What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?

[mcmmotorsports]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Had the dealer install a FR shifter and buff out a scratch that mysteriously appeared on the back bumper. Much better on both!

With the FR shifter installed as opposed to the MGW, does that keep your warranty in tact in the event of trans issues?

 

[mcmmotorsports]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Picked up a cover for mine:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281138904357?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[steveespo]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

With the FR shifter installed as opposed to the MGW, does that keep your warranty in tact in the event of trans issues?

Depends on many factors and the dealer/customer relationship. Ford Racing parts are considered aftermarket parts so the they don't get the automatic free pass that Ford Service/OEM parts do. The warranty for FRPP parts applies to the part itself, any problem with a related system will be analyzed by the service manager or if over a certain $ amount the Ford Regional Warranty rep. There is a lot of gray area in denying warranty and the impact an aftermarket part has in a failure. Sadly some situation result in initial denial and it is up to the customer to escalate and fight for a repair to be covered. This process takes time, phone calls and sometimes a lawyer, the idea is to wear you down so you give up. Other situations the customer has a strong dealer relationship and the dealer service manager goes to bat with Ford to get the work warranteed. Sadly this is how it is so Caveat Emptor.
Steve

 

[mcmmotorsports]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

So basically, I just need to decide whether or not I wish to mod the car and void the warranty or don't touch it and keep the warranty. I know all about warranties and the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act but I guess I am naive to think Ford branded parts would not void manufacturer warranties regardless whether or not they were race parts.

 

[VTBoss302]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

just drove it back and forth to work...
ready for tomorrow.... about 350 miles on the Paul Brown memorial Rally...
time well spent.. . a special tribute to a special friend... and modern BOSS legend.
I do really miss him... tomorrow will be tough...

Never had to the good fortune to meet Paul Brown, but his story will live forever in the annals of Boss history

Rest in peace (or better still, bench racing with Carroll Shelby)

 

[Jeff]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Looks clean, loving the deck-lid. I hated that faux gas cap crap. I have my deck-lid waiting. Did you remove the small RTR logo? If you did, what method did you use for removal?

I just peeled it off then used some polish and a buffer to take care of any scratches I might have put in it.

 

[Smilieboy]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Created the VIR edition and put back on my street tires.

 

[Korbin_Dallas]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

With the FR shifter installed as opposed to the MGW, does that keep your warranty in tact in the event of trans issues?

Like has been well stated by others, it depends.

My service writer is one of the "good" ones, and he said that something like a shifter shouldn't cause any roadblocks later. I went with the FR shifter even though it might not be the best one out there, because I thought it would be an easier sell later if there were problems, especially if it was installed by the Ford dealer.

 

[steveespo]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

So basically, I just need to decide whether or not I wish to mod the car and void the warranty or don't touch it and keep the warranty. I know all about warranties and the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act but I guess I am naive to think Ford branded parts would not void manufacturer warranties regardless whether or not they were race parts.

Not trying to be doom and gloom but if you read many of the disclaimers in the Ford Racing catalog specifically Page 14 and 294. If a part has the "50 states street legal" tag next to it it is considered suitable for street use. Parts with the "Off Road Use Only" tag are considered "off road" only. Parts that are re purposed service parts to be used on lower grade models are in a gray area. What that means for warranty is of course up to Ford Service reps when the time comes. I personally always calculate the risk cost if something breaks, since I do most of my own labor, my burden is parts only so its easy to figure; Engine=$7700, trans=$2500 clutch=$1300, etc. I will also say these cars are very enjoyable bone stock, and there are many consumable parts that can be swapped back and forth for street or "pleasure" use. Let your wallet be your guide. I am already long gone, as are many others on this site. But that is what Boss 302 cars are all about.
Steve

 

[cbj5259]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Created the VIR edition and put back on my street tires.

Very cool. Your car is #1 of 1 VIR editions Bosses. Lol.

 

[808Boss]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Got new headlights.

 

[VTBoss302]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Got new headlights.

Kaleidoscope eyes...

 

[CPTMac689]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

dropped it off again for more bodywork

On a positive note, some surprises in store for when I get it back. I figured might as well improve some other items so I feel better about the thing altogether.

That's pretty much the exact same dent that I had, except for the opposite side. It ended up as a $3800 repair, plus I hit his insurance for a $3000 diminished value payment. Make sure that you watch the repair on that beauty line. I went with one of the best body shops in Orlando and still had to make them reshape the beauty line 3 times. It looked good each time but didn't match the shape of the passenger side beauty line.

Shawn

 

[Snake Handler]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Installed GT500 mufflers today.

 

[jfolsom28]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Got new headlights.

If you don't mind me asking where did you get these and how much were they? And can we get a day time pic

 

[808Boss]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

jfolsom,

I got them through a website called http://www.hidretrofitlights.com. His name is Kris Stone and he's a member on the mustang forums who does custom headlight retrofitting as a side job... The ones I got were prepackaged around 600 +15 (to ship, since I live in hawaii that was a deal)+50 (for hidden halos). I got the morimoto mini-HI projectors with the g-37 shrouds. You can custom design your headlight and choose the shroud and style. He gets all his hid lights from the retrofitsource and the headlight housing are off of ebay... They are brighter versus stock and I got 5000 K hid bulbs. I also requested hidden halos (another 50 bucks) I didn't realize the headlight housing was smoked when I got them so I ended up tinting my rear lights and 3rd brake light and side parking lights... If you are interested let me know and I can give you more opinions on what I would have done different....

 

[VTBoss302]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Aloha

 

[rpm3dinc]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

I took my BOSS out on Charlotte Motor Speedway (The Track) for a few "Club Cruise" laps.

http://youtu.be/lyZwALt8uek

and here is the Roof-Cam Video
(Put to music due to wind noise)

http://youtu.be/TPWFq5YHy4A

 

[VTBoss302]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Went rock climbing...



8)

 

[Fomoco302]

Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Rpm

Cool deal !! The sound on the in car video is awesome. Port-a-pottys on track were a nice touch ! ;D