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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Ya they made it almost impossible to tighten those bolts with the engine in the car still.
Old Aug 1, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tigercrazy718
better than what i thought it was lol. probably shouldve thought of that suggestion but when i heard tapping it was a misfiring spark plug
Yeah, I'm glad that's all it was. I hadn't driven the car aggressively. I wanted to figure out what it was first. Now that it's fixed, had a chance to take her out a bit and wail on her. I f***ing love this car. It's so smooth over every bump. The engine revs quickly and pulls hard. Shifts are firm and fast. Grip is plentiful. Just fantastic all around. Can't wait to get the hood and bumper so she'll finally look the part!

Then someday...BOOST.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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Awesome Stang! I used to work out at Edwards like 12 years ago! I lived in Rosamond until just a few years ago.
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by opiwan
Awesome Stang! I used to work out at Edwards like 12 years ago! I lived in Rosamond until just a few years ago.
Thanks! I won't be here much longer, getting stationed elsewhere.

Here's a little update on the Shelby Terlingua hood:

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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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I'm curious how the hood looks in alloy, the hood I think it's great!!
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Wow. Love the Brembos peaking out being the rims. Great combo. Questions about the suspension - How do you know if its lined up correctly? Im sure there is a way to measure it but how did you know your PH was correct? The LCA's are correct?

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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CMcNam
Thanks! I won't be here much longer, getting stationed elsewhere.

Here's a little update on the Shelby Terlingua hood:
Ah I see. The hood looks awesome!
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by samolet
I'm curious how the hood looks in alloy, the hood I think it's great!!
Thanks! I like that it's not too over the top.

Originally Posted by Matt's 95 Stang
Wow. Love the Brembos peaking out being the rims. Great combo. Questions about the suspension - How do you know if its lined up correctly? Im sure there is a way to measure it but how did you know your PH was correct? The LCA's are correct?

Matthew
Thanks, the Brembos were very easy to install and made a good difference at my track day this past Saturday.

I measured the wheels from the inside of the wheel well to the outside edge and adjusted the Watts Link accordingly by alternately tightening and loosening the link arms to push it to one side. I just measured that until the distance from the wheel well to the outside of the wheel was the same on both sides (the Watts Link eliminates the panhard). There's only one place for the LCAs to go with the Whiteline Relocation Brackets, so it was easy to line them up. They have a slight angle (the rear being lower than the front, as is ideal).
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Could you upload the photos of the mounted hood then please something bigger? . Because I can not view the original here. And certainly not in my color. Thank you in advance!


.... I like the thought of this hood...when but only next year ;-)
Old Aug 6, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by samolet
Could you upload the photos of the mounted hood then please something bigger? . Because I can not view the original here. And certainly not in my color. Thank you in advance!


.... I like the thought of this hood...when but only next year ;-)
Sure thing! The hood should be finished this week. I got this one on clearance direct from Shelby, so I don't know how much longer they'll be available.

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