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FnSweet.com | The Independent Community Of ROUSH Enthusiasts http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/ FnSweet.com is the premier Roush Mustang and Roush Performance Vehicle website with pictures, information, and a discussion forum. en Fri, 24 May 2013 18:53:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png FnSweet.com | The Independent Community Of ROUSH Enthusiasts http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/ OBDII Tests Complete http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61677-obdii-tests-complete.html Fri, 24 May 2013 18:43:25 GMT Tried posting this in mechanical but that's a ghost town.

I found something that might be useful for passing emissions without screwing around with guesswork. If you have used the SCT software lately, you'll know there was a new release called "LiveLink-Gen II" and also a new version of SCT Device Updater. My X3 had revision 129, and the latest is 155! So, I went through the process of returning car to stock and updated the firmware of my X3 so I could datalog with the latest software. The new software is nice. It has a Guide feature that will take you step by step to do a datalog.

Well, with engine running, the software downloaded all the codes off the PCM, and I found one that I hadn't seen before: "OBDII TESTS COMPLETE". Mine shows a value of 16.0. But I know this isn't complete yet because my car didn't pass emissions again. There must be some more checks that have to tick off. Does anyone know how many total should show up here to tell you when you are ready for emissions? I know the car has got to be close after putting 100 miles on it without a CEL.

It begs for further testing... This will be extremely helpful in the future if we can figure out what value is expected here when the OBDII is happy. No more driving around town wasting gas to make sure the GD tests are complete.

]]> 05-09 Roush Mustangs twobitcoder http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61677-obdii-tests-complete.html <![CDATA[Factory built 2005 ROUSH MUSTANG STAGE 2(PHOTO'S)]]> http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61676-factory-built-2005-roush-mustang-stage-2-photos.html Fri, 24 May 2013 17:36:56 GMT I have been modding my 2005 Roush Stage 2 since I bought it brand new in April of 2005. Decided to go back to stock because how few of this year there are. Many have claimed they have a 2005 Stage 2 but after lots of research working with Roush and others we have found 25 are true factory Stage... I have been modding my 2005 Roush Stage 2 since I bought it brand new in April of 2005.
Decided to go back to stock because how few of this year there are.
Many have claimed they have a 2005 Stage 2 but after lots of research working with Roush and others we have found 25 are true factory Stage 2's and 5 are dealer demos.
Since 2005 parts of these mustangs have been sold, so out there are alot of "Foush Mustangs".
All are very cool mustangs dont get me wrong.
So I decieded to take a few new photo's of a factory built 2005 Roush Mustang Stage 2
(without looking to close it appears stock). ;)
Enjoy :usa:

]]> 05-09 Roush Mustangs RED ROUSH WA http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61676-factory-built-2005-roush-mustang-stage-2-photos.html Its been a while!! http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/general-roush-talk/61675-its-been-while.html Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:09 GMT Just saying hello to everyone on here. I am back in afghan for my 5th Deployment. Hope you all drink some beer for me! Just saying hello to everyone on here. I am back in afghan for my 5th Deployment. Hope you all drink some beer for me! ]]> General Roush Talk Attackpilot http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/general-roush-talk/61675-its-been-while.html Wheel Torque http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/road-course-racing-track-days-drag-meets/61674-wheel-torque.html Fri, 24 May 2013 15:37:01 GMT What's the torque value that I should use? ]]> Road Course Racing, Track Days, Drag Meets LIracer http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/road-course-racing-track-days-drag-meets/61674-wheel-torque.html Rear end vent http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61673-rear-end-vent.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:21 GMT I saw a post about this a while back.On my 2003,i see the vent nipple on the pass side but it is capped off.Looks like factory.Is this supposed to be vented? I saw a post about this a while back.On my 2003,i see the vent nipple on the pass side but it is capped off.Looks like factory.Is this supposed to be vented? ]]> 05-09 Roush Mustangs gfuji http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61673-rear-end-vent.html Premier 13-05 Finally Home! http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/2013-roush-mustangs/61672-premier-13-05-finally-home.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:03:16 GMT Took possession of my car late tonight after what seems like a year of impatient waiting.
Wouldn't you know as soon as we unloaded, it started to rain, so the car is dirty and I'll have to wash it before I post up some pics.:mad:
Anyway, I put a few miles on her after the light shower on damp roads. Traction was better than expected, I never scared myself to death, and mostly kept her pointed in the right direction. As far as LL seat of the pants evaluation of those 599rwhp ponies:
THIS CAR IS BUTT-CLINCHING, THROW YOU BACK IN THE SEAT, GET GONE IN A HURRY FAST!!!:o:bang::bang::bang:
It also has a more aggressive sound than the other Roush's I have had and is drop dead gorgeous. The metallic paint in the sun is dazzling (just like Wayne said).
I am very busy right now, but I wish I had time to properly break the car in (insert a big AutoXRacer SIGH!), but I guess I will have to be patient and enjoy my DD, a 6430 John Deere, until I get caught up on this farm work.:)
Sleep tight fnsweet, but I will probably be drivin' twisties in my dreams!:cheers: ]]> 2013+ Roush Mustangs N8Quik 24 http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/2013-roush-mustangs/61672-premier-13-05-finally-home.html Ford to end Falcon production in Australia http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/ford-mustang-headlines-themustangnews-com/61670-ford-end-falcon-production-australia.html Thu, 23 May 2013 15:43:03 GMT After some 90 years, Ford will stop manufacturing cars in Australia in 2016, closing two plants in the country for good. The move comes on the heels of $581 million... More... (http://www.themustangnews.com/content/2013/05/ford-to-end-falcon-production-in-australia/) After some 90 years, Ford will stop manufacturing cars in Australia in 2016, closing two plants in the country for good. The move comes on the heels of $581 million...

