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08-08-2007, 09:36 AM
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The new guy
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
Posts: 109
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Hey everyone,
I have been hanging out here for a little over a month now, so I thought I would introduce myself. I am Larry Fear from Central Arkansas. I am a first time Ford buyer, so I wil be asking a few questions. I normally hang out at the Classical Pontiac web site, but since I am trying to figure out some nice upgrades for the Stang, I now spend more time here. I haven't got started upgrading yet, I just finished with the upgrades to my 07 Avalanche. I plan on dressing up under the hood, I have a good start because I have the factory intake cover, but I need more. Naturally an axle back will be the first thing that will be added.
I just completed putting some pictures up in my garage so enjoy. |
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08-08-2007, 09:41 AM
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Re: The new guy
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Deranged
Join Date: Jan 2005
City: Largo
State: Florida
Posts: 6,307
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Welcome to M.E. 
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Mods-MAc CAI , True Dual Flowmaster 40,3.73 ,T-Lok, 25% UDP, 3/8 Phenolic Intake Spacer ,Steeda Tri-ax, SCT Chip/ Tune
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08-08-2007, 01:22 PM
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Re: The new guy
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BORLACATBACKOMFG
Join Date: Apr 2006
City: Starkville/Tupelo
State: Mississippi
Posts: 1,797
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welcome to the site yo!
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2004 40th Ann. redfire 4.6L GT / 1994 rio red v6 vert / 1990 7UP LX vert
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08-08-2007, 01:34 PM
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Re: The new guy
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
State: South Carolina
Posts: 3,747
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08-08-2007, 02:11 PM
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Re: The new guy
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I just lubricated on your foot!
Join Date: Feb 2007
City: Vicksburg
State: Mississippi
Posts: 783
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'05 GT - Borla Catback, Koni Adjustable Shocks/Struts, Hawk HP+ Brakes all around, Steeda Front Sway Bar & End-Links, Hoosier A6's on Enkei Race Wheels, Royal Purple Fluids
'07 F-150 Ext. Cab XLT Flareside - 5.4 Triton - Roush Dual Exit Cat Back
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08-08-2007, 02:22 PM
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Re: The new guy
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,139
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larry FEAR? thats such a sweet name! welcome to ME!
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08-08-2007, 03:28 PM
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Re: The new guy
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
Posts: 27,240
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welcome, there are thousands of ways to upgrade your car, just a matter of figuring out what it is that you want and looking around to make sure you have seen most of what there is to get.
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MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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08-08-2007, 03:34 PM
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Re: The new guy
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I just lubricated on your foot!
Join Date: Feb 2007
City: Vicksburg
State: Mississippi
Posts: 783
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The upgrades you want to do will depend a lot on your budget and exactly what you want to do the car and whether or not you want to stay within the factory warranty limits...What exactly are you looking to get out of the car?
Unfortunately, S197's are a pain to do any real "power-freeing" modifications too (such as intake, pullies, headers, and all that basic stuff) because they have incredibly sensitive engine control systems and they need to be tuned for basically every part you put on or you could run into some very bad problems...so I would suggest starting out with a simple cat/axle-back exhaust, and then getting several other power improvement parts at once so that you can get the most out of your tune and not have to get the car tuned every time you had the littlest thing...
I personally am in the process of doing the entire suspension for my car first, but that's because I spend a lot of time auto-x-ing the vehicle so handling is a lot more important to me than power...but once the suspension will be as i want it, i am going to do COMPLETE exhuast and intake...then eventually move on to F/I when I have every thing where I want it...
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'05 GT - Borla Catback, Koni Adjustable Shocks/Struts, Hawk HP+ Brakes all around, Steeda Front Sway Bar & End-Links, Hoosier A6's on Enkei Race Wheels, Royal Purple Fluids
'07 F-150 Ext. Cab XLT Flareside - 5.4 Triton - Roush Dual Exit Cat Back
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08-08-2007, 05:24 PM
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Re: The new guy
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too broke to race
Join Date: May 2007
City: Denham Springs
State: Louisiana
Posts: 953
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 so your from central Arkansas. I lived in Pleasant Valley in West Little Rock for a year. what part of Arkansas are you from?
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 06 GT flowmasters, SCT2, CAI, 4:10 gears, ZEX 150hp wet shot. 11.76E/T at 115MPH & its my wife's car lol and the other muscle is a 1970
Chevelle SS 454
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08-09-2007, 06:33 AM
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Re: The new guy
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
Posts: 109
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I live in Cabot. After 18 years in Miami, I decided to slow down a bit.  My wife and I moved here a little over a year ago. I think this move was about the best move I ever made. Plus it was a promotion for me to come here. Yes you heard me right, they actually paid me more money to move to AR. However, it did cost me about $10K to have all of my crap move.
Yikes, I didn't realize that I would have to have this thing retuned for such minor upgrades. About the only performance items that I have planned for now are axle-back and intake. Right now I am leaning towards the Pypes system since the mufflers and all are polished for a decent price. I also plan on adding a short-throw shifter, once I find a smooth feeling shifter. I looked at a Shelby GT with the Hurst short-throw, but it felt catchy to me moving to 3rd and 5th. then I do plan on putting some lower control arms on the rear so if I feel like doing a burnout I won't shake all my fillings out. Plus a strut-tower brace. The rest is just cosmetics, you know, like billet dress-up for under the hood and such. |
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08-09-2007, 06:34 AM
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Re: The new guy
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
Posts: 109
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You'll love this, I have a brother named Les. |
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08-09-2007, 07:57 AM
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Re: The new guy
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Stangless
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Flat Top Mtn
State: Tennessee
Posts: 1,126
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08-09-2007, 08:21 AM
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Pizza Lover
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Posts: 7,495
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Don't knock me, I used to have a Mustang.
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08-09-2007, 02:25 PM
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Re: The new guy
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Allentown
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,139
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08-09-2007, 02:37 PM
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Re: The new guy
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Imma Ho...
Join Date: Aug 2004
City: Baton Rouge
State: Louisiana
Posts: 10,067
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Welcome...and it is nice to see a new member with more than 1 post. 
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09-27-2007, 04:05 PM
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Re: The new guy
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
City: Northern California
Posts: 1
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Hi I'm Lisa
I have a 2006 Black Mustang GT that looks just like yours. I put chrome 20's on it and it made all the difference. I'm new here but I'll work on getting a picture up loaded.  |
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09-27-2007, 07:14 PM
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Re: The new guy
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i've been bad...make them tight
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: New Jersey
Posts: 5,639
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you may want to make a new thread to introduce yourself. welcome to the site though!
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In God We Trust. All Others Checked NCIC.
Full Roush Kit + Dual Side Exit Exhaust, Steeda Ultralite IIs and a lot more to come..its a work in progress
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09-28-2007, 11:08 AM
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Re: The new guy
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Deranged
Join Date: Jan 2005
City: Largo
State: Florida
Posts: 6,307
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Welcome to M.E. You might want to take Nicoles suggestion and post in the introduction section
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Mods-MAc CAI , True Dual Flowmaster 40,3.73 ,T-Lok, 25% UDP, 3/8 Phenolic Intake Spacer ,Steeda Tri-ax, SCT Chip/ Tune
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09-30-2007, 11:28 PM
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Re: The new guy
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
Posts: 109
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Hey Lisa,
Welcome to ME! I spent 3 years just north of Sacramento back in the 80's, really enjoyed the area.
I bet the chrome 20's look great. Looking forward to photos.
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