Mustang and Me

This month Ford premiered their newest generation of the iconic Mustang. The new model introduces a number of improvements to the ever evolving original pony car. Some of those changes will bring back options that were perhaps before their time in other generations. For instance the Mustang will feature an optional turbocharged four cylinder eco-boost engine, a similar concept which first appeared in the SVO Mustang. The car will also now come with an independent rear suspension, a feature seen on some SVT Cobra's in the past. Now obviously these features will be more refined and efficient than their predecessors. However, the history is still there.

Anticipating the new Mustang brought to memory my own history with America's car. I have been the proud owner of two Mustangs from two different generations. These cars helped me to understand the obsession and desire that surrounds these machines. Without further fuss, here are some musings on older Mustangs.

1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

My first Mustang was a 1990 LX with a 5.0 V8. For those less initiated with the cult of the fox body, a 5.0 LX is the same as the GT without the fantastic 80's body kit. This car was quick for its age and by far the most customized vehicle that I have owned to date. I would like to argue that my modifications were tasteful, but I'm not here to boast of the many merits of white pony wheels. The short list of the modifications includes Flowmaster exhaust, subframe connectors, K&N intake, Autometer gauges and some crappy aftermarket stereo to listen to through crappy factory speakers. I owned this Mustang for a couple years and sold it for less than the money I put into it. Doesn't that always seem to be the case? After a brief hiatus in a PT Cruiser (dark times indeed) I thankfully procured my next Mustang

2005 Mustang GT

I'll just start off by saying that yellow was probably not best color choice. I bought this car right when this generation was hitting dealerships, so color selection was limited slightly. Searing yellow paintwork aside, this beast had the options I wanted. Including the most important option of all, a manual transmission. This car was loud, fast and built to exceptional standards of quality ( except for that trim piece on the door that popped off after I left the lot). Alas I grew tired of the color and sold her after about one year.

This walk down memory lane is to make a point about the enduring value of all Mustangs (except the Mustang II of course) to their owners and America as a whole. The Mustang is an icon because nearly everybody has a personal experience with one. Be that through ownership or constantly seeing them all over the roadways of America. I'm rooting for the success of the 2015 Mustang here and it's new markets across the globe.

Ford Mustang Lights

Ford Mustang Lights - Great Deal to Safety

Visibility is one of the most essential part when you are driving, a driver should be able to spot where they are going to elude hitting something or anyone. Car lights are very significant to a driver's safety because they enhance the visibility on the street and maintain the driver and the passengers safe and sound especially in driving through feebly lighted areas. There are numerous types of lights used in cars specifically in Ford Mustangs; each with its own specific and important function and definite location in the automobile.

The Ford Mustang Headlights is sometimes referred to illumination produced by the lights installed on the front of your Mustang vehicle. The equipped light itself is in principle termed as headlight. Others may say that the term headlight is used to represent both the construction itself and the light formed. Mustang headlights without a doubt improve your line of vision when driving specially during the day. Mustang headlights can deliver the clear view you needed on the road. Mustang headlights are also very important to use whenever it rains or snow because the headlights on your Ford Mustang will absolutely increase your capability to see and contrive your movements during these times and definitely these will make your cars much more noticeable to other vehicles and pedestrians on the roadway.

The Taillight or stop lamp is set up at the back end of the car. It produces a red light when the brake is activated therefore giving warning to the vehicle at the back indicating that your car would stop. This will enable the driver of the preceding car time to slow down. Mustang Tail lights is made up of the tail lamp bezel or tail light frame. Mustang Tail light lens improves the car's style while adding security to the driver and the passengers. They have wire casing fixed over the lenses for safeguard and an extra hard and fashionable look. Latest Mustang models use lucid bulbs and red reflector.

Safety issues are always raised when buying a car that is why car producers provide their cars with the latest and ground-breaking features that could be positioned on their vehicles to make them dependable and safer. One of this features are the Fog lights. They are set up and mounted on the framework of your Ford Mustang. Fog lights give extra lighting during rough weather specially on rainy and winter season, helping you find the road safely. Mustang fog lights work as a complement to your headlights. Ford Mustangs used halogen bulb as fog lights to produce brighter beams. Fog lights are particularly intended to cut all the way through the fog to give you enhanced visibility. They are set up to harmonize with the stumpy beams of your headlights; collectively they work to maximize your visualization on the road.

