Ponies on The Run (Again)
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You don't like Bill's polished fuel door? I like the rear medallion, so I won't be changing that.
I'll definitely post more pics. I don't think I would get a polished fuel door. I do know where to get a one-of-a-kind SHR polished fuel door with "Mach 1" on it, though, instead of "GT".
I'll definitely post more pics. I don't think I would get a polished fuel door. I do know where to get a one-of-a-kind SHR polished fuel door with "Mach 1" on it, though, instead of "GT".
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Congrats on the wheels Tom! they look great
Well its not a feature but my PJ was in this month's mustang enthusiast, In their coverage of last years saleen carshow/cruise and fun ford weekend at cal speedway. They even used a pic that jed took!
Wheels and tires look good Leo, You should be able to hook up now!!
Well its not a feature but my PJ was in this month's mustang enthusiast, In their coverage of last years saleen carshow/cruise and fun ford weekend at cal speedway. They even used a pic that jed took!
Wheels and tires look good Leo, You should be able to hook up now!!
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Congrats on the wheels Tom! they look great
Well its not a feature but my PJ was in this month's mustang enthusiast, In their coverage of last years saleen carshow/cruise and fun ford weekend at cal speedway. They even used a pic that jed took!
Wheels and tires look good Leo, You should be able to hook up now!!
Well its not a feature but my PJ was in this month's mustang enthusiast, In their coverage of last years saleen carshow/cruise and fun ford weekend at cal speedway. They even used a pic that jed took!
Wheels and tires look good Leo, You should be able to hook up now!!
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I thought you thought I was nuts for suggesting having them welded ? Either way.... Much better to be safe than sorry. Even if you don't have his power levels if you ever do, , you won't have to worry about that part.
I haven't even read the previous page or so...
If you haven't go see IRONMAN Kick *** movie for sure. This and maybe Batman to some extent aren't so far fetched that it is entirely fantasy. It's just enough that maybe, just maybe it could be real... that makes the movie for me. RDjr... smartass, but nailed it.
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Yup. Is that a good or bad wow?
I like it on his but IMO doesn't go with your theme. Remember I tried one on my car but just couldn't get over the fact that it looked like a spot on my car. I like your new rims though. I wasn't sure when you first posted them last week but I think they look pretty badass now. I'm sure they'll look even better with tires.
Thanks. I sure hope so.
What was I thinking. It's not like Charlie to do something halfway.
I've always wanted to wear one. I think we should have "members only" jacket night out.
Nope I've been to lazy since I don't feel like taking the spacers off. Hopefully I'll be trying them this Friday.
I didn't think you were nuts it's just I didn't think it would be necessary. But then I figured even if it costs $50 (Only cost me $10) for welding better than the price of a new bracket and having my bumper repainted.
Saw Ironman on Saturday and I totally agree it was badass. By far in the top three best superhero movies. My ranking Batman, Ironman, Spiderman, Punisher.
Thanks. I sure hope so.
I've always wanted to wear one. I think we should have "members only" jacket night out.
Looking good Leo.. have you at least tried them a little ???? I would have.
I thought you thought I was nuts for suggesting having them welded ? Either way.... Much better to be safe than sorry. Even if you don't have his power levels if you ever do, , you won't have to worry about that part.
I haven't even read the previous page or so...
If you haven't go see IRONMAN Kick *** movie for sure. This and maybe Batman to some extent aren't so far fetched that it is entirely fantasy. It's just enough that maybe, just maybe it could be real... that makes the movie for me. RDjr... smartass, but nailed it.
I thought you thought I was nuts for suggesting having them welded ? Either way.... Much better to be safe than sorry. Even if you don't have his power levels if you ever do, , you won't have to worry about that part.
I haven't even read the previous page or so...
If you haven't go see IRONMAN Kick *** movie for sure. This and maybe Batman to some extent aren't so far fetched that it is entirely fantasy. It's just enough that maybe, just maybe it could be real... that makes the movie for me. RDjr... smartass, but nailed it.
I didn't think you were nuts it's just I didn't think it would be necessary. But then I figured even if it costs $50 (Only cost me $10) for welding better than the price of a new bracket and having my bumper repainted.
Saw Ironman on Saturday and I totally agree it was badass. By far in the top three best superhero movies. My ranking Batman, Ironman, Spiderman, Punisher.
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IRONMAN really surprised me, even with the hype. I don't like Gwyneth Paltrow (however you spell her name) but she looked hot as a redhead, of course I have a soft spots for redheads... Gillian Anderson anyone ???
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Well mine are pretty easy it's just that I'm being lazy. All I have to do is remove five nuts and they're off. So it's like removing two tires from the same wheel well.
The stuff from MossMustang will be here tomorrow. I love ordering stuff from vendors in Cali.
The stuff from MossMustang will be here tomorrow. I love ordering stuff from vendors in Cali.
Tom- New wheels look very cool. What size tires are you installing on them? Also, congrats on another magazine shoot!
Leo- DR's look mean and all business! I hope after all this, you'll be able to put down the power of the 4.10's and DS to the ground and make them stick.
Leo- DR's look mean and all business! I hope after all this, you'll be able to put down the power of the 4.10's and DS to the ground and make them stick.
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We're seeing Ironman tonight!
BAP install looks clean, BTW!
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They had wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring System kits on sale ($235), so I had them install the sensors inside each of the tires. The sensors transmit PSI and TEMP to a little receiver inside the car. You can go through and look at each tire individually, and it gives you a warning if tire pressure drops below a set PSI, or if temperature goes above a set point.
They normally install on the back of the valve stem, but the valve stem is too long (and doesn't look good). So, on nice looking rims, they install the sensors with 3M double sided tape and a band that goes around the entire inside of the rim (obviously before the tire is mounted). I was skeptical at first, but after seeing it installed, no way is that sensor going anywhere.
Wish I had my camera... I would have taken some pics. The guy actually let me in the shop area and I was checking to make sure each of the sensors was mounted perfectly and that the bands were tight. I always butter them up and tell them how I appreciate that they take care of the rims like they own them.
He also called me over when he balanced them and did an inside-only dynamic balance. It gets a weight on the lip of the inside of rim (if needed) and tape weights on the flat part of the rim closely mounted to the outside (which they paint to match the rim - flat black in my case). Each rim required 2.25 oz of weight or less and then he showed me how it balanced out to 0.00 oz when he was done.
I have always liked Discount Tire - I think I'll write them a letter after this service, though.
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I only wish that I read my own how-to before April 15th.
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What's the TPMS receiver look like? And where did they mount it?
I never got how those tire guys use those balance machines.. close lid, it spins, open lid, put on weights, repeat like 2 or 3 times more.
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The machine does all the work. 1. Spins to detect out of balance. 2. Tells them where to put the tape weight and moves the tire (and the arm that holds the tape) into the exact position. All the tech has to do is press on the tape! Then it moves the tire into the exact position to get the iron weight. Then the tech taps it into place. 3. Spins to verify perfect balance.
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Yeah I know but if you check out all the drag tire threads the majority of people run the same setup with no problem. Heck Brenspeed even sells that as their "drag wheel setup" Only difference being they use the full on slick as opposed to the radial.
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Bill- While everything's apart might as well put this stuff in.
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=48563
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=51603
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=48563
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=51603
Bill- While everything's apart might as well put this stuff in.
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=48563
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=51603
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=48563
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=51603
At this point, I just want my new engine in and running. It sucks having the car out of comission this long (going on 6 weeks now). And if anyone mentions that I don't drive it anyway.. bite me.
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If for some reason that happens, and I honestly don't think it will.... I call first dibs on the wheel/DR combo.