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MUSTANG PERFORMANCE CHIPS: THE MICRO-CONTROLLERS

By admin | February 23, 2010

Rafay Naeem asked:


We all know that Ford Motors is a very famous automobile company. They have launched several models of cars and got fame through their most popular model MUSTANG. Mustang has been the most favorite car of citizens of America since 1964. Mustang has its own body and its own matchless performance. That’s why racers say that there is no substitute for Mustang racing cars.

Mustang gave a very tough time to their peers and is now known for the best racing cars. The latest racing competition of SCCA was won by the driver of Mustang car. The world champion of drag racing won 14 world championship races in his Mustang. Mustang has a very respectable name in the field of racing as well as in automobiles.

Mustang especially designed the performance chips for the racers exclusively to increase the speed and performance of the car. These performance chips are basically resistors which are plugged in the IAT sensors to give you the ECU and a perfect reading. Through these performance chips your car becomes more efficient and agile. It helps the car to increase the acceleration and speed also.

Mustang launched new performance chips recently for the new models of the Ford Mustang, to let the racers enjoy the real feeling of a racing car. If you want greater performance and better results from your Mustang then you surely need a Mutsang Performance chip or a Mustang tuner. Mustang Company has launched the best performance chips for Ford Mustang.

It increases the performance of your car by increasing the horsepower and fuel economy by maximizing the power of engine. Performance chips give better results in V6 to V8 engine cars. These performance chips need a very well maintained engine to show their efficiency at a higher level.

It will make no difference in the car virtually. There will be no change in the car’s exterior, but the performance will be exquisite. To enjoy more horsepower, just install the support performance parts with the performance chips. This will help make your car faster and smoother.

Mustang performance chip will reveal the clear difference of the ordinary mustang and an upgraded mustang with performance chip on the road. The top quality of performance chips is only responsible for the Mustang family to make their brand different from the others. These performance chips let you enjoy more horsepower and decrease the fuel consumption, both at the same time. Your car will consume less fuel as compared to the performance it will provide.

Performance chips are best way to increase the agility and action of your car at very low prices, because Mustang performance chips are cost-effective as compare to their performance. There are varieties of performance chips, but the newly introduced performance chips are working best with V8 engine, because V8 engine has 8 cylinders in it.

All the facts and figures show that performance chips are essential to upgrade your car but without other performance parts it is not very effective. So install all the performance parts with Performance chips to get higher results from your car. Never go for the cheap parts, always buy the trusted parts of mustang as money is not more valuable than the car’s performance. Performance chip is also necessary for racers who want to increase the acceleration of their cars. Just install this performance chip and drive your car at incredible speed, with ease and smoothness.



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I want to get a paddle shifting kit for my 2005 ford mustang gt automatic. Where do i get it?

By admin | February 22, 2010

Josh M asked:


I want to get a paddle shifting kit for my 2005 ford mustang gt automatic. I want to be able to use the paddle shifting but switch to automatic when i feel like it.
Where do i get it?
How much would it cost?

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Ford, Gm Auto Appeal Survey Honorees; Foreign Automakers Win Most Awards

By admin | February 18, 2010

Iver Penn asked:


In this year’s survey of how delighted consumers are with their new cars and trucks, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. each took two top segment awards.

In the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study that was released in Thursday, the Ford Edge distinguished itself as the most appealing all-new vehicle on the market. Meanwhile, the Ford Mustang, Cadillac Escalade EXT and GMC Sierra all led their categories in a study that uses a total of 19 categories all-in-all.

For GMC bed rail maker, General Motors, the performance represents a huge improvement, since the car maker had no category winners last year. Ford had two winners in 2006 - the Fusion and the Mustang. But this year, its Fusion did not take a top-three spot in the midsize car category.

The big winners in this year’s survey were Honda, and German makes Porsche, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Among these, Honda captured more segment awards than any other automaker.

As a whole, Detroit’s Big Three did not perform well in this year’s survey.

