habu

Thanks Tom. I have been going back and forth and I think seeing them on a similar car is leading me towards the chrome version.

Aren't the PJ's wheels 20". I vaguely remember hearing the backs were 275 on 20s, but I wouldn't bet on my memory.



So slightly related, looking at the pics from POTRII.. Some family friends are here in So Cal for the holidays and we did some catching up, not having seen each other in almost three years. Showed them the car, of course, and photobucket pics of the shows and various pics. "Hey let me show you this great vid".... took them to Taco's youtube vids of POTRII. For the rest of the night I got, "And your how old now" and "How many sets of tires does this cost you"....

TacoBill

And for those newcomers here... POTR2: Tale of the 4 Horsemen




... POTR I



... Cinco De Mayo

tom281

Hey back off, I run 17" monitors- Mr. Smarty Pants.



I have no regrets; I really dig chrome wheels on darker color cars.

JonCo

So before I take the plunge. The MGW shifter is night and day better then the stock shifter correct? I'm new to manual, so I dont know how/what gets better with after market shifters so pardon my newb question. Even though I know what the answer is already, I thought I'd ask

TacoBill

It's a night and day improvement.

It is not soft and mushy like the stock shifter, but more robust, firm, and if you will, notchy (another word for 'positive engagement').

Just buy it.

JonCo

Yes sir. Now to decided which shifter **** I want... Gripper ****(chrome) or wait to see if MGW releases a 5spd logo on their "retro" **** you showed me yesterday OR go with GrabberPony's ****. I prefer to stay with MGW. Decision decisions... He's cutting poeple a break if they order both at the same time.

Opinions?

kh765

I personally don't like the MGW ****. I would go with the GrabberPony ****. I haven't the MGW in person, but I don't think I would like it even then.

habu

I kept my hurst ball, 33 bucks if you buy it, for use with the MGW. I haven't seen any of the MGW own ***** that I like.

Stock vs. MGW, yeah night and day. Where the Hurst felt like you had to force it into gear the MGW has a feeling of a precision *snick* into gear. The stock one isn't bad but the MGW is better.

TacoBill

Prothane motor mounts came in!

tom281

I'm hoping to get mine on Monday.......

TacoBill

If I get to install them tomorrow, I'll let you guys know how it went.

I'm hoping to get these and the LCA's in quick, so it gives us some time to 'test' it out.

tom281

The LCAs should take no more than 45 minutes.........


EDIT: oh wait, I forgot you probably take that much time just to operate the camera.

89Trooper

Awhile back, wasn't Jed talking about an oil filter relocation kit?

The waste gate is close to the filter and the filter can be changed, but why not relocate it someplace easier while I'm down there?

Then I can get the dual one and a) have more filtration with 2 FL1A filters instead of the smaller stock filter, b) have at least another quart of oil with the bigger filters in the system, and c) take the oil away from the block and back for some additional cooling.

I have used this kit before:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I found the perfect place to put it under the driver's side headlight, under the bumper cover. Easy access and won't be messy to change at all.

JonCo

Question, when ordering the shifter and use the option extra handle does that mean it will order both types of threads? If so, I'll just do that and order a hurst ball until MGW releases their 5spd ball with their logo on the side or something.

There anyway to order the shifter with the chrome finish shaft? I know I'm asking alot of questions

89Trooper

Why bother? Your car already came with a short throw shifter!

JonCo

What?

TacoBill

You're right Tom.

I'm looking at 1.5 to 2 hours for the LCA's taking my time.



I think he ditched that idea.



Ignore Tom1 with his shifter comments. Apparently, he's under the illusion that the stock shifter is a short throw and cannot be improved.



Best bet is to call up MGW when placing your order. That way you can get all your Q's answered before you order.

JedCranium

The dual filters are on my mind but I don't think I really need it. I do like the idea on an oil filter magnet:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_814351_-1

Hey what do you guys think of this type of filter?

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_399445_-1


Jed

89Trooper

Jon... ever drive a pre-2005 manual Mustang?? (read:mushy, wet noodle, long throw)

Your car HAS a short throw shifter.

But... I'm just sayin'!

89Trooper

I probably wouldn't get one if I didn't need it. Everything clears for the turbo kit, but when you change filters, right before the filter let's go of the threads it rubs on the waste gate. Same thing when putting a new one on. No big deal, since once it's screwed on all the way it's plenty far away.

But I'm also thinking about more oil in the system (which helps with cooling the oil)... and about having the oil completely leave the block (also helps with cooling).

Where I'd put the filters might also get air going over them, so that would help with cooling, too.

Not that I have an oil temperature problem. But I'm sure it wouldn't hurt!