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  1. hobbes80

    SOLD 2002 Gt, True Blue, 52k Miles, Herndon, Virginia

    $7k lower than I can go. updated CL ad: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/4264335308.html
  2. hobbes80

    SOLD 2002 Gt, True Blue, 52k Miles, Herndon, Virginia

    I have reached the point where I've decided to let the Mustang go. As you can tell by the miles, I don't drive it all that much and I really believe cars should be driven, not just be garage queens. I'm asking $9500 obo. I'd prefer not to ship it anywhere. I can drive it up to 100 miles out...
  3. hobbes80

    Lower Ball Joint Issues

    Agreed, for that much more money, might as well go with coil-overs and better looking arms. :eek: will be looking in a year or two... maybe.
  4. hobbes80

    Lower Ball Joint Issues

    My Mechanic was able to find a replacement for me for $200 with the ball joint already pressed in, so I went with that and I'll return my steedas... I've seen tubular control arms on the Brother's website, though they require coilovers... if I find myself in this position in a few years I may...
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    Lower Ball Joint Issues

    So the front end of my '02 GT has been popping when hard over for a while. Based on some threads on here, a quick visual inspection with the wheels off, and general time working on cars, I figured the tie-rod end and ball joint probably needed to be replaced. So I took it to a shop because I...
  6. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    Understood. That being said, I already own 17x9s in the front, 17x10s in the back (may even be 17x10.5..... Ideally, I should probably run 18x9s all the way around to autocross, but realizing that 4 new rims (or even 2x new 17x9s) are not in the immediate budget, and also realizing that my...
  7. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    I'm inclined to agree that practice and technique are the most powerful tools that are brought to any driving scenario. That being said, with the nose planted firmly into the ground, the car plows forward on the tires, whether it was me driving, or the instructor driving my car. The goal of...
  8. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    They don't sell KDW2s in 275/40R17.... I could get it in 255/40R17.... the question is, would the speed be off 8%, or would it remain the same since the back sizing hasn't changed? how well does a 255 fit a 17x9 rim? I like the tread pattern and have heard nothing but good things, but don't...
  9. hobbes80

    Florida Statute 316.293.5b

    in the state of VA, technically any non-OEM parts are against the rules... it is just a selectively enforced law. I would not be surprised if the law existed in other places and was selectively enforced. He probably used it as the excuse to pull you over because he suspected something else...
  10. hobbes80

    Thirsty 99 GT

    Very strange problem indeed... what about the Heater Core? I suppose it is possible that the leak is somehow involved with it, even if you aren't running the heater.
  11. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    Not yet... aside from not having the $$$ to spend on BFG KDs, they seem to have stopped making them in 275/40 17" size... which is irritating, means I need to make another choice. I'm trying to decide between the g-Force T/As, Nitto 555R Extreme, and Falkien 615s... Definitely starting out...
  12. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    So the full length sub-frames are in, and must say the difference is huge. I must say that I was always aware that the car had significant body roll, but the reality of what that meant was never more solidly underscored to me then the first 10 minutes driving around after having SFC installed...
  13. hobbes80

    What is the next possible GT engine?

    The thing about the Mustang, is even though folks like us mod them, is the original principle of the mustang was to be a 4 seater, 2 door, family coupe. Part of what helped the mustang survive was the v6 and the lower insurance cost because of the backseat and being less powerful than the...
  14. hobbes80

    Stock Stripe/Decal Question

    its an add-on... dealer or prev. owner.
  15. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    Yeah, I was reading through the SCCA rules, and basically I'm screwed if I want to compete because I already have a blower on the car. I think my current plan, is to auto-x for fun, and if I decide I really want to compete, I'll buy a POS that is really light weight and can qualify for the...
  16. hobbes80

    mach 460 help

    Not to power the sub. You could the existing wiring to get speaker levels or line levels to your amp that powers the sub. Jinx posted his how-to above.
  17. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    I think I should probably clarify my sig, for the record. the "getting started" suspension kit on my car is: 1.3" lower springs, front and back, the Saleen springs are I believe Motorcraft Springs. Front Tubular Sway bar, urethane bushings all the way around, and bilstien...
  18. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    I'm doing full-lengths, have an appointment with Excessive on Saturday to have them welded in. Definitely on a wheel lift, not on an chasis lift. Want that frame nice and straight when they weld it in. Check my sig, my car is S/C with a vortech. Hence the reason I am looking at 3.55s... I...
  19. hobbes80

    mach 460 help

    I agree, even getting those amps for free, the way they are wired and how they supply power, chaining them will probably only result in blown speakers, or over driven speakers. Either way, will sound terrible. Be much better off just running all new equipment if you get a new head unit...
  20. hobbes80

    Severe Understeer

    All sounds like awesome advice. full-length subframes aren't too much $$, so I think I'll look at those early on my list. I've got a massive front sway-bar that came with the Saleen kit, the springs are fairly stiff as they are and the urethane bushings certainly helped a lot. I'll definitely...
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