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Back in the saddle again -- Tungsten's 2003 Mach 1
Tungsten 2 May 2005 20:57:16
	First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember me. Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since. He'd already done quite a few mods to the car so it is essentially the way I would have wanted to do it myself. The only thing it needs (IMO) is a nicer set of wheels and rubber. It still has the stock Goodyears and Mach 1 "Magnum 500" repros on it. Now that I have something of relevance to talk about again, I'll try to stop in here a little more frequently. --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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Rt 2 May 2005 23:35:44 [ permanent link ]
	On Mon, 02 May 2005 11:57:16 -0500, Tungsten <whalephat@nospamgmail.com> wrote: First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember>me. > Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed>since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a>chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We>sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since.> He'd already done quite a few mods to the car so it is essentially the>way I would have wanted to do it myself. The only thing it needs>(IMO) is a nicer set of wheels and rubber. It still has the stock>Goodyears and Mach 1 "Magnum 500" repros on it.> Now that I have something of relevance to talk about again, I'll try>to stop in here a little more frequently. Congrats, very nice. I like that color. Did you dyno that thing yet ? Rein
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Japhar81 2 May 2005 23:38:58 [ permanent link ]
	"Tungsten" <whalephat@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message news:stmc71h4gopatjenpsdhmpag7n3olkenbk@4ax.com...> First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember> me. > Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed> since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a> chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We> sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since.> He'd already done quite a few mods to the car so it is essentially the> way I would have wanted to do it myself. The only thing it needs> (IMO) is a nicer set of wheels and rubber. It still has the stock> Goodyears and Mach 1 "Magnum 500" repros on it.> Now that I have something of relevance to talk about again, I'll try> to stop in here a little more frequently.> ---> David (aka Tungsten)> 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed> http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ Congrats! welcome back.
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Garth Almgren 3 May 2005 07:30:04 [ permanent link ]
	Around 5/2/2005 3:02 PM, one80out@hotmail.com wrote: Lessee, set up just the way you'd want it: Bassani exhaust, fish> emblems on the rims, and a dent from the floor jack handle. Don't forget an aftermarket sunroof! ;) -- / Garth - '83 GL V6stang Hatch <Former MW #7> \ \| My V6stang: http://www.v6stang.com/v6stang \| \| RAMFM Merchandise: http://www.cafeshops.com/ramfm \| \ Mail pgp@v6stang.com for secure reply information /
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Guest 3 May 2005 08:23:50 [ permanent link ]
	On Mon, 02 May 2005 11:57:16 -0500, Tungsten <whalephat@nospamgmail.com> wrote: First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember>me. > There may be one or two of us left. Hell, I don't even check in here very much anymore. Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed>since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a>chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We>sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since.> Brag, brag, brag. I swear, some people just don't know when to shut up. He'd already done quite a few mods to the car so it is essentially the>way I would have wanted to do it myself. The only thing it needs>(IMO) is a nicer set of wheels and rubber. It still has the stock>Goodyears and Mach 1 "Magnum 500" repros on it.> On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey Thompson's are abailable in a 17. I went the 17" Nitto route for my first foray into the sticky tire game and soon wished I hadn't wasted my money. Fortunately I was able to recoup most of my dollars via an eBay sale. I stepped up to a set of 15" Welds with BFG's and the 60' times dropped dramatically. I finally got to see a set of the new MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They are SOFT! >Now that I have something of relevance to talk about again, I'll try>to stop in here a little more frequently.> Cool deal, it'd be nice to have you back to liven the joint up a little. Good luck with the new ride Bro!> ---> David (aka Tungsten)>2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed>http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1998 GT Coupe 5-spd. Bright Atlantic Blue K&N FIPK, Tri-Ax, 3.73's, FRPP Coated Shorties, SpeedCal, P&P 2K Heads, 2K Intake, Bassani X-Pipe, Bassani Cat-Back, Subframe Connectors, JMS Chip, GMS MAF, Accufab Throttle Body, Eagle Alloy Wheels www.bluestanggt.corral.net
