STANG Magazine December 2024 by STANG Magazine

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Mustang Mustang enthusiasts enthusiasts have have asked asked forfor aa magazine magazine that that has has nono ads, ads, nono sales sales pitches, pitches, and and nono bogus bogus “fillers” “fillers” toto eateat upup space. space. They They have have asked asked forfor a magazine a magazine that that is free, is free, easy easy toto access, access, and and nothing nothing but but focused focused onon Mustang Mustang pictures pictures and and content. content. They They have have asked asked forfor a magazine a magazine produced produced and and written written byby Mustang Mustang owners. owners. They They have have asked asked forfor a magazine a magazine that that highlights highlights the the daily daily drivers drivers and and the the average average Mustang Mustang that that is driven is driven and and is not is not a trailer a trailer queen. queen. They They have have asked asked forfor the the chance chance toto one one day day have have their their ride, ride, their their group, group, their their club, club, oror their their cause cause toto bebe recognized recognized in in print print oror online. online. It is It is our our absolute absolute pleasure pleasure toto meet meet these these standards standards and and toto give give you you STANG STANG Magazine. Magazine. We We hope hope that that both both our our message message and and our our image image willwill bebe seen seen in in every every Mustang Mustang community community out out there. there. Thank Thank you you Mustang Mustang fans fans and and enjoy enjoy your your ride! ride! - Daniel - Daniel Ramey, Ramey,Editor-In-Chief Editor-In-Chief

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like to first introduce myself. My name is TJ, blah blah

As you all probably know by now, For SEMA, we have one event

blah, that sums it up and all you need to know. Whew…

that is a must and that is Fremont Street. Where inhibitions go

got past the CRAP no one cares about! Now for the

out the window and you are allowed to be your crazy self. This is

good stuff.

honestly my favorite part of SEMA. Fremont is a freak show that is

Mustang culture is one that is very unique and brings together people from all walks of life. One thing is for sure

though, the STANG Mag crew isn’t your typical crew.

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We are a bunch of weirdos, oddballs, and outcasts. We party hard and live by our ride or die motto and have adventures like no other.

always lit and you know when you are headed to Fremont, shit is about to go down. On the walk through to Fremont, it was a blast. I had my Pina Colada drink in one hand and camera in the other. My friends Mary and Bobby were witches who took the night under their spell! Dan and Dave of course were Peaky Blinders, holding the back down, waiting for that moment when they could kick some ass

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From partying in various spots all over the U.S., to

with them secret Peaky Blinder ass kicking skills. Tija… well I don’t

touring some of America’s most haunted sites, to hav-

know what the fuck she was… some kind of Unicorn with a big ass

ing my ass spanked by a beautiful Latina in Las Vegas in

star over her hoonannies! And of course, Pete and Joanie were

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front of a restaurant packed full of guests (and owning

the escaped convict and his badass wife! Can I just say again that

it), it’s never a dull moment! All I can say is... strap in, rev

I love Fremont Street and Halloween at the same time, shit I died!

the shit out of your motor, and let’s go!

We literally walked up and down Fremont Street and tore it up with our shenanigans. On the plus too, I got to touch my first amputee!

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At first, I thought it was a costume but no, this dude was a

the I gotta tie my shoe bit and he got right behind a Las

legit amputee, missing his arm. His had a red gel stubby on

Vegas Show Girl and I got the picture of him smiling right

it. Now in my fairly undrunk and logical state, I had to touch

between them cheeks! Satan, I love Las Vegas! Hands up to

it in the name of science. Of course, he let me, and it was CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

Brad for kicking ass where ass was needed to be kicked.

freaky but the dude was completely cool about it, since he

It is truly a blessing to be able to do what we do and enjoy

was drunk as hell. We just laughed as I poked his arm stub

this side of Las Vegas. Thank you all for the support and I

with amazement!

hope to see you out there next year. Don’t hesitate to come

This year for hustle the hustlers our very own Brad, was

up and say hi! Until next year folks, Live, Die, do whatever,

devirginated. We showed him the correct way to hustle the

but remember it wasn’t me who shit in your bed!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and MEMBERS OF THE STANG Brad tore some ass up. It is all about the smoothness won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle MAG FAMILY ARE MORE and not being seen, getting that free picture with that Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure oh so sweet booty of them Las Vegas animals.FUN Brad did PASSIONATE ABOUT what to expect being that I didn’t know the people AND INCLUSION THAN attending and was going by myself. THEY ARE THEIR CARS The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very TWO BLONDES IN LAS VEGAS WERE SITTING ON A BENCH TALKING AT NIGHT. AND THAT SAYS A LOT! start and made me feel like one of their own! Las Vegas Hustlers in the best way we can. For a greeny,

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ONE SAYS TO THE OTHER, WHICH DO YOU THINK IS FARTHER AWAY.. FLORIDA If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionOR THE MOON? THE OTHER SAYS.. HELLOOOO CAN YOU SEE FLORIDA? for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I ate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I 2022! had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows

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I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself. The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own! Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in 2022!