More than 50 percent of Detroit-owned brands performed below average, including the entire Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep lineup from Auburn Hills, just like year.

Now in its 12th year, the so-called APEAL study gauges owner delight with the design, content, layout and performance of their new vehicles. So practically speaking, the survey measures things that automakers did right with their new cars and trucks. This is in contrast with other surveys that tend to measure things gone wrong, such as quality problems.

Eight brands owned by Detroit-area carmakers scored above average in the APEAL survey. These brands include Ford’s Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Volvo and Mazda brands, as well as GM’s Cadillac, Saab and Hummer. However, 10 brands owned by U.S. companies scored below average. Aside from Chrysler’s brands, others were GM’s GMC, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn and Buick; and Ford Motor’s Ford and Mercury brands.

About Ford Motor Company

A global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., Ford Motor Company manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and 108 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands are Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Ford Motor Credit Company is one of its automotive-related services.

About General Motors Corporation

The world’s largest automaker, General Motors Corp., has been the annual global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today has almost 284,000 employees around the world. GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. With global headquarters in Detroit, the company in 2006 globally sold 9.1 million GM cars and trucks under Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall brands.



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Mustang Suspension

By admin | February 13, 2010

Daniel Stephens asked:


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 exhilerating 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.

We also have a new Mustang air suspension system by Airlift. Airlift has been manufacturing superior air suspension systems since 1950.  In today’s age, time tells everything and for over 50 years Airlift has been doing it.  The Airlift suspension for the Mustang will make it feel like riding on air, after all it is an air suspension kit.  These kits are a little more difficult to install and in most cases will need the assistance of a professional.  All of their products do come with a one year warranty as long as there isn’t any tampering with parts or proper installation.  Airlift really focuses on ride height.  With an Airlift system you can manually control your ride height, whether you want to be few inches below the stock height or an inch above or you want to slam it to the ground during a car show, it is as simple as a touch of a button.  The way this suspension works is that it employs a flexible membrane to capture compressed air.  The “spring” is the air, and the air spring takes advantage of the physical properties of air that allows it to be compressed.  In simpler terms you are riding on air, giving yourself a very smooth ride.

In conclusion, for any of the power junkies out there looking for a rush. The suspension is going to be the place to take your ride to the next level.



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Ford vs Chevy: The Debate Goes On

By admin | February 13, 2010

Adrian Adams asked:


We have all seen then the bumper stickers that say I would rather push a Ford than drive a Chevy. For many people, it is the truth. There is a great deal of consumer loyalty when it comes to Ford and Chevy. In fact, there is even a Playstation 2 game called Ford vs. Chevy. It may have to do with owning a particular vehicle that excelled so they stayed with that manufacturer. Maybe their family owned Ford’s or Chevy’s and they went with what was familiar.

Ford and Chevy continue to be stiff competitors out there. Ford does seem to excel though in many areas. If you want speed the Ford Mustang will out do the Chevy Corvette hands down. Chevy is in the process of making a come back with the Chevy Camaro but fans of the Camaro aren’t taking to the new design very well.

Ford Pickups are available in a variety of sizes from small trucks to large work trucks. The Ford F-150 is their basic full size truck, but they have smaller models, such as the Ranger, and larger models like the F-850 for super heavy duty hauling. Chevy has several of them as well. The safety ratings for Ford are slightly better though when several of the same style of pickups were compared to each other.

Mini vans are very popular these days as they look sporty and they offer plenty of room. The Ford Windstar and the Chevy Venture both offer plenty of room. Yet the Ford Windstar is more stylish and offers more features.

Ford also has the Ford Escape, which Chevy does not really have a good answer to. The Escape has good mpg, at about 24, but it still has the power to tow 3,500 pounds with the towing package. It’s a great vehicle for anyone who does need the extra room and towing power larger SUVs offer, because the Escape is great on gas, easy and fun to drive, and affordable.

