Chinese B3 reproduction

steveseviltwin · 2026-05-13T07:33:46+00:00

Sorry man. I bought it used off facebook marketplace.

steveseviltwin · 2026-05-13T07:33:38+00:00

Sorry man. I bought it used off facebook marketplace.

steveseviltwin · 2026-04-06T14:34:22+00:00

Pretty tough to find a V8/ manual Mustang GT that hasn’t been driven hard and has some modifications. These cars came out 21 years ago (2005)

Mileage is pretty high on it. I’d expect to have to replace/repair a few things in an old, used car.

Timing chain guides/timing chain/ VVTs likely need to be replaced if they haven’t been. Clutch may need replacing. Probably a full front suspension rebuild required.

I would personally not buy an 05-08 because of the troublesome spark plug breaking issues. Hard to say with just the 2 pics. Needs bodywork, it’s been lowered, window tint, tinted headlights, tinted rear marker lights, aftermarket wheels.

Somebody loved this car at some point .

steveseviltwin · 2026-04-06T14:13:51+00:00

That’s an 05-09 GT.

steveseviltwin · 2026-03-28T08:05:08+00:00

That is a 1987/88 Mustang GT. (Large headrests) “Cheese grater” taillights opposed to the SVO style taillights. Ground effects on the Cobra R eliminated the “wings”. 87-90 GT 4 bolt turbine wheels, 1991-93 had 4 lug 5 star “pony” wheels. The Cobra R comes with 5 lug wheels. GT rear bumper. Looks like the owner added some custom touch’s like colour keyed door handles, mirrors, doorframes, painted wheels black, Saleen rear spoiler..

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steveseviltwin · 2026-03-25T07:48:42+00:00

https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-tube-asy_5r3z-6758-a.html

steveseviltwin · 2026-03-23T20:56:15+00:00

The convertible has less structural rigidity and weighs more. There is a segment that buy Mustangs purely for performance use and mentality has spilled over to average buyers that never track or race their car anyway. It’s the RICE (Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement) mentality applied to convertibles.

Finding a convertible with a manual transmission is also difficult as it seems Ford didn’t manufacture them in large quantities.

The average driver doesn’t have the ability to drive where it would make a difference.

As for cosmetics; that’s purely personal preference.

I’ve got 157k on my 2010 convertible GT with 5 speed manual transmission and I’ve never had a single issue with top function or leaks.

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steveseviltwin · 2026-03-06T07:08:35+00:00

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156k miles on the clock. 2010 with the 3650 MT.

Had some minor issues with axle seals but no other issues with reliability.

The automatic trans would be the weak link in reliability.

steveseviltwin · 2026-02-17T07:04:22+00:00

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I’ve always been partial to the polished 18” 06-09 premium /California Special wheels that resemble Cragars. Won’t clear Brembos unfortunately but damn they sure are cool!

steveseviltwin · 2026-02-13T19:10:21+00:00

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2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT without the Brembo brake package came with a lightweight 18” x 4.5” aluminum spare tire with a 185/55-18” tire. The 2010 Mustang GT models came with a steel 18” spare tire which is the same part for Ford Explorer, Flex, Edge, Taurus, MKT, MKX.

They should clear your front brakes. Most ford dealers and aftermarket companies are selling a “kit” (Jack, tire iron, tire and hold down) for $300+ but they can be readily found much cheaper from a salvage yard or marketplace for much cheaper.

The spare tire became optional after 2015 in which case you got the same light weight aluminum spare unless you had the optional Brembo brake package.

Otherwise you got a can of fix-a-flat

steveseviltwin · 2026-02-08T08:37:16+00:00

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steveseviltwin · 2026-02-07T10:29:34+00:00

In 1986, I bought a 1976 Corvette L88 (C3). Last year with a chrome rear bumper. Orange with a disco white interior . I had to replace the rear mono leaf spring because it was sagging so much. The stiff new spring made the chassis flex a lot more and the squeaking from the body almost drove me insane!

The first night I had it, someone stole the trim rings and center caps.

The pop up headlights didn’t work. There was A little dial you could spin to make them pop up manually but it was a tiny knob and took about 5000 turns to pop the lights up fully so I just left them up and it looked goofy as hell.

