The Accelerator - February 2010

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THE
ACCELERATOR
Volume 36, Issue 9 • September 2010
In this Issue
We Did It! .................................................... 1
About the Club ........................................... 2
Club Calendar ............................................ 3
Special Edition Accelerator Coming ......... 3
2011 Board Elections ............................... 3
Wow! ........................................................... 5
It’s All About the Friends ........................... 5
Out and About with MOCSEM ................... 6
August General Meeting............................ 7
The Boss is Back........................................ 8
Classified Ads ........................................... 11
Find more information and past issues of
The Accelerator at www.mocsem.com.
We Did It!
By Mike Rey, MOCSEM President
Well, we did it! We pulled off the unthinkable and rocked Ford World Headquarters!
Mustang Memories had very, very high expectations from all of us. I am very proud to
report that we exceeded those high expectations in every way possible. 623
registered cars! The biggest number this club has ever seen in its 35 year history.
That includes the huge National show in 2003 that featured 527 Cars. We also had
over 3,000 spectators! So I would like to say a huge thank you to each and every one
of you for your hard work and support of the club and our amazing show.
We have already locked in the date for next year which will be on Sunday August 7,
2011. I will be writing a more in-depth article with more numbers and more details in
a special edition of The Accelerator which will be coming your way soon! I just want to
leave you with this thought: people keep asking me "How in the world can you ever
top this year’s show?" Well let's just say it is already in the works and it is still August
of this year!
So Thank You again for all your support and help in making our event a huge success
and on a lot of peoples’ bucket list to attend!
Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan • PO Box 39088, Redford, MI 48239 • www.mocsem.com
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About the Club
The Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan (MOCSEM) was founded in November 1975 by a group of individuals with
the desire to protect and preserve the Ford Mustang as one of the most attractive and fun filled cars ever made available. We
are enthusiasts of all ages with a love affair of the many generations of America’s Premiere Pony Car. Whether it’s a coupe,
convertible or fastback from 1964½ to the 2005 GT or the 2007 Cobra, we love them all. The mission of club members is to
collect, restore and preserve the history of the Mustang along with the stories of the people and the roles that they played in
making this one of the great cars of the 20th Century. Although ownership is not a requirement for membership, your
enthusiasm, expertise and and/or love of the automobile are most welcome.
Many of our club members own one or more Mustangs in varying body styles, models and years. Club members are always
exchanging information, providing sources for parts, literature and helpful hints for restoring or maintaining their Mustangs. Our
members are a diverse group of individuals, located throughout Southeastern Michigan and all share a great appreciation for the
Ford Mustang. Our general membership meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Our monthly newsletter,
The Accelerator, provides the members with reports on club activities, technical information, advertisements and business
service locations and more. Some club activities include car shows, picnics, sporting events, cruise nights and technical
sessions.
President
Mike Rey
[email protected]
313.304.5244
Vice President
Ken Janus
[email protected]
248.921.0801
Secretary
Kathy Holcomb
[email protected]
734.459.4704
Treasurer
Rich Kocan
[email protected]
248.349.2114
Membership
Bill Barnes
[email protected]
734.762.7246
Social Director
April Zygmunt
[email protected]
734.355.5909
Editor
Craig Zygmunt
[email protected]
734.765.8066
Merchandise
Tracey Rey
[email protected]
313.304.0701
Trustee
Gary Kohn
[email protected]
734.634.3289
MCA Regional Director
Mike Sove
[email protected]
248.355.1477
General Meetings
General membership meetings are held the
each month at 7:30 pm at:
2nd Tuesday
of
Hawthorne Valley
7300 Merriman
Westland, MI 48185
A buffet dinner is served a 6:30 pm for $13 per person so
come early and socialize over dinner. General meetings are
open to the public and are a great chance to learn more
about the club.
Membership
Membership dues for MOCSEM are $30.00 USD per year. To
join, download the membership form from www.mocsem.com
or just pick one up at one of our events and send payment to:
MOCSEM
PO Box 39088
Redford, MI 48239
Newsletter
The Accelerator is published monthly as the official
newsletter of MOCSEM and is available on the club’s web site
at www.mocsem.com. If you would like to receive a hard copy
of the newsletter in the mail, please contact the Editor with
your name and address.
All correspondence concerning The Accelerator should be
directed to the Editor:
Craig Zygmunt
42697 Redfern St.
Canton, MI 48187
[email protected]
Articles and classified ads for The Accelerator must be
submitted by the 15th of the month to be considered for
publication the following month. Contact the Editor for
advertising rates. Submissions may be edited for content and
grammar. Except as noted, all published articles become the
property of MOCSEM and may not be reprinted without
permission of the Editor. Views and opinions expressed in the
newsletter are not necessarily those of the club, officers,
membership, Editor or advertisers. MOCSEM, Inc. does not
necessarily endorse the businesses and/or services which
advertise in The Accelerator.
