What S650 mods will you be doing ? VOTE

[f00man]

Disabling on board cell modem, allowing (stopping) Ford from access to the car via over the air stuff. Major issue for me.

Hmm. Good luck.

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[BlackFerret69]

The ‘blank’ button is where is battery disconnect switch goes. Although keyless entry complicates it slightly

There are a couple solutions.

1. Wire a low amperage 12v auxiliary battery across the disconnect switch terminals, I also recommend diodes to prevent back feeding from the main start battery or alternator), so when the switch opens to disconnect the main battery, there is still 12v in the circuit to power the system. You will just need to make sure that the auxiliary battery has enough amperage capacity to carry the system (Which consideriing the new "Fully Networked Architecture" may be considerable), but not enough to start the car.

2. Install the disconnect switch in only the starting circuit, a solenoid installed in the starter power cable will work leaving the rest of the car powered as normal.

In either case I would install the switch in a hidden location.

 

[BlackFerret69]

it would be nice to see some options of what someone can do with that button

Or even better, what someone can do with replacing that whole switch panel with some TOGGLES

Looks a little sketchy now...

My power wagon has toggles, but if you want to add the Aux Switch Panel, you pop out the toggles, and plug in the push button switches.

Take one out of the Dark Horse R:

 

[roket]

is it just me, or does the icon this thread was given look a lot like a picture from Need for Speed: Heat?

 

[DailyDriver]

How long do you think it will be before we can get a SCT tune for the Ecoboost?

The only mods I'm thinking about are exhaust, intake, tune. Mostly because I like the idea of being able to switch between a econo tune for commuting, and a performance tune for fun.

 

[RBGT]

I got some SVE MHP1 19x10 wheels and 285/35 Continental Extreme Contact's going on day 1. 15% tint and PPF for the front going on from the detailer along with interior protection. Not personalized but getting special Road America license plates and I'll be ceramic coating the car myself after the detailer. That's about it until warranty expires. Oh and I'm in the middle of trying to get a garage built for it.

Is that 285 35 square?
Nuce size.
Rear axle is 3.73?

I've got the 3.55 manual and considering 275 35 square.

 

[erocker]

Is that 285 35 square?
Nuce size.
Rear axle is 3.73?

I've got the 3.55 manual and considering 275 35 square.

Yep! Pretty sure the diff is 3.55's. I've been shown that 285/35's work best with 10" wide wheels. 275/40 fill things up a bit too much and I also eventually plan on doing some Steeda dual rate springs on it.

 

[RBGT]

Yep! Pretty sure the diff is 3.55's. I've been shown that 285/35's work best with 10" wide wheels. 275/40 fill things up a bit too much and I also eventually plan on doing some Steeda dual rate springs on it.

Yeah 285 35 is pretty much the stock size.
I'm thinking 275 35 as its 1.6% smaller, getting the effective rear ratio to 3.62.

 

[RBGT]

Interestingly, rear axle ratio of 3.73 PP with 275 40 is the same as the non PP 3.55 with 275 35s.

 

[Interstellar]

is it just me, or does the icon this thread was given look a lot like a picture from Need for Speed: Heat?

I think you mean Unreal Engine

 

[marcekb]

Interestingly, rear axle ratio of 3.73 PP with 275 40 is the same as the non PP 3.55 with 275 35s.

What's the 3.73 PP with the 275 35s like?

 

[RBGT]

What's the 3.73 PP with the 275 35s like?

3.83 with 275 35 for the PP manual.

Ive seen some folks complain about the 3.73 being too much.

Drove the Mach1 recently, didn't feel all that torqy.

I'll wait and see if the s650 non pp needs a h8gher ratio but suspect id like it with the smaller 275 35 tires all around.

 

[marcekb]

3.83 with 275 35 for the PP manual.

Ive seen some folks complain about the 3.73 being too much.

Drove the Mach1 recently, didn't feel all that torqy.

I'll wait and see if the s650 non pp needs a h8gher ratio but suspect id like it with the smaller 275 35 tires all around.

Thanks. Yeah, I'm wondering if the next easiest performance upgrade is just getting shorter tires. If I went with 275 30, maybe it's closer to 3.93 then, but it throws off the speedometer, and while favorable, it won't help with the track apps. Is it possible to recalibrate the computer?

 

[Stratman397]

I fail to understand how anyone could possibly know what mods might be needed on a car they have neither seen nor driven yet.

Guess I’m old-fashioned that way!

You are old fashioned, and I am just plain OLD! Still love my fast cars though.

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