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    SVT Loaner + $10 = 04 Mustang

    SVT Loaner + $10 = 05 Mustang First thoughts: I can't wait till I get my '03 Torch Red Vert back. The Hertz guy offered me a Focus, which I was going to take, till he pointed out that the new Mustang can be had for an additional $10/day. So I said yes, because when will I drive a new V6...
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    4 Quick Questions...any help appreciated

    1. Is there anything the dealer can do to tighten the Vert top, it seems to be a little looser than a year ago, and one of the windows brushes the material when closing the door ? I searched for something I read about tightening the springs in the latches couldn't find anything. And my...
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    Moving to Utah in Feb 05....need advice : Keep the '03 Cobra ?

    Title says it all. I' m gonna be living in Salt Lake City for at least the next two years. I emailed one guy on here from Utah : He said NO way I can keep using my Cobra as my Daily Driver there with all the salt and snow. I mean I could probably try to get a Beater (like a '99 Expy again) or a...
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    LEsson learned.(long)..Thank you svtperformance addicts

    One small piece of advice for anyone with any TOB/Clutch tink issues. MAKE sure you make a copy of the TSB or have the TSB # 04134 or part #'s F7ZZ-7548-AA HUB & BRG ASY-F7ZZ AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: PART 3R3ZZ-7005-AA CSE TRANS FROM 3R3Z" with you when you take it in. Long story short...
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    Got S/F's today...Question about after

    the battery has been disconnected for a long time.(4 hours) If I got the upgraded "flash" for the stall, has it been erased back to my original PCM settings?? (I thought someone said disconnecting the battery returns everyhting back to factory settings ) Just curious because a couple...
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    Anyone seen in person:Invicta S1 w/ Cobra Engine....Link

    Doubt anyone knows anyone who has driven one of these, but you never know. what other parts are they using here ? Not sure if this was previously posted or not. Obviously, I seriously doubt the S1 "ticks" or "clinks" at a price of $100,000+ US dollars. Or does it ? Anyone think any...
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    What psi's for the Goodyear F1 GS-D3's 275/40/17's ?

    My annoying neighbor says the tires look low. I got 33 psi on all 4 in the AM (cold in the garage ..approx70). I got 37 psi on all 4 when I checked after driving at a gas station. I even took it by the Goodyear dealer , who got 40 psi ??!! (Of course it was like 92 degrees with asphalt gotta...
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    Good News...BAD "Stall" news....not sure what next..

    Good News: THanks to all the folks for the "Stall" advice, MY '03 8/22/02 delivered Torch Red Vert has been stalling about 3X the past week, always at a stop light, the RPM's would drop out. Well, copied the SSM Memo from the posters on here, took it in for the "Reflash" today, Dealer said...
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    Amsoil Oil Filter Size ?

    Anyone know which Amsoil SDF # is the equivalent to the FL280S Size ? Amsoil I'm thinking of ordering it all on-line.
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    Is there something wrong with this pic?

    I had my tires rotated and blanced at the local Ford, about week ago, and thought the ride was rougher... but then my friend told me the tires are rotated the wrong direction ???!! Obviously I don't know that much.......and I understand that these tires are meant to drain water in a specific...
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    Any interesting road trips this weekend ?

    I get to go to Key West tomorrow, the first time in a Vert.....Cobra no less.......:) ...Can't wait to cruise down with the top down......I'll have to take some pics ....... Everyone have a safe and fun weekend !
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    Any dangers hitting the RedLine ?

    I caught up to traffic in a 70 mph zone and was in 4th and hit the clutch but gave some gas to rev (kind of a reflex/ extra horn) but because I was in 4th gear at 80-90mph it immediately hit the RevLimiter and made a "breaking teeth" like sound for a second and I let off and got back in 5th...
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    2 Black Coupes Available

    Got an email from Pat Milliken Ford & Salesman Don Barker: NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY! TWO (2) NEW 2003 MUSTANG COBRA COUPES BOTH ARE BLACK WITH GREY LEATHER SEATS & FULLY EQUIPED RETAIL PRICE: $34,750.00 Don Barker, Internet Sales Consultant Pat Milliken Ford, Inc. 9600...
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    Chip/MOD Question & Reliability

    I've never Moded past intake/exhaust before. But this car has taught me to have fun again/enjoy life and stomp the accelerator (HAHAHA... NEED Speed !!!) So if I go with JDM or UPR chips/kits what am I looking at statistically chances of having a problem ? (that is getting stranded on I-95)...
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    Any suggestions on this tiny screw ?

    Hopefully the pic shows that it's a tiny Phillips poss wood screw ? I just happened to notice it.......I'll probably leave it in, because it looks like it's not longer than that part of the tread.....but i suppose I could pull it out and patch it if necessary. Anyone else picking up a lot of...

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