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  1. OrlandoStang

    Just installed 17x8s on my 65, some Q.s

    Okay, so after researching I found I needed 25mm front and 30mm rear spacers to fit 01 Cobra 17x8s on my 1965 289. The install was easy and they all fit fine when the car is parked and pointed straight. The problem I have is rubbing of the front lower part of the fender when I turn the...
  2. OrlandoStang

    65 Exhaust Question

    I would like to redo the exhaust on my stock 289 65 coupe. I am thinking of getting, Patriot Tri-Y headers NPD (9430-10) Shelby R model side pipes (5210-32A) Side Pipe Hanger Kit (5256-32A) Is there anything else I will need? Thanks.
  3. OrlandoStang

    65 Suspension Question

    I am planning on getting new springs/shocks for my 65 coupe. The Street Bandit Kit from NPD (#5000-1A) looks good and in my price range, but it does not come with rear springs. The front springs are 1" lower and it comes with a 1" drop rear blocks, so my questions is which rear springs do I need...
  4. OrlandoStang

    House smells like Mustang

    I got my 1965 coupe about 6 months ago. It has been in the family since the original purchase and has been garage kept for the past 25 years. It is in good shape with just minor rust on the fenders wells. I don't have too much money to work on it now, so I only drive it about twice a month to...
  5. OrlandoStang

    Wheels/Tires for 64.5 Coupe

    I did a search but I got some mixed info so I figure I'd just ask. I'm thinking of running Front- 215/60R15 BFG TAs on 15x7 3.75 bs AR Torq-Thrust Originals Back- 265/50R15 BFG TAs on 15x8.5 3.75 bs AR Torq-Thrust Originals on a 64.5 coupe. The coupe is currently stock, but I am...
  6. OrlandoStang

    Viper T56 vs Ford T56

    I'm looking into getting a T56 but I'm not sure which one is better for my application & cost. Here is what I have gathered. Ford T56 2.97/2.07/1.43/1.00/.80/.62 440 lbs capacity Wide Ratio, Same Overdrive as stock, May pull harder than Viper? $2700 Viper T56...
  7. OrlandoStang

    ABS w/ Cobra R Wheels & Tires - Help

    Both my left and right front ABS sensors have been destoyed by my 265/40s on 18x9.5s. The ford rep said that the tech could bend the ABS bracket as a teporary fix, but that I should go no bigger than a 245 up front. Has anyone experienced this before. I trust the rep, and I'm wondering do I need...
  8. OrlandoStang

    Broken ABS w/ 265s up Front

    Both my left and right front ABS sensors have been destoyed by my 265/40s on 18x9.5s. The ford rep said that the tech could bend the ABS bracket as a teporary fix, but that I should go no bigger than a 245 up front. Has anyone experienced this before. I trust the rep, and I'm wondering do I need...
  9. OrlandoStang

    ABS light

    For some reason my ABS light came on the other day, while I was driving, not braking. It was raining and I was accelerating (got on it pretty good), then after about a mile it turned off. It did it to me again the next day when I was slowly accelerating, then in about a mile it turned off again...
  10. OrlandoStang

    Black Cobra R Rims

    I love black rims and I was bored one night so I made this in photoshop. What do you guys think? I am seriously considering powercoating a set of Cobra R rims black for my 2001 Laser Red Cobra. Any feedback is appriciated.
  11. OrlandoStang

    Which Hood?

    Which hood would go good with a 2001 Laser Red Cobra Coupe with a Cobra R wing and front Splitter. Thanks for your opinions. Stock 2001 Cobra Hood Ford Racing 2000 Cobra R Hood Steeda Cobra R Hood
  12. OrlandoStang

    Steeda Cobra R Parts

    Does anyone have any experience with the Steeda Cobra R front spitter and the Steeda Cobra R hood. I like their splitter because it is a perminent mount and is less expensive than the original, and I like the hood because it is nice and smooth with out any fake louvers, but I seached and did not...
  13. OrlandoStang

    01 Cobra > 01 Porshe 911 Carrera 4

    I just got a chance to run my 01 Cobra against my boss' 01 911 Carrera 4 which he paid over $90K for, and let me tell you there was no contest. The 911, with all wheel drive, stayed with the Cobra through first gear, but after that it was all over. The cobra pulled hard through second and third...
  14. OrlandoStang

    Mustang dying Thread - Please Post

    I want to see how many of you have had your mustang shut off while driving. I know it has been post many times and everyone says it is the IAC, but I had mine replaced by the dealer on Dec 7th and it died again today. The regional engineer is going to look at it tomorrow, but I would like...
  15. OrlandoStang

    Overweight GT?

    I have read through many treads and have found that my GT weighs 1000 lbs more than everyone else's. Here is the info taken off the door sticker. GVWR 4,490 lbs front GAWR 2,436 lbs rear GAWR 2,232 lbs so add 4,490 + 110(gas) + 200(me) = 4,800 lbs !!! Why does my GT weigh almost...
  16. OrlandoStang

    HELP! Mustangs dying during driving

    Backstory: I have owned two 2003 mustangs. The first was an Auto GT w/ only a drop in K&N. The second, my current car, is a 5spd GT w/ K&N FIPK, 75MM TB, CL Plennum, Magnaflow X w/cats, and a Magnaflow CatBack. I have experienced this problem in both cars and my friend w/ a 01 GT 5spd, has also...