Technical Advisors
1st Gen (64 – 73)
Ken Janus
248.921.0801
2nd/3rd Gen (74 – 93)
Toshi Adair
734.787.0923
4th
Gen (94 – 04)
Joe Odine
734.283.3230
5th
Gen (05 – 09)
Mike Rey
Ron Mason
313.304.5244
313.583.0254
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Club Calendar
By April Zygmunt, MOCSEM Social Director
September
2
Hines Park Ford 4th Annual Drive-In Movie and Car Show
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Hines Park Ford • 56558 Pontiac Trail,
New Hudson, MI
5
Keith's Muffler & Brakes Car Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm • Coliseum (Ford Road and Widlwood)
11 Southgate Police 911 Tribute Car and Truck Show
10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Southgate City Hall • 14400 Toledo Rd.,
Southgate, MI
11 Family Fest 2010 Car Show
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm • CrossPointe Community
Church • 36125 Glenwood Road, Wayne, MI
12 VFW Post 345 Mustangs Only Car Cruise
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm • VFW Post 345 • 27345 Schoolcraft Rd.,
Redford, MI (Inkster and I-96)
14 MOCSEM General Meeting at Classic Design Concepts *
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm • Classic Design Concepts • 42860 W.
Nine Mile Road (between Novi Rd and Meadowbrook), Novi, MI
16 ROUSH Collection Open House & Cruise-In
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm • ROUSH Automotive Collection •
11851 Market St., Livonia, M
19 Brondes Ford/Toledo Mustangs All Mustang Show
11:00 am – 3:00 pm • Brondes Ford • 5545 Secor Rd., Toledo
23 MOCSEM Cruise-In at M’s (formerly Dario’s) *
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm • M’s • 32293 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI
26 Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan 17th Annual All Ford Show *
8:00 am – 4:00 pm • Birch Run Expo Center • 11600 Beyer
Road, Birch Run, MI
The Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan is holding their annual All
Ford show on Sunday September 26th. We have reserved a
block of rooms at the Comfort Inn in Birch Run for Saturday
night for anyone interested in spending the night and going
over to the show without a long drive in the morning. Rooms
are $89.99 plus tax. If you are interested, contact April
Zygmunt for more details. There will be two caravans leaving
Sunday morning for the show for those not spending the
night. One will be departing from the Home Depot on Ford
Road just east of I-275 in Canton at 6:30 am. Contact
Thomas Leigh at [email protected] for more info about this
caravan. The other will depart from the Park and Ride on
Sashabaw Road off I-75 at 7:00 am. Contact Bill Flynn at
[email protected] for more info about this caravan.
MOCSEM is partnering with the Steppingstone School in
Farmington Hills to host a car show and swap meet on
Saturday October 9th. Volunteers are needed to help out the
show in a variety of areas including parking, registration,
raffle, etc. The show runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm so the
majority of jobs will only last a couple hours leaving you with
plenty of time to enjoy the show. A portion of the show
proceeds goes to MOCSEM. If you would like to help, please
sign up at www.mocsem.com or at the September General
Meeting.
We are working out the details for the Mustang Memories
Worker Appreciation dinner. The dinner is tentatively
scheduled for Saturday October 23rd at 6:00 pm. A location
has not yet been chosen. If you are interested in attending
this dinner (no cost for those who worked at Mustang
Memories), please sign up at www.mocsem.com or at the
September General meeting. This will help us estimate a
head count that we can use in selecting a location and menu.
Special Edition Accelerator Coming
By Craig Zygmunt, MOCSEM Editor
October
9
Steppingstone School Car Show *
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Steppingstone School Activities
Bldg • 30250 W. Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, MI
9
MOCSEM Hay Ride, Potluck and Bonfire *
Date is tentative.
12 MOCSEM General Meeting *
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm • Hawthorne Valley • 7300 Merriman
Road, Westland, MI
21 MOCSEM Cruise-In *
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Location TBD
23 Mustang Memories Worker Appreciation Dinner *
Date is tentative. Location TBD.
* Indicates club events. Contact April Zygmunt for more info.
The busiest part of the year may be behind us, but we’re
working hard to make sure you have lots of activities to
choose from before you have to put that pony to sleep for the
winter. Please don’t forget that the September General
Meeting on the 14th will be held at Classic Design Concepts in
Novi. Dinner will be provided by CDC who is a huge supporter
of MOCSEM. This will be a great chance to check out their
facilities and the great products and services they offer.
If you’re wondering why you don’t see a lot of coverage of the
Mustang Memories show in this month’s newsletter, don’t
fear because more is coming. We will be producing a special
edition Accelerator with lots of photos and lists of trophy
winners from the show. We’ll let everyone know when it’s
available and how to obtain a copy; probably sometime in
September.
2011 Board Elections
By Craig Zygmunt, MOCSEM Editor
The process for electing the 2011 MOCSEM board begins at
the September General Meeting with the first round of
nominations. During the nomination process, members in
attendance will be asked to call out nominations for a
position. Another member must second the nomination and
the nominee will be asked to accept the nomination. 3 final
calls for nominations will be made before moving on to the
next board position. The process will be repeated for all board
positions and then again at the October General Meeting.
Ballots will be then be mailed out to all members, unless all
positions are unopposed, and results will be tabulated in
November. Board members serve a 1-year term. A list of
positions up for election appears on the next page.
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President
Corporate head of the Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern
Michigan, Inc. and shall preside at all meetings of the organization
and the Board of Directors.
Official representative of MOCSEM.
Responsible for keeping the master copy of MOCSEM By-laws.
Submits monthly column for publication in ―The Accelerator.‖
Trustee
Introduces the Officers to new members as required.
Responsible for club sponsored swap meets.
Maintains and ensures communication with club vendors.
Responsible for keeping a copy of MOCSEM By-laws.
Required to submit two (2) articles per year for publication in ―The
Accelerator.‖
Vice President
Assist President and Board of Directors as needed.
Fills in for President during his absence.
The Chairperson of the Mustang Memories Annual Car Show and
may at his discretion appoint a member(s) in good standing to
assist him with the event.
