Hmmm, Something's Changed...

Hammer · 05-02-2003, 05:10 PM

Anyone noticed the link in my sig has changed?

tireburner163 · 05-02-2003, 05:39 PM

The paint job looks much better in these pics than it does in the ones you posted on RHC.

Clean engine bay

Cool car dude

Rev · 05-02-2003, 07:21 PM

Looks great. When are you taking it to the track?

Rev

Sicy Stang · 05-02-2003, 08:22 PM

This may be a stupid question, sorry.. but whats that triangle shaped bar in your engine for? I see that alot.

95mustanggt · 05-02-2003, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sicy Stang
This may be a stupid question, sorry.. but whats that triangle shaped bar in your engine for? I see that alot.

You mean the engine bay brace? It stiffens the front of the car!

Nice wheels buddy!

Sicy Stang · 05-02-2003, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 95mustanggt
You mean the engine bay brace? It stiffens the front of the car!

Thanks.. so.. does that make it go faster or somthing?

please excuse my ignorance..

Crazy Horse GT · 05-02-2003, 10:06 PM

it stops the front end from flexing left to right, up & down, twisting in other words.

Sicy Stang · 05-02-2003, 10:20 PM

Ah and that helps during racing.

I dont race so I'm still learning about all the racing gear n things.

Thank you

95mustanggt · 05-03-2003, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sicy Stang
Ah and that helps during racing.

I dont race so I'm still learning about all the racing gear n things.

Thank you

It's never good if your car is twisting and flexing during any type of driving.

chuck88 · 05-03-2003, 06:24 AM

Its also called a strut tower brace. I have one and the "seat of the pants feel" made the car seem quicker. There is another brace that goes under the car similar to the one under the hood (cant remeber what its called) This brace made a big difference in handling. I recommend both of them and of course sub frame connectors. "If aint tight, it aint right". LOL

These stangs flex a lot and this is stealing horsepower. Tightening up the frame gets the horsepower to the wheels instead of flexing the frame.

Chuck88

Sicy Stang · 05-03-2003, 01:34 PM

Interesting

How much do they cost?

Mr 5 0 · 05-03-2003, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Sicy Stang:

Quote:

How much do they cost?

Strut tower braces are about $100. (and up). Same for sub-frame connectors. Good investment as they not only aid in race situations but give the car a better 'feel' every time you drive it by tightening up the body.

Sicy Stang · 05-03-2003, 04:01 PM

Not bad.. are they hard to install?

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 05-03-2003, 05:40 PM

Im gonna get the full subframe connectors, strut tower brace and k member brace packaage from Maximum Motorsports in the near future

Sicy - The stru tower brace shouldnt be hard to install. Its basically just a bolt on. Sub frame connectors are best welded on.

Sicy Stang · 05-03-2003, 05:53 PM

Rev · 05-03-2003, 07:11 PM

And don't forget the "Monte Carlo bar". It goes side to side between the shock towers. I know, mine is old hat, but it gives the idea,

Rev

Skyman · 05-04-2003, 01:27 PM

Were you able to recover much of what you put into the other car when you sold it?

Skyler

Hammer · 05-04-2003, 09:27 PM

In total I got about 16k for the Yellowjacket, which is a pretty big loss, but that's pretty much par for the course in our hobby unless you own a 60s\70s muscle car.

Right now I'm ramping up to get started on the 83 coupe restoration. This baby will be from the ground up...

Skyman · 05-04-2003, 10:30 PM

You say in total, so did you part it out some of it?

Skyler

05-02-2003, 05:10 PM	#1
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Hmmm, Something's Changed... Anyone noticed the link in my sig has changed? __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

05-02-2003, 05:39 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	The paint job looks much better in these pics than it does in the ones you posted on RHC. Clean engine bay Cool car dude __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

05-02-2003, 07:21 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Looks great Looks great. When are you taking it to the track? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

05-02-2003, 10:06 PM	#7
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	it stops the front end from flexing left to right, up & down, twisting in other words. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

05-03-2003, 06:24 AM	#10
chuck88 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Wood Ridge NJ USA Posts: 341	Its also called a strut tower brace. I have one and the "seat of the pants feel" made the car seem quicker. There is another brace that goes under the car similar to the one under the hood (cant remeber what its called) This brace made a big difference in handling. I recommend both of them and of course sub frame connectors. "If aint tight, it aint right". LOL These stangs flex a lot and this is stealing horsepower. Tightening up the frame gets the horsepower to the wheels instead of flexing the frame. Chuck88 __________________ So what if its "midlife crisis". Wife, 2 kids, busy job, "fixer upper" house, and I still have time for the Mustang!!! I Love my kids!!!

05-02-2003, 08:22 PM	#4
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	This may be a stupid question, sorry.. but whats that triangle shaped bar in your engine for? I see that alot.

05-02-2003, 10:20 PM	#8
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	Ah and that helps during racing. I dont race so I'm still learning about all the racing gear n things. Thank you

05-03-2003, 01:34 PM	#11
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	Interesting How much do they cost?

05-03-2003, 04:01 PM	#13
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	Hammer I'm sorry for hijacking your thread Not bad.. are they hard to install?

05-03-2003, 05:40 PM	#14
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Im gonna get the full subframe connectors, strut tower brace and k member brace packaage from Maximum Motorsports in the near future Sicy - The stru tower brace shouldnt be hard to install. Its basically just a bolt on. Sub frame connectors are best welded on. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

05-03-2003, 05:53 PM	#15
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	cool

05-04-2003, 01:27 PM	#17
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Were you able to recover much of what you put into the other car when you sold it? Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

05-04-2003, 09:27 PM	#18
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	In total I got about 16k for the Yellowjacket, which is a pretty big loss, but that's pretty much par for the course in our hobby unless you own a 60s\70s muscle car. Right now I'm ramping up to get started on the 83 coupe restoration. This baby will be from the ground up... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

05-04-2003, 10:30 PM	#19
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	You say in total, so did you part it out some of it? Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

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