TacoBill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(swwake @ March 2, 2006, 3:00 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
AHA! We have a name. Nice to meet you, Daryl!
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I just noticed that too.

Hi Daryl! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wave2.gif[/img]

Looks like Tony is one step closer!

89Trooper

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(swwake @ March 2, 2006, 4:39 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>looks like April 21st 2005 was a good day for you and Shelly! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img][/b][/quote]Very impressive!

Happy Birthday, Tony!

Even though I was at the car show, I kept checking CSX (thanks Bill!). Heard it departing KY, arriving Oakdale, TN, then departing Oakdale. Now it's passing through Chattanooga!

Guess that URRP site is definitely down...

swwake

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 7:38 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Very impressive![/b][/quote]Just call me Nancy Drew!

89Trooper

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TacoBill @ March 2, 2006, 4:41 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>This is the drop I'm hoping to achieve! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img][/b][/quote]What is the exact part number you have? Sorry if you told me already.

TacoBill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 5:45 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
What is the exact part number you have? Sorry if you told me already.
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Steeda Ultralite Springs
Part Number 555-8206
Cost: $209.95 On sale (reg $259.95)

Steeda suspension page

89Trooper

Thanks... and did you say you bought something to help dial in camber if needed?

Are you doing all the work yourself? I normally do, but heard something about needing to press something off/on with the front coil over setup.

89Trooper

This might be a stupid question... but these trains run all night, right? I can't imagine the whole system shutting down because it's dark.

Red & Shantel

Just a note on the MRT vs Redline struts. I had a 79'K5 Blazer that kinked the hood because the springs got stiff. Then I noticed almost all that vintage had kinked hoods. Whitney's sold hood reinforcements etc. Point is the MRT's have all the forces and pivot points near the windshield and if the struts ever get sticky and you get in a hurry to get the bonnet down........... Like I said, just a thought. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]

Sea ya

TacoBill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 7:10 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Thanks... and did you say you bought something to help dial in camber if needed?
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Nope, hoping the factory camber bolt will bring the front end back into specs when I'm done. I use a non-traditional front end alignment shop, by that I mean no computer specs and no lasers. I know that sounds crazy, but my guy specializes in custom 4 corner balancing and alignment (does mostly race/track cars). I even have to sit in the car while the alignment is being performed because the driver's weight must be compensated for during the alignment process.

West End Alignment pics

Shop owner told me to bring the Eibach camber bolts just incase he can't align it with the factory bolts.

89Trooper

I don't have any stock in this Redline company, but... they really work well! I don't think they would/could ever get stuck to the point where they would kink the hood. I keep my 89's hood open all the time (I like to look at the engine)... once for 2 months straight during the engine swap, wiring, etc. When I finally closed it, it closed like I had opened it that morning.

Plus, I really don't like the look of those MRT brackets...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>West End Alignment[/b][/quote]Wish I had a place like that around here!<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Shop owner told me to bring the Eibach camber bolts just incase he can't align it with the factory bolts.[/b][/quote]That's what I meant... you bought the Eibach camber bolts? I read about those in Mustang Enthusiast magazine.

TacoBill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 7:36 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
... you bought the Eibach camber bolts? I read about those in Mustang Enthusiast magazine.
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Cost me $25 delivered from eBay (auction from America's Tire Company).

Here's a pic of them:

89Trooper

Guess you missed this... are you doing the work yourself? Does something need to be pressed off/on the front coil-over setup?

TacoBill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 7:48 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Guess you missed this... are you doing the work yourself? Does something need to be pressed off/on the front coil-over setup?
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Yes, going to do all the work ourselves.

Here's a link on a Eibach Pro install, but applies to any spring kit.
spring install link

My buddy will be bringing over a floor standing coil compressor to make our job easier (and safer!).

89Trooper

Thanks for the install link!

BTW, I went to options and clicked on "Print this topic". Then did a print preview and it was 71 pages already!

TacoBill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 8:01 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Thanks for the install link!

BTW, I went to options and clicked on "Print this topic". Then did a print preview and it was 71 pages already!
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71 pages! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/confused18.gif[/img]
Do you need the whole thread? Or maybe just planning on reading it later?

89Trooper

Would be fun to read 3 years from now! We could laugh at my wait, realizing how short 1 month and 1 day actually is...

89Trooper

Bill, I can't tell from your signature whether you have an automatic or a manual. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/headscratch.gif[/img]

Both are 5-speeds, now!

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stickpoke.gif[/img]

89Trooper

I feel dumb now... I can't track on the UPRR site because I don't think they go to Florida. I remember Bill showed a UPRR map and I said something about no train tracks to Florida. CSX does:

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TacoBill

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 8:40 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Bill, I can't tell from your signature whether you have an automatic or a manual. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/headscratch.gif[/img]

Both are 5-speeds, now!

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stickpoke.gif[/img]
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Good eye!

Let me make that correction.

And for those that need a visual...




<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(89Trooper @ March 2, 2006, 9:09 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I feel dumb now... I can't track on the UPRR site because I don't think they go to Florida. I remember Bill showed a UPRR map and I said something about no train tracks to Florida. CSX does:
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I don't understand that one either. Maybe a different rail union?

2005muzzy

Thanks everyone for wishing me a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. This whole experience waiting with you guys makes getting this car even more enjoyable.Thanks for everyone looking out for me !!! I wish we all could meet up for the rally in September!!
Thanks again!!!! My baby is ALIVE !!!!!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]