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1 old racer replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.would you be changing out the strut mount yourself? Since the car already has the F.P. springs on it, it would not be that difficult to do it with a buddy to help. Also since you only want to do it once buy a new set of camber plates. Steeda has... (see full post)
Mike_FL replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.Apex wheels are great. They have decent sales too so you can grab a bargain (see full post)
OP described a bad bearing in the strut mount. This is fairly common. The mount should be replaced.-
TMSBOSS reacted to Fabman's post in the thread S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? with
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DarrylS76 replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.What would you recommend relatively cheap n reliable 18x11? Or 19 i havent decided yet . I like filling up the space in the wheel well with 19 (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/oem-strut-mount-durability-longevity.131668/ (see full post)- Champale replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.Friends don't let friends buy Forgestars. I had two different sets (for my Boss LS and then a Focus RS) and bent multiple wheels in a very short amount of time with each set. Too many other great options. (see full post)
- TeeLew reacted to DarrylS76's post in the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach? with Like.BFor sure. It was a trip when my friend and his dad used to track their e30 m3 s at summit point. They were instructors for the BMW car club of America and could drive like no other.cccWell, now that I missed out on the 20% sale on...
Fabman replied to the thread S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here?.
Zellion_GT replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.Mechanic is saying bushing it shot (see full post)-
DarrylS76 replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.B (see full post)
Things that might help until you buy a naturally aspirated car:ducting to intercooler switching fuel to E85 (ought to be plenty of that around Illinois) although the IAT sensor may not show reduced temperatures (not sure where the IAT sensor...- EF1 replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.OP described a bad bearing in the strut mount. This is fairly common. The mount should be replaced. (see full post)
- stevbd reacted to TeeLew's post in the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach? with Like.Well, I said, "equivalent drivers." I know a lot Corvette and Porsche guys who have faster cars than me. That doesn't mean they get around the track quicker.
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.Watch some front strut removal and replacement videos to kind of figure out how it is done and what the parts are and the proper procedure, so you can know if it was performed correctly.like this (but watch several to get a better idea): (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.I know you said not to quote you, but "the center bolt is shot?" In what way? Is it stripped? Is it tight and torqued properly? If it is just the bushing . . . I mean, you are going to need to do some diagnosis.P.S. check your sway bar end... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread New to road courses.Things that might help until you buy a naturally aspirated car:ducting to intercooler switching fuel to E85 (ought to be plenty of that around Illinois) although the IAT sensor may not show reduced temperatures (not sure where the IAT sensor... (see full post)
- Mtnbikerva reacted to biggsy's post in the thread Your Experience with the 10 sp auto 10R80? Road race or HPDE? Longevity? Yr. Of manufacture? with Like.I think @flyhalf is probably one of the most experienced with the transmission. Even though he moved on to smaller and better things (sequential) lol.May find a lot of what he did in his build thread.