Required to submit four (4) articles per year for publication in ―The
Accelerator.‖
MCA Representative
Responsible for any and all correspondence with the MCA.
Reports to membership on MCA business.
Must submit names of the new Officers and club roster annually.
Assists club members in becoming MCA members.
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Secretary
Keeps minutes of Board of Directors and General Membership
meetings.
Supplies information to general membership as necessary.
Responsible for club correspondence as necessary.
Submit the general membership meeting minutes for publication
in ―The Accelerator.‖
Submit Board meeting minutes to fellow Board members for
approval by the next general membership meeting.
Submit Board meeting minutes for publication in ―The
Accelerator.‖
Social Director
Responsible for booking the general meeting location.
Required to submit details on upcoming activities to Board for
approval.
Responsible for informing general membership of upcoming
activities.
Goal is to establish some type of activity for all members each
month.
Submit Calendar of events to Editor for publication in ―The
Accelerator.‖
Treasurer
Responsible for collection and administration of MOCSEM monies
and financial affairs at MOCSEM functions including car shows
and swap meets.
Pay bills on a timely basis as directed by the Board.
Reports monthly to the Board of Directors and general
membership on the current financial state of MOCSEM.
Responsible for retaining up-to-date corporate liability insurance.
Responsible for maintaining MOCSEM 501-C-3 tax exempt status.
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Membership Chairperson
Receives applications for membership in MOCSEM.
Processes applications on a timely basis.
Provides membership mailing information for distribution of ―The
Accelerator.‖
Notifies members one month in advance of membership
expiration.
Supplies the Treasurer with all money collected from membership
dues.
Responsible for keeping updated mailing list and labels.
Required to submit one (1) article per year for publication in ―The
Accelerator.‖
Merchandise Chairperson
Responsible for maintaining inventory on all club merchandise.
Responsible for storage of club merchandise.
Reports to the Board concerning sales of club merchandise.
Sells club merchandise at general membership meetings and
certain MOCSEM functions.
Researches possible new merchandise for club members.
Editor
Publishes the club newsletter known as ―The Accelerator‖ on a
monthly basis.
Ensures the mailing of the newsletter to all current members as
supplied by the membership chairperson.
Coordinates with Board of Directors on reports and articles to be
used each month in ―The Accelerator.‖
Maintains the archives of ―The Accelerator‖ in both paper and
electronic format.
Responsible for printed club materials such as tickets, ballots, etc.
Must have Board approval before printing of ―The Accelerator‖ to
ensure no changes or error corrections need to be made.
All members in good standing are eligible to run for a board
position. We encourage any member to consider running.
This is a very dynamic club and one of the premier Mustang
clubs in the country so serving the club as a board member is
challenging and very rewarding.
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WOW!
It’s All About the Friends
By Ken Janus, MOCSEM Vice President
By Gary Kohn, MOCSEM Trustee
What else can be said about Mustang Memories and Ford
World Headquarters, our new home? I would like to say thank
you to everyone with Ford Motor Company that helped make
this happen, the efforts by Mike Rey and his pursuit to make
this possible. Thanks to board members that once again went
above and beyond, Abby and Olivia, Craig and April's kids for
once again jumping in and helping out, all the volunteers and
sponsors who did an outstanding job to help make this show
bigger and better then we could have hoped for. And I can't
say how proud I am of our members who showed their
support for this club by showing up in force. We had more
members than I've seen at any given event to date. Again I
can't say how proud I am to be part of this club and I'm
looking forward to next year as your Vice President and
getting back to Michigan so I can put more of my time into
this club and help it be even bigger and better than it is right
now.
I took delivery of my 2003 Mustang Cobra on June 6, 2002. It
is number 79 of 5072 built. My first choice was to get a red
one, but the salesman could not get the code to work, so I
chose yellow. It turned out to be the best choice. I soon found
out that there was a club for yellow Mustangs (Yellow
Mustang Registry), so I knew I was no longer alone out there.
I also found out about MOCSEM. My first car show was in
August of 2002 at Wilson Barn, it was MOCSEM’s Mustang
Memoires Show. I enjoyed the show and left before the
awards were all given out. After all, it was my first show, my
car was new, there was no way I was going to win an award. I
was so wrong because on Monday morning a co-worker who
was at the show said that I forgot something at the show and
handed me my first award. That is my most prized award
because it was my first. I've been on a car show high since
then. I've met friends from all over the country and locally
that I would have never met had it not been for the Mustang.
Ken Janus’ 1969 Mach I Super Cobra Jet
I was walking around Mustang Alley at the Woodward Dream
Cruise talking with several individuals from Ford Motor
Company and Steve McCarley, President of the Mustang Club
of America. They all have heard nothing but good things
about our show so you can be proud of the efforts you put
into this show and making it a great success.
I've put a lot of my kids’ inheritance money into this mustang
(thanks kids). I had it lowered; I put on lambo style doors, airbrushed ghost flames plus many, many more. My best add-on
is my sign under the hood that says, "My wife told me that if I
bought the car, she would leave me…sometimes I kinda miss
her.‖ It gets a lot of laughs at shows.
What everyone should know, that it's not about the Mustang,
but it's all about the friends I've met alone the way.
On another note, I would like to apologize to the individuals
who had left messages on my phone, being in Tennessee
working has been a huge handicap that I have been trying to
deal with and I'm still trying to play catch up on messages.
