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  1. MidLifeC

    Cobra down.

    Truck ends up on top of Mustang in St. Clair Shores collision Pickup truck ended on top of a 10th Anniversary Cobra in St. Clair Shores.
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    Pre-Collision Assist

    Question for those with new Ford vehicles: Background: leased a 2019 Edge with the standard Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking. Ensured it is enabled with high sensitivity. Read the manual, watched the videos on operation. On the freeway within 30 feet of car in front of me...
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    Gingerman

    Scott, Good seeing you the other night at Uptown. It's one of the best beer bars in Michigan with a fantastic beer lineup AND good food. Here is a link to the SCMC event at Gingerman September 18-20 we discussed: SCMC Message Forum - SCMC on Track at Gingerman Raceway -- South Haven, MI...
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    Wtf?

    What the F^^^ happened to the Wolverines today?:fm: This Season? My MSU grad daughter even offered her condolences today. Never heard that from a MSU alum. BTW, I'm still alive. Been travelling. Drinking some VERY GOOD ALE's.:beer: Still have the Cobra. Have some really great news to...
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    Yet another MCT bar night..

    Well, I'm allegedlly off the rest of the year on Holiday; save for the honey-do list, the bosses request to "stay available", the family get-to-gethers, and the unfinished work that has to get done this week.... (damn sounds like I'm moaning). So I, and hopefully some of you are in need of a...
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    Cobra parts for Sale

    Cleaning out the garage and have some parts for sale. Prices do not include shipping. MCT members eligible for discount. MM IRS Urethane Control Arm Bushing Kit, 1999-04 Cobra Part #: 6-311-BL $75 Kenny Brown KBP-29901B 1994-2004 Mustang Rear Shock Tower Brace $130 Steeda...
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    Oberon!

    The spring release of Oberon is behind us and warmer weather is coming. There are 4 things that a real man truly enjoys: fast cars (Terminators), good beer (anything Bell's), a fine woman, and a great sale. I am compelled to share with my MCT brothers 2 of the 4: Costco (8 Mile and...
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    Spring MOD update

    During the winter month's Postban started a thread asking what people were doing over the winter month's. I will start a mini-blog and see where it goes. I've got my diff. radiator and pump mounted. My rear pumpkin+3.73's+T2R are at Reider Racing being rebuilt. I stopped today at BFHQ and...
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    Next MCT Brew night?

    Kevin - wasn't it your turn? (please don't make it the second week of march or gussin will be buying my beer).
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    Mistakes / Spare Parts

    How about a MCT thread for mistakes / takeoff's / spares for sale or trade? I'd have to believe Postban has a few leftover nuts and bolts? :shrug: I have: Scratchy's old diff with 3.55 gears. Some MM Poly LCA/UCA bushings. IRS mounting brackets for non-IRS car. Inferior steela IRS...
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    12/27/05 GTG Bonfire Bistro

    In the fine tradition started by Postban, I will buy the first round (beer and wings) for the farthest traveler. Bonfire Bistro & Brewery Bonfire is just west of the intersection of 7 Mile and Haggerty in Northville. Enter from the Home Depot driveway on the North side of 7 Mile. 39550 7...
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    Beer Tech

    Since several of us old timers enjoy brews from the Kalamazoo Brewing Company, I thought I'd make others aware of some new choices: http://www.bellsbeer.com/wheat.asp I picked up six packs of wheat 2 and wheat 4 tonight. Very interesting brew's - they are on either side of Oberon for...
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    Paging Doug

    Are you in the shop today? N/M: I talked to Postban....
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    Setup Clinic

    Who has seen the setup clinic thread on C-C? Unfortunately, I can't register there. I am very interested in learning more about chassis setup - are Scott and Brian really interested in teaching? Does anyone else in SE Michigan (or willing to travel here) have the same interest? Beer or a...
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    Wheels/Tires WTB/S

    Does anyone have a couple of stock satin 17X9 wheels? If anyone is interested - I have an extra pair of Nitto Extreme 555 II R road race tires in 275/40-17. They were road raced in AV8SS for one weekend - 1/2 tread or less left. Good cheap set if you want to check them out before buying...
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    Rear tie rod dust boots

    Does anyone have a source for high temperature rear tie rod dust boots? The only option I have found is the 2000 R OE rod end (M-5848-R00), of which I only need the dust boot. TIA
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    One Wheel Peel

    Last month at Gingerman I noticed the rear end would spin the inside wheel on Sunday. Yesterday, I noticed the dreaded 'one wheel peel'. Today, I placed the shifter in neutral, jacked up the car and spun my rear tire with one finger. Less than 5 pounds on the torque wrench. Crap. Now I...
  18. MidLifeC

    Spring Compressor

    I went to Autozone to rent the 27035 internal spring compressor for the rear springs. Apparently they have changed it - no longer 2 double hooks; now it's a 'fork' with 1 double hook. Has anyone used this (new) tool for the rear springs?
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    Downriver Cruise

    Tim and Brent mentioned tonight it was coming up soon... June 25th appears to be the date - I don't see anything on the calendar? Are we doing something this year? Great times last year.
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    Driving School @ Gingerman

    I talked to the folks at CGI driving school today. They conduct an open track driving school at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI. The two earliest dates that are not full are (Monday) June 13 and June 27. The cost is $175 for one day. Convertibles must have approved roll bars. There...
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    MM Service Bulletin

    As a public service announcement to all who have MM rear coilovers and purchased through a reseller or used: I received a mailing from Maximum Motorsports that affects parts MMCO-4 and COP-4. The subject is rear suspension noise with OEM Ford Cobra Bistein shocks. "Do NOT reuse the OEM...
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    Posting Guidelines - Suspensions

    When you post questions into this forum, you will get better answers if: 1) You try searching first 2) You list your modifications 3) You state your intended purpose: -Daily Driver -Corner Carver -Cone Crusher -Drag Racer 4) How serious you really are about #3...
  23. MidLifeC

    OT: I hate plumbing

    *^(JJT^(*(*HIUGBpiTiJ :fm: :fm: :fm: :fm: Off-Topic Damn I hate plumbing. Every time you touch something- something else breaks. :fm: :fm: :fm: :fm: :fm: :fm: :fm: Thanks for letting me vent.
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    Damper question

    Beside the 2000 Cobra R and the 2003-2004 Cobra, have any other Mustangs had Bilstein dampers as original equipment?
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    Cobra R brakes

    M-2300-X Four piston calipers+rotors+brake lines. I found them for $900, retail ~$1200 from a local retailer in Plymouth (phone orders only). I plan on purchasing a set this weekend. Since they are not a supporting vendor, I will have to pm you the name and number if you are interested.

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