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Old 5/16/07, 04:55 PM
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Agreed.
Well, thank God my route over to my secret proving test ground isn't riddled with potholes and the likes.
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Here's a recent picture of my bump stop.



There's a slight indication on the frame where it has made contact. From what I see, it's not occurring on a daily (ie. everytime I take it out) basis. Who knows, maybe the few times it has made contact is when I had rear passengers.

So according to Tom, if I'm >250mi a week, I'm good! No bump-stopectomy for me! I get to keep both my bump tips!!
Is that dirt I see on your springs?!
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Is that dirt I see on your springs?!
It got wiped down shortly after I took that pic.
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What do you guys think??? Is it safe??
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/View...eIndexID=48225
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I just set up a dyno appointment at Swanson's this Saturday.

3 pulls with A/F readings.. $100.

We'll see what happens.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I just set up a dyno appointment at Swanson's this Saturday.

3 pulls with A/F readings.. $100.

We'll see what happens.
Thought you were getting a discount?
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What do you guys think??? Is it safe??
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/View...eIndexID=48225
I think that's a great idea!
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What do you guys think??? Is it safe??
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/View...eIndexID=48225


Stick with the regular drain plug. Even if you mess up by cross-threading the plug, you only have to buy a new plug. Most all oil pan drain threads are of stonger steel (on purpose), so if anything strips, it's the $5 plug.
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Thought you were getting a discount?
That is with my discount.



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I think that's a great idea!
Okay Tom.. you're the tie breaker.
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I still think it's a great idea
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Okay Tom.. you're the tie breaker.
If we changed oil weekly, it would be great. But it's just one more thing to worry about.... and it's no big deal dropping the drain bolt into the oil.

This reminds me... I need to change my oil 200 miles ago.
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Bill. did you go to the Mustang Cafe last night?
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Oh, and my check engine light came on today when I started my car to come to work. Kinda curious what that's all about.
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The nay's have it.
Well Ray since you liked it go ahead and buy it. Then let me know how it works out.
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Oh, and my check engine light came on today when I started my car to come to work. Kinda curious what that's all about.
NVM. I forgot you don't have an SCT.
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Well Ray since you liked it go ahead and buy it. Then let me know how it works out.
I said it was a good idea, I didn't say that I would use it

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Oh, and my check engine light came on today when I started my car to come to work. Kinda curious what that's all about.
It probably needs a new drain plug
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Originally Posted by LEO_06GT
Tom you getting old and cenial??
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NVM. I forgot you don't have an SCT.
Who's getting old and cenial (senile)?

I have an SCT.
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
I just set up a dyno appointment at Swanson's this Saturday.
Did you say it was a DynoJet? If it's a Mustang Dyno, I won't even accept your numbers.

From all the research I've been doing lately, I've learned that Mustang Dynos can be set-up to read whatever they want them to say. In other words: make the customer happy. Want 300 RWHP? Sure... let me unload the barrel a little bit here...

What was yours on, Leo?
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What do you guys think??? Is it safe??
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/View...eIndexID=48225
erm.... if it ain't broke
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