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  1. TheFleshRocket

    Understanding Powerband

    Your powerband is RPM dependent; changing your rear gears essentially changes what RPMs your motor is at in any given gear. 4.10s will make your motor rev higher in a given gear than 3.73s, so they will make your powerband "hit earlier".
  2. TheFleshRocket

    What I'm gonna do for wheels on my '89 vert

    I've been searching the forum archives concerning what wheels and tires will fit on my '89 GT vert. The consensus seems to be that 17x9 Cobra Rs with 275/40R17s will fit in the rear, but will probably require flipping or removing the quad shocks. This doesn't bother me, because I plan on...
  3. TheFleshRocket

    17x9 w/275's on a fox?

    Why would the pre-91s possibly have rubbing issues but not the '91-'93s?
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    what kinda engines are in normal cop cars.

    The only factory stock 600 to breaking 160mph is the CBR600RR, and that thing hits 161. The cutting edge 750 sportbikes barely break 170mph, and they're pushing close to 130rwhp. So, yeah, your speedo might have been reading 170mph, but your 600 wasn't actually going that fast unless you've...
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    radar detectors??? who useing emmmm?

    It's my understanding that a speeding ticket issued by pacing is only valid if the cop is behind you. IE if you are behind a cop, he can't issue you a speeding ticket by pacing you. So, unless a cop has a rear-facing radar gun, there's no way he can legitimately ticket you if you are behind...
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    radar detectors??? who useing emmmm?

    Very true. Just last week, I was driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming cop was using instant-on on traffic and my Valentine One picked him up close to two miles away*, and that was over somewhat hilly terrain. Given the chance to choose again, I would definitely get another Valentine. *...
  7. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    Maybe I'm missing something, but it looked to me like 50resto.com was offering their "ultimate convertible rebuild kit" for around $350--including a top, glass, and what appears to be just about all of the other pieces that could wear out or fail in the meantime. I've never replaced a top...
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    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    Nah, I live in southern Illinois, so labor rates are pretty reasonable and I doubt the markup on parts would be as great as it would be in one of the larger metropolitan areas.
  9. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    $700 including labor ain't too bad. For some reason, I'd been thinking around $1000. Where does one acquire a new top from? Are there mail-order vendors that supply them, or are they mostly a go-buy-it-locally kinda thing?
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    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    A related question: How much does a replacement top cost? I'm curious, in case I find a pretty nice Stang just happens to need its top replaced.
  11. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    What're the specs on your vert?
  12. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    Something else I wanted to comment on: The '92 vert I drove on Sunday felt a good bit pokier than the '93 notchback I used to have. The notchback definitely felt like a mid 14-second car, and it was stock AFAIK. The '92 vert felt like a low/mid 15-second car. I realize that the verts weigh...
  13. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    See, I'm looking to buy this car as a daily driver. I want something in really good shape mechanically and aesthetically so I don't have to spend money or time making it "right". I've got a Fiero that I am going to do an engine swap on, and I want to spend all of my "working on cars" time on...
  14. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    Sounds like you've got a lot done to the car, but it's not really what I'm looking for. I'm set on an LX and, to be honest, I really dislike the look of cowl induction hoods. The asking price sounds pretty reasonable given what I've seen thus far, though.
  15. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    I went and had a look at the red/white 92.5 on Sunday. The paint was in very good shape overall, but on the passenger side rear, there were several long deep scratches down to the metal. They'd been covered with matching paint, but not filled in, so they're still pretty noticeable. The...
  16. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    Well, so you guys aren't just guessing as to what vehicles I'm talking about, here's some links: '92.5 vert, 66K miles, $7600 '93 vert, 85K miles, unknown "reserve price" but it's probably over $6500 Feel free to comment on either one of these cars. I hope nobody snakes 'em from me. :D
  17. TheFleshRocket

    What are the Fox-body convertibles worth?

    I've got my mind made up that I need another Mustang. I want an '87-'93 LX 5.0 convertible. KBB.com lists private party value for the early '90s models in excellent condition with under 100K miles to be in the upper $4k to low $5k range. I've been doing some shopping and thus far have...
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