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General => Lounge => Topic started by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 09:33:34 AM

Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 09:33:34 AM
Dad and I worked on fixing a pretty big...well, mostly annoying issue with the Tbird that has popped up after the last couple of changes to it.  See if you can tell what it is!

Before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/New%20Wheels/wheelsdone015.jpg)

After:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/calendar%20pics/springs022.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/calendar%20pics/springs004.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/calendar%20pics/springs032.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/calendar%20pics/springs028.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/calendar%20pics/springs019.jpg)

 More pics here:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/calendar%20pics/

I sure hope you can all tell the difference now!!!
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: ZondaC12 on November 02, 2008, 10:04:10 AM
NICE. Definitely x2 on the last pic. That works great. As you said, the wheels really do fit the car now.
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: gumby on November 02, 2008, 10:47:37 AM
spacers behind the rear wheels.
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Post by: TheMeaningOfLife on November 02, 2008, 11:43:05 AM
Quote from: gumby;241267
spacers behind the rear wheels.


I would have to agree
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: ZondaC12 on November 02, 2008, 11:49:55 AM
He should take care of this but I'll do it for him :D
 
Nope, aint that. Look at the first pic he posted, then the last one. Only look at those two. :D
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: daboss351 on November 02, 2008, 01:14:27 PM
Quote from: kingcars;241252
Dad and I worked on fixing a pretty big...well, mostly annoying issue with the Tbird that has popped up after the last couple of changes to it.  See if you can tell what it is!



Sorry for the bad quality After pics.  I'll get some better pics once I get access to the better digi cam.


O man I cant wait to see it this summer on my road trip!!
It looks AMAZING!! Good job man!!
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: shame302 on November 02, 2008, 02:10:24 PM
still dont see it. i still love this car though
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: carmike692000 on November 02, 2008, 02:34:14 PM
Aww, come on folks.  I haven't even seen the car in person for months, but it's OBVIOUS what he's done to it.

He repainted the upper intake!

Looks mucho bettero, dude!  :rollin:
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: vinnietbird on November 02, 2008, 05:54:05 PM
Good looking car,but I can't see what you've done.What is it?
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 05:54:09 PM
Sorry for the lackluster pics, guys.  This before and after should clear things up:

Before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/New%20Wheels/wheelsdone015.jpg)

After:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/New%20Wheels/upgrade5.jpg)

You guys are on the right track with rear spacers, but kinda thinking the wrong way around.
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kendoo130 on November 02, 2008, 06:23:20 PM
I still don't see it. What is it?
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: daminc on November 02, 2008, 06:29:32 PM
you washed it
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 06:31:22 PM
I guess nobody has noticed the ~1.5 inches removed from the front tire to fender clearence ;)

It's ok, though, I still havent been able to get a SINGLE clear picture of the car since we finished and the only camera around is horrible compared to the normal one I use.

Take a look at these pics:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/New%20Wheels/wheelsdone015.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/New%20Wheels/wheels005small.jpg)

Note the HUGE gap between front tire and fender.

Now note the same gap in this pic:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/New%20Wheels/upgrade3.jpg)

Or this pic, if you can see the gap:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/kingcars/New%20Wheels/upgrade5.jpg)
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: daminc on November 02, 2008, 06:47:01 PM
I guess it's hard to tell with so much black in that area with the pics being from different heights and angles

But I guess I can see the difference now that you mention it.
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Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 06:49:42 PM
Yeah the py digi cam isn't helping.  Tomorrow I should be able to use the good one and it'll be much clearer (and i'll get to take pics in the afternoon!).
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: shame302 on November 02, 2008, 07:10:36 PM
ah, i see it. it does look much better...
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Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 07:21:42 PM
Yeah, after the T5 swap, we noticed she was sittin a little higher in the front.  Then the new wheels just made it way worse.  Put a set of stock 2002 Mustang GT springs in the front and lowered her just right.  The rear springs are still stock at the moment.  I'll probably keep them as-is for the time being.  I like the slight bit of rake.
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Post by: fordguy545 on November 02, 2008, 07:57:24 PM
I guess I didnt notice it because mines still lower than that on stock springs:rollin:
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 08:03:47 PM
You didnt happen to go from an AOD to a T5 either, did you?
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: 5.0 tbird on November 02, 2008, 08:18:46 PM
I see it now. Yeah that looks a lot better. The T5 really is a lot lighter, I think it only weighs 75 lbs. :hick:
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 08:21:43 PM
Yeah, you're right.  All the weight that was dropped resulted in the car sitting a good bit higher than stock, and the bigger wheels just multiplied the effect.  Now with the Mustang springs, she's back where she was before the swap and wheels.
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Post by: daboss351 on November 02, 2008, 08:52:45 PM
Quote from: 5.0 bird;241351
I see it now. Yeah that looks a lot better. The T5 really is a lot lighter, I think it only weighs 75 lbs. :hick:


97 in a plastic crate
so around 92-95 ish pounds ;)
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Post by: fordguy545 on November 02, 2008, 09:07:52 PM
Quote from: kingcars;241349
You didnt happen to go from an AOD to a T5 either, did you?

no, I had the t5 stock
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Post by: daboss351 on November 02, 2008, 09:09:47 PM
u also have a 4 banger
he has a 8
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 02, 2008, 09:26:05 PM
Quote from: fordguy545;241368
no, I had the t5 stock


Yeah, so your springs were already set up for that weight.  Mine were set up for the AOD, hence the horrible ride height it had after the swap.  Oh well, it's fixed now!
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: oldraven on November 03, 2008, 06:40:30 AM
It's Fall!
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Post by: ZondaC12 on November 03, 2008, 07:39:45 AM
^^^^^ BEST POST EVAARRRR :rollin: :rollin: :laughing: :laughing:
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 03, 2008, 04:01:43 PM
Finally got some good pics; check em out guys.
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: ZondaC12 on November 03, 2008, 04:39:35 PM
Awesome. Glad ya finally updated the sig too!!! :P
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: 32VFoxBird on November 03, 2008, 06:10:48 PM
blah, blah, blah. where's the new motor pics? :beatyoass:
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: vinnietbird on November 03, 2008, 06:11:43 PM
I'm  working on the "Lowering the Bird" now.Thanks a lot.Between you and Kitz,I'll never get finished.
Title: Can you spot the difference? (BETTER PICS updated page 1)
Post by: kingcars on November 03, 2008, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;241493
blah, blah, blah. where's the new motor pics? :beatyoass:


Haha, engine block is in the final stages at the machine shop.  Hoping to have in back in a few weeks.