I know we all miss Neil and knew there were some large
shoes to fill, and I feel Mike has come into his own and not
only filled those shoes but has taken this club to a whole new
level and I know Neil would be proud of Mike and the level to
which he has taken this club. So I hope any and all doubts
can be put to rest on what the future of this club is to be, we
are the 2nd largest regional club in the US and our plans are
to be number 1.
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Out and
and About
About with
with MOCSEM
MOCSEM
Out
Don Nicholson Charity Car Show
Woodward Dream Cruise Events
Cruisin’ Michigan Avenue
Classic Design Concepts Open House
Culver’s Ice Cream Social
Onsted Kiwanis Show Car Nationals at MIS
Nationals
at MIS
Hines Park Ford Car ShowOnsted Kiwanis Show CarNMCA
Muscle
Car Nationals
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August General Meeting
By Kathy Holcomb, MOCSEM Secretary
Total Attendance: 160 (est.)
Board members present: Mike & Tracey Rey, Kathy Holcomb,
Rich Kocan, Mike Sove, April & Craig Zygmunt, Gary Kohn,
and Bill Barnes
PRESIDENT: Thanks to everyone who worked this show. We
just pulled off the greatest show ever. We got lots of great
comments from sponsors and workers and guests. The
Mustang Dream Giveaway is coming back next year.
Remember—the September general meeting is at Classic
Design Concepts in Novi.
PRESIDENT: We had 88 cars at the Onsted show and we had
a really great time. We were treated like royalty by Brian
Ahearn and John Springer at Onsted and MIS. Thanks so
much to all of the committee heads and workers for the
show. Thanks to all of you who turned out with your cars for
MOCSEM at the show. We had >150 cars, up from ~75 last
year.
Welcome to our new members and guests!
New members John and Sally say thanks to Joe Armstrong
and the club members who helped them when they had
brake light trouble. The club followed them on the highway to
make sure they were OK and helped them get the brake
lights fixed. Thanks to everyone.
MERCHANDISE: We sold close to $2500 at the show. Thanks
to all the workers who helped Tracey.
Guy & Diane Trupiano say thanks to everyone who supported
them in the death of Guy’s mother.
SECRETARY: Thanks to all my awesome committee members
who worked registration. We did a great job!
Tony Gulley thanks everyone who helped with security at the
show.
TREASURER: After the seed money was taken out, we took in
$23,260 day of show. Our total revenue was ~$38,000 and
our expenses were ~$25,000. We are still expecting $2400
from sponsors.
PRESIDENT: We will definitely have parking at Mustang Alley
as a club, but we are not sure where yet. Craig will post it on
the web site and send e-mails. They have updated the total
number of cars to 600 from 500 in past years.
MCA REP: Thanks so much to all of my workers/helpers for
parking! Please work again next year.
Since Sunday’s show we have three major sponsors who
want to bump up to title sponsor for next year who will be on
our shirts: O’Hara, Livernois, and Steeda.
TRUSTEE: Thanks to Dave & Chantal Kalinowski. They are
the backbone of the swap and car corral. Thanks so much to
all of our workers. We had 34 vendors who bought 77 spots
and we had 21 in the car corral.
MEMBERSHIP: Thanks to all Bill’s helpers. His goal was to
get 50 new members. We sold 59 new and got 21 renewals.
As of 8-9-10, we have 455 members. We had tons of out-ofstate people at the show. We had a new member join who’s
from Denver, CO.
SOCIAL DIRECTOR: Thanks to the 50-50 people. There is a
car show at Culver’s on 8-11-10. The Roush open house is
Thursday. Saturday is Hine’s Park Ford car show. The ice
cream/cruise-in is at Culver’s on Sunday, 8-15-10 from 69pm. You can cruise in to Woodward with CDC. A & W in
Berkley is having a pre-cruise-in. Mustang Alley will be having
a prime parking area for MOCSEM. There is a 3-day cruise in
the park event at Belleville coming up. We still need
volunteers for the NMCA show at Milan. MOCSEM gets $5 for
every car in the car show. You get your car in free for
volunteering. We are planning an overnight for the MidMichigan Birch Run car show. We will be staying at the
Comfort Inn for $89.99 a night and caravanning up there.
You can watch the Mustangs practice at MIS Thursday for the
show car nationals.
EDITOR: Thanks to everyone who helped with clean-up after
the show. Thanks to Craig’s daughters Abby and Olivia who
are probably the hardest working kids in the club. Web site
usage is up 1/3 from last year. The flier was downloaded
over 700 times these last few days. Please send Craig
pictures of your cars for the member gallery. We will be
putting together a special Mustang Memories edition of the
newsletter in the next 30-60 days.
We had an all-time record-breaking show. 527 cars was the
old record from the 2003 Stampede. We had 623 registered
cars and ~3000 spectators. FoMoCo and the Dream
Giveaway people were shocked and pleased. Thanks to Phil
Smith for his awesome layout and organization. We all did
this together, our board, our committee heads, and our
helpers. We had an unbelievable judging team who judged
414 cars in three hours. Thanks to Toshi and Phil. We had
someone doing interviews at the show and taking pictures
and video for a DVD. Curt Joslin is our backbone. He was
there on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He is unbelievable
and helps every year and does whatever is necessary.
Thanks to Phyllis whose product raffle brought in ~$3000.
Sheila Wahl asks for a standing ovation for our board.
We will have a wrap-up meeting to discuss what we can do to
make the show better. Committee heads please get with
your workers and find out ideas and what we could do better
so we can take it to the board. Anyone who saw something
great, let us know that, too.
