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I'm looking for a tuner around here (just moved here last fall). If anyone knows of one, or better yet, recommends one, I'd appreciate a heads up. Thanks

I'm getting a list of bits around and need to know where to take the car for a tune, so I can give them a call in advance and get an idea on cost before ordering said bits. I've emailed BrenSpeed (in Plymouth), and they said $875 for an SCT and dyno tune. Being new to all this, I don't know...

Thinking about checking it out this summer, but would like some info from anyone that does it. Dragstrips don't really appeal to me that much (granted, I haven't done it, I may give that a whirl at some point too, maybe I'll get hooked...) I'm only an hour from Tire Rack, and I've seen...

As my car sits for the winter, I'm getting a list of things I'll need to do a regular maintenance routine on it. Please note, I'm not the most mechanically inclined when it comes to cars, but I've got several friends that are mechanics. Item 1: Are COPs something that should be replaced? The...

Since my car's gone for the next 5-6 months, it gives me time (too much, probably) to look at bits and pieces. That said, I'm currently in debate about wheels. The previous owner didn't opt for the upgraded 10" rear wheels, so it's 18x9s all the way around. So, my question is this: I...

I hate winter, with every fiber of my being. But, since I can't/won't move (in Northern IN), it doesn't do any good to bitch about it, so I just have to deal with it. That said, the car's been relocated to it's winter hibernation cave (heated bay at my father's house). I got 880 fun miles...

Drove the car this weekend (first time in a week...), got on it a bit, got to 3rd and it didn't want to slot in very easily. I've noticed this a couple times recently. Granted, it's only when driving "spirited", but I'm guessing it shouldn't do it. Is this a sign of bad things to come...

I'm not *too* serious at this stage, but rather curious. I may spend some cash next spring on a few things, this being one of them. What bits/pieces would improve throttle response? Secondly, which (brand) of those bits would you recommend? Car is a '99 S281 (S/C), if that makes...

Went back to my friend's house last weekend (that I bought the car from a year ago) and picked up his extra set of wheels/tires. The only problem I have now are the tires he had on it. Kumho V700 R-comps aren't really meant for normal driving. They're like sand/dirt/pebble vacuums...

I *hate* the factory setup in the mustang. It's absolute s***. I'd like to replace it with a double-DIN unit (haven't found one yet, but looking). Trouble is, it's the two-piece OEM right now (head/cassette on top, CD on bottom). Does anyone know the part number for the trim/bezel to put...

Got an appt set up to get the car darkened a bit. $205 for every square inch of glass (including w/s, which was $50). Thought that sounded like a good deal. They were recommended to me by a friend I've known for 30+ years. they've done countless tint jobs for him over the past 10 years, so I...

Would a Ford dealership/service garage disable them for you, or is it something they "can't" do? I've got MILs, but I'd rather just cancel them altogether. Suggestions?

Spring is (hopefully) almost here and the car is going to be out of hibernation. That said, I'm curious about having it tuned (going to change the pulley and get a CAI, cheap mods, for now) and will need it tuned. I'm in NE Indiana, would BrenSpeed be the place to go? Or is there a place...

I've got MILs, but I'm wondering if there's a better, more beneficial way of getting rid of the CEL. IE, tuning it out with an SCT/similar. Are there performace/etc issues with just using the MILs, or is it better to properly disabled them within the computer. Is there any compensation in...

Reason I ask, I've got a '99 with 17000 miles on it. I drove it approx 1000 miles this year and now it's sitting under a blanket in a heated garage for probably another 4 months... I've already replaced a couple pulleys (upper idler/tensioner). Is it a reasonable worry that non-use could...

I'm in a quandry. I have a car that there is only one other one exactly like it. Add to that, it's a 99 and has 17000 miles on it. That said, I'm weighing my options on "tinkering" with it, and to what level, as I'm unsure if I want to go the balls deep route and throw new internals in it...

I'm looking for advice on something to dry the car *good*. I've got a 20 year old (best estimate) lamb-skin leather chamois, but it's well past it's prime. It leave streaks on the glass/etc. I'm just trying to find a replacement that works. As it is now, it's more labor drying my car than...

I just installed a MAC O/R H on the Saleen and I love it. However, the MIL eliminators I got from Late Model Restoration were wrong. They sent two lefts, instead of one each L/R. So I left them both off, for now. That said, the CEL light hasn't popped up yet, is there a certain amount of time...

The car has a Borla cat-back on it. Would it be worthwhile to swap out the Borla mufflers with magnapacks? I'm only talking about the mufflers themselves, not the whole system. Would it require welding? What are the odds they'd slap right in place of the Borlas? I've got an o/r H on the...

About 4 months ago I bought a friend's '99 S281 SC, I love it, but I want it louder. So, I've been reading (and listening to) a lot of reviews about midpipes. I don't want a catted midpipe, I don't need emissions testing (I love Indiana), and the $100-200 savings (damn platinum) is more up...