1998 Mustang GT Coupe - It's here, so let the fun begin - Page 10

TheJeanyus · 09-08-2013, 07:04 PM

I just yanked the e brake like I was in Tokyo Drift. Worked like a charm.

ncontt · 09-08-2013, 07:17 PM

Almost as good as a $H!T handle? Haha, imagine your surprise with no brakes..

CrazyInBlack · 09-08-2013, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

I just yanked the e brake like I was in Tokyo Drift. Worked like a charm.

Ha!

318 curves in 11 miles. . . . The Tail of the Dragon

TheJeanyus · 09-13-2013, 07:28 AM

Got the brakes bled properly and took it for a drive through the subdivision. It feels much lighter on its feet with the new front suspension, and it rides way better than I expected. Going to need a tune soon. I don't think it likes the plenum, throttle body, and MAF swap. Or maybe it's the EGR delete. Either way, the throttle response seems a little sluggish.

rtusnake · 09-13-2013, 08:09 AM

Did you check the tps voltage when you swapped the throttle body?

TheJeanyus · 09-13-2013, 08:56 AM

You assume I own a voltmeter.

No, I didn't check it. It drives fine other than the sluggish throttle response and wanting to die when you come to a stop (sort of like the problem some of the '03 Cobras had).

rtusnake · 09-13-2013, 10:36 AM

Lol I can't remember the voltage but it will affect the throttle response some. It may be 0.98 volts iirc

TheJeanyus · 09-13-2013, 04:43 PM

Cleaned up and ready to take the trip to the alignment shop tomorrow. That's a glare on the window, not ugly ass mirrored window tint.

Current mods:
MM K member
MM front control arms
MM front coil overs w/ Bilstein struts
MM spherical steering rack bushings
MM caster camber plates
New sway bar end links (don't remember what brand, part of the MM kit)
Bullitt front brakes
MM stainless front brake lines
MM solid steering shaft
MM oil filter relocation kit
MM full length subframe connectors
MM torque arm
MM panhard bar
MM rear lower control arms
Bilstein shocks
Hypercoil rear springs
K&N FIPK
Pro-M Mass Air
BBK 75mm throttle body
C&L intake plenum
MAC ProChamber
Flowmaster 2-chambers welded into stock catback

Still to be installed:
MM strut tower brace

EZ SPEED · 09-14-2013, 04:57 AM

Looking good!! and that is a lot of suspension and brake work you have accomplished, keep up the good job

TheJeanyus · 09-17-2013, 08:00 AM

Went to get it from the alignment shop yesterday, and it pulled pretty hard to the left. Took it back, and they said they'd get it right this morning. Might ride over at lunch to pick it up. With the SS lines properly bled, pushing the brake pedal is like stepping on a rock.

Other than pulling to the left, it drives great. The steering has an extremely solid and sharp feel (thanks to a solid steering shaft and brand new steering rack). Can't wait to get it back and put some miles on it.

09-08-2013, 07:04 PM	#91
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	I just yanked the e brake like I was in Tokyo Drift. Worked like a charm. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

09-08-2013, 07:17 PM	#92
ncontt pro-jackstand racer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Milner, Ga Posts: 2,473	Almost as good as a $H!T handle? Haha, imagine your surprise with no brakes.. __________________ And God created Neil Peart so that lightning would make sense to the world. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

09-13-2013, 07:28 AM	#94
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Got the brakes bled properly and took it for a drive through the subdivision. It feels much lighter on its feet with the new front suspension, and it rides way better than I expected. Going to need a tune soon. I don't think it likes the plenum, throttle body, and MAF swap. Or maybe it's the EGR delete. Either way, the throttle response seems a little sluggish. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

09-13-2013, 08:09 AM	#95
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	Did you check the tps voltage when you swapped the throttle body? __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

09-13-2013, 08:56 AM	#96
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	You assume I own a voltmeter. No, I didn't check it. It drives fine other than the sluggish throttle response and wanting to die when you come to a stop (sort of like the problem some of the '03 Cobras had). __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

09-13-2013, 10:36 AM	#97
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	Lol I can't remember the voltage but it will affect the throttle response some. It may be 0.98 volts iirc __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

09-13-2013, 04:43 PM	#98
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Cleaned up and ready to take the trip to the alignment shop tomorrow. That's a glare on the window, not ugly ass mirrored window tint. Current mods: MM K member MM front control arms MM front coil overs w/ Bilstein struts MM spherical steering rack bushings MM caster camber plates New sway bar end links (don't remember what brand, part of the MM kit) Bullitt front brakes MM stainless front brake lines MM solid steering shaft MM oil filter relocation kit MM full length subframe connectors MM torque arm MM panhard bar MM rear lower control arms Bilstein shocks Hypercoil rear springs K&N FIPK Pro-M Mass Air BBK 75mm throttle body C&L intake plenum MAC ProChamber Flowmaster 2-chambers welded into stock catback Still to be installed: MM strut tower brace __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI Last edited by TheJeanyus; 09-14-2013 at 06:21 AM.

09-14-2013, 04:57 AM	#99
EZ SPEED Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe Arizona Posts: 3,029	Looking good!! and that is a lot of suspension and brake work you have accomplished, keep up the good job __________________ 2020 Range Rover Sport HSE P525 Dynamic - Firenze Red - Supercharged 5.0 - 518 HP SOLD - 2010 Camaro SS [/B] - Featured in GM High Tech Performance and Camaro Now Magazines - http://www.superchevy.com/features/g...of-perfection/

09-17-2013, 08:00 AM	#100
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Went to get it from the alignment shop yesterday, and it pulled pretty hard to the left. Took it back, and they said they'd get it right this morning. Might ride over at lunch to pick it up. With the SS lines properly bled, pushing the brake pedal is like stepping on a rock. Other than pulling to the left, it drives great. The steering has an extremely solid and sharp feel (thanks to a solid steering shaft and brand new steering rack). Can't wait to get it back and put some miles on it. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI