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SydeWaySix
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After a couple years of owning my 1998 Cobra Faleen and modding it, I think I'm almost done...at least with the suspension that is! Thanks to all the people mentioned in my other thread ( http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=052467 ), here is the final result. This thing really feels like a damn go-kart now and I finally know what people mean by "it feels like it's on rails!" Enjoy ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Here's what the build consisted of:
MM K-member w/ brace
MM Forward offset control arms
MM CC Plates
MM Solid steering shaft
MM Aluminum solid steering rack bushings
MM Bolt-thru bumpsteer kit
MM 'Short' swaybar end links
MM Urethane swaybar bushings
MM Swaybar relocation kit
MM Oil filter relocation kit
Momo "Monte Carlo" steering wheel
Canton RR oil pan and windage tray
MM 4-pt roll bar with diagonal crossbar and removeable harness bar
Lower torque box reenforcement kit
Ultrashield Rally Sport seat w/ Racecraft mounting hardware
Ioport seat back brace
Wolfe Racing sub-belt attachment bar
MM roll bar padding
2 sets of 5-pt harnesses (One set is a Sparco camlock and the other an AutoPower Pro Latch)
Hawk Blue brake pads
Stock Cobra shock tower brace (custom install)
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SydeWaySix
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2013 Boss 302 #356. Performance White. Stock.
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SydeWaySix
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2013 Boss 302 #356. Performance White. Stock.
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FordRyderz510
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![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
what happened to the white saleens you had? car is looking good and is it ready for the track? road racing?
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
I like it A LOT...but in the words if Tim Allen..
Needs more POWER....R R R
no more power additions needed at this time. Its well "balanced" as it sits ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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2013 Boss 302 #356. Performance White. Stock.
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NEIGHT
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Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.
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CornOil_&_Boost
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
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Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost:
I like it A LOT...but in the words if Tim Allen..
Needs more POWER....R R R
no more power additions needed at this time. Its well "balanced" as it sits
6 psi on a small turbo would be a nice silent addition to it...juuuuuuust sayin...
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by FordRyderz510:
what happened to the white saleens you had? car is looking good and is it ready for the track? road racing?
Still got the white saleens sitting in the garage. The white was getting fucked up with all the brake dust from the track. They need a fresh coat of powder.
And yes...I 'hope' its road race/trackday ready! I'll find out tomorrow ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
[ February 11, 2012, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]
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2013 Boss 302 #356. Performance White. Stock.
1965 Fastback GT Restored to stock spec.
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.
Hate it ALL YOU WANT. But that's the beauty of MM's forward offset control arms + an MM k-member Suspension engineering and geometry at it's best!
More weight balance from front to rear = better handling.
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NEIGHT
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.
Hate it ALL YOU WANT. But that's the beauty of MM's forward offset control arms + an MM k-member Suspension engineering and geometry at it's best!
More weight balance from front to rear = better handling.
I didn't know it served a purpose I just thought it just happened with certain K members N control arms. Sorry for giving that butt a lil tickle
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SydeWaySix
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Why are ur front wheels pushed forward? I hate that, sick car nonetheless.
Hate it ALL YOU WANT. But that's the beauty of MM's forward offset control arms + an MM k-member Suspension engineering and geometry at it's best!
More weight balance from front to rear = better handling.
I didn't know it served a purpose I just thought it just happened with certain K members N control arms. Sorry for giving that butt a lil tickle
No worries. Kids need to get schooled once in a while...and stay away from my butt son! ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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alexdel209
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clean i like it and its not all show which makes it way better in my book
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NCALSVT
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now thats a weekend warrior
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phil a
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Well done
I like everything about it
Congrats on getting it to the point where it goes/stops/handles as well as it looks
Phil
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9snake5
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bad ass car bro
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I'm speechless..That looks fantastic...
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NCALSVT
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more like cobraleen
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SydeWaySix
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Thanks fellas! This thing is a damn money pit but I hope it's all worth it after I test it out tomorrow. MM parts are definitely quality and worth the cost.
Yes, the car is basically just a weekend warrior. Pretty much never gets driven aside from trackdays.
As for the roll bar, it's an MM setup installed and slightly customized by F.O.D.
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Very nice man! Wasnt it lower?
Not a fan of white cars but this one has grown on me..
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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Thanks fellas! This thing is a damn money pit but I hope it's all worth it after I test it out tomorrow. MM parts are definitely quality and worth the cost.
Yes, the car is basically just a weekend warrior. Pretty much never gets driven aside from trackdays.
As for the roll bar, it's an MM setup installed and slightly customized by F.O.D.
Ok great just talked to johnathan the other day looks like good work !
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1Sicgt
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Damn. It looks like you got the exact same set-up as me. Forward offset and all. It will handle great.
Ditch the front dust shields. They can cause future problems. I speak from experience. Add front cooling ducts for the rotors. Use 3" bildge pump fans. This will help cool rotors while in use, and when you pull back in from track. Also flip the front rotors. The internal veins are facing the wrong direction. The vein should be in a dig pattern. Forcing air into the rotor.
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CLEAN AND BET IT HANDLES BETTER THAN A NEW SALEEN! GOOD SHIT IAN!
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Maybe I should get drunk off my HATERADE elsewhere?
I was slow to take the hint, so I'm taking a break from CAFords for the rest of the month. Now excuse me while I enjoy some cereal. Mmmmm Mmmmm good. Who else wants to join me?
Lil Ric!
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