I know it's not the GT350R engine, but I'll tell ya what, this thing still revs pretty nice and easy when Matt mashes on it. For a significant amount of money less, you're still getting a great engine
With an ECU tune you can raise the coyote's redline to 7500 or higher as well. The coyote also makes more torque than the 5.2 flateplane in the GT350 when tuned, and earlier in the rev range, so it should FEEL punchier and better for around town.
My teacher told me to put away my phone. I said that I'm watching a one take with a track ready Mustang. My phone might get taken away but at least he let me finish the video lol.
+Leo jetlife I would never drop out of school to buy a car that will be with little next to nothing in several years. A degree holds more weight than any material possession.
PowerofMetal247 agreed! I remember being jealous of guys driving nice cars at that age. It was hard investing my time in school when all these guys appeared successful while I'm driving a shit box without a stereo. Needless to say I now have a BS in Information Systems. Currently a new Mustang GT sits in my garage that is not a daily driver, it's a toy. If there's one thing I've learned it's that being an adult is expensive, for everyone! kids are expensive, homes are expensive, health care is expensive, everything. It blows my mind how much money comes in and goes out all the while still being able to afford much more than just a car. There's absolutely no way I could live like this without an education.
The problem with One Takes like this is that it inspires me to say "meh, my kids don't need to go to college..." and begin cruising the classifieds for a cool project car. Damn you +TheSmokingTire, and damn this mustang!
if you live in the usa i'd go with the project car. college is an overpriced scam that's just gonna seal you/your kids in mountains of debt that has to be paid off for decades to come. lol. just get a nice fast car and let em drive it! i'm sure you will all be happier this way
I remember this video was one of the biggest point of references I watched when I first got my mustang (2015 yellow gt). Last year I took a trip in my stang to the tail of the dragon with some buddies and actually ran into Matt at deal gap. Total full circle moment and Matt was cool as hell to talk to.
YES! Someone who focuses their build on quality suspension and brake upgrades. JRZ makes fantastic suspension and good suspension makes a world of difference with not only the handling but the NVH.
The same amount of people the z28 camaro ran over when it slided crashed and burned at the Nurburg ring. say what? www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Man-Killed-Hit-Run-Parking-Lot-Fight-Carson-303568501.html From a murderers car to a murderer. come and get me GM fans.
Now this is a good episode. Personally, I've never been a fan of mustangs; however, this one is properly setup and easy to respect. The owner is decently knowledgable and has a pleasant personality. Good job, Michael and Matt.
Well this is really selling me on getting a Mustang for a weekend project car. That thing sounds amazing and is getting some high praise in the handling department with only slight mods!!
7:33, that's exactly how I feel. I don't have a 2015, I have a 2006, but it's my first Mustang and I'm super stoked about it. I had only ever driven measly European hatchbacks so when I started shopping around and I hopped into my first Mustang, I couldn't believe it. What a battleship it felt like. I could see the hood from behind the steering wheel! I definitely wasn't used to that. But then I test drove a few others before I finally settled on the one I wanted to get, and now several weeks into my ownership the car did shrink. It's surprisingly agile and maneuverable and just so much fun to drive. And in Europe a real headturner, because you don't see em that often. I can drive by Porsches and Audis costing 100k+ and people look at me because those cars are a dime a dozen. Would definitely recommend a Mustang to anyone looking for a whole new car experience. Especially if you're in Europe.
I like when you said,"This is a sorted car." Well said! I knew those were race tires when I heard all the tiny rocks getting stuck to the tires and crackling under the wheel wells. lol
yes u drastically decrease the safety of any occupants or yourself...removing the stock steering wheel and disabling the Air bag system....im pretty sure the other 10 airbags....are non functional...if you remove the steering wheel....but anyone here with more knowledge or information please feel free to nicely correct me......but anyway...losing all the buttons and in dash information accessed via the wheel....has got to suck....outside of the after mentioned safety concerns
Raced a turbo 370Z the other day on I95 and while I lost, my bone stock 2016 GT Base (non track pack, so taller gears, softer springs and less tire) almost kept up and his Z barely pulled on me. I expected to lose considering his power is likely greater and his weight is a bit less, but with some good bolt ons, and a tune, it'd probably beat it. Great bang for the buck car, I love it!
bro coming from a g37s to a camaro ss . it is 2 different world all that power waiting to be unlock N/A no turbo or supercharger .. and the rumble/chopping of a cam v8 bruhhhhhh.. just do it
I've been trying to mod my 02 C5 Z06 for the track. I've put in a bunch of upgrades, but I'm really not sure where to go next, or change up what I've already done. Maybe you guys could chime in? List of mods: - Ron Davis radiator w/ integrated oil cooler and new silicon hoses - AP Racing 6pot front/4pot rear BBK w/ new master cyl w/ 2 piece slotted rotors and Hawk HP+ brake pads - 18x9.5/19x11.5" Forgestar Nurburgring Y-spoke wheels - Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires 275mm front/325mm rear - DRM Bilstein dampers - GM T1 sways - MGW short shifter - Corbeau A4 seats - Tick Performance clutch MC and LS7 clutch assembly I'm planning to get a 6-pt roll bar w/ removable side bars, 6-pt harnesses, and a new Sparco Evo II driver's seat. I have the APR front splitter and GTC-300 wing on order, as well as CF side skirts.
