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  1. 75player

    Sync system and USB connection?

    Just wondering if anyone has had an issue with the USB connection in their cars? I've noticed that when I have my iPod connected to the USB port the music occasionally cuts out when driving, almost like when a CD skips. It's doing this while sitting still or driving on smooth roads. Everything...
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    New old guy here...

    Well it's been about 6 years since I visited the site, can't believe it's been that long since I sold my 98 V6 Mustang. I'm jumping back into the pool here now that I'm finally getting back behind the wheel of a Stang. I will be picking up a 2011 GT Premium on Wednesday afternoon, just...
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    Fog light bolt size?

    Does anyone know what size bolt is needed to mount fog lights in the stock location in a 98 V6? Thanks.
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    Dumb convertible question

    Are the rear quarter windows part of the vert top or do they roll down like the fronts?
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    In a jam....Need help

    Okay, I bought the Cobra front brake upgrade for my 98. I need to get the hoses for an 03-up Cobra. I want to go with stainless braided but I can't find the damn things anywhere! I have already tried the following places: Russells Jegs Summitt Steeda Does anyone know of someplace I can...
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    Gears and Mileage

    Hey all. Looking into putting 3.73s into my 98. Two questions; 1) What are the stock gears in a 98? 2.73 or 3.27? 2) Is there a formula to calculate the change in gas mileage? Thanks.
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    Beware urethane tranny mounts

    I had posted a few days ago about the wickid vibration I had after my clutch change. We were on the brink of putting a new flywheel in since that seemed like the only possibility. The vibration was there regardless of gear, stopped or moving, clutch in or out, and it got waors as RPM increased...
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    Vibration above 1800RPM?????

    Okay, now the clutch is fine. It turns out the SPEC throw-out bearing was the problem. The problem I have now is a BAD vibration at 1800RPM and above. Doesn't matter what gear I'm in or if the clutch is engaged or disengaged. The car is also vibrating alot more at idle than it used to. Again the...
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    Bad clutch!!!!!

    Some of you know based on my posts that I changed my clutch last week. I put in a SPEC Stage 1. Once I was finished, I started the car up and noticed a pretty noticeable vibration in the car. When I drove it, the vibration got much worse, especially in 1st and 2nd. So, after the hellish time I...
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    Clutch Install Done, Urgent Questions...

    Okay, I finished installing my SPEC stage 1 clutch along with a PRO5.0 shifter and a Steeda clutch quadrant. While driving it I have noticed the following. Please make comments if you think it's normal or abnormal. Thanks. 1. Clutch engages MUCH higher than the old one. Is this normal or is...
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    Tranny is out... Any recommendations?

    I'm in the middle of a clutch change, the tranny is out. Below is a list of what I have done and am going to do.... Flywheel has been resurfaced Pilot bearing has been replaced Installing a SPEC Stage 1 clutch Installing a Steeda clutch cable and quadrant Since I have everything apart...
  12. 75player

    What the hell is this?

    The round sleeve in the picture that the arrow is pointing to. It is swinging loose on the front end of the driveshaft. Obviously I need to remove it, but does it need to go back on? If so, is it worth repairing or should I just replace it with an aluminum driveshaft? Thanks.
  13. 75player

    Clutch change... How high

    How high do I need to get the car off the ground to get the tranny dropped out? Is this something that can be done in a driveway, or do I need to get it on a lift? Thanks.
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    Fog Lights into a 98?

    Anyone here install fog lights into a 98? I have them and tried to put em in last night, but I can't find the the plugs for the lights, and I can't figure out how to mount the brackets that came with the lights. I bought the lights from Mustangs Unlimited, and they are the reproduction 94-98 fog...
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    Rear brakes

    First off, I'm new here so Hello. I have a 98 V6 and I need to replace the rotors and pads. I'm running 17s off a 96 cobra. I have already decided to upgrade the front to 13" rotors and new calipers. My question is, should I bother to increase the rear rotors to 11.65" or just get direct...