New guy from West TN

[maroonandwhite]

Howdy folks. I just picked up my first ever Mustang today. A 2008 GT Premium. It is a one owner with right at 200K miles and is very clean for the age and mileage.

I know it's forum sacrilege to not post pics but I literally just got home with it and want to get it shined up with some nice pics.

I am looking forward to contributing to the community and learning from it as well. I haven't had a good active forum community since TacomaWorld way back when I had one.

-Ben

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Welcome to the s197 forum, congrats & good luck with the 08.
Mod plans ??

 

[maroonandwhite]

Welcome to the s197 forum, congrats & good luck with the 08.
Mod plans ??

Right now I am just going through the service records and making a list of things I want to change. I think it's original plugs (2 piece ) so that will be a fun change. I also need to change the pcv valve (having a fun time getting the correct part number) and flush brakes.

I might slowly start a mod plan once I get to know her a little better.

 

[Gladams]

Welcome to the club from Missouri.

 

[JC SSP]

Welcome from Miami FL.

Post some pics of when you can.

 

[MADGT]

Welcome to the foums!

 

[maroonandwhite]

Here’s a pic I took today. I need to get tint redone. Spark plugs (and lisle removal tool) are on the way. Full brakes are probably next.

 

[JC SSP]

Good looking GT.

Search the forum for spark plug info. It’s has been discussed many times.

 

[Mustang Terlingua]

Welcome from East Texas

 

[MasterofDisaster]

Full brakes are probably next.

Consider upgrading your front rotors to 11 - 14 rotors. You only need the rotors and the caliper brackets.

Not Brembos, but a nice upgrade.

 

[86GT351]

Welcome

 

[Squirrely]

Welcome
Definitely read up plug removal. I broke #2 and #7, because someone mentioned an impact gun and zip them out fast. Don’t sweat it just pickup an extractor and take your time. Hind sight I should have let her get hot before removal.

 

[maroonandwhite]

Welcome
Definitely read up plug removal. I broke #2 and #7, because someone mentioned an impact gun and zip them out fast. Don’t sweat it just pickup an extractor and take your time. Hind sight I should have let her get hot before removal.

Yep, my plan is to heat it up, then zip them out with an impact. I ordered the tool just in case. I think this set has about 80k on them so I’m hoping they aren’t too bad.

 

[maroonandwhite]

Consider upgrading your front rotors to 11 - 14 rotors. You only need the rotors and the caliper brackets.

Not Brembos, but a nice upgrade.

Great info! I was definitely going to research any small improvement I could make with factory wheels. Even though these current rotors are warped, I can tell they seem a bit weak even if they weren’t warped.

 

[Squirrely]

I’d scratch the impact gun. Hind sight lol

 

[MasterofDisaster]

Great info! I was definitely going to research any small improvement I could make with factory wheels. Even though these current rotors are warped, I can tell they seem a bit weak even if they weren’t warped.

BTW - make sure you check clearance between your wheels and the caliper. It will sit a little closer to the rim.

 

[stkjock]

Please read these

https://www.s197forum.com/threads/hawgmans-board-rules.133776/

https://www.s197forum.com/threads/a-s197-posting-etiquette-tutorial.89602/

https://www.s197forum.com/threads/tech-section-topics-please-read-new-guys-especially.30272/

 

[Jack Jones]

You have come to the right place

 

[08TorchRedShelbyGT500]

Spark plugs (and lisle removal tool) are on the way. Full brakes are probably next.

Just so you know, the spark plug issue was 'corrected' with a head redesign for the 2008 model year. Depending on when you car was built will determine if you have the two-piece plug or the one-piece.

 

[GlassTop09]

Welcome from New Mexico