This Just Got Real!

[DFB5.0]

Finished dinner tonight and felt the need for some fizz, so went for a drive for the hell of it. I'm starting to fall for this car, hard!

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[VB50GT]

Ahhh the joys of daylight saving...

 

[5.0ALM]

Ahhh the joys of daylight saving...

Don't get me started on that!
The one thing I miss most about Victoria.

On a brighter note, becoming a Queenslander 25 years ago, and my lobotomy scar is almost gone.

Finished dinner tonight and felt the need for some fizz, so went for a drive for the hell of it. I'm starting to fall for this car, hard!

D, the graffiti gives it that grungy bad-ass look, but you need to find some shipping containers to replicate those early S650 promo shots.

 

[Deano1978]

Ahhh the joys of daylight saving...

At least your curtains won't fade

 

[DFB5.0]

Don't get me started on that!
The one thing I miss most about Victoria.

On a brighter note, becoming a Queenslander 25 years ago, and my lobotomy scar is almost gone.




D, the graffiti gives it that grungy bad-ass look, but you need to find some shipping containers to replicate those early S650 promo shots.

I know just the place.

 

[DFB5.0]

Ok, so I went for a little drive today and wow, Magneride paid for itself today!

Previous to today, my assessment of Magneride centered around how much it improves the ride quality in normal driving conditions. Sure, its still got an edge to it, but its much more refined than what I'm used to.

There is a short, sharp little road that I know of, different to what I have previously described and shown in the above videos. It was clearly designed by someone who likes to drive, the larger sweeping bends are connected to a series of tight lower speed corners that really test the steering response and chassis composure. This sort of road is not normal for this area, I live in a flat valley, winding mounting roads are few and far between.

The first run I did in with my Custom Mode 1, which uses the Normal base drive mode, meaning Normal Dampers, I then have the steering set to Comfort, the DSC on and the auto-stop-start turned off. Oh, and Track exhaust. With the gearbox in manual, I attacked the road and came away impressed, throttle response from this engine is superb, the steering kept up and the brakes brilliant.

I then decided to turn around and do the same run in Track mode. This puts everything to STUN, so the firmest dampers, firmest steering, sharpest throttle response, track exhaust. This does impact the ride, but WOW, the car felt tight and confidence inspiring, basically removing the body movement present in normal mode. This includes when accelerating, braking and cornering. I can't say that my previous Mustang could be described as confidence inspiring, it was more a case of hanging on.

I then went again in the tamer Sport mode, which is generally designed for on-road performance driving. This reverts to the quieter sport exhaust and dials the dampers down a notch to account for typical lumpy public roads. It keeps the heavier sport steering though. Important to note that Sport does not illuminate the DSC-off light on the dash like Track does, which is probably smart. In Sport mode, the car felt impressive, but not as tight as the Track mode damper setting, didn't have the same rev-match punch and the quieter exhaust was certainly noticed.

So, for driving like this, I have gone and made a separate Custom Mode. Track for the base drive mode, mainly for the damper selection, but also for the killer exhaust mode, sharper throttle response, sharper downshift blips. I then disable the stupid auto-stop-start. Ideally, I'd want comfort steering, but that is not changeable in this mode.

Take aways? Magneride rocks! If you are on the fence, just get order it. It has a two-fold benefit, superior ride for when cruising, but a much sharper feeling car when the red mist descends. So happy I chose this option.

 

[5.0ALM]

...I can't say that my previous Mustang could be described as confidence inspiring, it was more a case of hanging on.

Take aways? Magneride rocks! If you are on the fence, just get order it. It has a two-fold benefit, superior ride for when cruising, but a much sharper feeling car when the red mist descends. So happy I chose this option.

Agreed!
As much as I initially wanted a rear spoiler, the MagneRide was no-brainer to have.

It's easy to add an aftermarket spoiler and graphics.
Not easy to retrofit MagneRide.
So the Spoiler and stripes had to go!

A big shout out to Ford!
Your limited build configurations and next-to-nothing options list for the Aussie market actually reduced my LCT attracting spend with you.

