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Rdub6 · Jun 8, 2022

So I’ve had fire extinguishers on my mind for a while. Finally bought 4 of them (one for each car in the family).
Started with the Fox. I decided on next to the rear seat since there’s rarely anyone in the back anyway.
I used some Scotch heavy duty velcro, so no drilling we’ll see how it holds up.

Potomus Pete · Jun 8, 2022

Did you do new apholstry..Or are those seats original.

Rdub6 · Jun 8, 2022

Potomus Pete said:
Did you do new apholstry..Or are those seats original.

Whoever did the four eye to aero conversion changed out the seats as well. I think they are from a 90’s era car. Dash and center console are all that’s left of the original 86 interior.
Overall it’s in pretty good shape, so I’m ok with it.
I do believe that whatever year the seats are from……..they are original to that year….. not reupholstered.

Rdub6 · Jun 8, 2022

I fixed up the exhaust and got those rattles fixed, and now all I have is a few dash rattles. I’m real real happy with the way this car is running right now. Motor, suspension, brakes….. everything!
Now I just need more horsepower!!! Lol

1hot87gt · Jun 8, 2022

Will definitely take some pics at Lucas this weekend. Bummed you can’t make it. Maybe next time.

And btw, you know you just jinxed yourself by putting in writing how happy you are with the way the car is running right now. Lol

Potomus Pete · Jun 8, 2022

What about the rear gears. Do the tires spin with just a little gas. and posi spin

Rdub6 · Jun 8, 2022

1hot87gt said:
Will definitely take some pics at Lucas this weekend. Bummed you can’t make it. Maybe next time.

And btw, you know you just jinxed yourself by putting in writing how happy you are with the way the car is running right now. Lol

Ahhhhh… don’t do that! Lol

Rdub6 · Jun 8, 2022

Potomus Pete said:
What about the rear gears. Do the tires spin with just a little gas. and posi spin

Yep…… the 3:73 with a 3.35 t5 are either spin the tires, or don’t use first gear!

Rdub6 · Jun 8, 2022

@Potomus Pete the gear change was definitely a positive experience. The fact that I did it myself, and it’s worked, is awesome. But the steeper gear definitely made a much more fun car to drive even at stock horsepower.

Potomus Pete · Jun 9, 2022

I would assume it's got that dirtbike feel now with the power band. The fact that you did it yourself is the real deal. Add that up with everything else and its a big winner. Wish I had some gears, but you never know. Some winter I might attempt it.

1hot87gt · Jun 12, 2022

Rdub6. The Lucas show was rained out. They are working on a rain date. I’ll let you know when I hear something.

And be careful with that fire extinguisher. While those Scotch fastening pads are very strong, God forbid you got into an accident or something. I doubt that it would hold and that thing could go flying and really hurt you or someone else in the car. I’ll send a pic where I mounted mine years ago. Two small self tap screws through the carpet into the trans tunnel. Been there for years, and if I decided to remove it you would never see the holes through the carpet.

Mustang5L5 · Jun 12, 2022

I was in a rollover crash about 10-15 years ago. Walked away fine but the biggest injuries I sustained was from crap in the interior flying around and striking me. It’s why to this day I drive all my cars with very minimal loose stuff in the interior. In fact, the interior of my DD is as empty as it was when the car was new.

I second securing the extinguisher more securely.

1hot87gt · Jun 12, 2022

This is mine

85GTStangGuy · Jun 12, 2022

Regarding the fire extinguisher mounting, here's what I plan in using.... once I get to that point.....

Fire Extinguisher Mounts - Mustang & Capri 82-93

Mustang & Capri Fire Extinguisher Mounts 82-93

www.stinger-performance.com

Rdub6 · Jun 12, 2022

1hot87gt said:
Rdub6. The Lucas show was rained out. They are working on a rain date. I’ll let you know when I hear something.

And be careful with that fire extinguisher. While those Scotch fastening pads are very strong, God forbid you got into an accident or something. I doubt that it would hold and that thing could go flying and really hurt you or someone else in the car. I’ll send a pic where I mounted mine years ago. Two small self tap screws through the carpet into the trans tunnel. Been there for years, and if I decided to remove it you would never see the holes through the carpet.

That’s a very good point!
I actually thought about where you have it, but decided against the drilling. Maybe I’ll rethink it…. Thanks!

I actually thought about that show a little while ago while I’m here at work….. thinking if it got rained out. Hopefully the schedule works out next time.

Rdub6 · Jun 12, 2022

Potomus Pete said:
Did you do new apholstry..Or are those seats original.

They are from a 90’s (not sure of the year). Whomever did the aero conversion did that at the same time. As far as I know it’s original upholstery.

And as you can see, they didn’t do the shoulder belt conversion, so now I have those empty belt receptacles (I do have new ones that need paint that are not cracked at least).

Rdub6 · Jul 1, 2022

So I rarely drive my car to work. Got out at 7 yesterday with some nice weather, and thought to myself…… sure wish I was driving the Stang home.
Same schedule today so decided to take it to work.
I get there, and all of a sudden the driver side window doesn’t want to go up. Motor and switch both have been changed since I owned it in 2017. Ok…. No biggie…. It’s parked in a spot where I can keep an eye on it.
Come time to leave…… the rear view mirror had come off the windshield, hit the shifter, cracked and sprayed glass everywhere. Again, no biggie….. but WTF.
Had a nice ride home anyway, but apparently the car doesn’t like work just as much as I don’t!!

1hot87gt · Jul 1, 2022

Lol. That’s definitely the car trying to tell you something. Btw, did u ever get the window up Rdub?

Rdub6 · Jul 2, 2022

1hot87gt said:
Lol. That’s definitely the car trying to tell you something. Btw, did u ever get the window up Rdub?

Nope. Parked it where I could keep an eye on it. Drove it home and into the garage.
I have a few spare switches, so hoping it’s that and not the motor again.
Ordered a new rear view from NPD last night. You don’t realize how much you use that mirror till it’s not there!

Potomus Pete · Jul 2, 2022

I use the MPB. Miles per breakage. I get about seventy miles before minor break. Keep running it so you can get more confidence in your miles per breakage. Show that car off it's the summer.

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