Drive shaft loops
12/28/05, 10:32 AM
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Originally posted by NOLAGT@December 28, 2005, 9:27 AM
Wouldnt that be every stock GT? Is that for any 1/4 runs or for a certian place? New to all this
Wouldnt that be every stock GT? Is that for any 1/4 runs or for a certian place? New to all this
12/28/05, 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by Kluski@December 28, 2005, 10:18 AM
Anyone see the Mythbuster episode where they tried to flip a car by breaking the driveshaft? The driveshaft crumbled and shot thru the trunk.
Anyone see the Mythbuster episode where they tried to flip a car by breaking the driveshaft? The driveshaft crumbled and shot thru the trunk.
12/28/05, 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by 05STG1@December 28, 2005, 10:15 AM
13.99 and quicker, loops are required, if Im not mistaken.
Some companies look to make thier millions with loops...lol, I can believe the price ranges. Sure craftmanship comes into play, but not that much
ford Racing it is...
13.99 and quicker, loops are required, if Im not mistaken.
Some companies look to make thier millions with loops...lol, I can believe the price ranges. Sure craftmanship comes into play, but not that much
ford Racing it is...
at any rate, to get the FRPP's installed will run over $100 in labor, or $500 in frustration if you decide to do it yourself.
12/28/05, 12:30 PM
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9 is not my lucky number.
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Originally posted by nonsensez9@December 28, 2005, 2:15 PM
at any rate, to get the FRPP's installed will run over $100 in labor, or $500 in frustration if you decide to do it yourself.
at any rate, to get the FRPP's installed will run over $100 in labor, or $500 in frustration if you decide to do it yourself.
The sucky thing about the FRPP loops is that you have to unbolt the seats and take them out, maybe the center console too. Then you have to pull the carpet back. Mock up the loops and mark the holes, then drill them. The 2 person part comes when you install the loops, you need a second person to hold the nuts inside the car for the bolts you tighten underneath. Then when you're all done, you'll be lucky if your clearances are good and didn't make any mistakes. I can easily see this being a 2 hour job minimum. FRPP has the instructions posted how to install it on their site.
I think it's worth shelling out the extra $100 for Metco loops. Especially for someone that isn't mechanically inclined. Easy stuff like this good to learn working on your car and giving you confidence to do more complicated things.
12/28/05, 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by 05STG1@December 28, 2005, 12:30 PM
What difficulty did you have installing the loops Calvin?
What difficulty did you have installing the loops Calvin?
12/28/05, 02:14 PM
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Looks like I will be only making one 12 sec. run if the next ones are going to cost that much. The thrill of breaking into the 12s would put a big smile on this old mans face. I have not done this in a very long time.
Perhaps this is enough!
Do they keep a week to week record of what you ran?
Perhaps this is enough!
Do they keep a week to week record of what you ran?
12/28/05, 04:12 PM
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9 is not my lucky number.
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Originally posted by Blazing Saddles@December 28, 2005, 5:09 PM
I believe the rule reads 12.99 and quicker with slicks. If you don't run slicks you don't need the loops. I got them because my 60's were going into the 1.5's Better safe than sorry. Oh, and DOT drag tires aren't considered slicks.
I believe the rule reads 12.99 and quicker with slicks. If you don't run slicks you don't need the loops. I got them because my 60's were going into the 1.5's Better safe than sorry. Oh, and DOT drag tires aren't considered slicks.
12/28/05, 04:21 PM
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9 is not my lucky number.
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1/16/06, 12:24 PM
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I'm ready to buy a set of Metco driveshaft loops, and the best price I have found online is $189.95 at JPC Racing and at Mustangs Unlimited.
Has anyone seen a better deal?
Has anyone seen a better deal?
1/16/06, 01:04 PM
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$225 for the Granatelli Motor Sports Drive Shaft Loops pairs from MOSS Mustang.
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProduc...teIndexID=51305
http://www.mossmustang.com/Shop/ViewProduc...teIndexID=51305
1/16/06, 01:11 PM
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Thanks Paul... but right now, the Metco's seem like the best bang for the buck. I'm still looking to see if I can beat the $190 price.
1/16/06, 01:50 PM
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Originally posted by dustindu4@January 16, 2006, 12:39 PM
I was reading somewhere that said the metco loops could only be used with metco LCAs. Am I crazy or is that true?
I was reading somewhere that said the metco loops could only be used with metco LCAs. Am I crazy or is that true?