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WindsorFox 3 May 2005 10:10:20 [ permanent link ]
	Tungsten wrote:> First and foremost, hello to all the old school RAMFMers who remember> me. > Second, I'm back in the saddle again! After a few months had passed> since selling the Slowstang (1998 GT) in November of 2004, I had a> chance to purchase a good friend's Dark Shadow Grey 2003 Mach1. We> sealed the deal last Monday and I've been enjoying every mile since. Congrats and I hate you..... -- What's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James
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WindsorFox 3 May 2005 10:14:08 [ permanent link ]
	Tungsten wrote: The GTech says it's a 12 second car now, but I won't have true slips> to back it up for a few more weeks. I've got a small list of things I> want to do to it before taking it to the track for a shakedown run.> Drag radials are on that list. ;) What's the differences between it and a Cobra? As far as I know it's just the blower? -- What's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James
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WindsorFox 3 May 2005 10:16:20 [ permanent link ]
	Garth Almgren wrote:> Around 5/2/2005 3:02 PM, one80out@hotmail.com wrote:> Lessee, set up just the way you'd want it: Bassani exhaust, fish>> emblems on the rims, and a dent from the floor jack handle.> Don't forget an aftermarket sunroof! ;)> I gotta jig saw! -- What's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James
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WindsorFox 3 May 2005 10:18:46 [ permanent link ]
	NObluestang98@SPAMnetzero.net wrote: On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger> tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey> Thompson's are abailable in a 17. I went the 17" Nitto route for my> first foray into the sticky tire game and soon wished I hadn't wasted> my money. Fortunately I was able to recoup most of my dollars via an> eBay sale. I stepped up to a set of 15" Welds with BFG's and the 60'> times dropped dramatically. I finally got to see a set of the new> MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They> are SOFT! > Yabut, BFG has a 17" drag radial. I found the Nittos seem to work just as well IF you get them warm enough. -- What's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James
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Guest 3 May 2005 16:42:09 [ permanent link ]
	On Tue, 03 May 2005 01:18:46 -0500, "WindsorFox[SS]" <windsorfoxNO@SPAMcox.net> wrote: NObluestang98@SPAMnetzero.net wrote:> On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger>> tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey>> Thompson's are abailable in a 17. I went the 17" Nitto route for my>> first foray into the sticky tire game and soon wished I hadn't wasted>> my money. Fortunately I was able to recoup most of my dollars via an>> eBay sale. I stepped up to a set of 15" Welds with BFG's and the 60'>> times dropped dramatically. I finally got to see a set of the new>> MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They>> are SOFT! >> Yabut, BFG has a 17" drag radial. I found the Nittos seem to work >just as well IF you get them warm enough. Granted, the 17 Nittos were better than the Gatorback stockers. I'd heat 'em up like crazy with a 2nd gear burnout but the move to 15's shaved a consistent .12 or better off the 60' times without changing the suspension. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1998 GT Coupe 5-spd. Bright Atlantic Blue K&N FIPK, Tri-Ax, 3.73's, FRPP Coated Shorties, SpeedCal, P&P 2K Heads, 2K Intake, Bassani X-Pipe, Bassani Cat-Back, Subframe Connectors, JMS Chip, GMS MAF, Accufab Throttle Body, Eagle Alloy Wheels www.bluestanggt.corral.net
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Chris Shea 3 May 2005 19:05:24 [ permanent link ]