The September general meeting will be at CDC.
Ron Wahl said to Mike Rey that he does a great job
representing the club.
Phyllis said thanks to everyone who helped with the raffle and
to Ron Mason’s daughter who worked the children’s raffle
and did a great job.
Abby suggests a kid’s choice award. Next year we need a
first-aid station and signs so people know where to go. No
burn-outs on Ford grounds.
Mike Alexander donated the motor home for the workers.
Thank you so much for the donation. It was really great.
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The A/C potty was awesome. Someone suggested getting a
fan that sprays water on people to cool us next year, too. The
DJ is planning for next year already. April would like a 50-50
tent as well because they were coming to the product raffle
tent looking for tickets, too. Next year we will try to have golf
carts. We need to be better prepared with office supplies,
etc., like remembering to take them out of the trailer. 
We are considering keeping registration open to 12pm for
display only. We want the registration tent more centralized
so it’s not too far to walk. Mike is looking into printing extra
dash plaques so we can send to the pre-registered ones that
didn’t get a goody bag since we goofed and forgot to hold
them aside. We need to have security at registration to ward
off the scammers who were kind of threatening to the girls.
Security will have a different color shirt next year.
We had a table of members introduce themselves. Mark
Berk thanks Mike Rey for doing a great job as President.
SWAP AND SELL:
2005+ billet for sale
2005-2009 stainless strut tower brace for sale
Go to WXYZ.com to dream car garage and put your Mustang
on
Toshi thanks all his judges. Toshi is involved with Stepping
Stone School and is helping them with a car show on October
9 to raise money for the school. They also have a building to
use for car storage from October-April. It’s $600 as a
donation to the school which is tax-deductible. Plus, you get
two free tickets to a benefit for the school. It’s heated
storage and you will have access to the vehicles.
Katie needs 2 BF Goodrich 18-inch tires, and 2005-2009
door panels.
April’s mom needs a GT bumper and hood scoop.
50-50 DRAWING:
$90~Gonzo Duque
$50~Ray Mitchell
Bucket~John Krupnik
The Boss is Back
Ford Press Release
Ford gave the green light only once before: In 1968,
management approved a special Mustang – a car that
sacrificed nothing in its quest to be the best all-around roadgoing performance machine ever created by Ford Motor
Company. That car became the 1969 Mustang Boss 302,
and it remains one of the world’s most sought-after examples
of American performance.
Forty-two years later, Ford has given the green light again.
The team of Ford engineers, designers and stylists – all
Mustang enthusiasts to the core – that created the
groundbreaking 2011 Mustang GT has distilled a new model
to its purest form, strengthening, lightening and refining each
system to create a race car with a license plate. Its name: the
2012 Mustang Boss 302.
―The decision to build a modern Boss was not entered into
lightly,‖ said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global
Product Development. ―The entire team at Ford felt the time
was right and with the right ingredients, the world-class 2011
Mustang could support a successful, race-bred, worthy
successor to the original Boss 302. For us that meant a
production Mustang that could top one of the world’s best –
the 2010 BMW M3 – in lap times at Laguna Seca. We met
our expectations.‖
To celebrate the racing heritage of the new Mustang Boss
302, Ford will also offer a limited number of Boss 302
Laguna Seca models, named for the track where Parnelli
Jones won the 1970 Trans-Am season opener in a Boss 302.
Aimed at racers more interested in on-track performance
than creature comforts, the Boss 302 Laguna Seca has
increased body stiffness, a firmer chassis set-up and an
aerodynamics package carried over almost in its entirety from
the Ford Racing Boss 302R.
Philosophy and Powertrain
―The new Boss 302 completely redefines Mustang
capability,‖ said Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas.
―That the Mustang team was able to take the current
Mustang GT – already a world-class performance car – and
refine it further for peak track performance shows the
commitment Ford has to this car and its legions of fans.‖
Driving the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 was intended from the
outset to be a visceral experience, packed with raw,
unbridled performance across the spectrum: Acceleration,
handling, braking, and top speed are all equally matched for
perfect balance on a car operating within the framework of
legally defined safety, noise and emissions regulations.
―The team at Ford wanted to offer their fellow Mustang
enthusiasts something really special – a beautifully balanced
factory-built race car that they could drive on the street,‖
explains Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. ―The Boss
302 isn’t something a Mustang GT owner can buy all the
parts for out of a catalog or that a tuner can get by adding a
chip. This is a front-to-back re-engineered Mustang with every
system designed to make a good driver great and a great
driver even better.‖
Led by Mike Harrison, the V8 engine team approached Boss
from the top down: With 412 horsepower from 5.0 liters, the
2011 GT engine was already an incredible performer. But to
achieve the high-rpm horsepower that would make the
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little exhaust but a lot of exhaust sound, providing a sonic
experience unlike any other Mustang.
Suspension and Steering
engine competitive on the track, a new intake was essential.
The resulting runners-in-the-box plenum/velocity stack
combination the engine team developed was impressive
enough that it got the green light after one short drive.
Helping the intake build power, revised camshafts using a
more aggressive grind are actuated with the same twin
independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) mechanism
used on the Mustang GT. More aggressive control calibration
yields 440 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, while still
offering a smooth idle and low-end torque for comfortable
around-town driving.
A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials
transmits power, while a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed
manual transmission handles gear change duties.
