My car is a 2011 Mustang GT, 300A base package, six speed manual transmission – black exterior and charcoal black interior. I am the original owner of the vehicle and purchased it brand new in December 2010 from Ted Britt in Fairfax, VA. Sticker price on the vehicle was $32,980 (I still have the original window sticker). The car currently has 26,6xx miles on it. The factory options on the car are the Brembo Brake Package and 3.55 limited slip rear axle. Virginia car title is in hand (no bank lien on the vehicle). Given the year, miles on chassis, condition, and quality of modifications, I am asking for $24,000, which in my opinion is a very fair price. The car is located in Fairfax, VA (zip code, 22030).
I attempted to build an all-around, true sports car that (in my opinion) has it all. It has an understated, yet modified look; the engine is very strong; the suspension and handling dynamics have been vastly improved over stock; the car has STRONG brakes; MT-82 doesn't miss shifts; and it is a few hundred pounds lighter than factory. I tried to pick the best aftermarket or OEM parts for the application – a street car that has balanced, all-around performance typical of a much more expensive machine. I improved what Ford did well (in the 5.0 Coyote), and greatly improved what I thought was lacking (mainly in the throttle response, transmission, tires, suspension, and brakes).
Every 3,000 miles I changed the oil and filter with Amsoil products. I also used a full bottle of Techron before each oil change. The transmission fluid has been changed to Amsoil, the brake fluid is changed every 6 months with Motul, and the rear diff fluid is factory. Almost all of the aftermarket parts were installed by JJ at Woodbine Motorsports in Woodbine, MD. I have a complete book of all of the receipts!
The car was serviced once under warranty in March 2011 for notchy transmission shifts. All 6 pressure plate bolts and the flywheel assembly was replaced.
The car has increased NVH from the Whiteline transmission bushing, DSS one-piece driveshaft, and various rear end spherical bushings (specifically: in the lower control arms and panhard bar). The exhaust is obviously louder than stock – with a pronounced gurgle at idle, quiet at partial throttle and cruising (with no drone!), and a very exotic scream at WOT. The ride is firm but not harsh – it simply feels planted to the road. You can slam on the brakes all day long with confidence.
The car has a surface scratch on the passenger’s side rear quarter panel. I accidentally scraped it backing the car into the garage. The body shop quoted me $350 to fix and repaint the rear quarter panel. Additionally, there are two minor nicks in the windshield that have been there for over a year – they haven’t grown. The front grill has a small piece that is cracked, and the Boss splitter has a little scratch. The driver’s seat has a small tear. The transmission is tought to shift when its 40 degrees or colder from 1st to 2nd - you have to gently guide it in gear. All in all it’s in great condition for a car that is 3 ½ years old.
The carpet has been removed from the trunk (sorry, I no longer have it lying around), the hood liner has been removed, the axle weights have been removed, and the windshield washer fluid reservoir has removed as well (all of the fluid lines are still there if you wish to reinstall one).
I took the car to the drag strip once about two years ago (running a 12.5 @ 118 IRC w/ a crappy launch) and the car has seen 3 HDPE weekends. It simply kicks ass both on and off the street
List of all mods are below:
Factory Options (Window Sticker: $32,980)
List of Modifications (Total MSRP: $14,666.05 without installation costs!!)
Exterior ($1492.88)
Interior ($904.97)
Engine and Drivetrain ($5067.91)
Electronics ($675.00)
Suspension and Chassis ($3096.88)
Brakes ($1523.42)
Wheels and Tires ($1904.99)
Fluids
Almost all photos of the car I have taken are on this online album: https://picasaweb.google.com/113386650552867703311/5PointOh#
I attempted to build an all-around, true sports car that (in my opinion) has it all. It has an understated, yet modified look; the engine is very strong; the suspension and handling dynamics have been vastly improved over stock; the car has STRONG brakes; MT-82 doesn't miss shifts; and it is a few hundred pounds lighter than factory. I tried to pick the best aftermarket or OEM parts for the application – a street car that has balanced, all-around performance typical of a much more expensive machine. I improved what Ford did well (in the 5.0 Coyote), and greatly improved what I thought was lacking (mainly in the throttle response, transmission, tires, suspension, and brakes).
Every 3,000 miles I changed the oil and filter with Amsoil products. I also used a full bottle of Techron before each oil change. The transmission fluid has been changed to Amsoil, the brake fluid is changed every 6 months with Motul, and the rear diff fluid is factory. Almost all of the aftermarket parts were installed by JJ at Woodbine Motorsports in Woodbine, MD. I have a complete book of all of the receipts!
The car was serviced once under warranty in March 2011 for notchy transmission shifts. All 6 pressure plate bolts and the flywheel assembly was replaced.
The car has increased NVH from the Whiteline transmission bushing, DSS one-piece driveshaft, and various rear end spherical bushings (specifically: in the lower control arms and panhard bar). The exhaust is obviously louder than stock – with a pronounced gurgle at idle, quiet at partial throttle and cruising (with no drone!), and a very exotic scream at WOT. The ride is firm but not harsh – it simply feels planted to the road. You can slam on the brakes all day long with confidence.