	major differences: mach = solid axle, cobra = irs mach = 5-spd, cobra = 6-spd mach = aluminum block, cobra = iron block besides the other cosmetic differences one major one being the shaker hood on the mach (i am not 100% sure that a mach has an aluminum block, but i think so) "WindsorFox[SS]" <windsorfoxNO@SPAMcox.net> wrote in message news:6EEde.6523$iU.6436@lakeread05...> Tungsten wrote:> The GTech says it's a 12 second car now, but I won't have true slips> > to back it up for a few more weeks. I've got a small list of things I> > want to do to it before taking it to the track for a shakedown run.> > Drag radials are on that list. ;)> What's the differences between it and a Cobra? As far as I know> it's just the blower?> -- > What's black and looks good on a spammer?> ...Gangrene.> William R. James
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Tungsten 4 May 2005 23:16:24 [ permanent link ]
	On 2 May 2005 15:02:31 -0700, one80out@hotmail.com wrote: Lessee, set up just the way you'd want it: Bassani exhaust, fish>emblems on the rims, and a dent from the floor jack handle. Hey now... the floor jack handle busted the tail light, but never left a dent! lol Tungsten's back; can TtT/White Tornado/CobraJet be far behind? If my presence somehow dregs up TtT, please shoot me. :\ J/K. One thing you'll notice right away is that this NG is dead, dead,>dead compared to anything you'd remember from even a couple years ago.>Either everyone's figured out by now which exhaust/shifter/wax to use,>or they've all fled to web-based boards. I've noticed that it is rather slow around here. I'm guessing that the web-based boards have drawn away most of the attention that the NG once got. I've bumped into countless ramfm members on the various Ford web forums. Anyway, it's good to hear from you. That '03 sounds rad. I guess it's>everyone's dream to have a legit 12 second car. Thanks! I'm enjoying the car every chance I get to drive it. ;) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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Tungsten 4 May 2005 23:19:01 [ permanent link ]
	On Mon, 02 May 2005 20:30:04 -0700, Garth Almgren <nospam@v6stang.com> wrote: Don't forget an aftermarket sunroof! ;) aka "Sieve" --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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Tungsten 4 May 2005 23:19:41 [ permanent link ]
	On 2 May 2005 21:18:40 -0700, "Musttanguy" <MUSTTANGUY@AOL.COM> wrote: Wow, Nice to see you back !!!!>Just a few of us hangin around here from time to time these days. Hey, Tim! Was thinking about you the other day when I went to roll down the windows in the Mach and missed the convenience of the passenger auto-down kit. ;) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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Tungsten 4 May 2005 23:22:16 [ permanent link ]
	On Mon, 02 May 2005 23:23:50 -0500, NObluestang98@SPAMnetzero.net wrote: Brag, brag, brag. I swear, some people just don't know when to shut>up. LMAO... I'm going to get you a good 12 second timeslip soon. ;) eBay sale. I stepped up to a set of 15" Welds with BFG's and the 60'>times dropped dramatically. I finally got to see a set of the new>MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They>are SOFT! I was thinking of just getting some old Pony rims (16") to throw some MT's on for the track, if I ever do take it to the track. I'm somewhat reluctant to go and break something. Cool deal, it'd be nice to have you back to liven the joint up a>little. Good luck with the new ride Bro! Thanks. Maybe more of us will start showing back up in here now that warmer weather is starting to set in and the cars are being brought out of winter storage. --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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Tungsten 4 May 2005 23:22:49 [ permanent link ]
	On Tue, 03 May 2005 01:10:20 -0500, "WindsorFox[SS]" <windsorfoxNO@SPAMcox.net> wrote: Congrats and I hate you..... LOL... don't hate! Think if it as me aquiring more debt! --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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Tungsten 4 May 2005 23:23:42 [ permanent link ]
	On Tue, 03 May 2005 01:14:08 -0500, "WindsorFox[SS]" <windsorfoxNO@SPAMcox.net> wrote: What's the differences between it and a Cobra? As far as I know >it's just the blower? No blower, stick axle instead of IRS, and the VIN code says it's a GT even though it carries the "R" model designation which historically only the Mach has. --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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WindsorFox 5 May 2005 01:30:48 [ permanent link ]
