Fr iends o f the Mustang Club of Am erica ~ www.Mustang.org

Accredi ted Media ~ Media.Ford.Com

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The Chrome Pony MARCH 2014 VOL 4 ISSUE 3

Latest News

We have secured a sponsor for the car show and

we couldn’t be happier! The Sugar Shack has

invited our Car Club to host all of our shows at

their location for the foreseeable future. It’s a great

place and location for a fun time!

I have posted all the flyer’s and registration sheets to this newsletter. There is another show on our date so we need to work extra hard about getting the word out and the location. We will be print tons and tons of flyers and will bring them to the meetings. Now is the time to be asking if you can leave flyers and posters at a variety of locations here in the Greater Des Moines Iowa area. We need to start working on the t-shirt design and let’s get this show rolling! What would you like to see added to the newsletter? Let me know! Thanks, Mike We would like to welcome our new members and we look forward to sharing our Mustangs with them!

Zoom, Zoom!!!

Have a great Mustang Day! The BBMC staff

The Official Publication of the Bad Boyz Mustang Club of Greater Des Moines Iowa ~ www.badboyzmustangclub.com

In this Issue of the Chrome Pony: Latest News ~ Next Meeting Page 1 Did you know? Convertible Page 2 ~ 6 Buy Sell or Trade Page 6 Pony Corral Page 7 Upcoming Events Page 8 Club Merchandise Page 9 Sponsor’s Page Page 10-11 Upcoming Events Calendar Page 12-13 2014 Car Show Sponsor’s Page 13

Upcoming Events:

“March Club Meeting” Tuesday, 11 March 2014 at 6pm

Strikers Bowling

655 NE 56th St., Pleasant Hill, Iowa 50327 (515) 263-1700

“April Club Meeting” Tuesday, 9 April 2014 at 6pm

Pizza Ranch

201 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021

Monthly Meeting: Reports from Secretary, Treasurers, Public Relations Committee, Old Business, New Business. See you all there!

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Did you know? ~ Ford releases new photos, details on 2015 Mustang Convertible By Drew Phillips

Designed from the wheels up to deliver maximum droptop enjoyment, the all-new Ford Mustang convertible is a fantastic way to escape the daily grind of life and hit the open road. With its distinct style and a completely redesigned top system, drivers can enjoy the shining sun or sparkling stars quicker with all of the performance and character expected of Mustang. “Convertible tops and iconic sports cars like Mustang have always been a great pairing,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “This is the best convertible we’ve ever built with a one-of-a-kind design that is instantly recognizable as Mustang and an outstanding all-around driving experience.” Creating the new Mustang convertible involved far more than just slicing the top off the fastback. The two cars were designed and engineered from the ground up, incorporating an array of visually subtle, but important, changes to make sure each stood on its own while meeting increased standards of quality, performance and refinement. “From the start, we committed to giving Mustang convertible a unique look from the fastback with the clean, cohesive design it deserved ,” said Joel Piaskowski, exterior design director. “From the raised and straightened muscle line on the rear haunches to the recontoured trunklid, the new Mustang convertible has a more linear quality whether the top is up or down, giving the car its own distinct presence on the road.” For the first time on Mustang, every convertible roof gets a full fabric outer layer for the roof plus a full inner headliner to enclose the five-bow structure. Sandwiched in between these layers is a full 10-millimeter thick insulation pad that makes the convertible nearly as quiet inside with the top up as the fastback. For the first time on Mustang, every convertible roof gets a full fabric outer layer for the roof plus a full inner headliner to enclose the five-bow structure. Sandwiched in between these layers is a full 10-millimeter thick insulation pad that makes the convertible nearly as quiet inside with the top up as the fastback.

