Who bought it? September 27, 2005, 10:24:28 PM I was talking to a gentleman last night who lives next door to a guy that sold an 88 Turbo Coupe to someone in Manitoba. The guy who sold it lives in Islip Terrace NY. The buyer flew down from Manitoba and drove it back. I remember that the TC had ride control and that was a rare option in 88 from what I understand. Just wanted to see if anyone knew who it was or if it's even someone on here. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #1 – September 27, 2005, 11:05:26 PM I wish it was me, but its not. :(I'll send out a few e-mails to other Manitobans I know (from these message boards) who are into T-bird/Cougars/Mark vii's.Thats about a 32 hour drive, which I guess is cheeper than shipping it. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #2 – September 27, 2005, 11:10:11 PM Actually, ajustable ride control was standard on the 87-88 Turbocoupes. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #3 – September 27, 2005, 11:15:10 PM Quote from: BirdmanActually, ajustable ride control was standard on the 87-88 Turbocoupes.Thats what I was thinking. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #4 – September 27, 2005, 11:30:14 PM I know it was standard on the 87, but I thought they changed the setup for it in 88 at some point in the middle of the model year.... Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #5 – September 28, 2005, 01:50:35 AM Ride control that still WORKS in this day in age is quite rare. I'd venture a guess to say that less than 10% of the TC's out there have fully functioning ride control. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #7 – September 28, 2005, 09:51:01 AM Quote from: IfixyawataRide control that still WORKS in this day in age is quite rare. I'd venture a guess to say that less than 10% of the TC's out there have fully functioning ride control.I guess I'm in that 10%. :) Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #8 – September 28, 2005, 10:35:49 AM how does the reguler to premium fuel set up work on the tc's Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #9 – September 28, 2005, 10:51:50 AM Quote from: BEARMAXhow does the reguler to premium fuel set up work on the tc'sIf you're using high octane fuel, you can run more boost without detonation. So it increases boost and as far as I know advances timing. I'm sure someone else (Chuck, Tom, anyone) can tell you the specifics, but these are the vague advantages I've heard. And yes, it does make a drastic difference. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #10 – September 28, 2005, 11:19:58 AM Quote from: IfixyawataRide control that still WORKS in this day in age is quite rare. I'd venture a guess to say that less than 10% of the TC's out there have fully functioning ride control.Mine 1/2 works.... I have the rears disconnected on firm, so I can set it to auto and loosen up the front for better launches at the strip.The TC thundergrowl is getting, has fully functional ride controll with replacement Motorcraft struts and shocks. That in my estimation is a 1%-er. As far as the octane switch it just allows full boost (15psi on the 5 speeds), and probably advances the timing. I've never seen the octane switch does anything on the automatic TC's, as they are limited to 8-9psi boost. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #11 – September 28, 2005, 11:27:10 AM it limits the boost in 5-speed cars, and pulls some timing out of it, i believe it pulls 2-4 degree's of timing Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #12 – September 28, 2005, 12:25:25 PM Quote from: Tbird232ciit limits the boost in 5-speed cars, and pulls some timing out of it, i believe it pulls 2-4 degree's of timingso what setting should we be running in with the RR cam and boost controller? Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #13 – September 28, 2005, 12:32:10 PM Quote from: 88turboso what setting should we be running in with the RR cam and boost controller?The boost controller pretty much takes over this task anyway. But if the timing change is a truth, I'd leave it on. Quote Selected
Re: Who bought it? Reply #14 – September 28, 2005, 01:43:01 PM 88turbo, i couldnt tell ya, because every setup is differnet, some peoples car will spark knock at 12*, mine doesnt at 14*try 12*, if it doesnt knock, try 14*, if it doesnt knock, leave it at 14 still Quote Selected
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