More... ]]> Ford and Mustang Headlines from TheMustangNews.com Shay http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/ford-mustang-headlines-themustangnews-com/61670-ford-end-falcon-production-australia.html 2008 Roush 427R Trak Pak (#4 of 100) for sale http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/items-sale-wanted/61669-2008-roush-427r-trak-pak-4-100-sale.html Thu, 23 May 2013 06:33:06 GMT THIS MUSTANG IS READY FOR THE TRACK WITH A FULLY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION, BRAKE COOLING DUCT SYSTEM, HAWK DTC 70 FRONT AND HT 10 REAR RACING BRAKE PADS, AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE WITH AN MSRP OF $60,352.00 in 2008! DON’T PASS UP THIS OFFER FOR $33,000 obo!!! Vehicle is garaged kept in Panama City, FL.... THIS MUSTANG IS READY FOR THE TRACK WITH A FULLY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION, BRAKE COOLING DUCT SYSTEM, HAWK DTC 70 FRONT AND HT 10 REAR RACING BRAKE PADS, AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE WITH AN MSRP OF $60,352.00 in 2008! DON’T PASS UP THIS OFFER FOR $33,000 obo!!!
Vehicle is garaged kept in Panama City, FL. while I am Stationed in Germany. Since I will be in this area for 3 to 5 years, I have decided to sell. I actually owe a little more than the asking price, but its my loss and your gain. The color is Dark Candy Apple Red w/ matte black stripes. New condition and loaded to include navigation. Send a request for pics or to set up a test drive. Take a beach vaction and come home with a wonderful car that has never been raced. Mileage is low at 23k and all services have been completed on time with Ford. Contact Brian at bnkeith@hotmail.com or 850-571-4480.

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2008 Mustang 427R TRAK PAK includes:
ROUSHcharged 4.6L powertrain system including: ROUSHcharger, intake manifold, intercooler & radiator, air induction system, Roush calibrated ECM and many others (Produces 435hp/400lb-ft)
Roush 4 Piece Aerobody Kit (Front Fascia with Lower Valance Fog Lamps, Front Chin Spoiler, Rear Spoiler and Hood Scoop)
Black Bar High Flow Front Grille and Radiator Cooling Shields
High Performance Exhaust
Roush Fender Badges and Roush 427 Decklid Emblem
Roush Front Windshield and Hood Scoop Graphics
Roush Four Piece Performance Pedals
Roush Sport Leather Seating w/ 427R Floor Mats
Three Gauge Dash Pod w/ Engine Oil Temp Coolant Temp, Boost/Vacuum Guages, and Integrated Shift Light
Hood Pins
Roush Short Throw Shifter w/ Retro Style Level and Shifter Knob
Roush 18-Inch Forged Dark Charcoal Wheels w/ High Performance Tires
Locking Lug Nuts
Roush 427R Trak Pak Suspension (Adjustable Front and Rear Shocks, Front and Rear Springs, Front and Rear Jounce Bumpers and Adjustable Camber Plates
Detriot Tru Track Torsion Rear Differential and Rear Axle Vent
Roush 6 Piston Front Calipers w/ 14" Two Piece Slotted Front Rotors and Slotted Rear Rotors w/ HAWK DTC 70 Front and HT 10 Rear Racing Brake Pads
Roush Brake Cooling Duct System
Roush Functional Strut Tower Brace
Roush 427R Trak Pak Serialized Engine Bay Badge
Optional Equipment:
Roush Sport Leather Seating Dark Charcoal w/ Graphite Stitching
Matte Black 427R TRAK PAK Stripe Package
Adjustable Carbon Fiber Functional Rear Racing Spoiler
Mustang White Face Guage Cluster
Roush Mustang Interior Trim Kit
Roush Mustang Rear Quarter Window Louvers
Mustang Trunk Mounted Tool Kit
Mustang Door Sill Plates

