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  1. jwgroovin

    Detailers in north central MD

    My preferred detailer has gone out of business. Anybody have good detailer to recommend in Carroll County or nearby? John
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    97gt auto, 3.73 gears, speed-cal

    I just got my gears installed today, and ordered the Speed-Cal to adjust the speedometer. On the Dallas Mustang website, the calculator wants you to put in the original axle ratio, which was 3.08s, and the speedo gear tooth count, of which I have NO idea. Anybody have any idea what speedo...
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    frpp handling kit for 97 GT vert

    I just bought a 97 vert for daily driving (my second Mustang), and am not really likely to do any competitive racing (drag or road). So I'm just going with basic bolt-ons for street performance. After paying for a new top and putting BFGoodrich KDWS's on, I just have a little bit of cash left...
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    Convertible top replacement

    I'm buying a nice 97 GT convertible (my second Mustang) next week and the top needs replacing. Using Google isn't helping--I'm getting too many hits and can't figure out what companies and brands are the good quality replacements. Any ideas? I'm in Maryland, by the way, if anyone knows of a...
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    Front end mask/bra: where to get QUICK?

    I'm looking for a good quality front end mask for my 05 Mustang GT before I travel to the Carlisle Nationals next week. I'll need to overnight ship the thing assuming somebody carries these in stock. Any ideas? John
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    BBK shorties+Bassani catted x+Mac axlebacks

    I've been very pleased with the sound my Mac axlebacks and Bassani catted xpipe provide for warm weather tooling around. They're loud, aggressive, and scream at WOT. With my window down and the radio OFF, I love just prowling around making the motor do its thing. Problem is, any lengthy...
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    shorties+catted xpipe+Mac muffler--too loud?

    My exhaust swap started with the Mac axlebacks, which are pretty loud as is, and have that nasty ol drone we've come to live with. I added the Bassani catted x-pipe, which adds yet more volume but a nice muscle car sound. However, with the windows up, the car is a reluctant choice for long...
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    Mac axleback+Bassani catted xpipe video

    Folks, I finally got around to posting a video to illustrate the sound of this exhaust combo. It's still cold and windy here, so I couldnt' get my son to go with me to an open road to video the WOT sounds, but I think you get a good idea here as I cruise in the neighborhood. The file is a...
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    Lowering springs and auto lift clearance

    I took my car into Firestone for wheel balancing where my son works as an auto tech, and he commented that the floor lift arms barely cleared the side body moldings. I've got Steeda springs ready to install--anybody that's lowered had scraping problems with shop auto lifts or even floor jacks...
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    275/40R18 on all 4 corners a handful

    I recently swapped out the stock 17" rims and 235/55R17 tires with 18" AFS Mach 1 wheels and 275/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires--that's all the way around, by the way. The new tire wheel combo was balanced to zero before mounting. These are unidirectional tires, by the way, and filled to...
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    7580 dragway show is on for Sun 10/9

    Called them up and it's on for today. The rain should hold off but it's likely to be windy and cool. Bundle up if you're sitting in the show field. See you there. Look for the 2005 version of a '69 Boss 302. That's me... John
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    MD Show Sunday 75-80 Dragway--rained out?

    Channel 11 (Baltimore) just said the "majority" of rain should be out of the area Saturday night, which means the Ford Show at the 75-80 Dragway in Monrovia (up near Frederick) may still be on Sunday. I'm going to closely follow the weather but I think we're 50/50 at this point. Even with a...
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    275/40R18 on the front?

    My Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s have arrived (4 x 275/40R18s) before my 18" AFS Mach 1 wheels. After placing one of the tires next to the stock front tire, I'm getting nervous about fitment. Anyone stuck this tire size up front? Any problems? There's plenty of room in the back but the front just...
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    Oct shows at MD dragstrips

    There are a couple shows at some "local" dragstrips in October that might be of interest. Oct 8-9: The first is at the 75-80 Dragway in Monrovia, Maryland (just east of Frederick). This dragstrip is an oldy, and frankly not all that well maintained anymore as they are closing down this...
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    Cops using 05 Mustangs in Howard County MD

    Hey all. My son attends Lincoln Tech in Howard County Maryland, and commutes between home (near Westminster). On his way to school on Rt 32 east, he observed a traffic stop with one black 05/06 Mustang GT. It had lights in the grill and on the dash, and the fogs flashed. Two miles further on, he...
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    Getting Bossy

    My tribute to the '69 Boss 302 is getting close, I just need decent louvers for the back window and some nice 18" wheel/tires. Probably wait until Christmas around bonus time.