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  1. Stangdriver13

    Dealing with a relationship at a crossroads

    Alright I've been dating a girl for 4 1/2 years and she is currently living with me. We had one break up a couple years ago where I broke it off because I felt like things were stuck in a bad place…she wanted to get married and I wasn't ready. We started arguing all the time and just felt like...
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    Dyno hook-up - where to pick up RPM signal

    Long story short I'm going to get my car dynoed tomorrow and wanted to know where is the best place to pick up the RPM signal on the Shelby. The guy running the dyno typically works with plug on wire cars not COP's so I just want to be certain we are picking it up off a good spot and not...
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    Popping sound coming from under car…possible clutch?

    I'm getting this audible "popping" sound coming from under my car. Its not a clunk but rather sounds like the "pop" an empty soda can makes when the side of it is pressed in then pops back out. Its a very distinct noise and pretty damn loud/annoying. I'm pretty sure any by stander could hear...
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    Bad downshift experience - Royal F-up on my part

    I took my car out last night for a quick drive to give some friends a ride. I'm on a back road and lay into it and going from 3rd to 4th I royally screwed up and hit 2nd. First time in my life I have ever done that. I instantly see my tack peg at 7k I had just let the clutch out and quickly...
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    New MGW Shifter for GT500

    I was looking into price of a new MGW shifter and it seems they have changed the design of the shifter recently. Looks a quite a bit different, mainly the new rod coming out of the shifter that looks to be the new linkage to the transmission itself. Anyone know anything about this? New...
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    Painting Plastic Valances

    Well I curb checked my front valence last night on a parking block. I'm not real happy about it and definitely is an eye sore. I got to thinking that instead of just replacing the part I woild just fix the scrapes and later on get it painted. Has anyone else painted their valance, side...
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    Front end shimmy after alcoa install

    Tonight was the first night I got to take out my Shelby for an extended drive with my newly mounted Alcoas. I noticed a pretty bad shimmy in the steering wheel from 45 to 65 MPH. My thought is bad balancing because it goes away after 65 and I don't feel it at all below 45. I don't feel it all...
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    Got my widened Alcoas installed!!

    I sent the rear wheels off to Eric Vaughn to get widened and finally got them back last week. Rear wheels are now 11.5" wide and fronts are 9". Went with 315/30 Toyo R888's on the rear and 265/35 michelin pilot super sports in the front. Really happy with the way the car looks and I can...
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    Would you be pissed?

    So I sent my rear Shelby Alcoa rims to Eric Vaughn to get widened from 9" to 11.5". Eric originally told me 10 days to get them done which was fine because it was end of March and I wasn't too anxious to mount them with the midwest weather. I called him a couple days after he should of...
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    Loud Thud under car during hard acceleration

    I took my car out over the weekend and heard a loud thump from under the car during a 1-2 shift. This is not a one time occurrence as I've heard it before just didn't think much of it. It feels as if the car is hitting a bump as a I make the 1-2 shift. Feels as if the source is coming from...
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    Corsa Sport Axle Back F/S

    I have a Corsa sport axle back I'm looking to sell from my 08' GT500. 3,500 miles on them. I'm selling because I switched to a MMS axle back. They are a great option if you are looking for louder than stock exhaust with no drone. The are quiet when cruising but loud when you step on it...
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    Career Decision - Thinking of Changing companies

    I'm currently facing a tough decision as to whether or not I should change jobs and I'm looking for others with similar experiences. I currently work for a medium sized company as a mechanical engineer. Today I was offered a job at a much larger company for as expected higher pay. I'm having...
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    Just bought Zaino Products

    I just bought my first round of Zaino products. I pretty much picked up 1 of everything. I plan to start on my car this weekend (assuming my package arrives by then). So here's my plan: 1.) Wash with Dawn 2.) Clay Bar Z-18 3.) Wash with Z-7 Car Wash 4.) Z-PC for a couple areas where I notice...
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    C6 Z06 vs 08 GT500

    I ran my buddy dad's C6 Z06 over the weekend which is bone stock. Unfortunately we weren't side by side as I was behind him to start. We went from 30-130 or so. He got the hit with me behind him at the time and proceeds the fishtail all over the place in front of me because he can't drive...
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    Precut Tint or Spray?

    I got a quote tonight from a local shop to spray (clear mixed with black for smoked look) my tails, 3rd brake light, side markers, and turn signals for $200. I would remove all the parts myself and just deliver the pieces to be sprayed. The other option is to go with pre-cut tint all the way...
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    Personalized Plates for Shelby

    I got my plates ordered up a couple of weeks ago but it will be at least two months before I receive them. Just wanted to see what everyone else has out there for their GT500. I decided on.... I WOUDNT
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    Subaru WRX for DD?

    I'm thinking about replacing my 99 Lincoln Navigator with a WRX as my daily driver. I love my Navigator but with gas prices continuing to climb again its time to get rid of it. I just don't have the use for a 7000 lb SUV that averages 12.5 mpg when I'm single with no kids. Anyone out there...
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    New GT500 Owner

    Well I pick up my 08 GT500 on Friday. :pepper: It's been way to long since I have owned a mustang but I'm finally getting back into the game. Previously had a 2000 GT and a 03 Mach 1. Unfortunately the Mach was involved in an accident (not my fault) and that was 2 and half years ago. Since...
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    Transporting vehicle without a license plate

    I have an agreement to buy a car in Alabama and plan on driving it back to my home state of Illinois. I have not been able to find any temporary license plate information for Alabama so far. Also, Illinois will not issue temporary registration without the title (to my knowledge), which I won't...
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    Looking for possiblities for a new DD

    I currently have a 99 Navigator I've been driving for last two years ever since I wrecked my mach 1 (Not my fault). Well since then I have been busy finishing my degree and starting a career so I have yet to get back into the mustang game but I am currently saving for a GT500. Long story short...
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    People selling their cars and not following through

    Tonight I'm on the brink of buying a kb cobra off ebay. I offer $22,500 he comes back with $23,000 is his bottom dollar. He has the "Buy it now" price set to $23,250. Ok whatever $250 is not a big deal to me when I'm spending 23k but I agree to his counter offer told him I would send a...
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    FS: 2000 Mustang GT

    I have for sale a 2000 gt with 74,xxx miles, 5sp. Car is black on black leather. It has a few mods such as mgw short throw, magnaflow catback, jlt true cold air intake, ford racing clutch, steeda quadrant with firewall adjuster, bullitt pedals, alpine head unit with amp and kenwood 6x9's (tucked...
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    WTB: 8.8 Axle assembly for 99-04 GT

    I need one asap. My assembly cracked due to hitting a large bump in a construction zone which was not correctly patched after work was done. Located in central IL.
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    WTS/WTT 04 Honda Cbr600rr

    I'm looking to sell or trade my bike for a truck. I'm sick of not having a winter vehicle in Illinois. Besides, I don't want to pay for the bike over another winter. I know its a bad time to sell but thats my loss. I'm looking for a FORD F250-F350 extended cab with a 5.4 or 7.3. Has to be...
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    Exhaust Vid of 00 GT

    Before and after vid of x pipe install http://media.putfile.com/Magnaflow-catback-with-Bassani-or-x-pipe

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