Power is delivered to a 3.73 ratio rear axle using carbon fiber
plates in the limited-slip differential to improve torque
handling and longevity. For those who want even more
precise control over power delivery, a torque-sensing (Torsen)
limited-slip differential is an available option coupled with
Recaro front seats.
Sounds Like the Boss
While the powertrain team defined output targets that would
yield an ideal balance with the chassis, another team made
sure the car made the kind of sounds owners and
enthusiasts would expect from a Mustang Boss.
Up front, a Boss-specific intake system is tuned to feed the
engine with minimum restrictions. A retuned induction sound
tube provides concrete aural evidence of what’s occurring
under the hood. And, in the Boss exhaust system engineers
really had some fun.
―With an exhaust system, we have to consider three
constraints: legal noise restrictions; backpressure, which can
rob power; and ground clearance,‖ explains Shawn Carney,
Mustang NVH engineer. ―Since the 2011 Mustang GT
exhaust is already so free-flowing – it came in way under our
backpressure targets – we already had excellent
performance; we were able to tune the exhaust system for a
unique sound. Combined with the rush of the intake, the
exhaust system really envelops the driver in V8 sound.‖
Every Boss features a unique quad exhaust system: Two
outlets exit in the rear similar to a standard Mustang GT. The
other two outlets exit to either side of the exhaust crossover,
sending exhaust through a set of metal discs that act as
tuning elements before the pipes terminate just ahead of the
rear wheel opening. Visually subtle, the side pipes flow very
In keeping with the Boss mandate to provide the besthandling Mustang ever, the already strong Mustang GT
suspension system has been further refined. Higher-rate coil
springs on all four corners, stiffer suspension bushings and a
larger-diameter rear stabilizer bar all contribute to the road
racing mission, and Boss models are lowered by 11
millimeters at the front and 1 millimeter at the rear versus
the Mustang GT. The real key to handling, though, is in the
adjustable shocks and struts, standard on all Boss Mustang
models.
―We’ve given drivers five settings for their shocks,‖ says
Brent Clark, supervisor of the Mustang vehicle dynamics
team. ―One is the softest, two is the factory setting and five is
the firmest, and we’ve provided a wide range of adjustment.
A customer can drive to the track on setting two, crank it up
to five for improved response on the track, then dial down to
one for a more relaxed ride home. What’s unique is that
drivers will find – thanks to the way the suspension works as
a complete system – the softest setting isn’t too loose and
the firmest setting isn’t too controlled; each step just
provides additional levels of control.‖
Also unique is the method of shock adjustment. Ditching the
weight and complexity of electronic wizardry, the Mustang
team opted for traditional race-style hands-on adjustability –
similar to the Gabriel shocks available on the original Boss
302.
―The shock adjustment is right at the top of the shock tower,
built into the rod and easily accessible from under the hood
or inside the trunk,‖ says Clark. ―You just take a small flathead screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw between one
and five, and head back out onto the track.‖
To complement the suspension, the speed-sensitive
electronic steering system has been retuned to maximize
feedback and road feel to the driver. The driver is also given
the option of fine-tuning the steering feel to his liking by
selecting one of three settings through the instrument cluster
menu: Comfort, normal and sport modes help offer tracktuned steering when desired without sacrificing low-speed
maneuverability in parking situations and everyday
commuting.
Similarly, Boss receives unique traction control system (TCS)
and electronic stability control (ESC) settings to help drivers
achieve maximum performance whether on the street or at
the track. Both systems can be completely disabled in
controlled track situations where maximum driver skill is
utilized, or fully engaged for maximum safety during normal
driving or in less-than-ideal traction conditions. Intermediate
sport mode allows drivers to push their cars hard at the track
without completely disabling the safety systems, permitting
more aggressive driving before the TCS and ESC systems
intervene.
Brakes, Wheels and Tires
Working in concert with the suspension upgrades, Boss 302
receives unique, lightweight 19-inch black alloy racing wheels
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in staggered widths: 9 inches in front, 9.5 inches in the rear.
The Pirelli PZero summer tires are sized specifically for each
end of the vehicle, with the front wheels receiving 255/40ZR19 tires while the rear stays planted thanks to 285/35ZR-19
rubber.
To set Boss apart, each car will have either a black or white
roof panel, coordinated to the color of the side C-stripe.
Available exterior colors are Competition Orange,
Performance White, Kona Blue Metallic, Yellow Blaze Tri-Coat
Metallic and Race Red.
The combined suspension and tire package allows Boss to
achieve a top speed of 155 mph and become the first nonSVT Mustang ever to achieve more than 1.0 g of lateral
acceleration.
Up front, a unique fascia and grille are highlighted by the
blocked-off fog lamp openings and aggressive lower splitter,
a version of the design used – and proven – on the Boss
302R race car. The front splitter is designed to function at
high speeds by efficiently managing the air under and around
the car. It helps to reduce underbody drag and front end lift
while more effectively forcing air through the Boss-specific
cooling system. At the rear of the car, the spoiler was chosen
to complement the front aero treatment and minimize overall
drag.
Boss braking is also up to the challenge, using Brembo fourpiston front calipers acting on 14-inch vented rotors up front.
In the back, standard Mustang GT brakes are upgraded with
a Boss-specific high-performance pad compound. Combined
with vented brake shields and unique Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) tuning, Boss drivers get maximum control and rapid,
repeatable fade-free stops in road and race situations alike.
The Mustang team spent considerable time ensuring the
brake pedal feel met the expectations of performance
drivers. Boss receives unique low-compressibility brake lines
that expand up to 30 percent less than traditional flexible
brake lines, allowing maximum fluid pressure to reach the
calipers in the least amount of time, giving the driver a
sensation of being connected directly to the brake pads.
