whitey09
Junior Member
Hi all. I have a 2008 mustang gt with 49k miles that i bought new and has mostly just been sitting in my garage for the last 5 years. As of right now it is still 100% stock. I have decided to dig it out, put the insurance back on it and start using it more and am looking to maybe dip my toe in some local autox events this year and potentially do an hpde group 1 weekend with nasaproracing at autobahn.
As part of the process of getting the car back up to speed i took it to the dealer to go through it and see whats worn and needs attention. Amazingly, the only 2 things they think need to be replaced are the front sway bar end links and rear trailing arm bushings. For sitting for so long i was prepared for a much bigger list.
My question is, since i will be delving into auto x is this a good time to upgrade either of these areas or any other areas for that matter or since i am not looking for a hardcore build or anything should i leave it all original until down the road when i develop a more focused plan regarding intentions with the car.
I learned a hard lesson in my early 20's by throwing random parts at my 94 trans am paycheck to paycheck with no organized plan and it turned out as i am sure you all know, terrible. Nothing worked together and i had an ultra stiff, ultra loud brick of a car that was barely any faster than it was when i started but unbearable to drive. I want to be much more intelligent and deliberate with the mustangs evolution.
Sorry for my noobness. Yes i have used the search function extensively, just was looking for direct input and thank you for your time. I look through this thread a lot and am very impressed by the knowledge of everyone here.
As part of the process of getting the car back up to speed i took it to the dealer to go through it and see whats worn and needs attention. Amazingly, the only 2 things they think need to be replaced are the front sway bar end links and rear trailing arm bushings. For sitting for so long i was prepared for a much bigger list.
My question is, since i will be delving into auto x is this a good time to upgrade either of these areas or any other areas for that matter or since i am not looking for a hardcore build or anything should i leave it all original until down the road when i develop a more focused plan regarding intentions with the car.
I learned a hard lesson in my early 20's by throwing random parts at my 94 trans am paycheck to paycheck with no organized plan and it turned out as i am sure you all know, terrible. Nothing worked together and i had an ultra stiff, ultra loud brick of a car that was barely any faster than it was when i started but unbearable to drive. I want to be much more intelligent and deliberate with the mustangs evolution.
Sorry for my noobness. Yes i have used the search function extensively, just was looking for direct input and thank you for your time. I look through this thread a lot and am very impressed by the knowledge of everyone here.