Boss It Up! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Tony Alonso · 02-04-2012, 09:57 AM

I have been looking to buy a '12 Boss 302 (had one on order, let it go because no $$ from a sale of the Bullitt that didn't go through), thought about buying back my Mach ($$ I didn't want to go back into debt), so to make my 2010 daily driver "new", I made a few appearance changes.

Performance-wise, I don't plan to change the engine but hope to make a mild change to the brakes (up the front rotor size, stiffer brake hoses) and exhaust (would love a quad set-up like the Boss, speculated that Ford Racing is adapting one from it to the '05-'10 GTs).

The older I get, the cheaper I get...

03mach1 · 02-04-2012, 10:10 AM

Way to go Tony! Looks nice! Probalby turns a few heads too!

kiler be · 02-04-2012, 10:41 AM

What a deference. Looks great.

XSELLR8 · 02-04-2012, 08:07 PM

Nice job! I like how you put the C-stripes without Boss 302

Tony Alonso · 02-04-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XSELLR8

Nice job! I like how you put the C-stripes without Boss 302

That would have been heresy! Could not do that...

Mach1 EH · 02-05-2012, 08:25 AM

looks nice Tony.

falcongtho3 · 02-07-2012, 01:57 PM

Nice, Tony, very nice!

nitmare · 02-07-2012, 03:44 PM

WOW what a BIG difference..... LOOKs really good...

24kmach · 02-07-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Nice, Tony, very nice!

X's 2

nickster · 02-07-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Nice, Tony, very nice!

x3

H-TownMachI · 02-07-2012, 09:33 PM

You need some black Laguna Seca wheels. I can't tell from the pictures but is the roof painted/vinyled gloss black?

Just for inspiration and for drooling purposes.

Tony Alonso · 02-07-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H-TownMachI

You need some black Laguna Seca wheels. I can't tell from the pictures but is the roof painted/vinyled gloss black?

The wheels aren't in the budget this round

I do agree they are nice! I have not touched the roof. Was wondering how much black would look good against the grey. Like the photo below, it definitely stand out NICELY on yellow blaze

Quote:

Originally Posted by H-TownMachI

Just for inspiration and for drooling purposes.

This would have been my second color choice, right behind competition orange. The contrast looks great, and, of course, that little engine is kind of nifty also...

ITLRUN · 02-08-2012, 06:06 AM

Looks nice! I'm diggin it. I've got a '12 V6 that's got a little Boss in it too.

smith30 · 02-08-2012, 07:01 AM

Looks great Tony!

Tony Alonso · 07-10-2012, 11:23 PM

This morning I provided a rear black spoiler from a '12 Boss 302 and Ford decklid blackout decal to a local body shop. When the car was returned, I wound up with the spoiler on but the decal replaced with a custom gloss black decal. The body person had trouble with the Ford decal and crumpled it. They offered to replace it at cost with another decal but did not have matte black color available. I took the gloss black one and will see how I like it. If it doesn't do it for me, I am going to get the area painted in a matte black color.

I had been holding off on making these changes, thinking I might let this car go for a Boss 302, but I am "committed" now

Interestingly, the look is reminiscent of the gloss black 2013 decklid.

This casual photographer had a hard time in the lower light of the later evening capturing the essence of the sterling grey and black contrast. I need to try again tomorrow at an earlier time.

Lastly, absolutely none of the decals are a 100% match of the Ford versions. This is possibly "good car karma", wherein the GT has a look inspired by but not a clone of the Boss 302.

Thinking about an axleback exhaust now!

ASH302 · 07-11-2012, 07:02 AM

yeap looks really nice and really just can't tell a diff, unless you look at the rims and i think once you get the boss rims on there or just a diff rim, its going to be hard to tell the diff to the normal eye. i think the black would look great on the roof, it will go with the theme you got going

ASh

SGSCOMPS · 07-11-2012, 09:35 AM

Looks nice Tony

MattN03 · 07-11-2012, 12:29 PM

I like it Tony. Sharp!

shadowmaker · 07-11-2012, 05:59 PM

Im not a fan of changing wheels but I think thats what it needs to really make it pop. And its missing some.....'GRRRR'. Car looks great though, nice job.

I never try to a bunch of changes at once. Its kinda like you miss out on the enjoyment of each mod.

Post the pics up when you get the wheels.

