What did you do with your Mustang today?
I Have No Life
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Thanks Burton. Planning on going to a car show later today, hopefully the wife will be able to come with me in her Shelby.
Her car is starting to have a problem with the driver seat not wanting to power forward, the switch is being *****y and it's about $100 for a new one.
Sucks, but at least I'm pretty sure it's just the switch and not the motors or the seat track.
Her car is starting to have a problem with the driver seat not wanting to power forward, the switch is being *****y and it's about $100 for a new one.
Sucks, but at least I'm pretty sure it's just the switch and not the motors or the seat track.
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Drove it!!!
Took it to the bank this morning. Killer weather, about 70 degrees and sunny out. Car felt and sounded so good. Lots of gurgles and pops today. lol
Took it to the bank this morning. Killer weather, about 70 degrees and sunny out. Car felt and sounded so good. Lots of gurgles and pops today. lol
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Originally Posted by Stage_3
Drove it!!!
Took it to the bank this morning. Killer weather, about 70 degrees and sunny out. Car felt and sounded so good. Lots of gurgles and pops today. lol
Took it to the bank this morning. Killer weather, about 70 degrees and sunny out. Car felt and sounded so good. Lots of gurgles and pops today. lol
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Installed some new-used 18x10 AMR's with Goodyear 285/40/18 front tires and some 305/40/18 Nitto NT555R's on the rear.
Small 4-5mm spacer on the front.
No centercaps because they're the world's ugliest caps (the chrome 'AMERICAN MUSCLE" ones) and I plan on doing something to them to get rid of the chrome and maybe even of the wording.
Had a small issue on one front wheel, it took so much weight that the shop put 2 rows of 5 weights next to each other (side-by-side) and the inner row was touching the caliper. Had to remove those 5 weights, remove the tape off the back, add new 3M double-sided tape and stick them on top of the first row of weights. Hope they stay there. If not, I may have them break down the tire, rotate it on the rim and try a better balance with less weights.
Sure enough, the Nittos run a little narrow, the Goodyears run a little wide
285 GY's and 305 Nittos:
Small 4-5mm spacer on the front.
No centercaps because they're the world's ugliest caps (the chrome 'AMERICAN MUSCLE" ones) and I plan on doing something to them to get rid of the chrome and maybe even of the wording.
Had a small issue on one front wheel, it took so much weight that the shop put 2 rows of 5 weights next to each other (side-by-side) and the inner row was touching the caliper. Had to remove those 5 weights, remove the tape off the back, add new 3M double-sided tape and stick them on top of the first row of weights. Hope they stay there. If not, I may have them break down the tire, rotate it on the rim and try a better balance with less weights.
Sure enough, the Nittos run a little narrow, the Goodyears run a little wide
285 GY's and 305 Nittos:
Last edited by Gabe; 5/26/18 at 04:58 AM.
I Have No Life
How many miles did you put on her yesterday?!?!?
Mark! Your beast is still looking fantastic! That model year is still one of the bests! I got the pleasure of seeing her in person!
Installed some new-used 18x10 AMR's with Goodyear 285/40/18 front tires and some 305/40/18 Nitto NT555R's on the rear.
Small 4-5mm spacer on the front.
No centercaps because they're the world's ugliest caps (the chrome 'AMERICAN MUSCLE" ones) and I plan on doing something to them to get rid of the chrome and maybe even of the wording.
Had a small issue on one front wheel, it took so much weight that the shop put 2 rows of 5 weights next to each other (side-by-side) and the inner row was touching the caliper. Had to remove those 5 weights, remove the tape off the back, add new 3M double-sided tape and stick them on top of the first row of weights. Hope they stay there. If not, I may have them break down the tire, rotate it on the rim and try a better balance with less weights.
Sure enough, the Nittos run a little narrow, the Goodyears run a little wide
285 GY's and 305 Nittos:
Small 4-5mm spacer on the front.
No centercaps because they're the world's ugliest caps (the chrome 'AMERICAN MUSCLE" ones) and I plan on doing something to them to get rid of the chrome and maybe even of the wording.
Had a small issue on one front wheel, it took so much weight that the shop put 2 rows of 5 weights next to each other (side-by-side) and the inner row was touching the caliper. Had to remove those 5 weights, remove the tape off the back, add new 3M double-sided tape and stick them on top of the first row of weights. Hope they stay there. If not, I may have them break down the tire, rotate it on the rim and try a better balance with less weights.
