Mustang specialist for aftermarket work

[reidms]

Had my 2015 GT some months now and I keep researching aftermarket upgrades/mods but really can't decide the best way to go. Really want to do a bit at a time with the prospect of eventually getting a super charger fitted but some way down the line.

I live in Warwickshire and would really like to visit one or two Mustang specialist garages/tuning houses that could advise and maybe fit, tune and upgrade as and when I'm ready.

So the question to you lovely lot is does anyone know of, heard of or experience of any Mustang specialists I can visit? If you have first hand experience I'd really like to hear your story.

Preferably not too far but depending on how good they are I may travel.

Thanks.

[Darren390]

Modurstang near Chipping Norton have an excellent reputation amongst owners. They have an open day in July, so may be worth a visit. I will be taking my 2008 Bullitt to them for a service later this year, and I am not local to them.

[djone101]

Obviously I can't advertise on the forums - but we have fitted Whipple superchargers to one 2015 Mustang recently so would be more than happy to advise. Link is on my profile.

Dave

[goldengooner]

Darren390 said:

Modurstang near Chipping Norton have an excellent reputation amongst owners. They have an open day in July, so may be worth a visit. I will be taking my 2008 Bullitt to them for a service later this year, and I am not local to them.

Spoke to Mike on Monday, will be at the Open Day, he looked after my S197 and will look after the CS for services

[jason900]

Another one for Modurstang - looked after the s197 and now keeps an eye on the GT500 - top bloke..

[reidms]

Thanks for the feedback guys I'll definitely be checking Modurstang out.

Any more suggestions?

[bridgdav]

To be honest, the S550 is so easy to work on, just about any competent garage can do the basic mods.
I have done All work myself on stands at home.

Various Steeda and CJ Pony parts for stiffening the gear train, new Swift Spec R springs, Resonator delete, Roush axle back boxes, GT350 steering wheel, gear knob, Air Raid CAI - no tune needed, throttle body spacer, rear subframe bushings and stiffening kit, jacking rails, oil seperator, hood struts, extra set of wheels for winter with pilot sports, PZeros back on now.

The only time I've been to a garage is to have the suspension aligned after dropping the rear sub-frame.

I haven't had a tune yet, due to warranty retention. There is a great satisfaction in working on your own car, especially a nice clean one without rusty bolts...!
I've not required any special tools or equipment so far, a selection of deep sockets and scanners should see you through. There are plenty of specialist places here in the US, but until I get into specialist tuning and engine mods I shan't use them.

Edited by bridgdav on Wednesday 8th June 23:45

[reidms]

bridgdav said:

To be honest, the S550 is so easy to work on, just about any competent garage can do the basic mods.
I have done All work myself on stands at home.

Various Steeda and CJ Pony parts for stiffening the gear train, new Swift Spec R springs, Resonator delete, Roush axle back boxes, GT350 steering wheel, gear knob, Air Raid CAI - no tune needed, throttle body spacer, rear subframe bushings and stiffening kit, jacking rails, oil seperator, hood struts, extra set of wheels for winter with pilot sports, PZeros back on now.

The only time I've been to a garage is to have the suspension aligned after dropping the rear sub-frame.

I haven't had a tune yet, due to warranty retention. There is a great satisfaction in working on your own car, especially a nice clean one without rusty bolts...!
I've not required any special tools or equipment so far, a selection of deep sockets and scanners should see you through. There are plenty of specialist places here in the US, but until I get into specialist tuning and engine mods I shan't use them.

Edited by bridgdav on Wednesday 8th June 23:45

Wow that's a lot of mods, sounds cool, thanks for the insights, great to hear from an enthusiast.

Unfortunately here in the UK we don't (yet as I'm keeping my fingers crossed) have easy access to the amount of after-market parts you do. I have looked on both cjponyparts and americanmuscle and I see that they both ship to the UK which is great, a bit of a hit on the shipping and duty costs though. What I'm really after is to talk and visit someone in the know before committing any time and money. I want to do mods and upgrades gradually both to appreciate each mod and spread the cost.

I think I want the sound, I always loved the raw deep but not raspy burble of the muscle car sound of the Bullitt mustang (don't want it too loud unless you're giving it the beans), and a little upgrade to the looks first. Thinking of Magnaflow competition axle back (may get rid of the resonator later) and some wheel spacers to give a better stance, look and road holding presence. Just my thinkings for a first hit.

[Centurion07]

reidms said:

What I'm really after is to talk and visit someone in the know before committing any time and money.

You're best off searching the forums when it comes to choosing parts.

If you go to a garage that is a, for example, Roush stockist, guess which supercharger they're going to recommend?

Fact is these cars are still relatively new over here so even specialists won't have seen LOADS of them and therefore be able to give definitive advice on absolutely every possible mod you may be considering.

If you want unbiased (in the main) opinions on parts, then look at the forums and see what actual owners have to say about them. If you want to talk to someone about the cost of fitting those parts and doing work, talk to a garage.

Having now had personal experience of Modurstang, they would be my recommendation.