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CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO EVERGREEN – 2001 MUSTANG GT

IT DOESN’T MATTER IF THE TOP 2022! IS UP OR DOWN, SHE had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquirLOOKS FANTASTIC. it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I

ing this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

This is our 2001 Ford Mustang GT. While in search for our family’s first convertible, we came across this gem. The Tropic Green color with the Charcoal AMR wheels made it easy to reach out and set up a meeting. In person, she looked even better. It doesn’t matter if the top is up or down, she looks fantastic. The American Thunder exhaust turns heads easily and then Evergreen follows up with her good looks. There is 120,000 miles on this Mustang and shows no signs of stopping. Mods incude AMR Rims, Mickey Thompson Tires, Z26 Calipers, Rotors, and Pads, SR Performance Rear and Front shocks/ struts, Bilstein Quad Shocks, Eibach Lowering Springs, 6000k LED Headlight bulbs and Fog Lights, Sequential tail lights, American Thunder Exhaust, and BBK Cold Air Intake.

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CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO GIORGI – 2020 MUSTANG GT/CS

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and MEMBERS OF THE STANG won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle MAG FAMILY ARE MORE Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN what to expect being that I didn’t know the people AND INCLUSION THAN attending and was going by myself. THEY ARE THEIR CARS The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very AND THAT SAYS A LOT! start and made me feelHAD like one of their own! I LITERALLY STOPPED IN MY TRACKS AND TO If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article CLOSE MY MOUTH... Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionfor STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I

saidDoss no. Ifand youthis asked if I would beGT/CS. writing Mywould’ve name is Lori is myme 2020 Mustang it about a different car than the I2005 Roush Mustang She is my heart car. I always thought wanted a Shelby, but I upon the dealership buy a Shelby, I saw on hadentering I would’ve said hell to no. I loved that carthis butcar acquirthe showroom floor. I literally stopped in my tracks and had to

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I just recently received my deluxe Marti report and my girl is 1 of 907 GT/CS coupes built in 2020 and 1 of 245 in her color scheme. I will be ordering the Elite report soon so I can see more of her uniqueness per her VIN. I am slowly adding a little bling to her appearance but nothing crazy. My plan is for side and back louvers, and possibly a hood louver. Not sure on the hood yet. Her name is Giorgianna, but we call her Giorgi for short. We have found out via the Marti report that her birthday is December 16, 2020. I can’t wait to actually make a fuss this year.

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CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO MY HOTROD – 2011 MUSTANG GT

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and MEMBERS OF THE STANG I WASN’T LETTING HER GET AWAY A SECOND TIME. won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle MAG FAMILY ARE MORE Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure Meet my 2011 Mustang GT thatABOUT I call My Hotrod.FUN I have loved support brace, Boss 302 strut tower brace, Shelby rear shock PASSIONATE what to expect being that I didn’t know the people cars all my life, the faster and louder the better. After having tower brace, Steeda clutch assist spring and an AEM 15psi AND INCLUSION THAN attending and was going by myself. some projects that needed more attention than I had time to boost pressure gauge. I put a Corsa sport axle back exhaust THEY ARE THEIR CARS give, I decided I wanted to look for a 2011-2014 Mustang GT with an SR Performance 3” H pipe and Borla over axle pipes. The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very in AND Kona Blue.THAT Not long after I startedA searching, one came I have RTR 19x19.5 wheels with Roush rear lowering springs SAYS LOT! start and made me feel like one of their own! up for sale at one of our local dealerships. It was exactly what

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article

and Steeda pro-action shocks and struts. I love that I could

I was looking for - a Kona Blue 2011 GT, manual, low miles,

personalize like this. It makes her extra special not Membersmyofcar the STANG Mag family are moreand passion-

forthe STANG Magazine for mybrakes. car this lastwasn’t year I with 3.73 gears and Brembo Thetime timing

just another 2011 GT.

quite right and it sold away. A few later,be mywriting wife would’ve said no. right If you asked memonths if I would went to a friend’s housecar andthan toldthe me 2005 aboutRoush a TransMustang Am she I it about a different saw for sale on the way. We went and looked at it, and on the

ate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and

Going a cool experience. When we in that out saystoaBrenspeed lot! I can’twas wait to see what’s to come were there they gave us a shop tour and when they did my 2022!