Price is always a big concern when purchasing a new or used vehicle. The cost of used vehicles really depends on the quality of the vehicle and the amount of miles on it. New vehicles are pricey, but Ford and Chevy often compete to get business. I can almost guarantee that if you tell the Ford dealer how much Chevy quoted you for a similar vehicle of theirs, they would meet or match the price. If they won’t, you can go to another dealer, or ask for concessions to make the deal more attractive to you.

In many areas such as price, speed, and safety, Chevy appears to have some catching up to do. One problem they have is they always seem to be following in the footsteps of Ford rather than introducing something new to attract new customers. While the age old debate between Ford and Chevy owners will continue on, it is important to base that decision on some solid facts. Just because your grand-daddy said that Ford was the best doesn’t mean that they still are. And it certainly doesn’t mean that Ford is better for the particular type of vehicle you are buying.

You can find excellent information on Ford and Chevy comparisons in Consumer Reports, safety ratings, and various online resources. Make sure you look for unbiased information though or you will end up with nothing more than the opinion of the reader.

As you can well guess, most reviewers are biased in a review like this. Safety ratings, MPG ratings and other figures are good things to look at when comparing. Don’t forget though, that there can be a good deal of variation from model to model and from year to year. So it’s very important to compare apples to apples. Don’t try to compare a 2007 Ford Explorer to a 2003 Chevy Blazer.



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Why are my headlight wire overheating at the switch on my 1989 Ford Mustang GT?

By admin | February 11, 2010

acalex1967 asked:


Why are my headlight wire overheating at the switch on my 1989 Ford Mustang GT? I had to replace the old head light switch wiring harness, but copied all wires correctly. However now, when I turn on the headlights, the lead wire for the park lights and the lead wire for the head lights heat up so much they begin to smoke if I don’t turn them off. Any Ideas?

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how do i replace a rear bumper on ford mustang?

By admin | February 7, 2010

Jmurph asked:


i have 2002 ford mustang. & i need to replace the rear bumper, wanting to do it myself…can anyone help me? like a website or w/e would be fine also.

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Ford Mustang Convertible Tops - A Customer’s Delight

By admin | February 3, 2010

Alice Shown asked:


A convertible top that is customized for fitting into a Ford Mustang is referred to as Ford Mustang convertible top. The convertible tops or roofs are actually hinged, and they fold away behind the rear seats of a car or on the boot of a car. The convertible top or a roof of a Ford Mustang, allows a kind of flexibility to the structure of the automobile. The Ford Mustang can be sometimes kept as a closed confined vehicle, and sometimes changed to an open air one. The roof or the convertible top of an automobile can be manually operated, or may be fully automated. The convertible tops may either be soft or hard. The soft convertible tops are made of materials like vinyl or canvas, and the tough ones are made of plastic, steel or aluminum.

What are Ford Mustang convertible tops?

The Ford convertible tops are designed for customized fitting in the Ford Mustang models and Ford Mustang Cobra models. The package generally comes with tinted defroster glass windows. An original headliner is fastened to the top, which may be replaced as and when required. The topping material can come in any color; black or saddle is quite common. The Ford Mustang convertible tops are created with direct specifications from the original OEM convertible tops. The raw materials that are required for building up of the convertible tops are of top quality canvas fabrics or vinyl.

Key features of the Ford convertible tops



* The Ford Mustang convertible tops are designed for providing perfect fit to the vehicle, and they generally have five years warranty against any manufacturing flaws.



* The convertible tops are made of highest quality of pre-shrunk, waterproof Haartz materials.



* The seams are heat sealed, and the tops have ultra violet ray’s protective, polyester thread stitching.



* The plastic windows are made with very good quality vinyl.



* The glass windows are very strongly embedded into the topping material, and they have no stitching around the glass.



* The topping material also does not have undesirable ‘press marks’ near the glass window.



