Things I would change on the Mustang

After 1,398 miles on the trip odometer and countless bumps & jolts, Ive made a new list of improvments for the Mustang for it's next trip just about anywhere that isn't across town.

1. Tires. The set of sport-performance tires the car came with are aftermarket tires the previous owner put on for better handling & looks. Performance aside, the tires don't provide a comfortable ride nor are they the quietest set I've ever had on a car. After about 200 miles, the noise started to become louder & louder as my ears adjusted to them. They also gave more feedback of what they ran over than other tires. Rocks, stones, roadkill & lane markers all could be felt thru the steering wheel. A slightly larger tire size will eliminate the harsh feeling and would smooth out the stiff sports car suspension alittle at the same time. Performance might see a drop, but the trade off will be a quieter ride.

2. Better speakers. The XM unit performed flawlessly all nearly 1,400 miles, but the sound emitted from the speakers could have been better. They sound flat & uninspired, no matter how you manage the equalizer. More power to the speakers could work, but I think more power and better speakers could help out as well. The noise of the tires with the top up started to drown out the music inside as we cruised at 75mph.

3. Spark plugs/wires. When I installed the K&N FIPK kit, I saw how akward it is to change out the plugs for the car. The wires & plugs looked to be the same 3 year old stock OEM's it rolled outta Detroit with. Performance wasn't hindered by them, but they were possibly masked by the cold air intake. Doesn't hurt to change them, especially since they passed their 50,000 mile expected life.

Maybe I will do the wires soon, tires & speakers are still liveable for now.

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