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“A great deal of effort went into details such as the shape of the rear quarter windows so that they could drop completely out of sight when the top is down,” said Piaskowski. “The top system was carefully refined to prevent unsightly folds or ‘ears’ at the rear corners of the roof when it’s up.” Lowering the roof is easier than ever. A new center-mounted single latch offers quick one-handed operation right from the driver’s seat. The new electromechanical drive system raises or lowers the roof in half the time required previously with just a press of a button on the center console. The electric drive system is also much quieter than the previous electro-hydraulic design. “When you’re sitting in the driveway or at a traffic light and you decide you want to enjoy some sunshine, you shouldn’t have to wait around for the top to lower,” said Pericak. “Our team worked to engineer a retractable roof that gets out of the way or closes up quickly and quietly.” The combination of a more compact mechanism and lower beltline for the new Mustang means the Z-fold roof is flatter and tucked further out of the way than before. The highest point of the folded stack is now 6.7 inches lower than the outgoing Mustang, contributing to the sleeker and more sophisticated looking profile and better rear visibility for the driver. A well-engineered top and dramatically upgraded cabin are just part of making a great convertible sports car. Like the fastback, Mustang convertible features significantly increased use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels throughout the body structure. Torsional stiffness of the convertible body has been increased by 13 percent to produce a more stable platform to better take advantage of the new fully independent suspension. The result is more refined ride quality over any road surface and significantly improved handling when pressed into the curves.

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Mustang convertible inspires drivers to put the top down and hit the road, so having usable cargo space is a big plus. The more compact roof and flat load floor enabled by the new suspension boost trunk volume by 19 percent to a class-leading 11.4 cubic feet, big enough to swallow two large golf bags, even with the available premium audio subwoofer. The lower liftover height also makes it easier load up the trunk. For 50 years, Mustang has combined sports-car performance with the ability to bring some friends along for the ride, and the new convertible makes this even easier. The wider rear of the new Mustang and the new top design contribute to more shoulder and hip room for rear-seat passengers. Enhanced aerodynamics The bold, muscular form of the all-new Ford Mustang reimagines the iconic sports car shape in a way that retains the character that fans expect from the brand while incorporating aerodynamic technology that improves fuel efficiency and performance. “Even with the classic, forward-leaning shark-bite grille and a more aggressive stance for the new Mustang, the aerodynamics team has made it slice through the air better for increased fuel efficiency while also keeping it planted to the road at higher speeds,” said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. “The best part is that they met the challenge of creating the sleekest Mustang yet without resorting to a characterless teardrop shape.”

Design and performance are two of the essential attributes that have made Mustang appeal to millions of fans for five decades. Performance can be improved by increasing the output of the powerplant or reducing the amount of work it has to do. The new Mustang is doing both with improved powertrains and a sleeker shape that slips through the air with less effort. Aerodynamics plays an increasingly important role in overall vehicle performance as speed increases. The force required to slice through the air goes up exponentially with the speed, so twice the speed requires eight times the horsepower just to overcome drag. That means small changes can have a big impact on both performance and fuel efficiency.

Did you know? ~

“With the new Mustang, we spent about twice as much time running aerodynamic simulations and doing wind tunnel tests than the previous Mustang,” said Carl Widmann, aerodynamics engineering manager. “Major advances in our computational fluid dynamics capability let us test the effect of design changes and give feedback to the studio in less than 48 hours so they had more opportunity to try out different styling ideas.” Using air to manage airflow It’s not visually obvious, but rotating wheels are a major source of aerodynamic drag. However, enclosing the wheels in skirts to smooth the flow just doesn’t look right, especially on a performance car like Mustang. Widmann and the aerodynamics team adopted a different approach for Mustang, giving it the first Ford application of wheel aero curtains. Vertical slots in the outer edge of the front fascia channel air from the front of the car to openings in the wheel wells, directing it across the outer surface of the wheel and tire. The wall of high-speed air works much like a skirt to reduce drag while still leaving the beautifully designed alloy wheels fully exposed. Managing temperatures In addition to helping define the visual identity of a car like Mustang, the grille also has to provide an inlet for air that cools the engine. Allowing air to flow through the engine bay instead of directing it around the sides and over the top of the body increases drag. Each of Mustang’s three available engines gets a unique grille that allows in only as much air as that powerplant needs. Active grille shutters will help make Mustang powered by the new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine even more fuel efficient by further reducing drag at higher speeds when extra cooling capacity is not needed. The shutters can completely close off the grille, sending air over and around the car instead of through the engine compartment. Even the ribs that make up the mesh in the grille have been carefully shaped to reduce air resistance and wind noise.