―This car is wicked fast, so we put a lot of emphasis on giving
it comparable stopping power,‖ says Clark. ―We started with a
race-proven brake system and tuned it specifically for the
characteristics of the Boss 302 and its mission. They’re the
best brakes ever installed on a Mustang, and they give
consistent, repeatable braking performance on the street and
the track.‖
As a result 60-0 stopping distances for the Boss are improved
by approximately three feet versus the Mustang GT with
available brake package; combined with suspension and
engine improvements, Boss is expected to show
approximately a two-second lap time improvement over the
GT on a typical road race course. But the numbers tell only
part of the story.
―We achieved measurable improvements over GT, which was
already one of the best-braking cars we’ve ever designed,‖
explains Clark, ―but what’s harder to quantify is how good
these brakes feel to a driver in a race situation. Like
everything on this car, the brakes are more than the sum of
their parts: They’re tuned from pad to pedal to work perfectly
as a system, and the difference is dramatic.‖
Exterior and Interior Design
―What we were after on Boss was reduced overall lift with
improved balance,‖ says Pericak. ―We needed to keep the car
glued to the street or the track at high speeds without
increasing drag or affecting top speed and fuel usage. The
end result is an aero package that uses front, rear and
underbody treatments not for show, but for effect – the
balance and stability of this car all the way to its 155-mph top
speed is just outstanding.‖
Inside, a unique Boss steering wheel covered completely in
Alcantara suede complements the standard seats, which are
trimmed in cloth with a suede-like center insert to firmly hold
occupants in place. Boss customers who want the ultimate
seating experience can select a package that includes
Recaro buckets, designed by Ford SVT in cooperation with
Recaro for high performance Mustang models, and shared
between the Boss and GT500.
A dark metallic instrument panel finish, gauge cluster and
door panel trim also differentiate Boss from the standard
Mustang, while a black pool-cue shifter ball and ―Powered by
Ford‖ door sill plates further remind customers they’re in a
special car.
The Boss interior gets an aural kick thanks to what’s been
removed. Eleven pounds of sound-deadening material have
been eliminated to let occupants further enjoy the intake,
engine and exhaust note.
―Boss is a hallowed word around here, and we couldn’t put
that name on a new Mustang until we were sure everything
was in place to make this car a worthy successor,‖ explains
Pericak. ―We were either going to do it right or not do it at all
– no one on the team was going to let Boss become a sticker
and wheel package.‖
Changes to the Mustang Boss exterior are subtle but
unmistakable. True to its race-bred heritage, every
component that could potentially aid aerodynamics or
engine/brake performance was examined to make the
vehicle more competitive, while chief designer Darrell
Behmer refined the styling to evoke the 1969 Boss in a
contemporary way.
―We approached this as curators of a legend,‖ explains
Behmer. ―We’ve taken design cues from the ’69 Boss street
car and the menacing Bud Moore/Parnelli Jones race cars
and carefully updated them to give the 2012 the proper badboy attitude that is unmistakably a Boss Mustang.‖
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Classified Ads
have already purchased from Wes and were very happy with
his pricing and excellent craftsmanship. Discounts available
for all Current MOCSEM members. Feel free to give Wes a call
at 313.917.0082 for more info or to place your order.
For Sale - New in box B&M hammer shifter for 94-00. Never
installed. $125, they sell new for $269. Call John Phillips at
866.624.7997.
For Sale - 1966 Mustang Coupe. 289 V8 Engine. Auto
transmission, candy apple red with original black vinyl
interior, original body panels, steel-styled wheels, 99,602
miles. Purchased in Georgia in 1976. Last restoration was in
1984. Always stored inside. Runs and looks great! Asking
$9,800.00. Contact Cheryl for more information and to see
this car at 248-982-2696, or by email at [email protected].
Auto Storage – Alarmed and heated facility. 6 day access.
$75 per month. Facility located at 25215 Glendale, Redford,
MI. Contact Bill Wing at 734.718.9133 or Bruce Bovee at
313.475.4096.
Auto Storage - Looking for Winter Storage for Your Car?
Consider this: By making a $600 donation to Steppingstone
School's 18th Annual Benefit Auction, you will receive one
12-foot wide parking space in our alarm and frost protected
(@50-55 degrees Fahrenheit) former-dealership garage from
October 15, 2010 through May 1, 2011 AND two tickets to
the auction, April 2, 2011. You may call ahead for "Car Visits"
during the schools regular hours of operation, or they may be
scheduled at other times by appointment. Required: a holdharmless and indermnification waiver and proof of insurance.
Please call Sandy at 248.957.8200 for more information.
Steppingstone is an independent state-approved 501(c)(3)
non-profit elementry school (K-8) for gifted students.
Steppingstone does not discriminate based on race, color,
gender, religion, or national or ethnic origin in the
administration of any school policy or program.
Wind Deflectors - We manufacture windstops a.k.a. wind
deflectors, as original equipment for convertibles the World
over. In this case, we produce the OE windstop for the 4th
generation Mustang and then the windstop for the 5th
generation Mustang.
For Sale - Parts for 71 mustang, black convertable top boot,
excellant condition, $50.00. Two good used 28 spline rear
axle shafts with bearings, these were replaced in error by a
shop looking for a vibration problem. $50.00 the pair. Two
used 14-inch magnum 500 style wheels, the painted type.
