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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 11:48 AM
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Well it has been a while since I posted.
I am selling my wide body SL63.
What am I buying..a Ford Mustang 2017.
Great test drive and sound. Got to wait until August 2017.
Any tips on tuning, never believe I would own a Mustang
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 01:45 PM
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Because you live in the UK....
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Old Nov 8, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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What engine in the Mustang? The sky is the limit. How fast you want to go will only depend on your budget.
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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 04:04 PM
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Since they introduced right hand drive here in the UK I took a sudden
interest. I have always loved Mustangs, since Bullet, and there cost is
about the same as a fast hatchback. The ride was superb, and the
sound

I am getting the V8 GT Fast back. only 420 HP but 300 kilos lighter
than my SL 63. I imagine bolting on a supercharger is best, shame
they can't do it while building the car. It still as quick as my 63, and
I have been happy with 2 first I kept for over 3 years and this one
for nearly 2 years. After I have fun in the Mustang, I might go for a
65 or 55 and put a Prior kit on, I have found some brilliant body shops
who will fit the kit.
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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No wonder the Mustang is comfortable, it has 45 profile tyres.
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Old Nov 18, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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They make some good supercharger kits but I would go with a twin turbo system. Wil be more problem free and efficient. Not to mention, the sound of a good twin turbo system is awesome.
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I think I have changed my mind, had my SL detailed, after it looked so good
I didn't want to let it go, it's fantastic looking, and slightly faster, quarter
is 12.5 and mustang 13.5.


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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 06:44 AM
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That's awesome! That is an expensive suit, mustang is a tee shirt.
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Old Dec 2, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Yes, keep the SL!! Your car looks great! Over here in the US mostly kids drive the mustangs around due to being a good source for some cheap horsepower and exhaust noise.
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I would really like to buy the proper wheels, trouble is they cost about
5 grand.The Niche wheels I have would be about a grand for 4 plus tyres.
With Christmas coming they will have to wait.
I don't know what wheels to ask for, not make, I mean the spec.
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