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General => User Rides => Topic started by: 32VFoxBird on February 11, 2006, 10:34:02 AM

Title: new pic of the bird on telstars
Post by: 32VFoxBird on February 11, 2006, 10:34:02 AM
(http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/225/588/13955.jpg)
(http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/225/588/13956.jpg)


well, maybe just the front wheels. just finished the front sn95 5 lug swap on the front last night. also cut 2 coils off each front spring, and added eibach lowering springs in the rear.the front is too low and rubbing the fenders now. :(

i did have to grind down the caliper brackets, for the wheels to clear the PBR calipers. that was a friggin nightmare.
Title: new pic of the bird on telstars
Post by: shame302 on February 11, 2006, 10:38:14 AM
they are gonna look sweet though...:headbang:
 
the grille is doing it for me too, i like it...
 
no comment on cutting coils...its a pet peeve of mine:nono:
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Post by: cougarman on February 11, 2006, 10:45:29 AM
Love the grille!! :bowdown:
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Post by: cougrrr302 on February 11, 2006, 12:53:03 PM
Dammit, I can't view the photos, pos computer.
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Post by: 5.0willgo on February 11, 2006, 01:26:38 PM
Grille looks sweet.
Cutting the coils may have made it too low but it sure looks mean that way.
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Post by: kewlbird08 on February 11, 2006, 02:20:25 PM
whoa nelly...that thing is amazing!
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Post by: 85turbotbird on February 14, 2006, 09:50:23 AM
Nice wheels bro, I like them.
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Post by: t-bird85 on February 14, 2006, 11:01:07 AM
jealousy raing its ugly head again..........................GRRRR very nice
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Post by: Turbo Coupe on February 17, 2006, 05:08:30 PM
very nice, ive been debating on getting rid of my draglites for the telestars, when i get my aerospace brake kits i think ill go to five lug and trade up to those. they look sweet!
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Post by: Turbo Coupe on February 17, 2006, 10:40:35 PM
oh yeah, would you happen to be able to weigh a front and rear wheel and let me know what they weigh? and what size are the fronts ?
Title: new pic of the bird on telstars
Post by: 32VFoxBird on February 18, 2006, 08:34:56 PM
(http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/225/588/18166.jpg)

(http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/225/588/18167.jpg)

:tg:
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Post by: 88turbo on February 20, 2006, 12:44:32 AM
love that grill kinda gives it a saleen look
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Post by: CougarSE on February 20, 2006, 01:05:24 AM
Wow that stance looks good man!
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Post by: Sick88Tbird on February 20, 2006, 11:17:16 PM
Looks really mean, love it...so when are you guys gonna start donating your 4-lug Draglites to me? lol
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Post by: Turbo Coupe on March 02, 2006, 12:51:57 PM
what size rear tire are u running?
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Post by: 32VFoxBird on March 02, 2006, 01:30:32 PM
Quote from: Turbo Coupe
what size rear tire are u running?

275/50r15 BFG drag radials
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Post by: Turbo Coupe on March 02, 2006, 02:49:24 PM
sweet sweet, looks mint, is that on a 15x8 wheel?
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Post by: 32VFoxBird on March 02, 2006, 02:53:19 PM
Quote from: Turbo Coupe
sweet sweet, looks mint, is that on a 15x8 wheel?

it sure is, with 5.5" B.S.
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Post by: 32VFoxBird on March 28, 2006, 12:22:46 PM
added eibach drag springs yesterday.

before:

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/225/588/35490.jpg

2 coils cut from each front spring, and some kind of eibach lowering springs in the rear.

after:

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/225/588/35492.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/225/588/35493.jpg

for some reason the car doesnt sit level. it could be due to the amount of weight ive pulled from the car or ????? but i had to put in 4 rubber coil spacers that sit inside the coils on the pass. side rear spring. to level it up a little. the front seems to sit higher, but im not too worried about that. the ride though is much different then what i had before. at least it doesnt rub now, when i take a turn.
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Post by: TBirdNutt on March 29, 2006, 11:39:21 AM
That's what happens when you cut coils.  Many times, it will take the "temper" out of the coil you're cutting on and weaken the spring.  I NEVER cut coils...bad idea all around....  I'd be surprised if it isn't an evil handling beast on the road.  :)
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Post by: 32VFoxBird on March 29, 2006, 06:49:33 PM
Quote from: TBirdNutt
That's what happens when you cut coils.  Many times, it will take the "temper" out of the coil you're cutting on and weaken the spring.  I NEVER cut coils...bad idea all around....  I'd be surprised if it isn't an evil handling beast on the road.  :)

i cut the old stock springs(1st pic). the drag springs are not cut(2nd and 3rd pic).
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Post by: TBirdNutt on March 30, 2006, 07:58:29 PM
OIC....  nevermind then.  :)
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Post by: Nate on March 30, 2006, 08:34:39 PM
so how much for the draglites? and what size were they?
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