Getting there slowly..but steadily and surely

[Blue02GT]

well didn't see this section so figured might as well get 'er done.

Some of ya's know me, some of ya's don't.

I'm Andrew, originally from Kansas City but now live in nashville.

On October 24, 2006 I purchased a 2002 Mustang GT, Sonic Blue in color from Gary Crossley Ford in Liberty, Missouri with 60,661 miles on the clock for $13,700.

I wont post up every pic of every mod, but here's a list of mods, and then I'll throw in a few pics for good measure.

Pics aren't the greatest but it's all i have right now

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/blue02gt/CRW_0207.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/blue02gt/CRW_0210.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/blue02gt/IMG_0185-1.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/blue02gt/CRW_0019.jpg


This is what I want my car to look like when it's all finished.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/blue02gt/conceptmb02gt.jpg


Current Mods
Pair of Flowmaster 40 Series Dual Chamber Mufflers
3.5" Gibson Tips
5% Window Tint all the way around
Smoked Headlights w/ Clear Side Markers
Mach 1 Grille Delete Kit
9" Billet Radio Antenna
03 Chrome Cobra Wheels
17x10.5" Wheels on the back
17x9" Wheels on the front
315/35/ZR17 BFGoodrich T/A KD's on the rear
275/45/ZR17 BFGoodrich T/A KD's on the front
Eibach Sportline Lowering Springs (2" drop in front/rear)
Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter
Bullitt Side Scoops
GT Logo Coin Holder Delete
Black Rubber Cup Holder for Center Console
8000K High Intensity Discharge Light Kit
05+ Shifter Knob
Pioneer 5900IB Aftermarket CD/MP3/AM/FM Head Unit
Ipod 20GB MP3 Player w/ CD-I20o Pioneer Ipod Cable (pre-loaded w/ 4000+ Songs)
Sirius Satellite Pioneer Compatible Tuner
Custom 99-04 Mustangs Subwoofer Box
Alpine MRP-M850 Monochannel Class D Amplifier (800W RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms)
2 - 12" Kicker Dual Voice Coil 07CVR122 CompVR Subwoofers - 2ohm
Redline Tuning Gas Hood Struts
Sound Destroyer Mat (100 sq. feet, 50 mil) installed in trunk, under back seat, on floor pan.
MAC Performance Straight Shot Cold Air Intake
Custom Gauges w/ Blue TRI-LED bulbs (overlay sanded down)
Pioneer CD-BTB200 Bluetooth Cell Phone Interface for the CD Player (allows me to talk hands free while driving).
Tokico HP Shocks/Struts
Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
Maximum Motorsports Caster Camber Plates
MAC Performance Offroad H-Pipe
MIL Eliminators w/ o2 Sensor Extension Cords
Paint Matched 03 Cobra Sideview Mirrors
SCT Xcalibrator w/ 87 performance, 87 fuel mileage, and 93 performance tunes
03 Cobra Front and Rear Seats

new mods are being done tomorrow/Saturday (all ordered and have arrived)
FRPP 31 Spline 8.8" Cobra Traction-Lok Limited Slip Differential
Moser 31 Spline Forged Rear Axles
Timken Bearing Kit w/ Solid Crush Sleeve
Moser 3.73 Ring and Pinion
Axle bearings and seals


Mods Ordered that have Arrived But are Awaiting Paint/Bodywork
03 Cobra Rear Bumper (awaiting paint/bodywork)
03 Cobra Front Bumper (awaiting paint)
Roush Spoiler (awaiting paint)
95 Style Cobra R Hood (awaiting paint)
Bullitt Sidescoops (needing respray to match...they're too dark).


Next Set of Mods Upcoming
Steeda Billet Adjustable Lower Control Arms
FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft & Driveshaft Safety Loop
Maximum Motorsports Subframe Connectors
Sequential Taillights
CT-R GT4 Wheels
Nitto Tires (295/35/ZR18 Rears) (255/40/17 Fronts)
Trunk Lid Mat

Future Mods/Plans
MPH 800 HP Modular 4.6 Shortblock
Kenne Bell 2.6 Liter Blowzilla Roots Style Supercharger
Ported/Polished/Revalved/Re-Springed with 5 angle valve job on 4.6 SOHC Heads
RPM Transmission T-56 6 Speed Transmission
MAC Headers
42 or 60# Injectors
Twin GT Fuel Pumps
KB Boost-A-Pump
Custom MPH Tune and Dyno
MPH Blower Cams

Hope to put down about 600-700 HP at the Rear Wheels, take it to the track once in a while but mainly keep it for a nice weather weekend driver and to go to car shows with and cruise around.

you can read more and see more on my ride here

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2522054

[Razors Edge]

Always loved the Sonic Blue Mustangs! Very Nice!

[ogbatman]

Nice. That thing is going to b a beast.

[Blue02GT]

built rearend is in, and past the break in period. took it back to the shop after 500 miles, had them pop the cover, drain the fluid and check for metal shavings. all clear there, then they checked the wear pattern and the backlash tolerances to make sure it was all still good, and everthing was perfect.

had it on the dyno a week ago, and she put down

250 RWHP/287 RWTQ with only the following mods

MAC O/R H-Pipe
MAC Straight Shot Cold Air Kit
93 Octane Tune
Flowmaster Mufflers
3.73 Rear Gears

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/blue02gt/DynoRun8-26-08.jpg

not too bad for a mostly stock engine!!! She was running a little rich, A/F was around 11.6, so I was datalogging during the dyno pulls, so i sent those datalogs back to my tuner, and he adjusted them for my 87 Economy Tune, my 87 Performance Tune, and my 93 Performance Tune, and then re-emailed them out to me, and I can definitely tell the difference, because she's not running rich anymore, and I can't smell it when I stand next to the car like I could before, and she has a ton of extra zip to her!!

[gbrown8439]

Of course you are buying all of the parts from us. Right?:stickpoke

[gbrown8439]

Great looking car by the way!

[Blue02GT]

Of course you are buying all of the parts from us. Right?:stickpoke

uh.......:leave:

Great looking car by the way!

thanks. i'll be glad when it's all finished and then the rest is just maintenance.

[gbrown8439]

Now that's funny.
Don't you know, a car is never "finished".
There is always something else you want to do. :hammerhd:

[Blue02GT]

it'll be "finished"! I know exactly what I want to do to it, and what's left. once it puts down 600 - 650, that's it...it's all about maintenance and repairs.