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  1. Red Barchetta

    TCP IS out of business :(

    According to the Cougar forum that I previously linked Now everyone has a number to call to bug them. I've heard they will have product in as little as 60 days.
  2. Red Barchetta

    So who needs TCP?

    2 things: One you addressed is cost. You do not skimp on a critical suspension component. Those adjusters are part of the reason why the TCP arms are expensive. Two, those adjusters are a weak point. Eliminating the adjusters gives you a cheaper and stronger control arm. Using...
  3. Red Barchetta

    TCP IS out of business :(

    The idea guy was the owner, Terry Buch. He will not be associated with the new owner(s) AFAIK.
  4. Red Barchetta

    TCP IS out of business :(

    Before switching to fatman, I'd check out the geometry first. Strut setups usually do not have the same amount of camber gain as dual control arms. While the fatman setup may work very well for every day driving, it might be less than optimal over dual control arms for any performance...
  5. Red Barchetta

    RestoMod & Brakes

    There's more to it than just the rotors being slotted. Pad composition is a huge factor. There are pads that won't last 2 track days, and there are others that will eat your rotors by the time they're done. Also, different calipers will have different pad area. A larger pad area helps the...
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    TCP IS out of business :(

    Here's a better website to read. Finally, someone able to say the stuff that I wasn't allowed to. Nothing like having a supplier telling it like it is. Scroll about half way down: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?t=10777&page=2&pp=15
  7. Red Barchetta

    RestoMod & Brakes

    From what I've seen at the track, as well as what others have said on some of the other forums I frequent and the manufacturer websites I've read, all agree that slotted is the way to go over cross-drilled for performance use. Just make sure you get a quality rotor and match your pads...
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    RestoMod & Brakes

    Wow, I can't believe a manufacturer will actually spew that kind of crap. Cross-drilling has nothing to do with cooling the rotor. It was intended to give the gas that would build up between the pad and rotor a place to go. The hot gasses that would build up came from the days when pads...
  9. Red Barchetta

    For those who participated in my thread today (Sun.)

    Did I ever say you turned your car into a clone? No, I was commenting about douchebags. I guess reading comprehension wasn't one of your strong points. You might want to use some of this if you're that sensitive.
  10. Red Barchetta

    For those who participated in my thread today (Sun.)

    gp001 brings more tech to this forum than most. And I don't mean the usual tech based on opinion that's usually given here. He has the experience to back it up, (ever checked out his website?) which is more than the majority can say. What have you contributed? Same can be said for people who...
  11. Red Barchetta

    RestoMod & Brakes

    There's another option that's slowly gaining popularity. Check out CNC. At the Knott's show last month, I saw several cars with their setup. Also, the TCP race car used CNC brakes. If you've ever seen that car run, Terry would brake deeper into a turn than most. Terry said he never...
  12. Red Barchetta

    TCP... Dead or alive? A poll.

    While I can't say who bought TCP, M+ was not the company I was told.
  13. Red Barchetta

    TCP... Dead or alive? A poll.

    I know who bought them, but I can't say anything because some people would get in trouble. I know how that sounds, but I don't see how there's anything to gain by leaking who bought them. If anything, the company would probably be inundated with phone calls asking questions they're probably...
  14. Red Barchetta

    TCP... Dead or alive? A poll.

    TCP, as it used to exist, is gone. I would ASSuME that the company that purchased them would probably keep using the name because of the brand recognition. Kind of like how Mr. Gasket owns Mallory and Hurst, this company would probably just add TCP to their existing line. The only change I...
  15. Red Barchetta

    Latest TCP scuttlebutt

    Unfortunately, Terry's word doesn't mean jack anymore. He's a really nice guy, but with all the crap and deception that's been going on with TCP, the only person I will believe is the new owner. Untill the new owner makes some kind of official announcement that they will assume all liability...
  16. Red Barchetta

    Latest TCP scuttlebutt

    Here's a follow up to this thread since it was suggested that Classic Talk was a more appropriate place to discuss this issue. The latest scuttlebutt is that what was left of TCP has been sold to another company. All the designs, patents pending, intellectual property, etc., now belong to...
  17. Red Barchetta

    Front Suspension Problem

    From my Haynes manual, here are some torque specs: Lower Control Arm: 75 - 100 lb-ft. Strut to Lower Arm: 70 - 105 lb-ft. Strut to underbody: 60 - 80 lb-ft. Anytime you replace front suspension components, you will need to get the car aligned. On '67 and up cars, castor is...
  18. Red Barchetta

    Front Suspension Problem

    Another thing to check are your strut rods. How tight did you tighten them? One of the most common errors is to overtighten the strut rods which results in this exact situation.
  19. Red Barchetta

    Mustang II conversion

    The outcome will depend on who's buying most of their ad space. :rolleyes: Because of their parent company, they're not going to say one product is better than the other. Instead, they'll give you some feel good spin crap about how they are each better suited for different situations.
  20. Red Barchetta

    crate engines

    Depending on how big of a hole you want to burn in your wallet, you could always check out Roush Performance. And unlike his NASCAR engines, he offers a 2 year, 24k mile warranty on these. If I could afford it, I wouldn't think twice about ordering a 402R.
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