JB's 03 Mach 1 Build Thread

[JonBeast]

JB's 03 Mach 1 Build Thread (Minor Updates 4-16-13)

Hey guys...I just picked up an 03 mach 1 for my next project...you may remember my 98 GT (recently sold):

Specs on the Mach:

2003 Mach 1
Black on charcoal
70,000 miles
5 spd
BBK o/r X
Borla Stingers
C&L intake
18" black bullitts (sold already...put stock wheels on)
03 cobra bumper (trying to sell/trade for GT or 99/01 bumper...PM me if interested)
Aftermarket fuel door (already traded for stock)

Purchase day pics:

 

[JonBeast]

Threw it up on the lift at my buddy's work before the drive up to Boston:

First wash:

Pulled off the bullitts:

Stock wheels on (for now...):

If you followed my build on my 98...then you know there is a TON in store for this car...stay tuned! :beer:


Quick general summary of plans:

Eaton Swap
Coilovers
IRS
T56
Forged Wheels
Bigger Brakes
Interior/Exterior work
etc

 

[Stopsign32v]

Looks clean. Never did like black Mach 1s though...don't stand out enough and look too GTish

 

[Fuerza]

Quick general summary of plans:

Eaton Swap
Coilovers
IRS
T56
Forged Wheels
Big Brakes
Interior/Exterior work
etc

Why don't you just trade it for an 03/04 Cobra? That will take care of half your list. :shrug:

 

[D2Fresh16]

I like it man! Keep us posted!

 

[Stopsign32v]

Why don't you just trade it for an 03/04 Cobra? That will take care of half your list. :shrug:

I agree

 

[SIr RicCuS]

Nice!

 

[JonBeast]

Why don't you just trade it for an 03/04 Cobra? That will take care of half your list. :shrug:

Where's the fun in that?

 

[D2Fresh16]

Where's the fun in that?

Agreed

 

[Chais92]

Might be a noob question, but aren't Machs already equipped with "big brakes"?

 

[NasteeNate]

If you look at his 98, he always stood out in a good way. Its tough to stand out on cobra platform because changing body parts almost feel sac religious, thats why most of them have forged wheels and nice drop to each his own.

 

[JonBeast]

Might be a noob question, but aren't Machs already equipped with "big brakes"?

Depends on ur definition of big...sure they have stock cobra brakes...but I'm going bigger.

 

[BlackPanther00]

Dude, you should have bought a cobra and put a Mach Shaker, hood, etc. On it, what is wrong with you. No originality...LOL!

 

[JonBeast]

Dude, you should have bought a cobra and put a Mach Shaker, hood, etc. On it, what is wrong with you. No originality...LOL!

Hahaa touche Dave

 

[2K1 SVT]

Honestly after Eaton swapping my 01 cobra I wish that I would have saved more for an 03/04 cobra. It's such a pain dealing with an engine that can only take around 450-500whp.

 

[JonBeast]

Honestly after Eaton swapping my 01 cobra I wish that I would have saved more for an 03/04 cobra. It's such a pain dealing with an engine that can only take around 450-500whp.

To each their own...I'd rather build a unique Mach...then drive a stock 03 cobra.

Plus I like to buy my toys in cash...and an 03 cobra was out of my range at the moment, so Mach it is :beer:

 

[goody03]

Good luck, love the car

 

[Sonik Blur]

Nice Mach but GOD that white GT was SICK!!! Why u sell??

 

[merlinmol]

Nice Mach but GOD that white GT was SICK!!! Why u sell??

I agree, but I am interested to see how the new one turns out.

 

[JonBeast]

Thanks guys...the 98 was a great car, but I was just ready for a new project. I sold it for top dollar...and I'm going to do this one bigger and better. The mach is a much better platform to start with.