The online suppliers of the convertible tops generally arrange for fast shipping of the goods, against order. The delivery usually does not take more than a day or two, and there are huge stocks to cater to various demands. The orders are dealt with professionally with the help of expert sales engineers, and the products are of premium quality to satisfy every buyer’s specific needs. Visit us at http://www.autotopsdirect.com



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I own a 1994 Ford Mustang V-6. I have changed the battery and alternator and I am still loosing power. Help?

By admin | February 3, 2010

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I own a 1994 Ford Mustang V-6. I have changed the battery, serpentine belt and alternator and I am still loosing power. I can only go about 20 miles on a charged battery. Is there any other reason why my car is not keeping voltage?

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Muscle Car Reviews - 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe and Mustang Shelby GT500

By admin | January 30, 2010

Tim Jones asked:


More than just being a high performance sports car the 2009 Ford Mustang Coupe is an appealing combination of power and elegance. Ford has succeeded in blending the classic exterior styling of the 1960s with a highly futuristic interior and an array of technological features.

Exterior Styling

It is evident from several 2009 Ford Mustang reviews that experts agree on the styling of the pony car. While the 2009 Ford Mustang coupe exudes coolness in exterior styling the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby versions are more aggressive typical of a muscle car. Ford offers plenty of styling options for both Mustang coupe and convertibles available in four trims - V6 Deluxe, V6 Premium, GT Deluxe and GT Premium. The Ford Mustang convertibles feature a power vinyl top.

The Mustang Shelby editions are more robust now with a fortified chassis. The front sway bar’s diameter of the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe and convertibles is reduced increasing spring stiffness to allow quicker turn-in on the outward tire.

Interior Comfort

Both the 2009 Ford Mustang coupe and convertible can accommodate four people along with enough storage at the rear cargo. Even though its charcoal black leather seating and aluminum dashboard looks sophisticated the appeal is reduced by excessive use of hard plastic inside the car. The same is applicable for the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe and convertibles except the bold red seams and side bolstering on the seats.

The comfort features in Ford Mustang V6 Deluxe includes keyless access, cruise control, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a CD player with an additional audio port. The V6 Premium comes with a power driver seat, a Shaker 500 stereo with six-CD changer.

As for Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible and coupe, Deluxe trims feature 18-inch alloy wheels, a front air splitter, a rear spoiler, fog-lamps, cruise control, navigation system, heat extractors, air-conditioning and power driver seat while the Premium edition comes with an additional sport bucket seats with Cobra logos and a Shaker 500 stereo with CD-changer and satellite radio.

Power and Performance

All versions of Ford Mustang are rear-wheel-drive. The 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a standard five-speed manual transmission with five-speed automatic as an option. The pony car uses a 4.0L 210Hp V6 producing 240lb-ft of torque.

On the other hand, the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is powered by a 4.6L 300Hp V8 that produces the required thrust to acquire 0 to 60mph in 5.7 seconds. But for Mustang Shelby GT500 a Tremec six-speed manual transmission is the only choice. The Ford muscle cars have 19mpg and 18mpg combined fuel economy respectively.

Safety Features

The 2009 Ford Mustang has four-wheel disc brakes and front-seat side airbags as standard safety features with optional ABS and traction control. The Shelby GT500 features Brembo brakes with ABS and traction control as standard.

Despite absence of electronic stability control all Ford Mustang models have passed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests with five stars for front and side impact protection for front seat passenger. The 2009 Ford Mustang Convertible achieved a five star rating in rear side protection as well.

From the 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby reviews one point is clear that competitors like the BMW 128i, Nissan 350Z and Mazda RX-8 are ahead of Ford Mustang in interior styling and handling. This year in 2009, Mustang’s competitors’ line up adds a new contender – the Dodge Challenger available with V6 and V8 powertrains. Nevertheless, somewhere down the line the retro-futuristic design and reasonable pricing lend an extra edge to the 2009 Ford Mustang against their old rivals, the 2010 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebirds.



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