Mustang Suspension

Just because a Ford Mustang is a sports car doesn't mean that there's no room for improvement when it comes to suspension. Cornering capability is all about the suspension and there are plenty of options give a Mustang a better cornering ride. The stock suspension for the Ford Mustang may seem to ride well at first but that is just because you haven't experienced the improved cornering of aftermarket suspension components. Once that excitement of the new car wears off, things start to jump out that could be better and in your mind should be better. At this point it is time to explore the wide world of the aftermarket Mustang upgrades. Some may not even think to start with the suspension and others might even say, what does the suspension have to do with the Performance of a Mustang.

First of all for those that won't think about the suspension, take your mind out of the engine for a little while and think of the ride. Boosting the power of the mustang is going to give more of an exhilarating feel off the line, but half of the exhilirating feeling of having a sports car is the G force that you feel through the turns, so suspension upgrading shouldn't be neglected. Second of all if you have all this power and no suspension you will have to slow down more at every turn or pay the consequences, burning up the tires or the brakes too often more often. With either some anti sway bars or a performance suspension upgrade taking turns will be easier and the stability of the Mustang will be much improved, which means taking tighter and faster turns. More fun.

Hellwig Mustang sway bars will greatly improve cornering traction for safer driving and cornering capabilities, by getting rid of the body roll that happens when you take a turn. Anti sway bars are going to keep the car flatter in the turns. These sway bars are an easy bolt on installation that is engineered to your specific to each vehicle. So they are not a universal component, ensuring that you get the highest quality possible. The improvement will be felt right away through the very first corner. Hellwig sway bars are manufactured with heat treated ASTM 4140 alloy steel and are made in hellwigs California based facility, these sway bars include integral forged end link landings, high durometer polyurethane bushings, heavy duty zinc plated hardware and powder coated components. Again, insuring the best quality and the most durable parts to take the abuse of the new corner happy driver. The Hellwig Sway bars for the Mustang can be installed with common hand tools although some kits may require some drilling. Hellwig sway bar systems enable a Mustang to handle wind, passing trucks, winding roads and everyday driving with more confidence, control and stability.

Mustang Wheels

Mustang Wheels - The Grippers

Mustang is one of the world's largest automobiles selling company in the world. It has been selling their vehicles since 50 years. They are known as the experts in racing vehicles. Mustang racing vehicles are famous all over the world. Racers give first priority to mustang racing vehicles because they give the required performance to the racer.

As we know that in racing cars everything should be perfect from all aspects. The racing car should be upgraded than the ordinary cars and have all the parts perfectly-engineered. Racing parts should be installed along with the additional performance parts. A racing car without all these things is incomplete. A racer can never win a race if he does not have all these parts in his car.

One of the most important parts in the racing vehicles, which plays a crucial role during races are tires. Tires are the most important and essential part of a racing vehicle. A racing vehicle should be equipped with good tires, as all the performance of the car depends on the tires, so it is necessary to have good tires to increase the winning chance.

Mustang offers different types of tires for their vehicles. Mustang racing cars have the best tire that's why it is easy to control the Mustang cars as compare to others. Tires play an important role in handling and gripping the vehicle perfectly between races. All the performance of your car is dependent on the tires. Mustang offers variety of tires like wet tires, dry tires, etc. and tires for every type of roads. Mustang also produces a special type of tires for the racing tracks to increase control and braking.

Good tires will be beneficial for the racer between the races as it make grips of the car on the road or racing track. By adding good tires in your car you can also boost up the performance of your car. Always check your tires before the racing. Tires with less air in it cause slowing down of the car, but inflated tires are more dangerous as there a chance of tire burst anytime.

Appropriate level of air in tire has many advantages. First of all it gives better performance and risk free driving; secondly it consumes less fuel and let you give the chance to drive the car smoothly. Upgrade your Mustang wheels by adding new 17, 18, 19 or 20 inch wheels. Wheels will make a clear difference in your Mustang's look. Mustangs are providing wheels with high quality rims to give your ordinary mustang a special look and extra edge in braking. Another type of tire that is designed exclusively for racing is the mustang low profile tire. This tire has a low volume compared to the ordinary tires. This helps in racing as surface area increases due to which the pressure is evenly distributed. This helps in maintaining the suspension and dynamics of the Mustang car. Brake calipers are also an important part of the mustang wheel. Choose the best combination of Mustang wheels with alloy rims and brake calipers. Surf the net now.