My new summer driver" 05' GT w/19k original miles Sonic Blue

tewkes28

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So after a long streak of projects, money pits, motorcycles, and cars not built for daily driving, I sold everything to buy a car I can throw the babyseat in the back of and drive 60 miles roundtrip to work in the summer.
Didn't get any kind of deal, but compared to similarly priced cars this was worth it. The car is virtually spotless. The guy worked for ford and bought it new in 05'. Didn't drive in the winter or rain. Engine bay, interior, underbody are all in excellent condition. Only mods done were CDC shaker system, Hurst short throw, and MRT hood struts. I plan on keeping it fairly stock, probably will put on some new/bigger wheels/tires, few exterior mods, and a axle back. I want to keep it reliable and comfortable to drive unlike my last few cars. It came equipped with almost every factory option, power everything, leather, shaker1000 soundsystem, etc..

Here's a pic from last weekend. Damn neighbor had to park his new kona blue 5.0l in my view, and ruin my glory. I'll have to wait a few years till I get a new 5.0 cause I plan on keeping this for awhile.
 

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Thanks Guys. If I can sell one of my last projects soon, I'm gonna order some new wheels/tires, lowering springs and some exterior mods. I'm hoping to have it the way I want it by summer.
 
Put a blower on it instead of buying a 5.0. No matter what, the rear of the 2010-up is awful.
Its easy to find nice used wheels out there, save your money against buying new.
I've had 5 sets of wheels on my 08. Only one set was new.
Thats awesome mileage for a 05 too

Call CDC and see if they still have the foose/ford racing suspension. I paid $350 for shocks,struts, springs, sway bars from CDC

Baby seat fits.....baby legs are another story!!!!!
 
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I tried finding some used wheels, but there's not much around here. I looked on the corral and stangnet and there wasnt a whole lot either, if there was they wanted top dollar and shipping was too much. LRS has a special this weekend on wheel/tire packages. Hopefully the guy coming to look at my 51' ford today is buying it and I can take advantage of the deal.
 
I tried finding some used wheels, but there's not much around here. I looked on the corral and stangnet and there wasnt a whole lot either, if there was they wanted top dollar and shipping was too much. LRS has a special this weekend on wheel/tire packages. Hopefully the guy coming to look at my 51' ford today is buying it and I can take advantage of the deal.


call gratiot wheel and tire in roseville. 5867761600... talk to mike or al. they normally have take off sets of wheels and tires. factory or aftermarket.
 
Looking for 18's or 19's, preferably black. I really like the sve drift wheels and the boss S wheels in black. LRS has a sale this weekend that I might take advantage of.
 
love my 08 gt! if u do put some power to it, change the rotating assembly FIRST! ask me how I found out that the stock connecting rods are made of glass ;)
 
Got a few new parts. 2011 brembo wheels 19", CDC chin spoiler, and tail panel, and a set of flowmaster axlebacks. Probably going to get a lowering/handling pack, ford racing brembo front brake kit, painted mirror covers, and maybe a CAI and tune, and be done.
 

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Bryan,

The car looks great. I'm right behind you on picking up one of these stangs once I get through my current financial crisis. I think they look better than the newer ones, however, that 5.0 / six speed would be nice.
 
Thanks guys. Trying to keep it clean and subtle. Not sure about the spoiler situation. I like the look of it off, but either need to find a decklid without holes, or pick up a gt500 spoiler. Trying to find sonic blue parts for the 05' is kinda hard since it was only available for 05'.
The only thing I hate is that the guy painted the calipers blue and the paint is chipping. The brembo kit will take care of the front and I'll have to find some new calipers for the rear.
 
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