Did you know? ~

Keeping the car planted With a top speed of 155 mph for the V8-powered Mustang GT, ensuring confident and precise handling is crucial. New Mustangs are equipped with splitters and air dams below the front fascia that help to minimize air under the car. Mustang GT also features a pair of vents in the hood that also contribute to keeping the front-end planted on the road. “We worked closely with the vehicle dynamics engineers that are tuning the chassis to make sure our experimental results for lift correspond to what they feel on the car when driving at the track,” said Widmann. “They provided us with some great feedback that we incorporated into our efforts in the tunnel, and the results are definitely noticeable when driving at high speeds.” The overall air resistance is a combination of the frontal area and drag coefficient. Despite the wider rear haunches, the lower roofline contributes to a smaller frontal area. Along with a lower drag coefficient, the overall drag force of the new Mustang is slashed by an impressive 3 percent with better roadholding and less wind noise in the cabin. At highway speeds, three percent less drag will return about one percent better fuel efficiency.

The Chrome Pony Corral

Buy, Sell, or Trade ___________________________________________________________________________

Want to share your Buy, Sell or Trade Mustang with the BBMC? Email badboyzmustangclub@yahoo.com and share your Buy, Sell or Trade Mustang with the club and let’s see if we can help you out!

Upcoming Events ~

Tuesday 08 April 2014 at 1800 - Monthly Club Meeting ~ Ankeny, IA

Saturday 19 April 2014 at 1200 - Weekend of Wheels Show and Shine ~ Knoxville, IA

Saturday 26 April 2014 at 1100 - Central Iowa Expo BBQ Cruise & Brew ~ Boone, IA

Sunday 27 April 2014 at 0900 - IA Street Rod & Custom Assoc. Spring Fling ~ Nevada, IA

Please check the Club Website for the latest details for these events!

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Want to add your car stuff for sale here? Just email badboyzmustangclub@yahoo.com with the details

and photos and we can post your items for sale on this page! It’s that simple!

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Club Merchandise

We have the following items available for purchase. Available items: Car Show T-Shirts $10.00. We will bring them to the Cruise events and club meetings. Get them while there hot!

We also have available new Club stickers for your auto!

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Find us on the web:

Be sure to check the club website for the

latest listing of events in our muscle car

community! Each month we have many

events to choose from, so pick your event,

post online with the club site or Facebook

and let’s see how many friends we can get

to our events!!

badboyzmustangclub.wordpress.com

twitter.com/BBMCDSM

www.facebook.com/groups/badboyzmustang/

Family Fun Activities We have a variety of events for the family and children monthly. Be sure to check our Calendar online for the latest details. Be sure to sign up today and bring the entire family for a fun filled day!

More Family Fun!

Well, for those members wishing to particeipate in more Family Fun. Now here is your chance! Please events to the clb email and come to a few meetings to submit fun events you would like to see during our 2013-2014 cruise year. Bring your ideas and let’s have fun!

Currently we have several planned family events!

Why should you get involved with the Take

a Kid to a Car Show program? Whether you

produce a high profile extravaganza, a

weekly cruise at the local shopping center

or an annual charity show-n-shine, one

thing is common; you have a passion for

preserving and experiencing our automotive

heritage. If we want to ensure that our

passion is carried on to future generations

we must involve our youth.

“Son, this is the engine Daddy wants to put in his car!”

Want to be a SPONSOR to one of the funniest organizations in Des Moines, Iowa?

Contact the BBMC staff for Details!

Be sure to check our club website for the latest event happening in December, January and

February! www.badboyzmustangclub.com

http://www.americanmuscle.com 5% discount on all products from AmericanMuscle.com store. Stop in at one of our Monthly Meetings and receive

an American Muscle Quarter Window Mustang Decal!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are looking for new additional sponsorship opportunities in the Des Moines Iowa area, if you know of any company you think we should approach for sponsorship, just let Ted or Mike know and we can work on it!

Want to be a SPONSOR to one of the funniest

organizations in Des Moines, Iowa?

Contact the BBMC staff for Details!

Annual Club Sponsor’s

2014 Bad Boyz Mustang Club Car Show Sponsors Page

Biker Dads Agaist Drunk Driving is our invited guest for our 2014 Car Show!