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]]> Items For Sale / Wanted keithbn http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/items-sale-wanted/61669-2008-roush-427r-trak-pak-4-100-sale.html Trying to Choose New front bumper choices. Thoughts welcome http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/general-roush-talk/61668-trying-choose-new-front-bumper-choices-thoughts-welcome.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:34:20 GMT Hello to all. So here is my issue. I have a 03 Stage 3 Mineral Gray Jack Roush Classic with exhaust that exits out the rear. The front bumper is trashed From the last owner which means I am stuck with replacing it. With that being said I am looking at either the cobra or staying with the Factory... Hello to all. So here is my issue. I have a 03 Stage 3 Mineral Gray Jack Roush Classic with exhaust that exits out the rear. The front bumper is trashed From the last owner which means I am stuck with replacing it. With that being said I am looking at either the cobra or staying with the Factory Bumper. But am literally torn 50/50 on this.

Stage 3 Bumper:
Keep it org
Maybe help with Value
More Expensive to Replace

Cobra:
Personal Favorite choice with how the lines are
Cheaper to use replacement
Might Hurt the Value of the Stage 3?

This is obviously not a life or death situation but thought i would see what everyone elses options are.:bang:

Thanks,
Justin ]]> General Roush Talk Fzn14 http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/general-roush-talk/61668-trying-choose-new-front-bumper-choices-thoughts-welcome.html BMR Relo + Roush LCA http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61667-bmr-relo-roush-lca.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:27:20 GMT This place is a bad influence! I went out to look for wheel weights that were asked about in another thread and ended up putting on my BMR relocation brackets tonight. It went pretty well and only took me about 2 hours.

I've got the Roush LCA's with the BMR relocation brackets. For those of you that have this setup, where did you run the e-brake cable? When I installed the brackets it seemed like there might be little strain on the cable if the cable was run through the hole in the LCA so I didn't run it through the hole. Just wondering what others have done. ]]> 05-09 Roush Mustangs nawagner http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61667-bmr-relo-roush-lca.html 05-09 Roush chin spoiler prepainted http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/items-sale-wanted/61666-05-09-roush-chin-spoiler-prepainted.html Thu, 23 May 2013 01:49:51 GMT Do you guys know where I might find a pre-painted chin spoiler in black (UA)? Do you guys know where I might find a pre-painted chin spoiler in black (UA)? ]]> Items For Sale / Wanted grabber08 http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/items-sale-wanted/61666-05-09-roush-chin-spoiler-prepainted.html 05-09 Roush Chin Spoiler http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/stage-3-motorsports/61665-05-09-roush-chin-spoiler.html Thu, 23 May 2013 01:47:35 GMT Just wondering if you guys might have a pre-painted chin spoiler in black (UA) for a 09 Roush? Just wondering if you guys might have a pre-painted chin spoiler in black (UA) for a 09 Roush? ]]> Stage 3 Motorsports grabber08 http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/stage-3-motorsports/61665-05-09-roush-chin-spoiler.html 2008 427R For Sale http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/items-sale-wanted/61664-2008-427r-sale.html Thu, 23 May 2013 00:54:13 GMT 2008 427R For Sale
2008 Roush 427R w/ 20,700 miles.
Stunning car with the following Roush 427R core components. ROUSHcharged 4.6L powertrain system / 4 Piece Aerobody Kit / Lower Valance Fog Lamps / 18-Inch Cast Chrome Wheels & High Performance Tires / Off-Road Exhaust / Roush Fender Badges & Deck-lid Emblem / 427R Embroidered Floor Mats / ROUSH Front & Rear Windshield Banners / ROUSH Pedals w/ Dead Pedal / 427R Striping Kit / ROUSH Suspension System / Engine Build Plaque Signed By Engine Builder
Options: White Face Gauges / Quarter Window Louvers / Locking Lug Nuts / Sport Leather Seating / Short Throw Shifter w/ Chrome Shifter Arm and White Ball Knob / Door Sill Plates/ Ice Cold Air / Power Windows, Door Locks, Remote Entry and Power Driver's Seat.
ADDITIONAL upgrades installed: New 5 speed MGW Shifter / "LED" Sequential tail lights/ Brake Lights, with black frame trim / Pioneer AVH-X2500BT stereo with I Pod & USB options / Custom painted front grill pony from" Action Automotive Accessories" / New Nitto Invo tires / MGP Caliper Covers / Hood Struts / Custom matching leather steering wheel and shifter boot covers / Billet battery hold down & some interior billet / Remote trunk opener / Revelco Anti Theft Device. Both the original Roush Shifter and Shaker 500 Head Unit are included in the sale along with some uninstalled Auto Meter Gages & Roush Vent Gage Pods.
For model year 2008, there were only 49 Roush 427R cars produced in the Performance White/ Blue Accent color combination. The rarity of this car is as impressive as the performance and its condition.
I am retired military and an older driver as well as the second owner. Over my 32 months of ownership & care of this car, I have happily added 5K easy miles on the odometer. I believe my price is lower than most, but this is is not a hardship, divorce or moving sale, nor is this car anything short of beautiful. It's nothing more than a garage space issue, when our 2 UNC students are home from school.
Car is also listed in AutoTrader.com. Photos to follow when can reduce the file size so they will be accepted on this site.

