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  1. LanceMach

    Open track Suspension for a 66 fastback??

    I wonder if that is what the Shelby Club calls "O Beer Thirty?" :D You are so right about the social aspects - that's one of the best parts (you spend maybe an hour and a half on the track, but the rest of the day/night with your friends). I'm going to get to meet John (OpenTracker) this...
  2. LanceMach

    Open track Suspension for a 66 fastback??

    I'll add my two cents to this thread: As I got closer to getting my car on the track (first event was in October, 2001), some of the higher end suspensions were becoming available and I wished that I had the money to step up to the latest tech. However, after just a couple events, I...
  3. LanceMach

    Question about racing aprons

    Fit can be something of a crapshoot - mine takes two people to get it lined up, but it still doesn't match up perfectly. As far as I know - all are bolt on (except for the people who I've seen actually glass them into the front end). My car is used primarily on the track and I'm not as...
  4. LanceMach

    would you powder coat exhaust headers

    My vote also goes for the Jet Hot coating. I had my headers coated about 2 years ago and they still look great. Heat control is another plus - it's amazing how fast they cool off.
  5. LanceMach

    Brake swap issue

    I would probably give it a try - especially considering the bore size is the same, but you may have a residual pressure valve built into the m/c (I've heard you can remove them, but I'm not sure how). If you have issues using that m/c, you can always swap in the one from Baer. You may very...
  6. LanceMach

    brake recomendations

    Here's my .02... I'll assume that you don't have buckets of money to throw at this and that this car is for the street (with maybe an occasional autocross or track event). If those assumptions are correct, then I'd say go with front discs - you don't need rear disc brakes unless you want...
  7. LanceMach

    handling

    I'd suggest getting it aligned before you do anything else. Alignment can really affect your handling: if it's way off, it'll handle like a grocery cart! After alignment, there may still be something to fix, but if you removed the tie rods, then it needs an alignment. This may not...
  8. LanceMach

    Blasters ruined my Hood - URGH!

    Like HistoricMustang, I also got my fiberglass hood from Branda and was very happy with it.
  9. LanceMach

    seats and headlights

    I know two guys who have these seats (Rally 2000) in their cars (a 66 and a 69). Very comfortable with pretty good bolstering for the turns (both cars see track time, but are also street driven). I have another seat from Procar, but it isn't as comfortable as the Rally seats, plus the Rally...
  10. LanceMach

    Coupe Differences

    I have several buddies who have coupes (2 with 66's and one with a 64.5) and we all go to the track together (road courses). In reality, there aren't that many differences. As was said, it's easier to get a bigger motor in a 67-8 than the earlier cars, but, if you want a car that handles well...
  11. LanceMach

    converting to disc brakes

    Three different questions! Baer is the most expensive, but certainly one of the "coolest" mods. Wilwood is cheaper than Baer, but really are meant for the track (I know - I have them on my 67 and they need care and feeding). SSBC is, in my opinion, probably the best choice for someone...
  12. LanceMach

    Throttle Cable?

    I know at least a couple of guys on the Vintage Mustang Forum are using the Lokar cables - you could try posting there as well...
  13. LanceMach

    Seats, Exhuast and Headers question

    I have a set of seats from Procar by Scat that I love. The car is used mostly for Open Track (kind of like road racing, but not really competitive) and I wasn't concerned with keeping a vintage look - I wanted to stay in one place. Here's a pic of mine (it's a big pic, so I put a link...
  14. LanceMach

    Front Suspension Help Please ('68 FB)

    I'm wondering if the engine was in in that first pic? The springs will settle, but not that much! Also, the "Shelby " A arm drop won't drop the front of the car much at all (maybe 1/2 inch). I'd say move on and get a new set of 620 springs. Get them mounted, drive it for awhile (say 50...
  15. LanceMach

    1967 289 Coupe: Suspension Mod Q.

    I've done some research, and the 620# springs, 5 leaf mid-mount leafs, and KYB Gas-Adjusts seem like the best option for VERY Tight handling and a good ride height. I don't mind a little harshness because I want GOOD handling. It's nearly impossible to tell beforehand where the car will...
  16. LanceMach

    Ready to throw my holley out..

    I had an Edelbrock on my 67 and loved it. Right out of the box it ran great! I went back to my Holley only because the Edelbrock was experiencing fuel starvation on lond hard turns on the track (I never had this problem on the street, but with race rubber and a long turn, like the Carousel...
  17. LanceMach

    Post 67 Coupe Pics

    Here's mine...
  18. LanceMach

    Adjustable Proportioning Valve?

    If you have a problem with the rear wheels locking up during braking you should consider adding it. I wouldn't adjust the rears to correct any problem - they should always be adjusted properly, not loosened up to compensate for an imbalance (just my opinion). The valve would go in the line...
  19. LanceMach

    Cross-drilling for the street

    You DID ask about LOOKS - I think a set of cross-drilled rotors look great... Having said that, I will also add, I won't cross drill or slot mine, despite the fact that my car is really used only for Open Track. The reason for cross drilling and slotting (as an outlet for outgassing from...
  20. LanceMach

    Sticky Mid-Grade Performance Tires?

    I had BFG Comp T/A ZR4s on my coupe before I went to Kumho Victoracers. Was never really happy with the T/As (although, to be fair, they were 4 season tires). I LOVE my Kumhos and, while these are race tires, I've heard great things about other Kumho tires (great value IMO).
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