Next Exit Observations

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Why Ford Doesn't 'Raptor' The Mustang Is Beyond Me

Ford Mustangs come straight from the dealership with 800 hp for $40k

That's a hell of a deal.

Lebanon Ford, for example, likes to supercharge its Mustangs.

In 2016, the Ohio-based dealer could put a customer behind the wheel of a 727-horsepower Mustang, one that definitely rivaled anything Hellcat-badged from Mopar. This year, there's even more power courtesy, and the sticker's a reasonable-sounding $39,995.

Lebanon Ford starts with a 2018 Mustang GT, which they have priced at $31,785. A three-liter Whipple Stage 1 supercharger kit comes on top, giving you five bucks in exchange from $40k. The end result is 800 horsepower at the crank, and they have the dyno sheets to prove it. The Whipple blower extracted 775 crank horsepower out of a test car, and further tuning got it to an even 800. For any fine tuning needs, a Whipple Tomahawk handheld tuner tool is included.

There are a few caveats: the supercharger kit kills the Ford powertrain warranty. For a little less than a grand, you can specify a three-year Whipple warranty that covers it. The rest of the car's parts are still warrantied from factory, Whipple'd or not. Builds begin in less than a month, with the orders open already. Lebanon Ford says their "LFP" packages could extend to cars other than the Mustang in the future.

(AutoBlog.com)

When You See It, Sigh Facepalm

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

How Focused Are You?

Distractions are the enemy. Distractions destroy creativity, momentum, and focus. They seek to dominate you, much like the addiction seeks to dominate the addict. They will if you let them.

If you want to cultivate a lifestyle that enables intense focus every day, where your influence is enormous and your efforts are hyper-concentrated to create incredible results . . . . .

You must remove all barriers that make this possible.

(CavemanCircus.com)

Only Question Is, Is It Transferable Between Owners?

Bugatti offers 15-year warranty as part of its Veyron Loyalty Maintenance Program

There’s great news for Bugatti Veyron owners as the automaker recently introduced the Loyalty Maintenance Program to help customers maintain the condition of their cars and to allow them to keep their vehicles in mint condition.

The Loyalty Maintenance Program is actually part of the company’s Extended Warranty and Extended Warranty Plus programs, which can last for as long as 15 years. Owning a Bugatti Veyron can be very expensive; the maintenance costs alone are already high. The brand hopes that this program will help reduce operating costs for owners.

Franco Utzeri, head of Bugatti Certified and Financial Services, says that the Bugatti Customer Service is definitely more than just a seal of approval, making a difference for Veyron owners. It includes warranty, individual support, and a combination of a confirmed vehicle history. The automaker’s goal is also to give their customers a unique experience and 360 degree ownership that no other automaker currently offers.

For customers who would like to earn a Bugatti Certified seal, their Veyron must first pass an inspection process. Here, everything will be tested and if necessary, some parts will be replaced - and this includes mechanical bits as well as body parts. Your vehicle will also go through an update. In the end of it all, a Bugatti Certified seal will be given to the car owner, while also extending the car’s warranty.

A number of different maintenance packages will be offered to Veyron owners, who will then choose depending on which one fits their lifestyle the most. With this much variety, it goes to show that Bugatti really considers its spectrum of customers, as they can provide to a very diverse group of individuals.

(4WheelNews.com)