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Congrats to Opentracker

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  • Start date Start date Dec 24, 2005

2bav8

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He's now in print, or at least cyberprint.
Check out his article at Fordmuscle.com
 

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That's great. John truly has some great ideas and is always willing to share. I purchased his roller spring perches about a year ago and keep an I out for his posts on this and other boards.

I'm hoping he will continue his work on the full roller bearing Z-bar clutch linkage modification.

Tim
 
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congrats!
 
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Thanks, I guess I got my Christmas present a little early this year.

John
 

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Congrats John. Great article

Dave
 

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Just saw that this morning. Congrats, can't wait until I do my conversion. Very cool.
 

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Congrats!!

May I ask how this will benefit a daily driver vehicle? Looks very interesting, and I'm sure sometime I would like to purchase some from you.
 
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awesome John, congratulations. it's about time you got some good coverage for your mods.
 

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Congratulations John!! Great article, glad you're getting some press for all the fab work you've done
 

2bav8

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stangman16,

The roller spring perches help a daily driver by reducing the
extra effort required to move the original rubber perch which ultimately slows down the suspension response and increases harshness over bumps. You will also find the front end is less likely to hop or skip over bumps providing more control as well.
 

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2bav8 said:
stangman16,

The roller spring perches help a daily driver by reducing the
extra effort required to move the original rubber perch which ultimately slows down the suspension response and increases harshness over bumps. You will also find the front end is less likely to hop or skip over bumps providing more control as well.
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I greatly appreciate the reply - this definitly sounds like something I need to invest in after the Holidays once I get cash again.
 
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stangman16 said:
I greatly appreciate the reply - this definitly sounds like something I need to invest in after the Holidays once I get cash again.
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We have a forum member discount that's not listed on the web site. Send me an email or PM to get more info. opentracker@sbcglobal.net

John
 

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John,

I will be getting a set after the Hoilday season... Just bought another 65 fastback while on vacation with my parents... I sent you a email about the roller "z" bar setup also...
 

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Good article on a great mod. Congrats, John!!

 
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I have a set of those perches ready to go in this winter- can't wait to try them out. Congrats John on some great workmanship.
 
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Nice guys can finish first!

Congratulations John. Well deserved.

The set you made for me are awesome!!!

Wish you the best of luck with OPR.

Scott
 
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stangman16 said:
....this definitly sounds like something I need to invest in.....
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DEFINETLY. Thanx John for not being greedy with the "How to." I wish I had these two years ago. Nitrous from the line woulda been much easier. 1.4's may have been possible.
 

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John, this quote in the article says it all.



Keep up the good work and thanks for all those laps!

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com
 

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