There are 2 Bosses within 30 miles of me. I m trying really hard to stay away.

Tony Alonso · 07-11-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowmaker

Im not a fan of changing wheels but I think thats what it needs to really make it pop. And its missing some.....'GRRRR'. Car looks great though, nice job.

I do like these wheels. I think an argent or black color wheel now might make a difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowmaker

I never try to a bunch of changes at once. Its kinda like you miss out on the enjoyment of each mod.

Post the pics up when you get the wheels.

I also think it's a good strategy...plus it seems like a get a "new car" periodically when this is done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowmaker

There are 2 Bosses within 30 miles of me. I m trying really hard to stay away.

You are smart to do that if you don't want it in your garage

Tony Alonso · 08-19-2012, 09:25 PM

New wheels and MRT Interceptor axleback exhaust (sound clip soon)...

4a7191a · 08-19-2012, 10:28 PM

looks good

buy a boss used in the future save alot of cash that way.

donjuaniii · 08-19-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4a7191a

looks good

buy a boss used in the future save alot of cash that way.

You'll feel better too

Tony Alonso · 08-20-2012, 06:44 PM

Exhaust sound here.

03BumbleBee · 08-20-2012, 09:09 PM

Love the wheels!

02-04-2012, 09:57 AM	#1
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Boss It Up! I have been looking to buy a '12 Boss 302 (had one on order, let it go because no $$ from a sale of the Bullitt that didn't go through), thought about buying back my Mach ($$ I didn't want to go back into debt), so to make my 2010 daily driver "new", I made a few appearance changes. Performance-wise, I don't plan to change the engine but hope to make a mild change to the brakes (up the front rotor size, stiffer brake hoses) and exhaust (would love a quad set-up like the Boss, speculated that Ford Racing is adapting one from it to the '05-'10 GTs). The older I get, the cheaper I get... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

02-04-2012, 10:10 AM	#2
03mach1 Admin/Founder Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cuba, NY Posts: 6,804	Re: Boss It Up! Way to go Tony! Looks nice! Probalby turns a few heads too! __________________ David J. Wagner Founder/Admin Member #0001 http://www.Mach1Registry.com http://www.Mach1Performance.org Amsoil T-1 Certified Independant Dealer Member, MCA '03 Mach 1, '08 V6 WIP, 76 Cobra II VIN#301788

02-04-2012, 10:41 AM	#3
kiler be Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: culpeper va. Posts: 4,915	Re: Boss It Up! What a deference. Looks great. __________________ 03 Zink Yellow Mach 1 65 Black on Black 2+2 ( owned since High School ) 56 F100 ( dad's truck ) 75 Maverick 6cyl, auto ( Mean Machine )

02-04-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
XSELLR8 Mach-o-holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: La La Land Posts: 1,276	Re: Boss It Up! Nice job! I like how you put the C-stripes without Boss 302 __________________ 2003 Mach 1 TR 5 Speed IUP Bolt ons: You name it! 4.10s too 2004 Cobra Screaming Yellow 2.3L Whipple Gear install vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJrAIDCpbDI Clutch Replacement Vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFr0Rur_EWc Wideband Install Vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmL1KBmWyhg

02-05-2012, 08:25 AM	#6
Mach1 EH original owner Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bethany, Ontario Posts: 3,758	Re: Boss It Up! looks nice Tony. __________________ 2003 Mach1 DSG - original owner (1 of 1595) IUP, MGW black locking fuel door, sequential flashers, K&N, Mach1 scuff plates, ID tags, MRT shifter, Borla cat back, Steeda full length subframe connectors, 3pt STB, AFS black chrome Mach1 Heritage 17 x 9 & 17 x 10.5 shoes, MRT hood struts. BIRTHDATE - 04/09/2003 ,<-- thx Donna 2012 Shelby GT500 Perf white, SVT PP (SVT Track Pack), Electronics Package, Borla exhaust

02-07-2012, 01:57 PM	#7
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,270	Re: Boss It Up! Nice, Tony, very nice! __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

02-07-2012, 03:44 PM	#8
nitmare nitmare Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 366	Re: Boss It Up! WOW what a BIG difference..... LOOKs really good... __________________ 03 DSG JLT cai,Custom tune, MGW shifter, Aluminum drive shaft, Pypes x w/High flow magnaflow cats and mac cat back. AFS DD replicas 17x10.5 with 315s and 17x 9 with 275 front. Eibach pro's with urethane Isos, Bilstein struts/shocks, some MM suspension Pieces.