Spend more money on seat time, buy a set of track wheels and keep fresh rubber on them. If this is also your DD, get another car for the times its broken. Invest in yourself, fix the car when weaknesses appear. Don't forget you might end up smashing it into a wall and may take a massive loss on it.
rangerousdave I've been tracking cars for almost 7 years now. I just bought and built this car since last year. Hence, why it's only seen 4 track days, not myself.
That photo sold me too. What a great looking Mustang. Sounds fabulous. Glad to hear it drives like butter. 😌 It makes me really excited for my own track build in the future. 😈
Traditionally I haven't been much of a ford fan but lately they've been killing it with the vehicles they put out. I love the new mustangs, hate the new body style camaros.
You know how you think a car is going to feel a certain way, and it does, but somehow it still surprises you? I get that a lot from these videos. Can't imagine what it's like first hand. This particular one seems to have exceeded expectations, but you get the idea.
CJ and GT350 I.M benefit from higher rpms. Then you need to upgrade oil pump gears to prevent grenading your engine. Neverstoppulling's engine failed due to oil gears.
Hey Matt is the snow common in California at this time of the year? i 've never been in California but always think that the weather is pretty similar here in Spain , and the snow is very rare in May in Spain Salutes
Ok then the weather is pretty similar Do you feel any powerloss at that altitude ? i usually drive between 4500-6000 and i don't feel any but my brother says that he feel it a lot with his bike salutes and thanks for the reply!
Was this Mustang repainted? I don't believe the Mustang had that color option in 2015. Deep impact blue is much darker and it's the only blue offered until 2017 or 2018.
+TheSmokingTire does it really change anything bro? We already know what you are doing is NOT legally sound. And can tell from the pace you are traveling. Not trying to be a smart behind. But Adding a speedometer would make the videos just that much more enjoyable. Even if you blur out speeds above the limit. But I completely understand you not wanting to take. bigger risk
It's called evidence, homie. Being able to guess speed from a video is, legally, a world apart from actually showing that speed. That's the difference between "we're not going to go through the effort of doing math to prove this guy did something, " and "here he is bragging about these speeds, lock him up."
I love seeing well sorted out Mustangs, this is a good example of fine tuning what holds the car to the ground. and thats how you want to go. prper stoping power, handling, the go for more power. I do find the wing stupid, but it's there for track use I imagine. I'm very impressed by that. Nice car!
+rethan shrago Different intake,exhaust,and headers....The 2015+ Mustangs used some 2012-13 Boss parts... Like the longer Boss exhaust valves... I hope I answered your question.
It's been a while since I've watched an entire episode from start to finish without scrolling just a little, but this one was just great. Matt's so excited and the car is just a peach. Good joob!
1) this was shot in March, there is an 8 week delay between filming an airing one takes, and 2) Angeles Forest roads are at 4,500 feet of elevation. There is a ski resort less than 20 miles from there.
The best part about california is that I can wake up in the morning, have a surf in Venice, then get in my car, drive 90 minutes, and go skiing in the afternoon. We have everything here.
Not many people realize that benefit of California. I've been living in SF for the last few months but am moving back into the Southern California area next week, excited for the weather down there again. I also enjoy the roads a little more down south than up here. Skyline Ridge is one of the best roads I can find close to SF but I know there's other that must be up here.
+TheSmokingTire I have Big Sur/PCH in my backyard, Venice 3 hours south, and snow 3 hours east, right in the middle of everything. Cant beat it, but my 2014 Track pack just for the roads around here
no, it's a massive pain to remove them, and you lose all the sound insulation. It makes the car pretty unbearable on the road. Michael was waiting for the GT350 rear seat delete kit to come out at the point of filming this video.
+TheSmokingTire rear bottom piece (yeah it's one piece) comes out it in like 5-10 min. idk bout the uppers though, never tried removing them. don't imagine it'd be that hard.
With his exhaust, he would go damn near deaf having nothing in between the rear and the cabin, just ask me how i know with my 99 with off road pipes and dynomax race bullets, and 4.10s keeping me in the rev ranges lol. I insulated my trunk to cut the resonance down so imagine a giant hole from your trunk to your cabin.
Yes, both the bottom and upper seat sections come out in about 20 minutes. Funny that people are still buying rear seat delete kits, for $150-$200. A 4 x 8 sheet of MDF and some black felt, and you have the same thing, if you know how to use a measuring tape. Roll bar appears to be an Auto-Power unit, or another bolt in variation. The only company that makes a safe and certified rollbar is Maximum Motorsports, FYI.
I saw that too. I think in one of the interior shots you can see the drivers harness flipped over the back of the seat. Matt barely fit in the seat, the harness might not have fit him
Theres a reason the mustangs are selling like crazy world wide there at the top of the game for the price and the looks are on point.A few mods from a saturated market and you have a full blown track or drag car that you can daily and get 20+mpg
Love all the videos Matt! Glad you have comments now. Have watched them all and have learned a ton about all the cars I've never been behind the wheel of and is helping me narrow down my next vehicle purchase. Completely right about the single cam vs dohc rev speed. Wish we had some good twisties here in north Texas!!
