Christmas help for my son please...
11-23-2008, 05:33 PM
#23
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I think if your son felt any one of these short throw shifters, he would fall in love and never go back! Do a search here and see everyone raves about them... I love my Hurst.... but am an old guy LOL. Although my 18 yr old son likes it too, and actually made the T-handle in my avatar.
Last edited by Toy4Bob; 11-23-2008 at 05:35 PM.
11-23-2008, 08:40 PM
#24
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Airaid is the company that actually made the Roush CAI. You can look up Airaid on Youtube to learn more. I purchased an Airaid CAI and am very happy with it. I installed it myself and it took me a little over an hour. :-) I am planning on getting a tuner in the near future.
Whatever you decide is really cool and your son will enjoy everything you are doing for him!!
Best of luck on your decision!
Whatever you decide is really cool and your son will enjoy everything you are doing for him!!
Best of luck on your decision!
11-24-2008, 08:33 AM
#25
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UPDATE----
So, my son went Auto Crossing with the local SCCA-Solo club this weekend with the Mustang.
First time he's used the Mustang. He won his class last year with the BMW but the Mustang is a different beast.
He posted a 67.7 sec run then a 65.1 and then a 62.3...the car needs some help.
By the way, he put a big sticker on the hood that said 'S.S. Titanic'...the Miata, Evo and Neon guys thought that was hilarious.
Well, I'm waiting on a price quote from the local Ford dealer on the following...
Stainless steel brake lines
Short throw shifter with a choice of shift *****
CAI
I'll keep everyone posted
Thanks again for the continuing help
J.
So, my son went Auto Crossing with the local SCCA-Solo club this weekend with the Mustang.
First time he's used the Mustang. He won his class last year with the BMW but the Mustang is a different beast.
He posted a 67.7 sec run then a 65.1 and then a 62.3...the car needs some help.
By the way, he put a big sticker on the hood that said 'S.S. Titanic'...the Miata, Evo and Neon guys thought that was hilarious.
Well, I'm waiting on a price quote from the local Ford dealer on the following...
Stainless steel brake lines
Short throw shifter with a choice of shift *****
CAI
I'll keep everyone posted
Thanks again for the continuing help
J.
11-24-2008, 08:43 AM
#26
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Location: Memphis
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I can understand wanting to go through Ford but if your going to spend the money for the short throw get the most out of your money and get a pro5.0 or an MGW. I think he'd be much happier with either and they both have a universal thread size so making it something your really like is as easy as going to autozone or jegs and finding something you like!
11-24-2008, 12:17 PM
#27
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I completely agree that my cost would be mitigated by going through some of the many after market parts suppliers.
That's who I ordered the FRPP racing springs from and that was a great cost savings for me.
I have two reasons to go through the dealer...
1.I've earned around $70 owner loyalty dollars that will offset some of the cost (and I need to use them)
2.I also want to suprise my son. I'm going to borrow the car and tell him while I had it at work it broke down and had to be towed in to them.
Let the fun begin!
That's who I ordered the FRPP racing springs from and that was a great cost savings for me.
I have two reasons to go through the dealer...
1.I've earned around $70 owner loyalty dollars that will offset some of the cost (and I need to use them)
2.I also want to suprise my son. I'm going to borrow the car and tell him while I had it at work it broke down and had to be towed in to them.
Let the fun begin!
.
