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    Looking for a So-Cal shop to do a once over and alignment before a track day

    I'm looking for a local shop to go over my 99' Cobra and make sure everything is good to go for a track day and perform an alignment. I use to do all the work myself and have west end do the alignment but they are booked up and I don't have time anymore and I'd like to make it to willow springs...
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    Looking for a local so-cal shop to go over suspension and do alignment

    I'm looking for a local shop to go over my 99' Cobra and make sure everything is good to go for a track day and perform an alignment. I use to do all the work myself and have west end do the alignment but they are booked up and I don't have time anymore and I'd like to make it to willow springs...
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    95' Cobra R Replace Rims 17x9 And 17x10.5

    I have a set of 95' cobra r replica rims for sale. Two are 17x9 and two are 17x10.5 with a dish. They are black with metal lip and in good condition. They have 275/40/17 toyo RA1's that I used for road racing that are used up and really only good for burnouts. Typical 5x114.3 bolt pattern and...
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    Enkei RPF1's and wheel spacers

    Five years ago I bought 17x9.5 + 38mm offset RPF1's and now five years later I got around to doing the wheel studs and installing the Enkei's. Unfortunately, I forgot what I had bought the 39/64" drill bit for and I didn't rheem the front hubs and I ended up messing them up. I bought a new set...
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    What tires are you guys running now that nitto has discontinued the 295/45/18 tire size?

    Hey guys, my NT555's are dried out and cracked after 15k miles, 35k miles total on the truck, and I need to replace them. According to Nitto's website the G2's and NT05's are no longer made in 295/45/18. I want a semi sticky tire, I don't go to the track, that can handle the 450hp and 540tq my...
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    Is there a way to prime the engine like on the 4.6's?

    Hey Guys i'm going to be pulling my 04 Lightning out of storage this weekend and it hasn't been started in a while. I tried searching the internet to see if there was a method to priming the engine before starting it but didn't find anything applicable. The manual transmission 4.6's will crank...
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    Fuzzy/Blurry back up camera on my 13' SHO. Ford says its normal. Need advice.

    Hey guys i need help dealing with Ford. I've attached my post from fordtaurus.net but those guys were useless. I know you guys are crafty and smart so i'm hoping you guys have some good advice on how I should proceed with this problem. This is my 8th ford in about 14 years and I have to say...
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    Racing alignment in Los Angeles area

    Hey guys. Does anyone know of a place that does race alignments other than west end and emi racing in the so cal area? Erics not picking up homis phone for the last two weeks and darin is booked, and rude, on top of it. Thanks Ben
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    I need advice on Enkei RPF1's over 13" Brembo's for Open Track Racing.

    Hey Guys, I've been researching this for about three weeks and can't find very detailed information about the fitment of Enkei RPF1's and 13" Brembo's. I've found a good thread on corral which has a member running the 17x10's on all four corners with the front's sticking out a bit but nothing...
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    Where can I find my 99 Cobra Roots Leather "Apology" Jacket?

    Hey Guys, I just learned about the existence of this jacket this week and i'm pretty upset that I never received my jacket. My family has owned our 99 Cobra since April of 99 (brand new) and my father was the originator of the class action lawsuit for the lack of horsepower and leather...
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    Looking for a Good Trustworthy Mechanic in Montebello, Los Angeles Area

    Hey Guys as the title states i'm looking for a good trustworthy mechanic near the montebello area. I'm about 8 miles east of downtown L.A. and i'm tired of getting my SVT Focus towed to different mechanics who just throw parts at cars. I use to use Jesus in pomona who works out of his house...
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    28 Spline IRS Axles for Sale. Stock and Aftermarket.

