Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
2/19/25 1:08 p.m.
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Before we could raid the parts store for our 2006 Ford Mustang GT, we needed to consult the SCCA Club Spec Mustang rule book.

With those considerations in mind, we also researched our model before adding spares–for example, rear bearings–to our shelves as well. Want smooth execution fo…

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Chris Tropea
Chris Tropea Associate Editor
2/19/25 4:51 p.m.

As much as I like the look of the stock wheels, those Konig Hypergrams are going to look sweet on the car.  

Tom1200
Tom1200 PowerDork
2/19/25 5:40 p.m.

So I am curious to know what the current dollar total is for this car?

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
2/19/25 5:44 p.m.

In reply to Tom1200 :

We’ll keep that updated once we start bolting on parts. Other than the car itself and rear brake pads*, we had to buy a key and fob for it. 

 

* The rear pads were nearly metal-on-metal, so for now we just wanted to make things safe so we could drive it around. Real pads to come. 

Noddaz
Noddaz PowerDork
2/19/25 7:07 p.m.

New shop?

Puddy46
Puddy46 HalfDork
2/20/25 7:49 a.m.

Ive been looking forward to this build.  These have been on my radar to replace my 128i since Spec Mustang was announced, so I'm curious to see the results.  

Paris Van Gorder
Paris Van Gorder Associate editor
2/20/25 9:28 a.m.

In reply to Chris Tropea :

I thought the same thing when looking at the different options. 

akylekoz
akylekoz UberDork
2/20/25 11:24 a.m.

A slightly heavy budget friendly wheel for this is the 07-09 GT500 wheel.  18 x 9.5 @ 24lbs a bit porky but tough.  Picked up mine with tires for $500, what I want is 18 x 10 Apex EC-7 in Bronze.

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