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    Please Help Me Solve Some Car Quirks Before Winter!

    I have a 94 GT convertible with just under 130,000 miles. As of recently, I have been getting an overload of small electrical problems that seem to appear and re-appear as they want to. To me, they seem like completely unrelated things. But at the same time, it is a little strange that they have...
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    what lights are legal?

    is it illegal to have tinted headlights and/or taillights on your car? btw im up in massachusetts. its time to replace the repro lights (again) and dont want to buy something that will earn me the big red R come inspection time. thanks
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    I need quality replacement headlights. suggestion...?

    I'm hoping I can get some opinions from you guys of where to buy a quality set of stock headlights. My stock lights are yellowing and I want to install some fresh ones, but from experience i know that many plastic parts on the market aren't that great, and parts from Ford dealerships are very...
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    need quality headlight recommendations

    I'm hoping I can get some opinions from you guys of where to buy a quality set of stock headlights. My stock lights are yellowing and I want to install some fresh ones, but from experience i know that many plastic parts on the market aren't that great, and parts from Ford dealerships are very...
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    drivability problems on a stock motor...

    just a quick question... when my engine is "cold" it seems like i need to rev it out a lot more or it gets real choppy and wnts to stall when taking off... and in general it just doesnt have any low end grunt until about 1500 rpms compared to when its hot. also, and maybe unrelated, ive noticed...
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    Airbag help needed!

    hey all, its been a while since ive been hanging out in these forums, ive been busy finishing up college and starting my new job. but with my delayed presence, i come bearing gifts.... err well problems. Although my car will shut the airbag light off a few seconds after startup, it soon flashes...
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    how to adjust shift knobs?

    i was wondering if anyone had ideas as to how to adjust a shift knob.. the knob itself threads on my tri-ax handle fine and sits securely, however, in order for it to be tight... it is about 180º off from where it should be... its upside down!, i was thinking maybe a washer sitting on top of the...
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    i need help with my winter car, fast!

    In order to save the 94 5.0 from the snow... i also drive around a 1992 topaz with the 2.4L 4 cyl. i also posted in the 4 cyl talk, but i know and trust u guys a lot and i know this getss more traffic than the 4 cyl area. After the car sat around through most of the summer and fall being...
  9. droptopford 5 0

    i need help with my winter car!!!

    In order to save the 94 5.0 from the snow... i also drive around a 1992 topaz with the 2.4L 4 cyl. I'm assuming there are many things in common with this motor and the mustang 4 cyl that you all woud be familiar with. After the car sat around through most of the summe rand fall being started...
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    are these heads worth getting, and will they fit?

    hey all, i have a chance to buy a set of gt-40 style heads casting # F3ZE-AA (90% sure) off of my friends 95 ford lightning it was a 351W. from what i have searched onthe web, i think they are the same heads stock on the 93 cobra. are they worth me picking them up with 50k on them? and what can...
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    99 GT brakes on my 94 gt?

    my buddy just installed the cobra brake package on his 99 GT and i was wondering if there is much of an advantage to swap out my current brake set-up (stock)for his old one. i would love better brakes since ours are a little weak stock, but i dont know if it is possible, or even worth while...
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    1/4 mile woes... :notnice:

    So i met Tom (69Clark) a couple weeks ago at Lebanon Valley Dragway, NY. the only real good part of the night was getting to admire what he has done to his car... but i also finally mustered up the nerve to put my car through the 1/4 mile wringer. Needless to say i was less than impressed with...
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    used ring and pinion... opinions needed

    i have been under the impression that ring and pinion gears are pretty indestructable, but i now face a situation where i can get a used set of 3.73's for free. they are Ford Racing 3.73's taken out of a 650+ HP hatchback. the guy who offered them to me said i could have them for free, then we...
  14. droptopford 5 0

    The mysterious buried clutch pedal saga... urgent, plz help

    ok, i adjusted my steeda fwa the other day because it was getting closer and closer to the floor... it seemed strange to me since a worn clutch will wear the other way... but now every time i drive the car i need to keep pushing my foot throught the floorboards to engage each gear (esp. 1st)...
  15. droptopford 5 0

    vert rear seat delete?? help me find one...

    I know ive seen a rear seat delete for 94+ convertables for sale somewhere... now that i actually NEED to get one, i cant find it for the life of me, does anyone have a clue, or could you give me some kind of direction as to what dimensions i should cut it and what all is involved in making one...
  16. droptopford 5 0

    HELP! whats causing this!?

    what is making my car turning over more and more before it fires?? i have gone through several tanks of gas and cold starts are getting worse. In addition, if i dont let my car sit for a minute before i start driving it, it seems to have no power recently below about 1500 rpms... when letting...
  17. droptopford 5 0

    Pic Request: cobra R hood on a vert

    i want top down pics mainly, but top up is good too. and preferably not the crazy tall one, just the 3" hood (i think thats the normal height one) anyone with the hood on a black vert would be much appreciated. Thanks, Kyle
  18. droptopford 5 0

    aftermarket cams and vaccum?

    I know I always read about issues with aftermarket cams and pulling enough vaccum to run power brakes etc... does anyone have these problems on here with mild h/c/i setups? some magazines i read that mention this say its a big problem (and i can imagine it would be if you didnt have brakes) but...
  19. droptopford 5 0

    If those brits dont piss you off...

    watch the "top gear" review on the stangnet homepage for the shelby gt500... if that doesnt piss you off then nothing will. it seems like those brits will trash everything american. making claims like "its only got 440 hp"(since when does the rwhp come out the same as the bhp?) and "it doesnt...
  20. droptopford 5 0

    tips on changing fuel filter?

    does anyone have some useful tips on changing our fuel filter? I'm gonna change it within a month or so as long as the temp gets above the single digits!! I just don't want to wind up with a driveway full of 93 octane, or a car that smells like a sunoco station. Thanks, Kyle
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