Evil_Capri's 2004 Mach 1
8/2/07, 09:23 AM
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Thanks for the info on the wheel weight reduction, rather interesting.
I thought of the lessened steering rack load myself, but the other two benefits eluded me. Thats a pretty sweer deal
I thought of the lessened steering rack load myself, but the other two benefits eluded me. Thats a pretty sweer deal
12/22/07, 02:03 PM
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Just In Time For Christmas . . .
A nice speeding ticket today!! 
Driving around with my friend with his GTO and my Mach and we both got caught by the Smokey!!
Oh well . . . . my first one in about 15 years.
. . . think Santa has time to get me a Valentine One?!?! Little late today, but could save me from a future incident! Suppose I could obey all speed limits as well.
Driving around with my friend with his GTO and my Mach and we both got caught by the Smokey!!
Oh well . . . . my first one in about 15 years.
. . . think Santa has time to get me a Valentine One?!?! Little late today, but could save me from a future incident! Suppose I could obey all speed limits as well.
12/23/07, 10:10 AM
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two words............DRIVING SCHOOL! 
I am smokey and i got caught by smokey, what an oxymoron! thank god he knew me i didnt even say anything thing. he just shook his head when he got to my window. and i wasnt even in my cobra. i was driving the CX7
I am smokey and i got caught by smokey, what an oxymoron! thank god he knew me i didnt even say anything thing. he just shook his head when he got to my window. and i wasnt even in my cobra. i was driving the CX7
1/1/08, 01:57 PM
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Mach Updates . . . First For '08
Got a couple of little items coming in the next week for the Mach.
1. Finally got a 2pt Steeda Strut Tower Brace.
2. New Hurst shifter 'stick' and ball.
I ordered the Hurst Stick that the '05+ guys are running (236 7201) and the 5-Speed Hurst Blackball (163 0108). The stick is ~2" shorter and doesn't have as much of an angle.
For those that care this is my current setup . .
And that's a Steeda Tri-Ax under the oval boot. I hope I like the new setup. The one above just doesn't flow with the car as much with the BBS Rims. Plus the shifts should be shorter . . . although there is a chance my knuckles will be meeting the radio on the 3 & 5 shifts.
More to follow . . .
1. Finally got a 2pt Steeda Strut Tower Brace.
2. New Hurst shifter 'stick' and ball.
I ordered the Hurst Stick that the '05+ guys are running (236 7201) and the 5-Speed Hurst Blackball (163 0108). The stick is ~2" shorter and doesn't have as much of an angle.
For those that care this is my current setup . .
And that's a Steeda Tri-Ax under the oval boot. I hope I like the new setup. The one above just doesn't flow with the car as much with the BBS Rims. Plus the shifts should be shorter . . . although there is a chance my knuckles will be meeting the radio on the 3 & 5 shifts.
More to follow . . .
1/1/08, 02:42 PM
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Do let us know how the knew stick works out The Hurst stick is one of my favorite mods and it really brings out the interior.
I'm waiting til I upgrade my shifter to get me one of those
The Hurst stick is one of my favorite mods and it really brings out the interior.I'm waiting til I upgrade my shifter to get me one of those
1/1/08, 04:48 PM
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definitely make sure you dont have and moisture on your hands when you hit third or you will have flesh meet dash, dash meet flesh! LOL i have a similar handle and shift **** to what you are doing. i your hand will definitely be close to the dash 
1/1/08, 06:15 PM
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Hey Jason, my dad just bought an azure blue 03 Mach yesterday. He's wanting to get involved in my little hobby. He might get here this weekend. If so, I'll get some group photos of the stangs.
1/1/08, 06:30 PM
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1/1/08, 07:01 PM
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5 speed. He's got it in a shop getting it serviced right now. He only took it on a quick test drive before buying.
He did say it has a lot of power in the upper rpms.
He did say it has a lot of power in the upper rpms.
1/6/08, 01:56 PM
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Hurst parts were shipped direct from Hurst and last week with the Holiday they didn't ship until last Friday . . . so I'm told.Strut Tower Brace should also be here this week.
1/8/08, 01:34 PM
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Received the Steeda 2pt Brace today from Modular Depot! Still waiting on the stick/shifter ball from Hurst.
. . . and Mark . . . lets see some pictures of your Dad's ride and your GT!!
Still waiting on the stick/shifter ball from Hurst.. . . and Mark . . . lets see some pictures of your Dad's ride and your GT!!
1/8/08, 08:23 PM
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Also drove my dad's Mach1 and he drove mine. We both agreed that they both seem pretty even in straightline performance and that his rides softer than either of my cars (a good thing for a 67 year old man).