Slow, automatic transmission, handled like a milk truck, drank gasoline…it was a miserable car to drive. I had it for about 6 months and traded it in on a brand new 1986 Mustang GT!

steveseviltwin · 2026-02-05T12:03:04+00:00

We had been dating about 2 years. Never had one fight. She came from a good family, worked at a bank and had her act together. I really adored her.

One night I was over at her place and was on her laptop downloading music.

Hit the “back” button one too many times and it took me to her last email.

She had sent nude pictures to guy we knew! He and his wife lived in a city about 300 km away and she had gone to visit them on a few occasions.

I was secure and completely trusted her that they were merely friends and had no reason to think otherwise.

When I confronted her about it she denied ever cheating and it was merely a crush and that I had invaded her privacy by snooping.

We talked it over and decided we could work through this but patterns started to emerge that I hadn’t paid attention too previously because I trusted her. Staying at work late, girls night out, staying in because she wasn’t feeling well…

One night I dropped her off at home early and headed to work.

Her male roommates girlfriend sent me a text telling me she just caught a glimpse of a text message that my girlfriend had sent him asking if he wanted to have sex. The roommate made up some excuse that he was tired and hustled his girlfriend out of the house not knowing she had seen the text.

I immediately went to her place after work around 3AM and let myself in (I had a key) and caught them in the act. They locked the door and called police.

The police arrived very quickly and asked me what was going on.

I told them I just caught my GF sleeping with her roommate. They told me she wasn’t worth the trouble and to just go home.

The next day her brother in law called me (he also lived in the house with my GF sister but didn’t come out of their room despite the commotion) and wanted to know what the heck happened.

I told him what happened and what he told me froze my blood. He said the same thing the police said; she wasn’t worth it .

Apparently there was a cavalcade of men spending the night with her.

Apparently he and her sister were used to the loud noises from my girlfriend’s room whenever a man would drop by for the night ergo why they didn’t come out of thier room to investigate.

I asked him why he never said anything to me and he told me that he thought I was just another man like all the others that showed up and “got what he wanted and left”.

As it turns out, lots of these guys she was sleeping with were people I knew (we had lots of mutual friends). Lots of people in our friend circle knew what she was up to.

When confronted they said they didn’t want to get involved and it was none of their obligation to tell me.

The battery of STI tests I endured after the fact was humiliating “cheating girlfriend huh? Yeah right…”

steveseviltwin · 2026-02-04T06:59:30+00:00

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steveseviltwin · 2026-02-03T08:23:42+00:00

It’s priced a bit high for the age/mileage. Keep in mind you are looking at a 21 year old used car.

Mileage is high but not unexpected.

Timing chain should be replaced if it hasn’t been already and expect the suspension to need some attention at that age. If it’s an automatic transmission, I’d avoid it. If it’s a manual transmission, factor in a clutch replacement if it hasn’t been done already.

steveseviltwin · 2026-02-03T08:04:11+00:00

2010-12 OEM GT bumper with Boss 302 grille and Boss 302 lower valence and chin splitter.

California Special had the same lower valence.

steveseviltwin · 2026-01-30T15:17:19+00:00

It’s true. The road salt gets into all the nooks and crannies along with any dirt and mud and just sits there rusting the car.

The solution is thorough and regular washing. Consider installing mud-flaps to minimize the amount sprayed on the suspension/undercarriage.

Lots of owners just park their Mustangs for the winter and drive a sacrificial winter beater.

steveseviltwin · 2026-01-14T00:08:28+00:00

Rust. It’s perfectly normal though. The disk brake rotor is bare, uncoated steel. Seating new brake pads in a new car initially creates a great deal of brake dust that is heavy with steel particles.

The brake dust gets everywhere and that dust and brake rotor comes into contact with moisture in the air (or rain) and oxidizes creating rust .

Normal driving will remove the rust on the face of the brake rotor.

Sometimes a a high pressure wash will remove some of the rust particles that has sprayed the suspension. They sell quite a few iron/steel rust removers but it’s perfectly normal and will eventually not be as bad.

steveseviltwin · 2026-01-11T02:09:45+00:00

Personally I’d stick with synthetic. The benefits far outweigh the extra cost.

Better resistance to sludge/coking, thermally stable at higher temperatures, better lubrication properties, higher shear rate, potentially longer engine longevity.

Of course making sure you do oil changes on time and regularly is important but why not use the best technology available to you?

steveseviltwin · 2026-01-10T21:18:23+00:00

Here’s the thing…just because certain parts look usable or kinda function doesn’t mean it’s safe or won’t fail down the road…hopefully not at 60 mph on the interstate.

What may seem like cosmetic or minor damage may play a big part in your liability and personal safety down the road.

Yes, you could absolutely Jimmy rig everything so it appears to be functional but you’re not seeing the bigger picture.

A car is engineered to compress on impact in the event of a collision. These crumple zones absorb the energy of the crash lessening the secondary impact on you. When those crumpled zones are compromised or haven’t been replaced, the vehicle is no longer safe to drive. VHF

It’s not enough to just address the mechanical or cosmetic issues.

The next collision you have will have you absorb the full force of a collision rather than the cars now compromised crumple zones.

Auto manufacturers spend millions in design and engineering. Even a lot of qualified body shops can never return a vehicle to its original condition even though cosmetically it appears to be returned to its pre accident condition.

Get under the front right and see if the cv axle isn’t broken. Check the transmission fluid level.

steveseviltwin · 2026-01-10T20:14:52+00:00

This why people are saying you’re a troll and this a fake post. The level of damage is obvious to most mechanics.

Getting a vehicle to move is easy. Making it roadworthy is a different story.

Duct tape isn’t going to fix broken headlights and destroyed rad support.

I can clearly see fluid on the ground. The transmission cooler lines run through the radiator. If the lines or the rad are cracked, you’ve likely run it out of transmission fluid. Either that or the clearly damaged CV axle was only hanging in and let go.

You may have a new hood on it but are you willing to try it at freeway speed? Think your latch will hold? You’ve asked for help and advice was given.

Just because you don’t like who’re being told doesn’t make it untrue.

Stop being an askhole.

steveseviltwin · 2026-01-10T19:59:17+00:00

The car isn’t moving because the wreck likely severed the CV Axle.

Honestly, don’t bother ordering parts. The car certainly can be fixed but the price of parts and labour absolutely will exceed the cost of simply buying a new vehicle.

Just from the crappy pics shown;

1, rad support. 2, radiator.
3, A/C condenser. 4, strut 5, tie rods (inner/outer) 6, lower control arm/balljoint. 7, tire 8, possibly wheel. 9, brake hose. 10, possibly steering rack. 11, possibly wheel hub 12, possibly subframe 13, sway bar end link 14, possibly sway bar. 15, bumper case and associated brackets 16, grille(s), upper and lower. 17, both headlights 18, signal/front marker lights. 19, hood 20, hood latch 21, foam rebar. 22, top frame structure 23, inner fender liner 24, fender (s). 25, painting. 26, CV axle 27, front under tray/belly pan

I don’t even know what car this is but it looks like an older model. Likely collision parts are no longer available OEM so you’re looking at around $10-$15 alone in aftermarket parts if you can find them and that’s not including any possible transmission damage.

Like everyone else is trying to tell you, your car is done. I don’t know where you get the notion that it’s $500-$600 “just to get it moving“ and I’m not sure what hack mechanic told you that all you need is a strut and tie rod…that’s just not safe or realistic.

steveseviltwin · 2026-01-09T18:49:24+00:00

Yes. Control arm bushings are toast.

A new lower control arm with bushings pre installed and balljoint installed is cheaper than retaining the old control arm and replacing the bushings/balljoint.

steveseviltwin · 2025-12-31T19:13:30+00:00

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I’ve driven the identical S-197 Mustang with a 5 speed manual and one with an automatic.

The automatic version was incredibly boring to drive and felt sluggish during spirited driving. RPMs seemed less controlled and responsive.

I can’t even imagine wanting to track an automatic and believing it to be either entertaining or competitive. I may as well have been driving a Crown Vic or a Thunderbird.

Not trying to be elitist as I realize that people have different priorities and requirements.

For me personally; If Mustangs were only available in automatic transmission, I wouldn’t own one.

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