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way home decided to drive through the dealership to see

what they had... and sitting at the back of the lot, like she was

waiting for me, was my car! The timing was better and I wasn’t letting her get away a second time. I brought her home the following week and I’ve had her for six years now. In the spring of 2022 we drove out to Brenspeed to have an Edelbrock 650 Eforce supercharger installed, along with a Competition cold air intake, KenneBell Boost-A-Pump, Reische 170 degree thermostat, MMR head cooling mod, and McLeod RST twin disc clutch. She has a Ford Performance SVT cooling fan and Mishimoto aluminum radiator. I’ve added a Boss 302 oil cooler, driver and passenger side oil separators, SOS coil packs, MMR adjustable motor mounts, SVT transmission cooling scoop, Steeda 3.5” drive shaft, Stifflers driveshaft safety loop, Ford Performance clutch line, Barton short throw shifter and two post bracket, Whiteline transmission bushing insert, adjustable panhard bar and

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2022! THIS IS THE EIGHTH MUSTANG I’VE OWNED AND BY FAR, had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquirMY FAVORITE. ing this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows PHOTO CRED: and events! I bought this 2020 Mustang Ecoboost in 2022 with only 5200 miles. I’d been looking for one for about six months. Not exactly easy to come by. Total run for the years 2020-2022 is estimated at 6000 on the high side and the 2023 HPP was the available only as an option build. It is basically the same as a Premium PP1 GT but with the Ecoboost out of the Focus RS which puts out 330hp and 350 fpt. Handling package adds the Magna ride system. Ford’s 0-60 is stated as mid fours. This is the eighth Mustang I’ve owned and by far, my favorite. The club I belong to is Iowa Mustangs Unstabled and over 3000 strong.

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I have always loved Mustangs since I was little and dreamed of having one some day, so just last year I purchased this one and joined the Mustang world. My good friend Matt Smith had a few Mach 1s and got me hooked on the power of the 4 valve engine and shaker hood. So after over a year of searching online, I found this beautiful Competition Orange Mach 1 in Ontario and I got her shipped up all the way to Labrador City, Newfoundland. I couldn’t be happier with my choice! The car is pretty well stock with some minor mods like idle air mod, 410 gearing, short throw shifter, and Mac exhaust.

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CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO THE BEAST – 1999 MUSTANG 35TH ANNIVERSARY

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and events! MY SAYING IS “MY PASSION IS MY LIFE RIDING SOLO.” CHUCK DEKETT

My name is Timmy Bradley and this is my 1999 Ford Mustang 35th Anniversary. It has 114,000 miles and is in the color Chrome Yellow. I call her The Beast. I also have a YouTube channel - Mustangtimmy99. My saying is “My passion is my life riding solo.” It is equipped with a K&N intake, shorty headers, aluminum radiator with A/C delete, waterless coolant (Evans, coolant), 373s in the reactor, aluminum radiator, Accel coil, Eibach suspension kit, and two tone seats.

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I MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE KEEP THE I PASSION met Daniel RameyFOR at a Beltway Mustang show and OF THETO STANG won my spot withCOME! STANG Magazine in their Carlisle MUSTANGS ALIVE FOR MANY YEARS TO MAG FAMILY ARE MORE

PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN My passion with Mustangs started with my mom telling me AND INCLUSION THAN about the one Mustang she has always wanted which is a THEY ARE THEIR CARS 1964 1/2 or 1965 V8 convertible in Caspian Blue with white leather interior and a white top. My late grandfather also AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

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youleather askedinterior me if Ithat thought be towriting an article dleIf Tan I wouldI’dlove find some day. Myfor passion also Magazine continued with different STANG for attending my car this time car lastshows year I while growing up and seeing all of the awesome classic and

would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing

modern Mustangs that made me some day want one of my

it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I

own. Once my passion for Mustangs started, it wasn’t going

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to stop! I started with a 96 Mustang GT then owned a 2004

ing 1. this oneautomotive reinvigorated myduring passion car shows Mach I took classes highfor school and andcollege events! some which also kept my passion going.

Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people

Racing, PMAS cold air intake tuned by Lund Racing, LU

attending was by myself. 47lb injectors and tuned bygoing Lund Racing, JLT V3 oil separator, Speed Daddy long catted X pipe, Pypes The STANG Mag tube familyheaders, welcomed me in from the very bomb frontof brake Kyb startaxle andback,S550 made me Mustang feel like one theirupgrade, own! shocks and struts, one inch lowering springs, Moog sway

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The story behind my current 2012 5.0 began on June of 2018 when I bought it from a small Ford dealer in Sigourney, Iowa. When I test drove the Mustang, I fell in love with it and knew I had to have it. When I first laid my eyes on the Mustang, it was a blank canvas that I would be able to build it the way I wanted to. From when I bought it until now, I have added my own touches to it to make it my own. I just want to continue building it up the way I envisioned it. I don’t regret finding my current 2012 Coyote that will continue my passion. Hope you all enjoyed reading my story about how my never ending passion with Mustangs got started. I will continue to keep the passion for Mustangs alive for many years to come! Mod list include Boss 302 intake manifold tuned by Lund

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While the Uni-body design has its advantages, it is not

Body frames. This is a design that uses the car’s body,

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passenger compartment to be specific, as part of the frame. There are sub-frame rails (the boxed steel frame

a good design for racing application or high torque engines. The problem is that under high torque conditions, the body will tend to twist. This means that the rear subframe and front sub-frame are not on the same plane.

rails) at the front and rear of the car, and the body acts as very large frame between the two sub-frames.

I’m sure you’ve seen images of a car at a dragstrip that’s launching off the line, and one wheel on the front is off

the ground. That’s the torque of the motor twisting the

frame rail to the rear of the car. It’s a very stable design

body and not keeping even pressure on all of the wheels.

that can drastically improve the handling of your pony.

One common aftermarket part that you can find any-

By adding a set of subframe connectors to the vehicle, it

where are Sub-frame connectors. These are solid steel

will maintain the geometry it was originally designed with

frames that are designed to sit under the body of the car,

by the manufacturer. This will improve traction as it keeps

and between the front and rear Sub-frames.

the weight planted to the tires in a more even manner.

They are then welded into place, essentially making a solid frame design between the front and rear of the car. This design takes the pressure off the car’s body and transfers that torque from the engine, through the entire

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LOCKED & LOADED LOWDOWN HANWEI KOUGA NINJA-TO

THIS BADASS BLADE IS ONE OF THE MOST PRIZED PIECES IN MY COLLECTION. What’s up people! Welcome to Locked & Loaded Lowdown

Saya. Translation: this sword is virtually awesome with a lot of

where we focus on some of the best firearms and “toys” on

original design, history, and genuine custom build to look as

the market. As many of you auto enthusiasts know, you have

authentic as possible.

to protect yourself and your property so here at STANG Magazine, we decided to merge our publications all into one, giving you a taste of the best of both worlds. Now, let’s get the LOWDOWN on this badass toy, the Hanwei Kouga Ninja-To. This badass blade is one of the most prized pieces in my collection. Not only have I been fortunate enough to train in various martial arts, but I have also had the honor to train under some of the last martial arts masters on the planet. One of those areas includes Ninjutsu, or as many of you may know it, the Ninja. This is a Hanwei Kouga Ninja-To sword by Paul Chen which features a dismountable double-pegged Tsuka with a battle wrap over black rayskin and Kouga Mon Menuki. The blackened iron Tsuba features the Kouga Mon and pierced Kanji, a theme which has been repeated on the Fuchi/Kashira. The Kanji and Mon are also on the blackened fittings of the spiked

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TWISTED BOMBSHELL SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY

JOYCE GALANTI

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - 36TH TACTICAL WING, 36 CRS SQUADRON

WE ALL SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE AND PROMISED TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY. I joined the Air Force

again in a heartbeat. It was one of the best and most influential

when I was 20 years old.

times of my life.

I went to basic training

Only a couple of years ago did I realize what a tumultuous time

at Lackland AFB in San

it was when I was in Germany. Funny how you don’t realize the

Antonio, TX. I was part

danger until you look back years later. Unlike other Veterans

of the “suicide flight”

whom I have spoken to, I did not see war time. I respect those

(named that due to half

who did and thank them very much for the freedom that I have

of our flight trying to

today. Some people think that if you don’t serve in wartime,

kill themselves to get

you are not a Veteran. I disagree… we all signed on the dotted

out). We were part of the trial group that was

line and promised to serve our country. That is a Veteran.

run by a Senior Airman

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who had no idea how

JOYCE GALANTI

to lead. It was not fun! I turned 21 in Basic Training and I graduated Basic Training on

Friday the 13th. My training school was in Denver, CO and

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when I say it was an adventure… it WAS AN ADVENTURE! I was there for 10 months training to be an F-15 Avionics Elec-

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tronics Component Repair Specialist. Big name for working on the computerized test stations to fix the boxes that were malfunctioning on the F-15s. No, I did not get to be near the

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F-15s… bummer right. I was stationed in Bitburg, Germany in the 36th Tactical Wing, 36 CRS Squadron after my tech school and really enjoyed it. It was during the cold war with Russia, 1987-1988. I signed my name on the dotted line without hesitation and would do so

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