Be sure to bring out your motorcycle for a fun filled day! http://bdadd.org

Biker Dads Against Drunk Driving, a non-profit organization geared towards raising awareness, educating and providing positive alternatives to teenage alcohol & drugs use. Assisting in providing resources to teenagers exposed to alcohol & drugs. We also assist in acting as a support team for teens that have been subject to bullying, or other teen crisis. While providing support to family and friends that have been impacted or suffered from a loss due to these circumstances.

2014 Bad Boyz Mustang Club Car Show Sponsors Page

Our 2014 Car Show Charity!

Our 2014 Car Show Charity!

Our annual event, we will be collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald

McDonald House Charities in Des Moines

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Awesome Monthly Meeting! We meet each 2

nd Tuesday of the month in locations

surrounding Greater Des Moines, Iowa

Be sure to check our club website (badboyzmustangclub.com)

for the meeting location and time!

Bad Boyz Mustang Club of Greater Des Moines Iowa P.O. Box 842 W aukee, Iowa 50263

Club Coordinator (Michael) 515.402.6325 badboyzmustangclub@yahoo.com www.badboyzmustangclub.com

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“WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY & ONLY THE

CARS ARE BAD!”

(Car Show Open to ALL Makes, Models, & Years) Presented by: Poulos’ Sugar Shack & Coney Island

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2014 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Car Show Site Sponsor and Show Location: Poulos’ Sugar Shack & Coney Island 100 8th Street S.E., Suite E

Altoona, IA 50009

Pre-Registration Fee: $15.00 through September 8th. (Includes 1 free T-Shirt with

pre-registration!)

Registration Fee: $15.00. Hours of Registration, Day of Show: Noon to 1:30pm) Voting: 1:30pm to 2:30pm, Awards Show at 4pm!

For additional information visit our Facebook page or club website.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyzmustang/ Website: www.badboyzmustangclub.com E-mail: badboyzmustangclub@yahoo.com

Award Categories (36 Awards) Best of Show (Open to all classes)

Top 20 Cars (Open to all classes)

Mustang ~ First generation (1964–1973)

Mustang ~ Second generation (1974–1978)

Mustang ~ Third generation (1979–1993)

Mustang ~ Fourth generation (1994–2004)

Mustang ~ Fifth generation (2005–present)

Sugar Shack Choice Award (Open to all classes)

Kids Choice Award (Open to all classes)

Best Ford

Best GM

Best Chrysler (Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT, Mopar)

Best Import (Foreign) Car

Best Truck (Open to all classes)

Best Custom (Open to all classes)

Best Street Rod (Open to all classes)

Best Motorcycle (Open to all Motorcycles)

Car Show Site Sponsor!

Dash Plaques for the first 100 Cars!!

A portion of the car show proceeds

will go to the below charity.

Send Registrations to:

Bad Boyz Mustang Club PO Box 843

Waukee, Iowa 50263

We will also be collecting

Pop Tabs for the Ronald

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in Des Moines

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Pre-Registration Fee: $15.00 through September 8th. (Includes 1 free T-

Shirt and Dash Plaque with pre-registration!)

Registration Fee: $15.00. Hours of Registration, Day of Show: Noon to

1:30pm. (Voting from 1:30pm to 2:30pm, Awards at 4pm)

For additional information see Club website or Facebook page!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyzmustang/

Website: www.badboyzmustangclub.com

E-mail: badboyzmustangclub@yahoo.com

Phone: 515-402-6325

Send Registrations to: Bad Boyz Mustang Club,

PO Box 843, Waukee, Iowa 50263

A generous portion of the car show proceeds will go to the below Charity.

Award Categories: Best of Show (Open to all classes); Top 20 Cars (Open to all

classes);Mustang ~ First generation (1964–1973); Mustang ~ Second generation

(1974–1978); Mustang ~ Third generation (1979–1993); Mustang ~ Fourth generation

(1994–2004); Mustang ~ Fifth generation (2005–present); Sugar Shack Choice Award

(Open to all classes); Kids Choice Award (Open to all classes); Best Ford; Best GM;

Best Chrysler (Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT, Mopar); Best Import (Foreign) Car; Best

Truck (Open to all classes); Best Custom (Open to all classes); and Best Street Rod

(Open to all classes); Best Motorcycle (Open to all motorcycles).

This year we again will be collecting Pop Tabs for the

Ronald McDonald House Charities in Des Moines