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]]> Items For Sale / Wanted Natch http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/items-sale-wanted/61664-2008-427r-sale.html Racing Seat Belt Mount http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/road-course-racing-track-days-drag-meets/61662-racing-seat-belt-mount.html Wed, 22 May 2013 21:40:02 GMT I will not have time to get a proper roll cage installed before I hit the track later this month. I hate running on a track with just three point seat belts, especailly in a 750hp car. I found this mount system at American Muscle as a temporary solution. Any thoughts or experience? ... I will not have time to get a proper roll cage installed before I hit the track later this month. I hate running on a track with just three point seat belts, especailly in a 750hp car. I found this mount system at American Muscle as a temporary solution. Any thoughts or experience?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/corbea...-bar-0512.html ]]> Road Course Racing, Track Days, Drag Meets LIracer http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/road-course-racing-track-days-drag-meets/61662-racing-seat-belt-mount.html <![CDATA[DiMora's Hood Saga...Operation CowlMonster - please vote in my poll.]]> http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61661-dimoras-hood-saga-operation-cowlmonster-please-vote-my-poll.html Wed, 22 May 2013 21:32:30 GMT So...

I hated the GT hood with the fake Roush hood scoop. That is the same reason the side of my car does not have side scoops - I think they look cool, but I don't want fake stuff strapped on there. Now if they had vents to cool the rear brakes that would be a different animal...

I say "hated" because in December I picked up a TruFiber 3" cowl hood. At first I was shocked by it...3" doesn't sound like much, but it seriously impedes forward visibility.

I rattle-canned it flat black on the advice of my painter to help it absorb heat and fully cure the resins - I guess painting a fiberglass hood that isn't fully cured can lead to paint issues down the road:

Installing it required some minor tweaks...a slight adjustment of the passenger side fender and some very thin 1/16" shims under the DS hood hinge. I mounted some Scott Drake hood pins in the bump-stop locations along with some plastic bushings that I ground down to the proper height and some rubber grommets for soft bump-stops.

That, of course, was after I welded stainless washers into the bump-stop locations so as to get the perfect diameter for the hood pins so they could not "move around a bit" since I am such a perfectionist:

Since I got it all mocked up, I have been torn with how to proceed paint-wise...I have been wanting to keep stripes...but I can't decide whether to go vinyl or painted. Painted is what I really want. I got used to the 3" cowl visibility...now it seems normal to me...and it looks so nasty and angry. I love it.

With some Eleanor style fog lights to complement the look:

On to the next chapter in my quest...when I started looking at the cost of painting (~ $1500 for painted stripes and a painted show-quality underside), I had to ask my myself if this hood is the one I REALLY wanted...since paintwork costs more than the hood itself...

So this morning I said "screw it" and ordered the hood I wish I had bought in the first place - the same thing in carbon fiber from the carbon fiber division of TruFiber known as "TruCarbon":

My plan at this point is to leave the underside carbon fiber for sure, and then I have many options on the top side:

1) Get the top painted torch red to match my car, leaving the carbon fiber exposed in the stripe area (The whole thing cleared so there are no seams and I can polish / wax easily).

2) Leave the whole hood carbon fiber, and add painted or vinyl black stripes (Clearcoated, yadda yadda)

3) Leave it carbon fiber, and delete all stripes from the car.

4) Leave it carbon fiber and add hockey stripes to the sides.

Thoughts?

I value your opinions...so I am posting a poll. ]]> 05-09 Roush Mustangs DiMora http://www.fnsweet.com/forums/05-09-roush-mustangs/61661-dimoras-hood-saga-operation-cowlmonster-please-vote-my-poll.html