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08-23-2005, 10:58 PM
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Another new to the site...
Hi, new here and thought I'd post a quick introduction... I live out by Jackson, but commute in to Troy most days for work.
I drive a stock 05 mustang gt but I'm planning some light mods such as intake, exhaust and computer tune.
With my commute, I end up putting around 1k miles / week on it, so my goal is to do what I can performance wise, without giving up reliability or longevity... Not sure yet how that's gonna work out, but if anyone has hints or tips for mods that are "safe", I'm all ears. 
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08-23-2005, 11:05 PM
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Welcome to the site! damn thats alot of miles! i would recommend all the bolt on's that u can do..intake exhaust and tune like u mentioned..maybe look into some under drive pullies and so forth as well.. 
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08-23-2005, 11:07 PM
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Welcome!!!
Any pics of the 'Stang??
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08-23-2005, 11:23 PM
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Hi...welcome! 
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08-23-2005, 11:40 PM
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welcome to are somewhat humble abode 
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91 Taurus SHO - currently being parted out and send to the crusher 
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08-24-2005, 12:39 AM
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Welcome,
A computer reprogram is critical on the 05's, and if its a stick, youll want a new shifter early on. Since youre out in jackson, check with Pauls Hiperformance, theyve got a good head start on 05 mods. Id say headers/exhaust, shifter, and a tune to start. Maybe a cold air intake too, depending on budget, but definitely plan on doing it all at once so you dont have to have the computer retuned twice.
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Ban low performance Drivers,
Not High Performance Cars
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08-24-2005, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SHOTyme
welcome to are somewhat humble abode |
Learn how to spell dumbass! 
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08-24-2005, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SHOTyme
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Greg, you been drinking again, youre spelling has sucked recently, lol
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08-24-2005, 07:07 AM
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Lisasbootygoesbudunkadunk
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Welcome.....
What color is the car?
And when can i drive it?
Also i have not had the pleasure of messin with an 05 yet, so get out here and race me!
I wanna see how my car compares to a stock 05....
as for the mods, I like everything Mike (strtracer) suggested, dont forget the gears too
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08-24-2005, 07:24 AM
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I suggest buying a reliable, yet pretty cheap, daily driver. That is an assload of miles to be putting on a brand new car.
Welcome.
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08-24-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al
I suggest buying a reliable, yet pretty cheap, daily driver. That is an assload of miles to be putting on a brand new car.
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isnt that the whole point of having a brand new car? so u can put miles on it and have it be reliable?? 
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08-24-2005, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Bad406RS
isnt that the whole point of having a brand new car? so u can put miles on it and have it be reliable?? |
That depends on the type of car. On a Mustang? No, keep the miles low and the condition nice.
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08-24-2005, 08:00 AM
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Welcome! I'd buy a cheap reliable beater (Escort,Cavilier,etc) so it'll save on gas and you don't have to worry about beating the hell outta it.
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08-24-2005, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al
That depends on the type of car. On a Mustang? No, keep the miles low and the condition nice. |
yeah thats true...and plus that way u can do some more modding.. 
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08-24-2005, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Bad406RS
yeah thats true...and plus that way u can do some more modding.. |
Right right!!!
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