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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
I decided to get the coupe some new rims and tires. I was lucky enough to find authentic Ford 17x9 cobra R rims with the 6.42" BS for use with 94-98 axles, which I already had (these 6.42" R's have not been available for years, at least not authentic ones). I bought the R centercaps separately along with 255/40 front tires and 275/40 rear tires.

I mounted the tires and immediately detected rubbing on the outer fenders in the rear when hitting bumps on the freeway. I ended up using the Eastwood tool to roll the fenders. Since the fenders were rolled, I said what the hell, and dropped the car another 1/2" all around.
So far no rubbing

The ride height, measured from the ground to the top of the fender arch is:
front: 25.25"
rear: 25.75"

275's look pretty killer from the rear
Here are the pics:









[ June 17, 2006, 11:16 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 

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Posted by SydeWayzSix (Member # 2222) on :
 
looking sweet bro
 

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Posted by The Camaro Z-28 Kid (Member # 3100) on :
 
Nice! Coupes!
 

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Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 
very nice
 

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Posted by LuvMy04GT (Member # 4791) on :
 
Thats bumpin!
 

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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
Very nice, Luke can you take a pic of the whole rear of the car? So you can are what the look like from the rear(you'll be seeing the rear of my car sooner or later then you can compare)
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
looks real sweet...for some reason, that setup looks just right on your car and alot better than the bullits.
 

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Posted by STREETFIGHTER50 (Member # 5012) on :
 
Damn that does look killer!
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
I never even knew there were different styles of cobra R rims. I am jealous of yours, I am looking to do the same thing to my notch except it will be green (the color that the CHP painted most of the CHP cars before they were sold at auction)

Huge improvement over those Bullit's IMHO

Also, ever find anything out on the proportioning valve plug?
 

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Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
looks CLEAN!...very nice tire setup too!
 

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Posted by Chris C. (Member # 1949) on :
 
thats beautiful.
 

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Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
i liked the bullits better, but it still looks coo.

sugar city i used to live by there
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
I liked the bullits better but the added drop looks better, what springs are they?
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Mmm thats hot.

Yeah those auth. rims are getting harder and harder to find as time passes.
 

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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
Lookin good Luke!
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
That looks beautiful
 

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Posted by 5point0707 (Member # 5893) on :
 
niiiiiiice!
 

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Posted by truthseeker (Member # 4636) on :
 
I like the stance. Looks clean!
 

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