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1/9/10, 04:10 PM
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Gotta keep my eyes on this. It looks like it is gonna get really good.
1/9/10, 04:20 PM
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Doing some mods today.
One billet idler pulley. I had two, but could only do one. The other one by the alternator is changed to a smaller one for the blower setup and now this other one won't fit.
And the Steeda bumpsteer kit.
Before on driver's side...
After on passenger side...
Now I need to get my front end alignment. This completes suspension mods.
Plus I just changed the front brake pads. I bought them way back when I got the rotors, but never put them on.
Next up...stainless brake lines and rear pads.
One billet idler pulley. I had two, but could only do one. The other one by the alternator is changed to a smaller one for the blower setup and now this other one won't fit.
And the Steeda bumpsteer kit.
Before on driver's side...
After on passenger side...
Now I need to get my front end alignment. This completes suspension mods.
Plus I just changed the front brake pads. I bought them way back when I got the rotors, but never put them on.
Next up...stainless brake lines and rear pads.
1/9/10, 04:27 PM
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Hey Nathan I almost forgot about taking a pic of my speakers. Started getting dark on me before I remembered.
So the pic is kind of dark. I'll get a better one tomorrow
So the pic is kind of dark. I'll get a better one tomorrow
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1/9/10, 04:36 PM
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Well from what I understand on a lowered car like mine...1.5"+ the toe angles are off when you compress the front end under load. As the front raises and lowers over bumps the toe on each end moves in and out because the geometry is off do to the drop. This allows you to adjust it so that the toe is the same, or very close to it, whether the car is down on the suspension, at rest, or up during its travel over bumps and braking and stuff. You can see all the different sized brass spacers that allow you the adjustability. I went with Steedas suggested setup until I can get it properly aligned on a rack.
To align it they are supposed to set the toe to desired specs then put about 1000 pounds of load on the front and check it. If its off you adjust the washers either above or below the tie rod end.
The reason I know I have bump steer is that the car gets squirrely going over a bump at 70. And I'm talking about in a straight line too. The car wants to try to steer itself ever so slightly.
It also follows ruts in pavement and little shoulders in the road real bad too.
This is my understanding FWIW.
1/9/10, 04:38 PM
Well from what I understand on a lowered car like mine...1.5"+ the toe angles are off when you compress the front end under load. As the front raises and lowers over bumps the toe on each end moves in and out because the geometry is off do to the drop. This allows you to adjust it so that the toe is the same, or very close to it, whether the car is down on the suspension, at rest, or up during its travel over bumps and braking and stuff. You can see all the different sized brass spacers that allow you the adjustability. I went with Steedas suggested setup until I can get it properly aligned on a rack.
To align it they are supposed to set the toe to desired specs then put about 1000 pounds of load on the front and check it. If its off you adjust the washers either above or below the tie rod end.
The reason I know I have bump steer is that the car gets squirrely going over a bump at 70. And I'm talking about in a straight line too. The car wants to try to steer itself ever so slightly.
It also follows ruts in pavement and little shoulders in the road real bad too.
This is my understanding FWIW.
To align it they are supposed to set the toe to desired specs then put about 1000 pounds of load on the front and check it. If its off you adjust the washers either above or below the tie rod end.
The reason I know I have bump steer is that the car gets squirrely going over a bump at 70. And I'm talking about in a straight line too. The car wants to try to steer itself ever so slightly.
It also follows ruts in pavement and little shoulders in the road real bad too.
This is my understanding FWIW.
each end moves in and out because the geometry is off do to the drop.
1/9/10, 04:45 PM
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Well from what I understand on a lowered car like mine...1.5"+ the toe angles are off when you compress the front end under load. As the front raises and lowers over bumps the toe on each end moves in and out because the geometry is off do to the drop. This allows you to adjust it so that the toe is the same, or very close to it, whether the car is down on the suspension, at rest, or up during its travel over bumps and braking and stuff. You can see all the different sized brass spacers that allow you the adjustability. I went with Steedas suggested setup until I can get it properly aligned on a rack.
To align it they are supposed to set the toe to desired specs then put about 1000 pounds of load on the front and check it. If its off you adjust the washers either above or below the tie rod end.
The reason I know I have bump steer is that the car gets squirrely going over a bump at 70. And I'm talking about in a straight line too. The car wants to try to steer itself ever so slightly.
It also follows ruts in pavement and little shoulders in the road real bad too.
This is my understanding FWIW.
To align it they are supposed to set the toe to desired specs then put about 1000 pounds of load on the front and check it. If its off you adjust the washers either above or below the tie rod end.
The reason I know I have bump steer is that the car gets squirrely going over a bump at 70. And I'm talking about in a straight line too. The car wants to try to steer itself ever so slightly.
It also follows ruts in pavement and little shoulders in the road real bad too.
This is my understanding FWIW.
I understand what you are saying and it makes perfect sense. I know I am gonna have to learn all this stuff about these kind of mods for when I get another Stang and do them.
1/9/10, 06:25 PM
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+1 Gary! 
I was just gonna ask the same thing. 
Looks pretty sweet! That's a big box! 
I was just gonna ask the same thing.
1/9/10, 07:14 PM
Hey ! Yes You ! Wake Up ! How was work today ? the Gov't appreciates your tax contribution I'm sure 
I had a good day Thursday so I bought a lottery ticket for Friday pot was for 40 Million tax free to boot, so theres a plus for a Canadian I should check my number before a year pass's and it's no longer valid !
I had a good day Thursday so I bought a lottery ticket for Friday pot was for 40 Million tax free to boot, so theres a plus for a Canadian I should check my number before a year pass's and it's no longer valid !