Ford Mustang to be released in EU
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Have you decided if you are keeping your light tint kit? Going to order mine in next couple of days and if you wanted to shift yours on it would save me an import and saves you keeping it if you won't use it. If you are undecided then no worries I'll get one sent over.
Also which bulb kits did you order for sorting out the non-LEDs on the EU model?
Have you decided if you are keeping your light tint kit? Going to order mine in next couple of days and if you wanted to shift yours on it would save me an import and saves you keeping it if you won't use it. If you are undecided then no worries I'll get one sent over.
Also which bulb kits did you order for sorting out the non-LEDs on the EU model?
no, the Hemi Shaker is faster and better looking than the Mustang GT, it also has a great interior and its handling deffo isn't poor..
485 hp, 0 to 60 in about 4.4, 182 mph......you cant argue against the Hemi, it's the best V8 you can get, it's a living legend especially for Drag Racing
the Mustang looks great but is a boy racer, the Challenger has more Class and Style
but, the Mustang GT is deffo better than a boring looking BMW
unfortunately the Challenger has one massive problem, you wont be able to get it serviced or fixed over here............not easily anyway !
Sure, the second gen Elephant Engine is a legend no question. The modern Gen3 Hemi isn't really in the same league (Hellcat aside, that 6.2 supercharged motor is an animal!) though still a very good engine and very robust. Speed parts cost a fortune for them, though - Chevy LS and Ford Modular/Coyote engines will always be cheaper to hop up.
the Mustang deffo isn't too big, i had a Mercury Cougar and a Firebird Formula 400....none of these were too big, about the size of a Ford Granada
the Mustang will hold the road better than the Challenger.....but not by a massive amount, the Challenger is a motorway cruiser/muscle car, it's great for long distances...
the Mustang will hold the road better than the Challenger.....but not by a massive amount, the Challenger is a motorway cruiser/muscle car, it's great for long distances...
this motor might suffer from the ``Hemi tick``.....but we're not quite sure what this is, it's either a lifter or the Injector.....damned expensive if it's a lifter/valve
the Hellcat is merely a supercharged Hemi, a standard Shaker Hemi with that supercharger would be the same HP or even more.........but at less price.
485HP from a Hemi is pretty tame, that motor will take 1000HP easily, my favourite is the Sox & Martin Barracuda or any Super Stock Hemi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzfl8rt4D_8
see this one................FLIPPING HECK, man that's sick or what
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujztm5hV1Bs
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Hi m8
The kit I have is full kit, every light on the car, its a tint kit, so does not change to red, just tints. Thing is I want the reverse light tint and two rear reflector tints. But main rear lights, rear brake light, fog light etc. I don't wish to do, so if you want those bits am happy to sort something with you.
Here are the front LED/Indicators to get rid of yellow look from stock:
http://www.lethalperformance.com/sh...5-mustang-switchback-turn-signal-led-kit.html
If you email them they might give you discount as I got the kit for $55 in their last weekend sale.
For the fog lights you want these:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/c...xb-led-fog-lights-ford-cars.html#.VoAWwhWLSUm
They are 2400 lumens so very powerful as well and are a white light, a few guys in Europe are running these with no heat issues etc.
no, the Hemi Shaker is faster and better looking than the Mustang GT, it also has a great interior and its handling deffo isn't poor..
485 hp, 0 to 60 in about 4.4, 182 mph......you cant argue against the Hemi, it's the best V8 you can get, it's a living legend especially for Drag Racing
the Mustang looks great but is a boy racer, the Challenger has more Class and Style
unfortunately the Challenger has one massive problem, you wont be able to get it serviced or fixed over here............not easily anyway !
Fair enough I've only driven the older SRT8 model with 425BHP and it was a big disappointment as it felt not like it had 400 horses simply due to the fact it weighed 2 tonne with a tank of fuel and the handling was similar poor.
Like you say more of a cruiser, that looks awesome, sounds awesome but to actually move proper fast they need over 600BHP due to the weight of them.
Bear in mind Motor Trend have already tested the Mustang and claim 4.3s 0-60, they got similar times from the Challenger which has a lot more power, but weighs more.
Mustang:
https://www.0-60specs.com/ford-mustang-0-60-times/
Challenger:
https://www.0-60specs.com/dodge-challenger-0-60-times/
You hit the nail on the head though, I like the Mustang's boy racer ability, not to be taken wrongly but the Challenger for me is a true muscle car and one that is only a grand tourer or drag racer, it is no sports car. Whereas the Mustang does the grand tourer bit very well also, but it is also a capable sports car as well, it handles nicely out the box and for little money can be made incredible, that is the attraction. The coyote engine is more my driving style as well, it will pull very hard upto 7000rpm fuel cut, most guy in the US tune them and increase that limit to 7200-7800rpm and they still make power at the limt, though the oil/gear/pump upgrade is strongly recommended if you want to run high RPM or big power levels. It was something I loved about my old Mustang, power was climbing right upto the rev limiter, which is typically more unique to the Ford motors. The GM/Dodge cars I drove had better mid-range but felt weaker at the top-end.
