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  1. bronco78

    hurst short throw problems

    I should start a new thread,, but lets begin here... Why did ford attach the shifter to the body/ Lessen road/mechanical noise transmitted to the drivers compartment? Lessen shifter movement? Something else? How much does the tranny move over under high load (Mine is mostly stock the...
  2. bronco78

    Welding precautions?

    Welding on a Modern Car (like a 2005 GT) Other then removing the battery leads prior to striking an arc,, are there any other have to's on a modern mustang before welding? Hate to get done, only to find I’ve electronically murdered some ECM someplace on the car? Never had an issue with any...
  3. bronco78

    also in need of advice on 06 gt upgrades

    :nice: C&L and SCT2 is what both Techs at Brenspeed have recommended to me:nice: Of course a custom tune on a dyno, with a good tuner and YOUR car will give you a better, more precise tune. Then anything canned,, even Brenspeed.
  4. bronco78

    Pile of parts ready to go

    So, the call came in late Friday.. “erik, come on down, your car is ready’ Have a friend give me a ride,,, and we go look… What a surprise,,, It’s perfect …..LOL… Looks great , drives straight,,, Clean inside and out, No swirl marks in the paint. Even body gaps and lines…. New parts where the...
  5. bronco78

    hurst short throw problems

    I’ve been holding off on posting , as I had not yet installed my Hurst. Just got the car back from the body shop at 3:00.. Had it at the shop by 4 and up on the jack by 4:15 … Shifter is in… and works GREAT. My car like most mustangs out there,, is still mostly stock power wise. The Shifter...
  6. bronco78

    Mustang vs. Camaro/Challenger

    Simple First car I ever drove. My moms '66 coupe My first car '68 fastback My first NEW car (one not a family shared deal,,ie the jeep, F350, bronco, ect ect) 2005 GT Mustang, made in Dearborn on the same day as my wife’s birthday. In the same basic color as my moms '66. My answer? It...
  7. bronco78

    Accelerating too fast?

    In CA when I was growing up, that would get you an “exhibition of speed “ citation (or warning) Or wreckless driving if sever enough. Bottom line,, you failed to control your vehicle, and operate it within it’s capabilities (breaking traction) I of course never do this…………….. just stay out of...
  8. bronco78

    Pile of parts ready to go

    I ride and race dirt as well as sport bikes.. Too many toys, to little time. I'm a MOD at a place called Thumpertalk, and Superhawkforum. Back on topic....:D The Mustang is transportation, but as long as I have to have a car, might as well have a nice one.. And to me that means MOD...
  9. bronco78

    Pile of parts ready to go

    The only shot I have after Deer vs Mustang before shot it's been a month now... I stopped by the shop today.. It's 99% done. Badges get put back on tomorrow, final wash and cleaning. As long as we do not see anything then it's done. I'll get some pics up as soon I get it back. NOTE...
  10. bronco78

    Pile of parts ready to go

    Off road when we lived in OR, now MX here in TX, as thats about all there is. Boy and I both race, Mom rides off road only.
  11. bronco78

    Pile of parts ready to go

    New wheels, 18x9 black bullets, , 18x10 black bullets deep dish..CHECK New Tires, Nitto 555..CHECK New Shifter, Hurst.. CHECK New springs, Ford Racing Products..CHECK New shocks, Ford Racing Products..CHECK New Pan hard bar, BRM adjustable..CHECK Camber plates, JM adjustable..CHECK New...
  12. bronco78

    Head unit W/IPOD ready options?

    Currently have the Shaker 500, I’m on the third warrantee replacement unit now. When this one dies or sooner, I want to install a new head unit, IPOD ready, CD capable would be nice, but I suppose a separate CD changer is an option I can look at. I’m a 42 year old Infantry man ,,, so my...
  13. bronco78

    New Front Bumper

    I looked for ever,,, the only one I like out there is the Roush... hate the rest of the body kit, but really like the bumper. Mines in the body shop right now,,, but dude did not want to use anything but OEM parts :shrug: As it was an insurance deal, and the adjuster was being a...
  14. bronco78

    Rust Bubble on Hood

    As my 05 is on it's third hood (deer vs car....twice) I can not say if my OEM hood had this issue,, I can say the factory part put on two years ago shows no sign of corresion,, And we will justa have to wait and see what happens with this new hood. I know if it does happen,,, A nice new...
  15. bronco78

    Post-lowering pics

    BMR on sale at Stang suspension.. I have one on the way,,, should be here in the morning... now if I only had a car to install it on....
  16. bronco78

    FRPP K Springs vs Eiback Pro Kit

    Late model restorations $159.00 :D http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=M5300K%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%201&comp=LRS
  17. bronco78

    GT500 Upper grill

    Is there an aftermarket one that mounts fog lights like a GT? I like the GT500 front end, but want to retain my upper grill mounted lights... Anyone know of a why to do this?
  18. bronco78

    Deer vs Mustang,, The way forward from here

    Thanks....for the assist.:nice: Late Model Restoration is going to be the supplier of 18 x 9 and 18 x 10 deep dish black bullet’s Wrapped in Nitto 555 255x45x18 and 285x40x18’s. The wheels are in stock but the tires have to be ordered.. Won’t do that till I hear from the insurance...
  19. bronco78

    Deer vs Mustang,, The way forward from here

    Back from Iraq less then an hour,, and I smacked a deer on the way home from the Parade field… Arrrrrrrrrrg. This is the second time a deer has hit my right front. I refuse to let this ruin my return, my wife and youngest son took extraordinary care of my Mustang… only to have me squish a deer...
  20. bronco78

    Wheels?

    Yes the wheels you linked to are the OEM 17" Or you can get the OEM 18" for $170 each http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=9095
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