And ya know what?
I'm not even sure I want an aftermarket spoiler anymore.
I kinda like my rear end, just as it is.

 

[prestj1]

Anyone used this stuff Bowden's Own Microfibre Wash 1L - BOMWASH - Bowden's Own | Repco Australia

Rag to Riches is proving a bit hard to get here in WA and will need to wait until my next order with detailing shed.

 

[bfets]

Anyone used this stuff Bowden's Own Microfibre Wash 1L - BOMWASH - Bowden's Own | Repco Australia

Rag to Riches is proving a bit hard to get here in WA and will need to wait until my next order with detailing shed.

Thats what I'm using at the moment. It lasts forever.
I will switch to Rag to Riches when mine is finished. I cant really compare it to anything else, but it seems to do what it says on the label. Maybe people with more experience on other products can chime in.

 

[VB50GT]

Agreed!
As much as I initially wanted a rear spoiler, the MagneRide was no-brainer to have.

It's easy to add an aftermarket spoiler and graphics.
Not easy to retrofit MagneRide.
So the Spoiler and stripes had to go!

A big shout out to Ford!
Your limited build configurations and next-to-nothing options list for the Aussie market actually reduced my LCT attracting spend with you.

And ya know what?
I'm not even sure I want an aftermarket spoiler anymore.
I kinda like my rear end, just as it is.

I agree - I optioned the Magneride using exactly the same logic. I think the only flaw in our thinking was that as it turns out, it isn't that easy to fit a spoiler - still nobody has them...

I've only done 1000km, but I am super impressed with the Magneride - both for normal day to day travel on lumpy roads, and for more "spirited" driving on the twisty stuff.

 

[DFB5.0]

Anyone used this stuff Bowden's Own Microfibre Wash 1L - BOMWASH - Bowden's Own | Repco Australia

Rag to Riches is proving a bit hard to get here in WA and will need to wait until my next order with detailing shed.

The Bowden's is what I used before Rags to Riches, its a great product. R2R is superior, mainly because it seems to better revive and maintain towel softness, but the Bowden's is by no means a poor choice.

Would this be an option?
P&S Rags to Riches - Premium Microfibre Towel Detergent – Revive Auto Collective

 

[prestj1]

The Bowden's is what I used before Rags to Riches, its a great product. R2R is superior, mainly because it seems to better revive and maintain towel softness, but the Bowden's is by no means a poor choice.

Would this be an option?
P&S Rags to Riches - Premium Microfibre Towel Detergent – Revive Auto Collective

It is but the delivery fee for a one off purchase to WA makes it $$$, these guys are in Bunbury which is pretty closish tough but the delivery is still $21 WTF hahah....So I need to bundle it with some other stuff to make it worthwhile. The Bowdens is available from Repco so can buy it locally

For $21 I might as well do the 1.5 drive and go and pick it up lol....good outing for the car I guess

 

[VB50GT]

I've been using Bowdens products for many years now - ever since I did a tour through the Bowdens Museum... now that would make an awesome road trip for us Qlders...

Edit: Just looked back at some of the photos from the tour...

 

[5.0ALM]

Anyone used this stuff Bowden's Own Microfibre Wash 1L - BOMWASH - Bowden's Own | Repco Australia

Thats what I'm using at the moment. It lasts forever.
I will switch to Rag to Riches when mine is finished. I cant really compare it to anything else, but it seems to do what it says on the label. Maybe people with more experience on other products can chime in.

Same here.
I've been using the Bowden's mf wash for 12 month or so.
Have nothing to compare it directly against, but I was going to try the R2R next.

 

[5.0ALM]

And to add...

I discovered this morning that DS is not giving BF discounts on P&S products.

But detail store is
https://www.detailstore.com.au/products/p-s-rags-to-riches-microfibre-detergent

Their shipping was a few bucks cheaper as well.

For some reason after looking at glass polishes, I started looking at polishers. Even went back and looked at SEMA24 clips of the yet to be released DIY Detail polisher with the mid mounted battery.

After a few hours I came to the conclusion I have enough detailing stuff to keep me going for now... and cleared all my shopping carts!

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