I'm not a 1 post ghost, so I hope to learn a ton, as well as get to meet some really awesome people for cruises, meets, and maybe even gaming on this forum.
10-09-2012, 12:05 PM
#2
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Alpharetta, Ga
Posts: 762
Hey bud,
Congrats, welcome to the car and the forum. My first Mustang was a Foxbody, an '88 LS... You're bringing back the old man memories! You would've been, let's see, 3 years old when I bought that car... Ugh, now I am sad
Congrats, welcome to the car and the forum. My first Mustang was a Foxbody, an '88 LS... You're bringing back the old man memories! You would've been, let's see, 3 years old when I bought that car... Ugh, now I am sad
10-09-2012, 04:51 PM
#3
1st Gear Member
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 103
My dad owned an 07' GT, but got rid of it a few years ago. I learned stick on his car, and since then it's been my goal to buy one. I've always been a fan of the Foxbodies though. Foxbodies and 03'-04' Cobras, but let's be honest, who isn't a fan of an 03'-04' Snake?! Independent Suspension was simply genius in design/theory, and made the car that much more badass IMO.
Also there's no reason to be sad, after all, you own a snake
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10-09-2012, 05:13 PM
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Maryland
Posts: 103
Definitely! It will take some time doing everything that I need to do, and I will most likely create a thread to document my changes/mods (with pictures of course).
I'm still a few days from getting it, but it sure feels like years at this point. I guess you could say I'm very very excited :P.
Current mods that I know of are:
306 Forged Bottom End
GT40 Heads + Intake
Flowmaster H-Pipe + Mufflers (not sure the series, is catless)
Cammed (I can't distinguish the difference in sound, and owner just told me it's a mild street cam.)
BBK Shorty Stainless Steel Headers
MSD Coil and Wires
Smog Delete
AC Delete (Not a complete delete, but compressor + lines are out)
FRPP 3.73 Gears
Ford T Lok Dif
King Cobra Clutch
Hurst Short Throw
Not sure what size TB, will have to take a look and update.
I don't think the Suspension has been touched, and I think the trans is a stock T5. It shifts beautifully, and pulls pretty hard. I'm assuming the car is a little over 300hp. It hasn't been tuned to my knowledge, and I know I'll probably need to get one in a few weeks/maybe months.
In any case, my YouTube channel will finally start getting some love after having been a member there for over 5 years.. Videos, Pictures, Etc. Lots to come, and I'm incredibly excited to have something to pour my energy into that will give back 110%. (In terms of happiness of course.. who doesn't like toys? :P)
I'm still a few days from getting it, but it sure feels like years at this point. I guess you could say I'm very very excited :P.
Current mods that I know of are:
306 Forged Bottom End
GT40 Heads + Intake
Flowmaster H-Pipe + Mufflers (not sure the series, is catless)
Cammed (I can't distinguish the difference in sound, and owner just told me it's a mild street cam.)
BBK Shorty Stainless Steel Headers
MSD Coil and Wires
Smog Delete
AC Delete (Not a complete delete, but compressor + lines are out)
FRPP 3.73 Gears
Ford T Lok Dif
King Cobra Clutch
Hurst Short Throw
Not sure what size TB, will have to take a look and update.
I don't think the Suspension has been touched, and I think the trans is a stock T5. It shifts beautifully, and pulls pretty hard. I'm assuming the car is a little over 300hp. It hasn't been tuned to my knowledge, and I know I'll probably need to get one in a few weeks/maybe months.
In any case, my YouTube channel will finally start getting some love after having been a member there for over 5 years.. Videos, Pictures, Etc. Lots to come, and I'm incredibly excited to have something to pour my energy into that will give back 110%. (In terms of happiness of course.. who doesn't like toys? :P)
10-10-2012, 09:59 AM
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