02-07-2012, 09:33 PM	#11
H-TownMachI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,234	Re: Boss It Up! You need some black Laguna Seca wheels. I can't tell from the pictures but is the roof painted/vinyled gloss black? Just for inspiration and for drooling purposes.

02-08-2012, 06:06 AM	#13
ITLRUN Cloud Nine Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Adairsville, GA Posts: 3,132	Re: Boss It Up! Looks nice! I'm diggin it. I've got a '12 V6 that's got a little Boss in it too. __________________ Joe Charles HiPoJoeCharles.com Please "LIKE" my Facebook Fan Page!

02-08-2012, 07:01 AM	#14
smith30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: walton, ky Posts: 1,131	Re: Boss It Up! Looks great Tony! __________________ 95 Camaro Z28 - current (DD and autocross toy) 99 Cobra - sold 04 GTO M6 - sold 03 Mach 1 - sold 04 GT - sold

07-10-2012, 11:23 PM	#15
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: Boss It Up! This morning I provided a rear black spoiler from a '12 Boss 302 and Ford decklid blackout decal to a local body shop. When the car was returned, I wound up with the spoiler on but the decal replaced with a custom gloss black decal. The body person had trouble with the Ford decal and crumpled it. They offered to replace it at cost with another decal but did not have matte black color available. I took the gloss black one and will see how I like it. If it doesn't do it for me, I am going to get the area painted in a matte black color. I had been holding off on making these changes, thinking I might let this car go for a Boss 302, but I am "committed" now Interestingly, the look is reminiscent of the gloss black 2013 decklid. This casual photographer had a hard time in the lower light of the later evening capturing the essence of the sterling grey and black contrast. I need to try again tomorrow at an earlier time. Lastly, absolutely none of the decals are a 100% match of the Ford versions. This is possibly "good car karma", wherein the GT has a look inspired by but not a clone of the Boss 302. Thinking about an axleback exhaust now! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

07-11-2012, 07:02 AM	#16
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Boss It Up! yeap looks really nice and really just can't tell a diff, unless you look at the rims and i think once you get the boss rims on there or just a diff rim, its going to be hard to tell the diff to the normal eye. i think the black would look great on the roof, it will go with the theme you got going ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

07-11-2012, 09:35 AM	#17
SGSCOMPS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 106	Re: Boss It Up! Looks nice Tony __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Torch Red 5 Speed, IUP Mods: Roy's 3/8" Aluminum Intake Spacer K&N Gen II Cold Air Intake MGW "Orange" Shifter Flowmaster 40 Series Previous Mustangs: 1983 GT Bright Red 1969 Mach 1 Candyapple Red

07-11-2012, 12:29 PM	#18
MattN03 03RCODE Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Harrodsburg, KY Posts: 3,645	Re: Boss It Up! I like it Tony. Sharp! __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Azure Blue 5 speed/IUP Sold 10/3/12

07-11-2012, 05:59 PM	#19
shadowmaker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,136	Re: Boss It Up! Im not a fan of changing wheels but I think thats what it needs to really make it pop. And its missing some.....'GRRRR'. Car looks great though, nice job. I never try to a bunch of changes at once. Its kinda like you miss out on the enjoyment of each mod. Post the pics up when you get the wheels. There are 2 Bosses within 30 miles of me. I m trying really hard to stay away.

08-19-2012, 09:25 PM	#21
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: Boss It Up! New wheels and MRT Interceptor axleback exhaust (sound clip soon)... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

08-19-2012, 10:28 PM	#22
4a7191a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: beaumont texas Posts: 1,344	Re: Boss It Up! looks good buy a boss used in the future save alot of cash that way. __________________ 2004white mach1 2001 svt lightning 2011 Mitsubishi Evo X 1999 F250 7.3L

08-20-2012, 06:44 PM	#24
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: Boss It Up! Exhaust sound here. __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

08-20-2012, 09:09 PM	#25
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Re: Boss It Up! Love the wheels! __________________ If we were all ugly, then we would all be good looking! Welcome to the Mach 1 Cafe! "Today's Special..Smoked Honda" Finally a member of 10,000 mile club!

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