NEARLY 2 YEARS WAITING: New Mustang GT PP is finally mine!

Gibbo I assume you used Diode Dynamics switchbacks for the sidelights?

I was tempted to leave mind but seeing that comparison pic I think I'll have to do fogs and sides. Didn't realise they were so yellow.
 
Cleisthenes said:
Not a fan of the square reg on the front, but I suppose it's ideal if you take it off a lot :)

The front looks mean with no plate though :D
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Yeah my plate has accidental fall of the front and magically is in my boot. :D


ShadowMan said:
Gibbo I assume you used Diode Dynamics switchbacks for the sidelights?

I was tempted to leave mind but seeing that comparison pic I think I'll have to do fogs and sides. Didn't realise they were so yellow.
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Yes I got the switchback kit, put the clear LED sides in, work fine.
But the actual switchbacks which are indicator and side light in one, only indicator works and obviously then sounds the indicator out fast ticking noise inside, so I did not use these and just put amber halogens back in. Not so fussed because car looks good now and all white, just bear in mind you don't need to spend the $65 on switchbacks, just buy basic LED's for side lights which are typically around $10.

I will sell the switchbacks to someone in US for $50 to recoup my money.

The LED fogs are around 170 euro, I got them for 130 euro from a French forum member, they are 2400 lumen so same power as headlights, they also come with correct plugs for a direct plug and play water proof connection, so OEM. They are very powerful, no problems now with visibility at night and the car has no horrible yellow halogens any more. :)

These are the fogs:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/c...xb-led-fog-lights-ford-cars.html#.VqCjpbaLQ5m
 
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Gibbo, do you use this as your everyday runabout (I use that term loosely) what's it like in everyday situations? traffic etc.

what sort of mpg does it give you and how much does it cost to fill?

Really boring questions to ask about such an exciting car I know but I'm curious! Apologies if you've already answered, I haven't read the entire thread.
 
Jamesyboyjim said:
Gibbo, do you use this as your everyday runabout (I use that term loosely) what's it like in everyday situations? traffic etc.

what sort of mpg does it give you and how much does it cost to fill?

Really boring questions to ask about such an exciting car I know but I'm curious! Apologies if you've already answered, I haven't read the entire thread.
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Iirc he said he is averaging 16mpg, but not sure on the other questions :)
 
Cosimo said:
Shame we don't get to see the US prices:

http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/pricing/
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No we actually get a much better deal....................

USA car with same options is $44,885, I paid £35,385 on the road.

So it really is very fair because if I imported the car myself it would cost me £41,679 landed in the UK and the steering wheel would still be on the wrong side.


A picture in the daylight with all LED lights in action. :)

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Jamesyboyjim said:
Gibbo, do you use this as your everyday runabout (I use that term loosely) what's it like in everyday situations? traffic etc.

what sort of mpg does it give you and how much does it cost to fill?

Really boring questions to ask about such an exciting car I know but I'm curious! Apologies if you've already answered, I haven't read the entire thread.
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Yes this is my daily, the M3 is now parked and will be used just a few times per month to keep it fresh. The car is a joy to drive at any speed, 10mph or 100mph, it is planted, secure and the most comfortable car I have ever driven, even more comfy than the Jaguar was. Suspension is amazingly well damped at low speeds and over bumps, at higher speeds it feels a bit jiggly/bouncy over rougher roads, a known issue with GT PP suspension, hence why I have the FRPP dampers at home. But for a daily commute it is spot on, glides over bumps in comfort, amazingly comfy seats, brilliant touchscreen system, great nav, great sound system, amazing heaters, lovely interior, you would not think it was a Ford.

The one thing I hated was the clutch, it had ZERO feel and was too light, really spoiled the car. But I whipped out the clutch assist spring and a night and day improvement, so now I shall find a weaker spring and put that back in as now the pedal is marginally to heavy. But if traffic was a major concern than buy the auto which means no clutch to operate.

Only city driving so far, 14-16mpg depending on how much loud pedal. However its a new engine and to my knowledge mpg improves as engines run in, but this is above my expectations, the 911 returned 16-18mpg on similar driving and the M3 20mpg.

Tank was down to 15 miles remaining today, filled the tank with Vpower at 109.90 per litre and was £59.01 so quite a small tank which will get me 150-180 miles of city driving. I did not buy a V8 for economy. :)
 
It has a 72 litre fuel tank, so should be able to do about 240 miles until the tank is dry if it averages 15MPG from brimmed to empty.

Assuming the fuel light comes on when there is 1 gallon left, you should be able to go about 225 miles until the fuel light comes on.

If you get 150 miles until the fuel light comes on, that must be more like 10MPG... :p

Gibbo....... How exactly are you treating that brand new engine, eh? ;)
 
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Stunning stunning car Gibbo, I must say initially I wasn't taken with it from your photos etc

But, I visited OC/UK today and there she was, what a presence, what a car!

I always thought your old 'Stang looked the business, this in the flesh is another level.

Lovely mate.



Some **** has nicked your front plate though ;) :p :D
 
Scania said:
Stunning stunning car Gibbo, I must say initially I wasn't taken with it from your photos etc

But, I visited OC/UK today and there she was, what a presence, what a car!

I always thought your old 'Stang looked the business, this in the flesh is another level.

Lovely mate.



Some **** has nicked your front plate though ;) :p :D
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Thieving pikies! :D

I was out at lunch time doing the other side of the LED's, so I was sat behind passenger wheel so anyone entering OcUK car park could not see me sat there as I was rooting inside the front bumper changing bulbs. ;)

The amount of people walking up to take photos and driving up to check the car out, also our IT director was watching the car on the works CCTV yesterday and said at one stage it had a group of people around it all taking photos.

So like you say in the flesh it has real presence, surprising considering I went for the understated look with the grey colour and chrome trim/wheels. Imagine what would happen if I had gone yellow or orange lol.

But thanks buddy, she drives as well as she looks. :)
I really want to fit the FRPP suspension simply for the looks as it drops the car 1-1.5" and I think lowered it will look 10x better along with wheel spacers. But am resisting as I want to get a real feel for the car on stock setup.


P.S. Car is filthy, salt and still not washed it, no wax on it either, waiting for a warmer dry day for ideal waxing conditions, gonna put project 32 on it as is good sealant and easily applied, plus it made the 911 look fantastic. Magnetics once waxed pop like crazy, stunning colour. :)
 
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I dont think any definitive reason was given by Ford but its most likely due to the requirement for Euro spec to meet all EU country requirements.

They can be added but requires baking the headlight open and adding the boards. Ford didn't just leave them turned off, they didn't even install them into the lights. Some people are already having it done and as it gets easier I'm sure the price will come down but for now it is an expensive mod that either requires you sending your lights away or buying expensive replacements.
 
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