New Mustang Owner, Must have's
12-17-2009, 09:01 AM
#11
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Re-post asking for pictures of your Dash cover.. Went over to your original thread, see you already have them up.. Disregard..
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12-17-2009, 11:29 AM
#12
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I now have 500 miles on my new toy. It will be getting an oil change tomorrow. I will be using full synthetic for the change. There are many vehicles (Corvette, Mercedes, Audi, etc) that come factory filled with full synthetic.
On the break in method, I just drive it like I drive it. Yes, I drive fairly agressive, so I for sure have done some more than a few full throttle runs, burnies, red lines, etc already. But I have also driven like a gandma back and forth to work and driven both 50 and 90+ on the freeway for extended periods. I don't really think it matters much IMHO.
On the car care stuff, I think I will just bow and defer to AJ 68 on that
+1 on the dash cover. I am in the IE as well and the dash cover will help protect the dash in the hot sun out here.
On the break in method, I just drive it like I drive it. Yes, I drive fairly agressive, so I for sure have done some more than a few full throttle runs, burnies, red lines, etc already. But I have also driven like a gandma back and forth to work and driven both 50 and 90+ on the freeway for extended periods. I don't really think it matters much IMHO.
On the car care stuff, I think I will just bow and defer to AJ 68 on that
+1 on the dash cover. I am in the IE as well and the dash cover will help protect the dash in the hot sun out here.
12-17-2009, 12:19 PM
#13
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A good shelter is probably the best with respect to keeping the morning dew off the car. And since you're not in the north where you need to worry about any moisture freezing the cover to the car surfaces, any half decent light weight cover will work fine, especially if you don't get much precipataion. I bought an $80 cover from AmericanMuscle but it's not any better than the $44 cover from WalMart. Light, easy to put on and take off and folds easy to be stuffed in the trunk.
As far as oil, the car comes with blend from the factory and is good for 5,000-7,500 miles. But I went to full syn (Amsoil 0W20 and Amsoil Ea filter) at about 2,500 miles. I drive a lot of highway and frequent runs over 100 MPH so instead of the recommended 15,000 mile changes, I change mine between 8,000 and 10,000 miles. The Stang isn't my DD either. The g/f's '06 V6 Pony still gets the blend at 5,000 miles or 6 months since her's is her DD and see's a lot of stop and go and short trips.
As far as detailing, there are a ton of great products out there. Some are better for dark vehicles whereas others are better on light colored cars so take what opinions you get lightly. I'm sure you'll figure this one out.
As far as oil, the car comes with blend from the factory and is good for 5,000-7,500 miles. But I went to full syn (Amsoil 0W20 and Amsoil Ea filter) at about 2,500 miles. I drive a lot of highway and frequent runs over 100 MPH so instead of the recommended 15,000 mile changes, I change mine between 8,000 and 10,000 miles. The Stang isn't my DD either. The g/f's '06 V6 Pony still gets the blend at 5,000 miles or 6 months since her's is her DD and see's a lot of stop and go and short trips.
As far as detailing, there are a ton of great products out there. Some are better for dark vehicles whereas others are better on light colored cars so take what opinions you get lightly. I'm sure you'll figure this one out.
12-17-2009, 02:17 PM
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Why does Galpin Auto Sports put "Boss" on them? Why do several other aftermarket car places do it?? My question is why do we care?? It's not our car, we don't make the payments, and it's what HE wanted and HE makes the car payment....
12-17-2009, 05:10 PM
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Here, here, well said! You can always come at it with a purest attitude but who cares. Car looks sweet and he's on the right track with his mods.. Mod list is very close to what I would probably want to do to start.. I've got some ideas brewing now.. Not sure I can pull it off but I've always been one to throw my hat in the ring and give her hell trying, so who knows. I just might be able to make it happen. God willing and the river dont rise..
By the way all the comments on oil are well recieved as it's a topic that's on my mind for sure. Taking it all in, thanks for the comments and replies. As always, it is appreceated..
Yours On MF
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12-17-2009, 08:18 PM
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Why do I care? Because this is a car forum, we ask questions and share information on car forums, I saw a "Boss" decal on a new Mustang, the term Boss carries some additional meaning over a regular Mustang, I'm curious, etc, etc. Don't you know anything about Mustangs? This your first one? Why are you so defensive? Why the hell can't I ask a question without a bunch of BS flames? Are there any mature adults on this forum? WTF?
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12-17-2009, 08:33 PM
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I consider these one of the first "must haves". The hideous air bag warnings stick out like a sore thumb. Several different styles.
http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php...d&productId=29
http://www.grabberpony.com/index.php...d&productId=29
12-17-2009, 08:41 PM
#19
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Why do I care? Because this is a car forum, we ask questions and share information on car forums, I saw a "Boss" decal on a new Mustang, the term Boss carries some additional meaning over a regular Mustang, I'm curious, etc, etc. Don't you know anything about Mustangs? This your first one? Why are you so defensive? Why the hell can't I ask a question without a bunch of BS flames? Are there any mature adults on this forum? WTF?