	NObluestang98@SPAMnetzero.net wrote:> On Tue, 03 May 2005 01:18:46 -0500, "WindsorFox[SS]"> <windsorfoxNO@SPAMcox.net> wrote:> NObluestang98@SPAMnetzero.net wrote:>> On the drag radial issue, don't waste your time or $$ on 17" or larger>>>tires. You'll find it quite frustrating unless the new Mickey>>>Thompson's are abailable in a 17. I went the 17" Nitto route for my>>>first foray into the sticky tire game and soon wished I hadn't wasted>>>my money. Fortunately I was able to recoup most of my dollars via an>>>eBay sale. I stepped up to a set of 15" Welds with BFG's and the 60'>>>times dropped dramatically. I finally got to see a set of the new>>>MT's in the 15" version and I think I could see my fingerprint. They>>>are SOFT! >>> Yabut, BFG has a 17" drag radial. I found the Nittos seem to work >>just as well IF you get them warm enough.> Granted, the 17 Nittos were better than the Gatorback stockers. I'd> heat 'em up like crazy with a 2nd gear burnout but the move to 15's> shaved a consistent .12 or better off the 60' times without changing> the suspension. What gears? I have 3.73. -- What's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James
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WindsorFox 5 May 2005 01:32:45 [ permanent link ]
	Tungsten wrote:> On Tue, 03 May 2005 01:10:20 -0500, "WindsorFox[SS]"> <windsorfoxNO@SPAMcox.net> wrote:> Congrats and I hate you.....> LOL... don't hate! Think if it as me aquiring more debt! Fortunately I have a vehicle that is worth a tad more than an 03 Cobra to trade on. If I ever find one.... -- What's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James
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Guest 5 May 2005 16:47:38 [ permanent link ]
	On Wed, 04 May 2005 16:30:48 -0500, "WindsorFox[SS]" <windsorfoxNO@SPAMcox.net> wrote: Granted, the 17 Nittos were better than the Gatorback stockers. I'd>> heat 'em up like crazy with a 2nd gear burnout but the move to 15's>> shaved a consistent .12 or better off the 60' times without changing>> the suspension.> What gears? I have 3.73. Same here, 3.73's. It would be fair to note that I also went to the big and little Weld Rodlites at the same time thus shaving a pretty good chunk of unsprung weight so a couple of hun can certainly be attributed to that but the increase in the bite between the skinny sidewall 17's and the much wider sidewall 15's is very significant. The overall diameter was the same between the 2 sets of tires. I've got a set of 4.30's ready to go in with my new 31-spline Auburn Pro setup though and I'm really anxious to see how that perks up the little GT! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1998 GT Coupe 5-spd. Bright Atlantic Blue K&N FIPK, Tri-Ax, 3.73's, FRPP Coated Shorties, SpeedCal, P&P 2K Heads, 2K Intake, Bassani X-Pipe, Bassani Cat-Back, Subframe Connectors, JMS Chip, GMS MAF, Accufab Throttle Body, Eagle Alloy Wheels www.bluestanggt.corral.net
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Tungsten 5 May 2005 19:31:15 [ permanent link ]
	On Thu, 05 May 2005 07:47:38 -0500, NObluestang98@SPAMnetzero.net wrote: I've got a set of 4.30's ready to go in with my new 31-spline Auburn>Pro setup though and I'm really anxious to see how that perks up the>little GT! 4.30s would be a lot of fun. There's a guy over on ModularFords with a car identical to mine running very low 12's with just a 31-spline rear, 4.30 gears and a tubular K-member and a-arms. I posted a thread about it on TNSpeed just to rattle some cages. I may give in and take this thing to the track once just to see what it'll do, but I think i will wait til I get some slightly stickier tires on it first. Looking at some new wheels and rubber. ;) --- David (aka Tungsten) 2003 Mustang Mach 1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed http://www.tennesspeed.net/members/tungsten/
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WindsorFox 6 May 2005 01:20:05 [ permanent link ]
	NObluestang98@SPAMnetzero.net wrote:>> Same here, 3.73's. It would be fair to note that I also went to the> big and little Weld Rodlites at the same time thus shaving a pretty> good chunk of unsprung weight so a couple of hun can certainly be> attributed to that but the increase in the bite between the skinny> sidewall 17's and the much wider sidewall 15's is very significant.> The overall diameter was the same between the 2 sets of tires.> I've got a set of 4.30's ready to go in with my new 31-spline Auburn> Pro setup though and I'm really anxious to see how that perks up the> little GT! I have actually entertained the idea of selling (or trying to) the 4 lug Cobra R repros I have and going to the Welds. I didn't do it at the tiem because 9 out of 10 V8 Mustangs at the time had them and the repro R codes were brand new. -- What's black and looks good on a spammer? ...Gangrene. William R. James
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