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Thanks for posting those videos. I love that SC whine. Sounds so bad ass.
I am thinking about it. I want to give it a little time. A short shifter and a tune are probably first. Then maybe suspension mods.
These cars are very tempting. Fast, sound awesome, pretty cheap even with options added, and can be made to look awesome.
I priced one out as well similar to you, although I left off the track package as it sounded like a legitimate track package for the track. Do you feel it's worth getting?
I went back and forth. It's alot of equipment for $2500. I knew I was dumping the wheels, so that didn't matter to me. The brembos are awesome, but parts are expensive. But in the end I couldn't pass up the BOSS 302 oil cooler and radiator along with the TORSEN rear with the 3.73 gears. It also has a different program for the traction control that allows more wheelspin before it kicks in. Necessary? No, definitely not. But I wanted it and I think it will help the resale down the road.
The Recaros were necessary. The base cloth seats weren't supportive at all. Best $1600 upgrade ever!
By skipping the track package, I could have gotten the car for $26,250, which is insane. But I'm glad I spent the extra $2500.
I somewhat agree. The 2015 interor looks awesome and the independent rear suspension will be a big improvement. But, the 420hp motor and trans will carry over, at least until 2016. And I would NEVER buy a first model year Ford. The 2014 models have $3000 rebate plus $750 private cash right now AND you can still order exactly what you want, so I think I timed it right for me.
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Tint and clear bra today. 20% Wincos IR all around. Clay and paint sealer applied. Looks killer in daylight!
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Few updates:
The hood vents came out great. They match the wheels and fender badges perfectly. I was briefly considering rally stripes but I think this gives just enough contrast without trying to look like a Shelby GT500.
I decided to do a rear seat delete with X-brace. It's the same one that is included in the 12-13 BOSS 302 Laguna Seca model.
Lastly, I installed the Ford Racing ProCal tune as it does not alter the powertrain warranty. With the tune and GT500 mufflers, I should be right around 440hp on 93 octane.
The hood vents came out great. They match the wheels and fender badges perfectly. I was briefly considering rally stripes but I think this gives just enough contrast without trying to look like a Shelby GT500.
I decided to do a rear seat delete with X-brace. It's the same one that is included in the 12-13 BOSS 302 Laguna Seca model.
Lastly, I installed the Ford Racing ProCal tune as it does not alter the powertrain warranty. With the tune and GT500 mufflers, I should be right around 440hp on 93 octane.
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Wow, that's really cool how you can add that and stay under warranty. How much was the tune and mufflers, and any other performance mods for the 440hp?
I wonder if the prices will drop on these once the '15s come out, and would make for a cheap, fast car?
I wonder if the prices will drop on these once the '15s come out, and would make for a cheap, fast car?
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420 out of the box. The tuner is shown to produce 16hp and 45 pound-feet of torque increases. I figure the free flowing mufflers (they are much lighter; no baffling) give me the last 4hp.
The mufflers were $329 and cost me $100 to install. The tuner was $359 and comes with a K&N filter which I sold off for $40. I use an AEM DryFlow instead. So, for $700, I'm at the same horsepower as a BOSS 302. Not too shabby!
The prices are already insanely low. $36,000 sticker and I paid $29,250 after incentives, rebates, and negotiation. And I ordered it. I'm sure you could do a little better if you took something off the lot. But I don't see anything on the lot with Recaros, and that was a must have for me.
Supposedly they are taking orders for the 2015 models starting next week. So maybe the incentives will go up a bit more.
The mufflers were $329 and cost me $100 to install. The tuner was $359 and comes with a K&N filter which I sold off for $40. I use an AEM DryFlow instead. So, for $700, I'm at the same horsepower as a BOSS 302. Not too shabby!
The prices are already insanely low. $36,000 sticker and I paid $29,250 after incentives, rebates, and negotiation. And I ordered it. I'm sure you could do a little better if you took something off the lot. But I don't see anything on the lot with Recaros, and that was a must have for me.
Supposedly they are taking orders for the 2015 models starting next week. So maybe the incentives will go up a bit more.
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Sounds like a great deal for all that. I looked at a couple dealers near here and they seemed to be around $30k but none of them were really what I wanted aside from at least being the GT. There is a GT500 and a super snake that I see at work, so I'd always be reminded how inferior I am haha.
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If you are willing to travel, check out Koons Ford and Apple Ford. They seem to have a good selection and great prices.
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Thank you! I don't have any, but YouTube is riddled with them. They are the GT500 axle backs.