Lets hope that Ford bringing the Mustang to the UK officially inspires the likes of GM and Dodge to do similar. To be honest out of all the American muscle brands I thought GM would be the one to make this move simply because their platforms are the best, I mean the latest Cadillac CTS-V is a completely incredible car, it will eat an M5 alive and completely stomp all over a C63 and an Audi RS4, the GM cars have incredible handling out the box and are silly quick. So am surprised GM has not made the move, I suspect it is easier for Ford simply because the Mustang is the biggest icon of them all and it has a very competitive price. I suspect GM/Dodge cars as official UK cars would be in the 40-60k region.
Do have to agree whole heart with you here, I am lost by this big car argument. Having driven many 5 series of all generations never once did I think it was big and never once did I worry that when I parked it that is was longer than the actual bay parking space.
Driven the older XK8 and the last XKR-S which are practically same size as Mustang and bigger than a 5 series, but to drive felt smaller because the cabin is smaller, never once did they feel big to me. Yes they felt bigger than a 911 to drive on a narrow back road as that is beauty of the 911, incredible handling, huge power and low weight whilst keeping dimensions down, though the newer models grow in size with each generation. Even though I never felt 5 series, 6 series, XKR was too big to drive, was able to drive it like a nutter on same roads I drive my 911.
I don't think anyone buying a big powerful GT/Sports car who decides they want the BMW M or the Audi RS or the Jag R or Mustang changes their mind because the car is 2 inches longer than they expected. My uncle for example bought the car he wanted, Jaguar XF, he then built his garage around the car.
Hi m8
The kit I have is full kit, every light on the car, its a tint kit, so does not change to red, just tints. Thing is I want the reverse light tint and two rear reflector tints. But main rear lights, rear brake light, fog light etc. I don't wish to do, so if you want those bits am happy to sort something with you.
Here are the front LED/Indicators to get rid of yellow look from stock:
http://www.lethalperformance.com/sh...5-mustang-switchback-turn-signal-led-kit.html
If you email them they might give you discount as I got the kit for $55 in their last weekend sale.
For the fog lights you want these:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/c...xb-led-fog-lights-ford-cars.html#.VoAWwhWLSUm
They are 2400 lumens so very powerful as well and are a white light, a few guys in Europe are running these with no heat issues etc.
Thanks Gibbo. Thought you had a red kit. I think I want the red with yellow rather than tint for the rear. I'll look for other examples and see what they look like. I may sway to tint but for now I am aiming for a US spec look. Only looking to do rears and reflectors. Will be leaving the front alone.
I'll email them about LEDs and see what I can sort. Looking at an internal kit too so I can switch the interior lights to LED. Can def see the cost savings they put in by using standard bulbs everywhere.
I don't like vinyl on rear lights, makes them look foggy/matte.
If you insist, make sure you get the new gloss red vinyl kit from EU, looks better than US ones, check EU section on Mustang6g.
Mal X
This is how good and how quick a Mustang is with a Supercharger:
That Roush Stage 1 kit (670BHP) on a car with street tyres and manual gear box, 10s with terminal of 133mph. That is absolutely killing the Hellcat all day long, Mustang has far better real world performance, my only explanation is because it weighs less but maybe shorter ratio's help as well.
Now consider this the Roush is a TVS 2.3l making 670BHP, the Whipple is a 2.9 twin screw and with the throttle body upgrade they are making 750-850BHP and trapping around 135mph and going under 10s.
I'd buy the Roush kit tomorrow, it is like $6000 but its not true bolt-on as some engine bay parts need cutting.
So for me it will have to be Whipple as its a true bolt-on, my only worry is the Whipple kit is maybe too much power, but I have over a year to think about which Super charger to get.
But it is very impressive the Mustang can do the quarter in 10s with just a blower on the stock wheels with regular tyres.
This is how good and how quick a Mustang is with a Supercharger:
That Roush Stage 1 kit (670BHP) on a car with street tyres and manual gear box, 10s with terminal of 133mph. That is absolutely killing the Hellcat all day long, Mustang has far better real world performance, my only explanation is because it weighs less but maybe shorter ratio's help as well.
Now consider this the Roush is a TVS 2.3l making 670BHP, the Whipple is a 2.9 twin screw and with the throttle body upgrade they are making 750-850BHP and trapping around 135mph and going under 10s.
I'd buy the Roush kit tomorrow, it is like $6000 but its not true bolt-on as some engine bay parts need cutting.
So for me it will have to be Whipple as its a true bolt-on, my only worry is the Whipple kit is maybe too much power, but I have over a year to think about which Super charger to get.
But it is very impressive the Mustang can do the quarter in 10s with just a blower on the stock wheels with regular tyres.
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Are you not concerned about voiding your warranty?
Why wait a year?
Why wait a year?
My bank account will be my warranty when I decide to blow upon the engine.
I may not wait, it might happen far sooner, it all depends if I get bored of the 420 or so horses it has but it is better to wait simply because more options are coming out.
For example the Roush 670 kit, VMP now offer the same kit with improved head flow, easier to fit for the same money but they are even quicker, trapping close to 140mph in quarter mile. No harm in waiting plus I'd rather see a few other UK car's go FI before I do, let others be the guinea pigs in the UK and let tuners get upto speed. I also want to see what more comes off NA tuning as 550-600 horsepower with 8000rpm rev limit is also very interesting.
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