I've had the car for about a month and a half, and we're right on track for our planned February 10 debut.

Latest Installs
The Classic Design Concepts lightbar installation was a breeze--much better than previous generations--and the kill switch from WebElectric Products was installed to toggle power between the OE third brake light and the light on the light bar depending on the position of the top. Unfortunately, a razor blade was used to remove the plastic wrap from the light bar and damaged it. CDC graciously sent a replacement.

The BMR Boxed Subframe Connectors and Magnaflow Cat-Back were installed today, and PSH made its second trip to Walker Dynotune tonight to test the power increase the cat-back provided. More on that in the coming days. SVP Unlimited will complete the suspension later this week with Steeda Sport Springs and Control Arm Relocation Kit, Tokico D-Spec Shocks & Struts, and a J&M Adjustable Panhard Rod. The JBA Titanium Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers will be installed while the stock suspension parts are off, and BamaChips will be at the TMS Dyno Day this Saturday to tune the car to run on 93 Octane fuel. Also on the current installation list are the Flash2Pass Garage Door Opening System provided by the Yellow Mustang Registry and a set of Ultimate Pedals.

In the Mail
The painted side mirror inserts from Midwest Auto Gear ship out on Thursday. To my knowledge they're the first set in the country. I hope Saleen will be sending a set of their HID headlights as well as their window switch plates later this week. The switch plates are not available for purchase, but they are painted to match the Interior Upgrade Package trim and are the only window switch plates out there that match. Inverters R Us has sent a 400-watt power inverter, which will make hooking up the laptop to promote the site at car shows much easier. We're waiting on the Tungsten paint to install the 3dCarbon GT Ducktail spoiler.

Viva Las Vegas!
The SEMA Show provided me a great opportunity to meet and thank our current sponsors as well as to touch base with some potential sponsors. I hope to hear back from Cooper this week regarding tires. Once they arrive, I'll install the Mustang Tuning 18x9 & 18x10" Anthracite Deep Dish Bullitts on one side and the Mustang Tuning 18x9 Anthracite FR500s on the other, take photos of both, and allow the TMS forum members to choose their favorite. I'll put the stock fanblades back on in the meantime. After we choose the new wheels I'll test the templates from Baer brakes and see if their brakes will fit.

I also got to chat with Auto Meter for a while. A set of their Cobalt gauges--including their new D-PIC data acquisition module--will go in the dash-mounted pod from Mustang Racing Technologies. The other two gauges will go in a custom pod that SVP Unlimited is making thanks to a test part from ClevParts.com.

In Limbo
There are a few products that have been received but are waiting on others for installation. They include a Custom Engine Bay Plate by Gary Loat of the Mach 1 Registry, which is waiting on a radiator cover from UPR. Production at UPR has been halted for at least two more weeks due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Wilma. The UPR fuse box and radiator cover will be sent to Ultimate Pedals to have the TMS logo engraved in them. We'll install the Redline Tuning QuickLift Gas Hood Struts and SVP Unlimited will shave the antenna when the 3dCarbon Boy Racer Hood arrives, which may be in February (cutting it close!). We have also received the Vortech High Output Satin V-2 SQ S-Trim Supercharger & Air-to-Water Intercooler, but are waiting on a set of brakes to ensure that the 460+ horsepower car has ample stopping power.

Sound Advice
I've submitted a request to Eclipse for their AVN5495 DVD/Navigation System and to Kicker for some speakers.

Coming Soon
There are several products on the list that are not quite on the market yet. They include Honeycomb Decklid Trim from Silverhorse Racing, a Billet Faux Fuel Door/Decklid Medallion from Street Scene Equipment, and a Throttle Body from Accufab. I also hope to get a GT500 cloth top when it becomes available and a set of seats from Mustang Racing Technologies.

Done, Done, and Done
Here are the items that have already been installed:

• 50Resto Push-Button Start - Completely illogical, but really cool!

• UPR Billet Door Pins - Nice touch to dress up the interior.

• MGW Billet A/C Knobs - The black inserts on the silver finish really look nice. The backlights on the Mustang's center stack are green instead of white like on previous Mustangs, so only white LED knobs will work.

• ClevParts.com 2006 Mustang Pony Package Front Floor Mats - For show only, but that badge is cool.

• Ninosport Vinyl Door Sill Inserts - Must-have, especially for IUP owners.

• Steeda Sport Shifter - Needed a break-in period, but responds extremely well now.

• Harman's Foglamp Overlays - Super-easy installation and looks great to tone down the oversized fogs, but I'm still looking for other grille options to remove all GT references from the car.

• ClevParts.com 2006 Mustang Pony Fender Badges - Again, I'm removing all GT references from the car.

• WebElectric Sequential Turn Signals - Another super-easy install, inspired by the 1968-1970 Shelby Mustangs.

• ClevParts.com Full Front End Cover - Better known as a bra, it will be used only for driving to shows.

• Mustang Tuning 14" Shorty Antenna - Eliminates the "Bo Duke" look, but the antenna isn't spiraled and whistles at 75+ mph.

• Midwest Auto Gear Intake Plenum Cover - Greatly improves the look of the engine bay, but rubs against the strut tower brace and will be used for show only.

• ClevParts.com Plenum Cover Pony - Grille pony from 1999-2004 Mustang fits perfectly to replicate the 2004 NAIAS show car look.

• "Powered by Ford" Plenum Cover Decals - Metallic finish has almost a ghost effect.

• UPR Billet Engine Bay Accents - Four covers dress up the radiator, washer fluid, oil, and power steering covers.

• Steeda Billet Lower Rear Trailing Arms, Adjustable Upper 3-Link Kit, & Steel Strut Tower Brace - Scott Jackson's Review will cover these soon!

In Print
Southern Rodder will begin featuring Project Source Horse in its February issue, giving us three pages per issue until it's done. I believe they will also run the articles in their sister publications Northern Rodder and Canadian Rodder. I understand that Modified Mustangs is excited about featuring the car and the site once the project is complete; my fingers are crossed for a cover story. Photos of the car in stock form have been sent to MustangWeekly.com and The Mustang Club of America's Mustang Times; I'm hoping coverage there begins in the next issue.

Special Thanks...
...to Town & Country Ford (Alabama's leading Mustang dealer) for an unbelievable deal, to Scott Hoag at Mustang Racing Technologies for his time, advise, and expertise, to Paul Becker at SVP Unlimited for putting up with me and doing all the installs, to Ford for making such an awesome car, and to all of the sponsors for their support.