They came with the car as spares, never used them. $15.00
each. 71 Mustang facts book, $5.00. Set of four panther
alloy, 15 by 8, offset 28 mm wheels from E150 van, 5 bolt
pattern excellent condition: $150.00 for the set. E-mail John
at [email protected] or phone 810.229.9207.
For Sale - 2000 Mustang GT Convertible. 42,000 miles. Auto,
Laser Red, Charcoal/Dove Grey 2 tone Leather Interior,
Shaker hood, 18" FR500 wheels, Magnaflow Exhaust, Light
Bar, Grille Delete, Sequential Taillights, Eibach Springs, Mach
1 Chin Spoiler, Tinted windows, 4:10 Gears. Excellent
Condition.
Pics
available.
$12,800.
Email
[email protected] or call John 313.308.5747.
Philip C Wiltshire
Bosal-Oris North America
Mobile: 586 354 8855
Office Direct: 734 547 7051
2005 & Up Ford Mustang Custom Engraved Dash Badges,
Fuse Box Covers & Radiator Cover Inserts - Wes Gaydos, a
current MOCSEM member, is offering a truly unique item to
dress out your S197 Mustang. Unique because each item is
custom engraved for you. Any saying, any design, whatever
you wish. Why settle for some "off-the-shelf" item that
everyone else has when you can have yours custom
engraved. A great way to set off the engine bay and/or your
interior from everyone else's. These items are made of a two
part composite material that can withstand the heat while
looking great for many years. With a stainless/brushed
aluminum look they will fit right in with every color
combination of Mustang available and really make your
Mustang stand out from the crowd. Some other members
For Sale - Original quarter panels for a 1967 Mustang
fastback. $350 for the pair, side scoops included. Stored in
garage for the past 25 years. Contact Tom at 313.277.4031
or [email protected].
For Sale - 2003 Mustang Convertible. Vortech Supercharger
with Power Cooler, 425 (RWHP), Stage 3 cams, Ford Racing
42 Fuel Injectors, 90mm Mass Air, 75mm Throttle Body,
Paul"s Hi Performance Dual Fuel Pumps and Tank, Mezerie
Electric Water Pump, BBK chrome Shorty Headers, BBK XPipe, Flow Master American Thunder Exhaust, Factory and
4000 RPM Converters, Kevlar Bands and Red Eagle clutches,
P/A deep Aluminum Pan, 3.73 gears and Alumium Axle
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Girdle, Ford Racing Alumium Drive Shaft with Safety Loop,
Steeda Billet load Jacker Lower Control Arms, Steeda double
Adjustable Upper Control Arms, Steeda Billet 4 bolt CasterCamber plates, Steeda X-2 Ball Joints, Steeda Heavy Duty
End links, Tokico Lumina 5 way Shocks front and rear,
Steeda Drag Launch Spring set with Airbag Rightside, 2000
Cobra "R" rims BF Goodrich Drag Radials, Kaminari USA body
kit with Hood and Carbon Fiber Tonneau Cover, Custom Paint,
CDC light Bar with LED Brake Light, PIAA Head lights, Steeda
Battery Relocation Kit with Circuit Breaker, Full Auto Meter
(Cobalt) Instrumentation, lots of Billet Interior and Under
Hood Pieces, Tuned by Pauls"s Hi Performance, all receipts
and Dyno Papers included, Over $62,000 invested. Asking
$23,500 OBO. Contact Nichole 734.502.0655.
For Sale - John Force-Castrol Oil 25th Anniversary, 1/64th die
cast 2010 Mustang Funny Car. It is an Action Racing
Collectable's "Silver Series" collectors item. We got these at
the O'Reilly Auto Parts Managers conference in Memphis,
Tennessee. John and Ashley Force-Hood were guest speakers
there and signed items and posed for photographs for us.
These items are very rare and signed ones are even rarer!
$25.00 - 5 available and ALL are signed by John force.
Contact Wes at [email protected].
1969 Mustang Glue-in Door Glass Repair - Channels
Precisely Re-glued to Glass in Fixture - Fixed Forever. Dennis
Hamilton 248.624.2781.
For Sale - 1992 Mustang LX 5.0L Convertible. Emerald green.
White leather interior. 37,000 original miles. Auto trans, air,
PS, PB, cruise, power windows & locks, power top, power
driver's seat, AM/FM/cassette with factory equalizer. Brand
new chrome "Cobra" styled wheels with 245/45/17 tires (4
lug). $9,500 OBO. Pictures available of this clean unmolested
car. Email Rick at [email protected] or call
989.472.3221.
Wanted - Serviceable Mustang parts for the PCEP Project
1993 Mustang LX 5.0 build. Some funds are available to
purchase, unless the parts can be donated. The following are
needed : 1) One stock Driveshaft to fit 1993 AOD-E trans /
351-W V8 powertrain in a 1993 Mustang stock chassis. 2)
Two 5-lug 15" diameter Mustang or Ford wheels: 7" or 8"
width. 3) One Alternator-to-engine mounting bracket for a
351-W motor. 4) One Distributor cap for stock 351-W Ford
DuraSpark distributor. Contact Jeff Ebersole at 734-4549285, or e-mail at [email protected].
Wanted - Good used stock left hand muffler with mounting
hardware for 2006 Mustang GT. E-mail john at
[email protected] or call 810.229.9207.
Wanted - 351C block, standard bore or 30 over, 2 bolt mains
OK. Contact me via email at [email protected].
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