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    Powerstop, Stoptech, or Baer for rotors and pads

    Hey all, sorry for "another one of those threads" but the search here is killing me. I search for each of those names individually and nothing comes up for Powerstop, and just a handful for baer and stoptech. Anyway, I just need a front/rear rotor and pad kit for my '03. It sees ~300 miles a...
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    Question about cat-back DIY

    Danny Johnson has a nice video for a cat-back DIY that makes the labor portion of the job easy enough if you don't mind getting under the car jacked that high up. While he didn't show a finished job from the rear end view, he said the Borla stinger kit aligned nicely; for reference, I'm getting...
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    My Metco 4-piece pulley set + belt install

    So just posting in the event it helps someone later. I bought the Metco 100mm snub, 1-90mm, and 2-100mm aux pulley set. I have a 3" sc pulley, and stock crank pulley. When doing the Metco math, you come to 76.5" with their set and with a 3" sc pulley and stock crank pulley. And doing some...
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    Metco snub pulley install - question about sensor wire routing

    Hey guys, installing the four piece metco pulley kit. According to the instructions, I'm supposed to route the coolant sensor wire OVER the pipe (pic below as I understand what they're saying). With the limited slack on that wire, I just don't see how this is possible and opted to go behind...
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    Front bumper cover replacement

    Tired of the road rash on my front bumper, in addition to the front license place bracket. Couple questions for those that might have gone through this: 1) American Muscle has, what appears to be, a nice urethane cover that is primed and has the rivets and brackets. But, not so cheap at $745...
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    How to properly jack up rear

    So, to clarify…. I’m looking to replace my factory catback exhaust this summer. I’m no mechanic, so what takes everyone 2 hours (per manufacturer), will take me a weekend to do. I want to get the rear end as high into the air as I can, so I’d like to get the rear tires onto my rhino ramps...
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    LMR SVE Replicas 315/35/R17 Review

    Figured I would post something for those interested in this setup, and perhaps future searches will turn this thread up and help someone. I needed new tires for the car in addition to wanting a wide rear tire. I went with the SVE replica’s for a few reasons: 1) I think this is a great looking...
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    Why the max 35 aspect ratio on 315s

    Maybe a silly question... I'm not sure if this is always the case for every manufacturer, but for Toyo, Nitto, and M/T it's the case. It's always 315/35R17 (or less) whereas the 275 are usually 40R17. Is there some technical reason that 35% of a 315mm tire is the max height? I'm guessing...
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    MGW T56 short throw: shift stop screws?

    I'm installing the MGW short throw and got it all in, but noticed they shipped shift stop screws... I was under the impression that their shifters for the T56 trans didn't need stop screws. And honestly, I can't remember if there were holes on the base of the shifter for them; I didn't even...
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    Advice for removing lug from broken stud

    So here's what happened. Took off my wheel today to clean the inside of it and aside from a little resistance from not being removed in several years, everything came off fine. Went to remount the wheel and noticed one of the lugs felt a little weird going on and stopped tightening. Attempted...
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    Any harm in chaning oil before the first spring start-up?

    I change the oil once a season in the spring (only average 1k-2k miles per season.) Generally I warm up the engine like all the how-to's tell you, and change away. I am not sure that is really buying me anything since the first crank of the season is always a tough one. My thought was to take...
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    NT05R good at all four corners?

    Prepping to buy new tires for the car. Going with a four tire replacement as I am pretty unimpressed with the Coopers on there now. Going for the stocker 275/17 NT05R on the rears for sure, but would you recommend them for the fronts as well? I just don't read much about them as a front tire...
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    Rear-end howl @70mph (video)

    Hello all, Looking for a little help in troubleshooting a rear end noise that, up to this point, has not caused any issues but is annoying. I don't know how best to describe it other than a howling sound and really reaches it's peak around 70mph from a loudness perspective. I occurs in...
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    Anyone watch HBO's Entourage? Finale thoughts?

    For those that finished up the series recently, what were your thoughts? - I was a little irritated at the limited episodes and the several complex storylines to wrap up... and honestly, they all wrapped up in the final episode. - I was quite irritated at the limited, no make that, zero...
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    Dr. Colorchip paint touch-up

    Did a search and it came back with all of two threads regarding these guys, but they weren't recommending based on experience. The site has before/afters and video demo's, but they're not exactly going to show failed repairs. Looking to clean up some road rash and orange peel while I save...
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    Ford OEM bumper vs. aftermarket bumper

    Does anyone have experience with the differences between an aftermarket bumper from a place like American Muscle and the Ford OEM bumper that is almost twice as much? I don't mind paying more if there is a quality difference. Thanks!
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    New Cobra in metro Detroit

    Brought it back home to the Motor City from Ohio. My first Cobra, but second Mustang. So far, SVTP looks like a nice place. :beer:
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    paint color matching question: is black difficult?

    Hey gang, I want to remove the front license plate bracket but this will leave behind the four holes that will need to get filled and I'd prefer the bumper repainted to address some road rash too. I also have a few paint chips in the hood that I would like to have taken care of. My...
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    Convertible stock height

    Hey gang... Looking for the stock ride height for the 03 convertibles. I searched SVTP and found a few sources, but they varied quite a bit and none were convertibles. Checked CobraBob's FAQ, but it wasn't listed there. I'm the third owner of my car and previous owner did none of the...
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