Sure enough, the Nittos run a little narrow, the Goodyears run a little wide
285 GY's and 305 Nittos:
hey, if you relocated the wheel weights, wouldn’t that render the while setup unbalanced?
also, thanks for reminding me - but I’m planning on getting my MT ET Streets mounted today. They’re 305s just like the Nittos were. Are they also going to run wider than the Nittos?
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Gabe, gunmetal looks awesome. I forgot how low yours is.
hey, if you relocated the wheel weights, wouldn’t that render the while setup unbalanced?
also, thanks for reminding me - but I’m planning on getting my MT ET Streets mounted today. They’re 305s just like the Nittos were. Are they also going to run wider than the Nittos?
I'll know if I screwed up the balance once I get it on the highway, lol.
The 305 MT's will most likely run quite a bit wider than the Nittos.
Actually, I'd love it if you could snag a picture with both tires unmounted on the ground like I did above, it really shows how much wider one is than the other.
Maybe you can do a pic with them mounted too?
Found a thread just now on another forum where a guy measured a Nitto tire that Nitto spec'd as 12.1" wide and the widest part he measured was 10.5" ..... meanwhile an MT tire spec'd at 12.7" he measured at just over 13".
So Nitto over-states their widths by quite a bit. From what I've seen, Michelin, Goodyear, and MT all run wider than expected.
I'm really thinking you're gonna have a lot of bulge on the 10"-wide wheels ... those MT's really should be on an 11" wheel. Yes they'll fit on a 10", but it's far from ideal.
So that's why I ask for the pics ... can't wait to see how they'll fit.
Considering some for the wife's Shelby, so I really want to see some detailed fitment pics of that setup.
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Yes, vacation day yesterday. FINALLY! I never take any time off, so I decided to take a long weekend.
I think I put on about 20 miles between yesterday and today. (GASP!!! ) I drove it again this morning since I had to get an inspection sticker. Another GORGEOUS morning for a drive.
Good times my friend.
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Back on AMRs huh? Lol
Well, they popped the pumpkin they noticed a bolt inside there did not get loctite when they rebuilt it last year. It slowly worked its way loose and punched a whole in the cover new cover and everything torqued down, with loctite...no charge of course. Could've been much worse!
Well, they popped the pumpkin they noticed a bolt inside there did not get loctite when they rebuilt it last year. It slowly worked its way loose and punched a whole in the cover new cover and everything torqued down, with loctite...no charge of course. Could've been much worse!
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Lol yup, for now.
Glad to hear that the car is fixed.
Glad to hear that the car is fixed.
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Glad she's back in action Patrick.
Easy fix.
Easy fix.
I Have No Life
Thanks Burton. The weights are in the correct spot so there shouldn't be an issue with balance. It's not usual for the weights to be put side-by-side heading inward, I've seen them many times next to each other heading around the wheel, but not going inward.
I'll know if I screwed up the balance once I get it on the highway, lol.
The 305 MT's will most likely run quite a bit wider than the Nittos.
Actually, I'd love it if you could snag a picture with both tires unmounted on the ground like I did above, it really shows how much wider one is than the other.
Maybe you can do a pic with them mounted too?
Found a thread just now on another forum where a guy measured a Nitto tire that Nitto spec'd as 12.1" wide and the widest part he measured was 10.5" ..... meanwhile an MT tire spec'd at 12.7" he measured at just over 13".
So Nitto over-states their widths by quite a bit. From what I've seen, Michelin, Goodyear, and MT all run wider than expected.
I'm really thinking you're gonna have a lot of bulge on the 10"-wide wheels ... those MT's really should be on an 11" wheel. Yes they'll fit on a 10", but it's far from ideal.
So that's why I ask for the pics ... can't wait to see how they'll fit.
Considering some for the wife's Shelby, so I really want to see some detailed fitment pics of that setup.
I'll know if I screwed up the balance once I get it on the highway, lol.
The 305 MT's will most likely run quite a bit wider than the Nittos.
Actually, I'd love it if you could snag a picture with both tires unmounted on the ground like I did above, it really shows how much wider one is than the other.
Maybe you can do a pic with them mounted too?
Found a thread just now on another forum where a guy measured a Nitto tire that Nitto spec'd as 12.1" wide and the widest part he measured was 10.5" ..... meanwhile an MT tire spec'd at 12.7" he measured at just over 13".
