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GAR944 reacted to Fabman's post in the thread S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? with
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Not to sound like your dad but if this is your first time on the 3R or similar be aware that they will have a lot less grip than your old PS4s when cold. You have to get some heat in them. I looped my car on the out lap one time on them at...
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.Concerning (see full post)
Zellion_GT replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.No I’m gonna bring it back to my buddy who works at Ford. Just brought it to my friends house who sold them to me. Threw it on his lift. He spoke to the Ford friend who installed them and agreed that the top strut mounts are probably worn out... (see full post)-
Zellion_GT reacted to 1 old racer's post in the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help with Like.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...
- CarSalesman replied to the thread S197 FR500S #32.Need advice on fuel pump and injectors. We are adding Comp Cams #500, valve springs and FRPP high rise manifold. Not porting the heads. Car already had headers from the original Ford build. Will be tuned. Based on what I read I am expecting... (see full post)
DarrylS76 replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.I have some credit at American muscle that Im anxious to use juust need to find a reasonably priced tire n wheel set up or buy them used online or around town . I live next to summit point so there's lots of people with parts n all for sale... (see full post)-
DarrylS76 replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.That sounds like a winner 19x11 . Man I have no clue what mine I s now i think 18x9 5. Mine was bone stock when I got it except rousch exhaust (see full post)
Mike_FL replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.I run 19x11 but 18x11 works well with lots of tire choices . If you run 11 inch wide wheels then you will need extended wheel studs and a spacer on the front unless you run a different offset but then you can’t rotate the wheels front to back... (see full post)-
DarrylS76 replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.Someone recommended 18x11 for track and street u like that? (see full post)
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DarrylS76 reacted to Mike_FL's post in the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach? with Like.Apex wheels are great. They have decent sales too so you can grab a bargain
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 Like.
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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)
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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?.
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