    I have two sets of 28 spline axles for sale. One is the oem set that came with my 99 Cobra and the other is a aftermarket upgraded set from Raxxles. These have been discontinued for a while so they are hard to find. I've attached pictures of the Raxxles set below, they are 13 years old but are...
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    Stock 99 Cobra Wheels for sale in Excellent Condition

    Hey Guys, I have my stock 99 Cobra wheels for sale. They are in silver color and are 17x8 with a 5x114.3 lug pattern. Two of the rims still have nitto 555 245/45/17 tires on them but they are pretty used so if someone wants these shipped I can have them removed to save weight or I will...
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    Thinking of picking up this 03 ZX5 SVT Focus for a daily

    Hey Guys i already own a 99 Cobra and 04 Lightning and i'm thinking of picking up this 03 SVT Focus for a daily. My Lightning and Cobra are black and this fits exactly what I want, minus the red interior and the black wheels, but there really isn't much better in the area. I've been looking...
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    Looking for a SVT Focus in Los Angeles

    Hey guys, I'm looking to pick a 03 or 04 SVT Focus In the LA area. The cobras turned into a race car and the lightning is just a massive gas guzzler and I feel bad for putting miles on it. I'd prefer a EAP package but it's not necessary. I do want something that is at least a 8 out of 10 in...
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    WTT: Sct Xcal 2 for Diablo Predator

    Hey guys i have a SCT Xcal 2 that came with my 04 lightning. My current tuner uses diablosport so i want to unlock it and trade it with someone for a diablosport predator. Let me know if you interested. You can call or text me at 323 712 0565. Thanks Berj
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    WTB: Whipple Upper Pulley 3.5" or Above

    My truck is boosting to much, 19.5lbs at 5500 rpms so i'm looking into going with a bigger upper pulley. I currently have the stock 3.375" pulley with a 4lb 8.4" diameter ASP lower. If anyone has a 3.5" or larger for sale, original whipple or high quality please let me know. You can pm, email...
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    Where to buy an Electric Fan from?

    Hey guys, I know MadEnterprises is out for the count for now, he's in our prayers, but where else can I go for a affordable Electric fan kit. I don't want to spend $800 on the kit from JDM. Are there write ups on putting your own kit together with maybe a spal fan or something similar? Also...
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    Need light 17" rims that clear Cobra R calipers, preferably OEM 95 Cobra R

    I need some lighter rims for road racing so i'm in the market for 17x9ish light aluminum rims. I have 95 Cobra R replica's, black with the fake rivets and polished lip that i'm willing to trade and put cash on top or just sell. The Rims are 17x9 & 17x10.5. I'm interested in silver OEM 95...
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    Questions about ASP 4# Lower Pulley

    Hey Guys i just got my lightning a couple of months ago, it has almost 30k miles, a 2.3 whipple, full JDM exhaust, JDM trans valve mod, ground force lowering kit a few other odds and ends. The blower has the stock 3.375" pulley on it and the truck is only making about 9-10lbs of boost. JDM...
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    Looking for a 03-04 Lightning in L.A. Area

    Hey guys my M3 just got totaled and i'm looking to replace it with a 03-04 lightning. Even 02 is fine as long as it is a 8 thread cylinder head truck. I want something clean, obviously, stock to lightly modified is okay, less than 100k miles and I'd prefer it in DSG, Sonic Blue, Oxford White...
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    Advice needed on Differential and Gear setup.

    Hey guys i just installed the FTBR bushings in my bolt on 99 cobra this weekend and i'm deciding to upgrade my diff while i'm still at it. I'm currently running the stock 28 spline traction lok with 4.10's but have spare 31 spline axles sitting at home. So my question is. Which differential...
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    Going to Germany, I want to drive the Nüofirburgring, any advice?

    Going to Germany, I want to drive the Nürburgring, any advice? Hey guys i'm going to be going to Germany in October for a few weeks and i really want to stop by the Nürburgring and get a few laps in. I wanted to know if you guys had any advice for me? Have any of you guys been there and raced...
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    Coming to Saint Paul/Shakopee Area for a week, what's there to do?

    Hey fellow SVTPer's i'm going to be coming to the Saint Paul, more specifically the Shakopee area, from monday to friday of next week and i don't know anyone or anything there. I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations as to where to eat, what to do, or maybe if there are any...
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    Questions on pinion seal replacement

    I need a little help here guys and any would be appreciated. I installed the complete ftbr bushing set and i was going to change pinion seal at the same time. When i was getting ready to loosen the pinion nut i noticed that it was already loose, i was able to loosen it by hand. I decided not to...

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