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    I got by a snake today

    I got bit by a snake today I finally broke down and traded my 01 GT for a 03 Cobra. It only had 2800 miles on it and I got it for 26k, plus I did great with the trade. The car is perfect and was traded in for a Mercedes and then transfered to the Ford dealer. They wanted 29900 to start with and...
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    Parts for a 67 with s6?

    Hey guys, I usually post on the modular 4.6 forums due to owning an 01 GT. I am looking for some parts for a 67 Mustang with a straight 6 that my dad and I are going to begin restoring. I just need to know where to find them and if they exist. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 1. Header...
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    tires for 18"s?

    I am going to get some BBS RK 18's in the plasma finish. They are 18x8.5 and 18x10. What size tires should I get? TireRack says to use 245/40/18 for the front and 275/35/18 for the rear. I want to keep the diameter the same so the speed/odometer are correct. Are there any other sizes that will...
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    BBS RK vs. FR500

    I am thinking about getting new wheels and like the look of the BBS RK and the FR500 chrome. Is there a difference between these two wheels? I have seen the BBS being advertised as very light at around 20lbs for 18's. Does anyone have pics of these wheels on a black car? Thanks for any help in...
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    hesitation problem when cruising

    My car has a slight hesitation when I am cruising at around 2000-2300 rpm. It feels like it is jumping and the rpms drop slightly and then return to where they were. I think it may be the fuel filter, but it may have to do with the timing adjuster. Has anyone had this problem. What could the...
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    American Racing Rebel wheels?

    I am looking for some new wheels and really like the Roush wheels. The only problem is the $600+ price for each. I found the American Racing Rebels which look very similar to the Roush wheels. Does anyone have these or have a pic of them on a 99+? I have a link for each below Roush wheel pics...
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    test

    test http://fnsweet.com/pics/special/440a/roush440a_24.jpg
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    KB 1.7 on GT of 03/04 Cobra for daily driver?

    KB 1.7 on GT or 03/04 Cobra for daily driver? I have been trying to decide whether to keep my GT and get the KB 1.7 kit or get a 03/04 Cobra. Since the car will be my daily driver for a while I want to make the right decision. If I keep the GT I will have a lower car payment and lower...
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    upper torque box fix with wild rides s-box?

    I really need to fix my torque box problem. I had no luck with getting Ford to do it under warranty. I saw a ad from Wild Rides Race Cars in MMFF about their S-Box. Does anyone have this on their car? How hard would the install be? If you need to see the S-Box go to www.wildridesracecars.com. It...
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    CC Plates for Steeda Sports and Mach 1 shocks/struts?

    I am getting ready to order Steeda sport springs and Mach 1 shocks and struts. Do I need CC plates for this combo?
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    How much to weld torque boxes?

    I have not gotten anywhere with ford on getting my car fixed so I think I will just get it fixed on my own. The right side torque box is busted, but how much does it cost should it cost to get it fixed and the left side welded up as well? Ford quoted $1300 to fix it and that is too much. Also...
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    warranty work denied by ford service dept.

    I took my car in this morining to one of the local ford dealers, the same dealer that sold me the car. I dropped it off to let them look at my destroyed right rear torque box. They called me and tried to say that my modifications voided any warranty work. I was quick to tell them they could not...
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    Major rear suspension problem

    I had my brake line fixed on my right rear today. When I got to the shop they put my car back on the lift to show me that the right rear suspension is ripping away from the frame. The bracket that holds the upper control arm to the frame is cracked almost completely through. Also the whole right...
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    mysterious brake problem

    This morning I drove to work, which is only a mile or two, and my brakes were working fine. When I went to lunch I drove back home and my brakes were fine. A few hours later I drove to the gas station and about a 1/4 mile from down the road I hit the brakes and the pedal hit the floor without...
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    installing subframes, how hard is it?

    Has anyone installed subframes on their own? I really need to get some soon and planned to do the install myself. I am looking at the steeda full length subframes. Is the install as simple as it looks?
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    anyone tried the new steeda superLite springs?

    I am looking to get some springs in the next couple of weeks and noticed these new springs. It says they weigh 15% less than the other steeda springs. Is it worth the extra $35-40?