The car has a surface scratch on the passenger’s side rear quarter panel. I accidentally scraped it backing the car into the garage. The body shop quoted me $350 to fix and repaint the rear quarter panel. Additionally, there are two minor nicks in the windshield that have been there for over a year – they haven’t grown. The front grill has a small piece that is cracked, and the Boss splitter has a little scratch. The driver’s seat has a small tear. The transmission is tought to shift when its 40 degrees or colder from 1st to 2nd - you have to gently guide it in gear. All in all it’s in great condition for a car that is 3 ½ years old.
The carpet has been removed from the trunk (sorry, I no longer have it lying around), the hood liner has been removed, the axle weights have been removed, and the windshield washer fluid reservoir has removed as well (all of the fluid lines are still there if you wish to reinstall one).
I took the car to the drag strip once about two years ago (running a 12.5 @ 118 IRC w/ a crappy launch) and the car has seen 3 HDPE weekends. It simply kicks ass both on and off the street
List of all mods are below:
Factory Options (Window Sticker: $32,980)
- 300A Package
- Black Exterior
- Charcoal Black Interior
- Brembo Brake Package
- 3.55:1 Limited Slip Rear Axle
List of Modifications (Total MSRP: $14,666.05 without installation costs!!)
Exterior ($1492.88)
- 50/35 Window Tint ($150.00)
- Roush Side Splitters ($169.99)
- Roush 7 Bar Black Billet Grill ($234.99)
- WeatherTech Black PlateFrame ($19.95)
- Ford Mustang Boss 302 Front Fascia ($249.99)
- Ford Mustang Boss 302 Street Splitter ($159.99)
- Ford Mustang Boss 302 Rear Diffuser ($179.99)
- Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Rear Spoiler ($299.99 + paint cost)
- Blow-By Racing Billet Shorty Antenna ($27.99)
Interior ($904.97)
- MGW Classic Black Shift Ball ($30.00)
- Ford Mustang Boss 302 Alcantara Steering Wheel ($314.99)
- Speed of Sound A-Pillar Double Gauge Pod ($159.99)
- Aeroforce Technology Interceptor Gauge (2) ($399.99)
Engine and Drivetrain ($5067.91)
- C&L Air Intake System ($325.00)
- Shrader Performance Sound Tube Delete Kit ($18.99)
- Ford Racing Boss 302 Coil Covers ($99.95)
- Ford Racing Boss 302 Intake Manifold ($815.99)
- Whiteline Positive Shift Kit/Gearbox Mount Insert Bushing ($34.99)
- Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft ($799.99)
- MGW Short Throw Shifter w/ MGW Heat Shield ($385.00)
- JLT Black Anodized Performance Oil Separator (Passenger and Driver Side) ($238.00)
- Stainless Works 1-7/8" Longtube Headers w/ 3" Catless X-Pipe ($1430.00)
- Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback Exhaust ($920.00)
Electronics ($675.00)
- SCT SF3 Power Flash Ford Programmer ($425.00)
- Custom Tuned by Shaun Perry of Advanced Engine Development ($250.00)
Suspension and Chassis ($3096.88)
- Koni Sport (“Yellow”) Struts and Shocks ($826.00)
- Steeda Lightweight Radiator Support ($219.95)
- Steeda Double Bar Strut Tower Brace ($202.07)
- Steeda Adjustable Swaybar Kit ($494.95)
- Steeda 25mm Rear Swaybar w/ Steeda Heavy Duty Rear Swaybar Endlinks
- Steeda 35mm Adjustable Front Swaybar
- Maximum Motorsports Panhard Rod ($159.95)
- Maximum Motorsports Road & Track Springs ($257.00)
- Maximum Motorsports Bumpstop Kit
- Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates ($337.00)
- Maximum Motorsports Extreme Duty Rear Lower Control Arms ($399.97)
- Whiteline Rear Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets ($119.99)
Brakes ($1523.42)
- Centric Premium Rotors ($224.48)
- Ford Racing Mustang Brake Duct Kit ($379.99)
- Steeda Stainless Braided Brake Lines ($229.95)
- Carbotech XP12 Brake Pads (Race: Front) ($235.00)
- Carbotech XP8 Brake Pads (Race: Rear) ($154.00)
- Carbotech 1521 Brake Pads (Street: Front and Rear) ($300.00)
Wheels and Tires ($1904.99)
- Nitto Invo 275/40ZR-18 Tires ($780.00)
- TSW Nurburgring Rotary Forged 18x9.5 Matte Gunmetal Wheels ($1088.00)
- SVE Spline Drive Black Lug Nuts ($36.99)
Fluids
- Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid ($19.00/half liter bottle)
- Amsoil MTG 75W90 API GL-4 Transmission Oil ($15.75/quart)
- Amsoil Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (Winter) ($11.10/quart)
- Amsoil Signature Series 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (Summer) ($11.10/quart)
- Amsoil EA017 Oil Filter ($14.30/filter)
Almost all photos of the car I have taken are on this online album: https://picasaweb.google.com/113386650552867703311/5PointOh#
