The one and only GABE's '13 GT Build Thread!
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Today I ordered a pair of Nitto NT555 G2's in 275/35/20 from Discount Tire Direct, for the new front wheels.
They were $197.20 each, cheaper than the old 555's by almost $1/tire, and the guy said I should have them in my hands in about 7-10 days
Hope to have them mounted/balanced and on the front of the car shortly thereafter.
They were $197.20 each, cheaper than the old 555's by almost $1/tire, and the guy said I should have them in my hands in about 7-10 days
Hope to have them mounted/balanced and on the front of the car shortly thereafter.
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Today I ordered a pair of Nitto NT555 G2's in 275/35/20 from Discount Tire Direct, for the new front wheels.
They were $197.20 each, cheaper than the old 555's by almost $1/tire, and the guy said I should have them in my hands in about 7-10 days
Hope to have them mounted/balanced and on the front of the car shortly thereafter.
They were $197.20 each, cheaper than the old 555's by almost $1/tire, and the guy said I should have them in my hands in about 7-10 days
Hope to have them mounted/balanced and on the front of the car shortly thereafter.
Can't wait to see them mounted with the new wheels.
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I guess the drive shafts aren't the only product that DSS is having problems with. I was reading on another Mustang forum where they are posting to let people know to check their half shafts. The DSS 800 half shafts to be more specific, as the bolts become loose and back out. 
DSS responded back to one of the thread posters and said it was a "known issue". How about fixing the f**king "known issue"?? What happens if the bolts come out completely??
DSS responded back to one of the thread posters and said it was a "known issue". How about fixing the f**king "known issue"?? What happens if the bolts come out completely??
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Got the new front tires/wheels on today.
Was surprised to see the wheels use 2 valve stems per wheel, one on the back and one pointing straight toward the center of the wheel closer to the front edge.
There was a bit of talk elsewhere about whether the front valve stem might touch the caliper.
It doesn't:
And lots of clearance on the back:
And the mandatory installed pics:
Was surprised to see the wheels use 2 valve stems per wheel, one on the back and one pointing straight toward the center of the wheel closer to the front edge.
There was a bit of talk elsewhere about whether the front valve stem might touch the caliper.
It doesn't:
And lots of clearance on the back:
And the mandatory installed pics:
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Thanks man ... I have no idea other than maybe you can plug the front hole and just use the stem in the rear hole, in case the stem in the front hole would interfere with the caliper since it goes straight towards the center of the wheel?
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Lol ... at least I got the 14" rear brake upgrade done 
Got the new rear wheels/tires mounted/balanced today and installed on the car.
Looks like I might have to adjust the panhard bar a tiny bit toward the right, but the bar is gonna get replaced by a BMR Watts link soon anyway.
Absolutely love the look
The height difference between the 305/40/18 and the new 305/35/20 555R's:
And the weight difference.
58.6 lbs for the 18" set-up:
62.4 lbs for the new 20" set-up:
Got the new rear wheels/tires mounted/balanced today and installed on the car.
Looks like I might have to adjust the panhard bar a tiny bit toward the right, but the bar is gonna get replaced by a BMR Watts link soon anyway.
Absolutely love the look
The height difference between the 305/40/18 and the new 305/35/20 555R's:
And the weight difference.
58.6 lbs for the 18" set-up:
62.4 lbs for the new 20" set-up:
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Thanks again Tony!
I got back under the car today and re-adjusted the panhard bar since it was off to the left a bit too much.
The new setting has the tires sticking out 3/8" on both sides, axle perfectly centered:
During the wheel balancing done yesterday, making me think that the car will look awesome moving at speed with these new wheels on it,
which will also show off the 14" brakes front and rear nicely:
I got back under the car today and re-adjusted the panhard bar since it was off to the left a bit too much.
The new setting has the tires sticking out 3/8" on both sides, axle perfectly centered:
During the wheel balancing done yesterday, making me think that the car will look awesome moving at speed with these new wheels on it,
which will also show off the 14" brakes front and rear nicely:
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So as it turned out the rear of the car is sitting a tad bit too low and over certain bumps there is tire rub, so far mostly on the passenger side. Found the panhard bar wasn't centered 100% so I re-adjusted it, but also ordered and (today) received new Steeda adjustable rear spring perches along with their Steeda/Hypercoil rear coilover springs in a 200 lb rating.
The Steeda Sport rear springs currently installed are rated at 175 lbs.
Hoping that between the stiffer spring and a slightly taller ride height, there won't be any more tire rub.
Will try to get to installing them tomorrow.
The Steeda Sport rear springs currently installed are rated at 175 lbs.
Hoping that between the stiffer spring and a slightly taller ride height, there won't be any more tire rub.
Will try to get to installing them tomorrow.
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Thanks Tony.
Got them installed today and so far so good.
Car sits about a half inch higher in the back, it gained a nice stance that makes me drool every time I look at it, and it drives a bit firmer but certainly not annoying, it handles great and so far seems that the rubbing is gone.
I need to do a bit more "testing" and put a couple hundred miles on the new set-up and see how the springs settle before I call it done.
The new stance as of a few minutes after the install:
Got them installed today and so far so good.
Car sits about a half inch higher in the back, it gained a nice stance that makes me drool every time I look at it, and it drives a bit firmer but certainly not annoying, it handles great and so far seems that the rubbing is gone.
I need to do a bit more "testing" and put a couple hundred miles on the new set-up and see how the springs settle before I call it done.
The new stance as of a few minutes after the install:
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