Matts Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: I just bought myself a nice borla performance exhaust for my 2005 V6 Mustang. Please don't kill me. :fear: Looking into the tip. :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: I'll be installing possibly this Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Are you not doing the performance package? I guess not since you bought an exhaust system. Cant remember what you said you were having done. Guess I could go look though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I am going with the base package with 20 inch black razors and the seat upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Wow you have a really small toenail :o Just kidding man.... Doesn't the base package come with the side exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 lol leave my toe nails alone Unfortunately no the base comes with the ford racing dual exhaust. To me that's boring (no offense to anyone.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSNK Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 You'll like the Terlingua side exhaust better than the FRPP. I almost did the side exhausts on my GT500, but the clearance issues swayed me otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I love the black Razors! Do you really want 20's? They look great but detract from overall handling. 18's would be the best choice for corner carving plus tires are cheaper. But 20's do look really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I have 18 inch Enkei wheels for the race days. The officials don't like it, but hey I'll be moving up to some classes once the Terlingua is started and finished. The 20 inch are pretty much just for show lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra 07 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Wow you have a really small toenail :o Just kidding man.... Doesn't the base package come with the side exhaust? Do I see hairy toes???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 That's a nice looking system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Good looking sytem - waiting for the photos! Enjoy! VB Wheh managed to get through this post without a comment about toes laughing... :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 You'll love the way that side exhaust system sounds with a V6. And, while the 20s weigh more, I think that they would provide better handling (less tire sidewall and tread flex and better road feedback). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Not only do the wheels weigh more, the tires weigh more also (unsprung weight). There are diminishing returns once you reach a certain size (about 18") just like with everything else. Tire sidewall height and flex depends on many factors. At some point physics starts to reduce handling gain. My understanding is that most road racers use 18's. Rick, can you confirm that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Correct I personally like 17's, but I had several experiences with other driver's cars where they had 18 inch wheels on the same car as I. There is a noticeable difference, but it comes down to how well you put the car together, how well you can drive the car, and who has the deepest pockets. I agree, the 20 inch wheels is just a useless bling that adds styling and are dead weight. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices. I would rather have wider surface area then trying to lose weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Don't get me wrong guys- I'm not saying: "bigger is better". I'm simply stating that smaller sidewalls flex less (when comparing the same tire material and type). You are both correct, however, that the more weight that your suspension must control- the slower its reaction time and/or road feedback becomes. Besides, I don't think you can get sticky tires in 20" anyway. Personally, I am thinking about getting a cheap set of 18" Mustang wheels to put some DOT racing tires on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Something like 18x8.5 "Fanblades" with 245-45 Bridgestone Potenza RE-01Rs, just one autocross and a hundred or so street miles since new ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Yeah, I just found a set of 'Fan Blades' for not much money. I think we jacked this guys thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Yeah, I just found a set of 'Fan Blades' for not much money. I think we jacked this guys thread. LOL don't care to be honest. I enjoy having everyones opinions even if it's off topic. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted May 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 ::UPDATE:: Installed the exhaust today :happy feet: My father and I installed it today. After some heavy modification we finally got her to fit. The process took 5 hours with tons of breaks and a lot patience. I will have more pics soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 ::UPDATE:: Installed the exhaust today :happy feet: My father and I installed it today. After some heavy modification we finally got her to fit. The process took 5 hours with tons of breaks and a lot patience. I will have more pics soon! Awesome!!! Let us know how you like them. :happy feet: VB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 OH MY GOD! I just put 150 miles on the car and I enjoyed no I LOVED every minute of it! :happy feet: My next mods are 6 piston brakes and the x charger supercharger then the Terlingua!!! I can't wait till she's done!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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