So Nitto over-states their widths by quite a bit. From what I've seen, Michelin, Goodyear, and MT all run wider than expected.
I'm really thinking you're gonna have a lot of bulge on the 10"-wide wheels ... those MT's really should be on an 11" wheel. Yes they'll fit on a 10", but it's far from ideal.
So that's why I ask for the pics ... can't wait to see how they'll fit.
Considering some for the wife's Shelby, so I really want to see some detailed fitment pics of that setup.
As for fit, just like the prior set. No rubbing inside by inner fender or up top. Here’s pics of the clearance. I’ve probably got another 1/2” or more.
Burton!!! lol
Yes, vacation day yesterday. FINALLY! I never take any time off, so I decided to take a long weekend.
I think I put on about 20 miles between yesterday and today. (GASP!!! ) I drove it again this morning since I had to get an inspection sticker. Another GORGEOUS morning for a drive.
Good times my friend.
Yes, vacation day yesterday. FINALLY! I never take any time off, so I decided to take a long weekend.
I think I put on about 20 miles between yesterday and today. (GASP!!! ) I drove it again this morning since I had to get an inspection sticker. Another GORGEOUS morning for a drive.
Good times my friend.
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Gabe, did you see my response to your tires/wheels comment above?
Anyways - happy Memorial to you all! Does this count as what I did to my Mustang today? I made her hungry by cooking next to her. I made her watch.
2 St. Louis style racks, with a brine/dry rub for 24 hours, then basted with a mustard/cider based glaze... all at 225 hi smoke for first half hour, then 3 then 6 hours total.
Anyways - happy Memorial to you all! Does this count as what I did to my Mustang today? I made her hungry by cooking next to her. I made her watch.
2 St. Louis style racks, with a brine/dry rub for 24 hours, then basted with a mustard/cider based glaze... all at 225 hi smoke for first half hour, then 3 then 6 hours total.
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Stage_3 (5/27/18)
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Yup, thank you, I am a little surprised, although I'd love to see a close-up taken from a slight angle, something that would show bulging, if any.
The top pic you posted shows the tread curving toward the sidewall quite a bit ... Like they really would like a wider wheel to sit on.
The top pic you posted shows the tread curving toward the sidewall quite a bit ... Like they really would like a wider wheel to sit on.
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Mmmmmmmmmmm... Looks good there Burton. We are just having Brats and Burgers here...
Wishing all a great memorial day weekend. Thanks for all of you who have served!
Went out bought Boss to add to my garage. My grandkids are very excited.
You don't know how hard it was to find an S197 power wheels brand new, but I finally found the one I wanted, thanks to Toy-R-Us shutting down.
Wishing all a great memorial day weekend. Thanks for all of you who have served!
Went out bought Boss to add to my garage. My grandkids are very excited.
You don't know how hard it was to find an S197 power wheels brand new, but I finally found the one I wanted, thanks to Toy-R-Us shutting down.
Last edited by shaneyusa; 5/27/18 at 12:13 PM.
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Yup, thank you, I am a little surprised, although I'd love to see a close-up taken from a slight angle, something that would show bulging, if any.
The top pic you posted shows the tread curving toward the sidewall quite a bit ... Like they really would like a wider wheel to sit on.
The top pic you posted shows the tread curving toward the sidewall quite a bit ... Like they really would like a wider wheel to sit on.
The grip though... omg the grip. I feel like I added horsepower or torque. Lol.
Mmmmmmmmmmm... Looks good there Burton. We are just having Brats and Burgers here...
Wishing all a great memorial day weekend. Thanks for all of you who have served!
Went out bought Boss to add to my garage. My grandkids are very excited.
You don't know how hard it was to find an S197 power wheels brand new, but I finally found the one I wanted, thanks to Toy-R-Us shutting down.
Wishing all a great memorial day weekend. Thanks for all of you who have served!
Went out bought Boss to add to my garage. My grandkids are very excited.
You don't know how hard it was to find an S197 power wheels brand new, but I finally found the one I wanted, thanks to Toy-R-Us shutting down.
Your actual S197 is awesome - we need more pics of that!
oh and here’s the update on the ribs! After 3 hours, then glazing more, then starting the crux!!! Another 2 and 1 more hours.
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Awesome Shane with the Boss!
Awesome Burton with the ribs!
Awesome Burton with the ribs!