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Offline digitalsolo

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2475 on: November 20, 2020, 07:24:56 AM »
They’re Dekagrams.   Very light for a non-forged wheel.   18.4 lbs for a 17x9 +25.    My XXRs are ~24 for the same size.

Speaking of which, XXRs are for sale, if anyone wants them.   I have 6 of them.  :)
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline Exidous

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2476 on: November 20, 2020, 12:29:11 PM »
My car only has for wheels. :-/


I'll see myself out.
94 BB Sleeved gen IV LS7, MS3ProU with TC, RONIN 8.8 and LT's with custom 3.5"single to VAREX muffler.

Offline digitalsolo

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2477 on: November 20, 2020, 05:34:53 PM »
My car only has for wheels. :-/


I'll see myself out.

Maybe I was going to build a 6x6 G Wagon?
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline Exidous

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2478 on: November 21, 2020, 03:10:15 AM »
Doughp
94 BB Sleeved gen IV LS7, MS3ProU with TC, RONIN 8.8 and LT's with custom 3.5"single to VAREX muffler.

Offline wickedrx7

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2479 on: November 21, 2020, 12:47:11 PM »
Really like those wheels, I almost went with those on my Mazda 6.

1993 Touring, 2012 L99, T-56, Ronnin 8.8, Ohlins, Speedhut, Samberg and lots of custom parts
Build Thread - http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=19354.0
Pictures - www.flikr.com/wickedrx7

Offline Cobranut

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2480 on: November 21, 2020, 11:09:32 PM »
They’re Dekagrams.   Very light for a non-forged wheel.   18.4 lbs for a 17x9 +25.    My XXRs are ~24 for the same size.

Speaking of which, XXRs are for sale, if anyone wants them.   I have 6 of them.  :)

Looked at their site and was getting excited that they're available in 15x8 and 15x9.  Then noticed that all the 15"s are only offered in 4x100 BC.

I'm having a really hard time finding 15" lightweight alloys for may race car.  I'd really rather not go to steel Nascar style wheels.  :barf:
1995 FD, 7.0 Liter stroked LS3, T56, 8.8, Samberg kit.

Offline freeskier7791

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2481 on: November 24, 2020, 09:43:05 AM »
They’re Dekagrams.   Very light for a non-forged wheel.   18.4 lbs for a 17x9 +25.    My XXRs are ~24 for the same size.

Speaking of which, XXRs are for sale, if anyone wants them.   I have 6 of them.  :)

I am interested in the XXRs, what are the specs?
https://www.youtube.com/thedriftingdad
1985 Mazda RX7 GSL Drift Car

CCVT

Offline digitalsolo

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2482 on: November 24, 2020, 10:16:04 AM »
They actually sold stupid fast locally.    Still waiting on the Konigs, so my car is in hover car mode.  Hah.
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline freeskier7791

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2483 on: November 24, 2020, 10:24:34 AM »
They actually sold stupid fast locally.    Still waiting on the Konigs, so my car is in hover car mode.  Hah.

Not surprised! Looking for some wheels for the Rav4
https://www.youtube.com/thedriftingdad
1985 Mazda RX7 GSL Drift Car

CCVT

Offline digitalsolo

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2484 on: December 11, 2020, 10:04:08 AM »
The Camaro is gone, so I can work on MY CAR!  Yay!

So, winter plans as of now:

1.  Quick ratio steering rack.    This is already installed, just need to torque some bolts.
2.   Front sway bar.   Ordered new mounts, will fabricate arms.
3.   Full proper alignment.   I bought a full string alignment setup, some Torrington bearings for the front shocks, poly bushings for the front lower arms, corner scales and training about how to use it all.
4.   Center console rework.    Going to new HVAC controls I designed, cleaned up window switches, CAN keypad and doing the forged carbon plate for it.
5.  Bluetooth stereo/amp.   Hidden, because I don’t need a head unit in 2020.
6.  Floor mats and visors.   These are done!
7.  Redo the wrap on the rear inner quarter panels by the back seat.   It delaminated some.   I bought better glue this time.
8.  Cruise control/CAN integration.    This goes with the CANbus keypad.    Going to integrate a custom CAN network into the Haltech myself since they won’t enable it...
9.  Turbo oil drain rework.    I’m backing up oil in the turbos sometimes.   Going to sort that out.  I have a plan...
10.  Upgrade fuel pressure regulator and oil/fuel pressure senders.     Going to a higher quality FPR and senders to eliminate any question on behavior and accuracy of readings.    No more eBay sensors!
11.   Fix the alignment of the driver side window.   It rolls up a bit crooked.

I also want to polish the paint again and maybe get the windows tinted, but those are on the “maybe” train.    And fix AC this spring!

If I can sort this all out and get the tune 100%, I think the car will be what I’d consider properly sorted, finally!
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline shainiac

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2485 on: December 11, 2020, 12:54:29 PM »
Blake, what did you buy for a string alignment set? Interested in doing the same.
I aligned my car with toe plates and made some cheap bearing plates from discount vinyl floor tiles. Stack 2 tiles under each tire, with the 'top' side facing each other and put some grease between them. You can turn the wheel by hand with very little friction and it's way easier than rolling the car forward and backwards and having to reset strings.
'88 TII -  Rods/Pistons LS3, Twin G30-770s, MaxxECU Pro/PDM
BMW DCT Swap, Ronin 8.8" IRS

Offline digitalsolo

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2486 on: December 11, 2020, 02:31:14 PM »
I bought this:

https://www.wheelalignmenttools.com/product/4-wheel-alignment-system/

Kinda pricey, but should mean I never have to pay for an alignment again.

Ace tip on the tiles, totally doing that!
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline Cobranut

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2487 on: December 11, 2020, 11:14:05 PM »
I bought this:

https://www.wheelalignmenttools.com/product/4-wheel-alignment-system/

Kinda pricey, but should mean I never have to pay for an alignment again.

Ace tip on the tiles, totally doing that!

That's the one I have.
It takes some time to setup, as initial measurements are critical, but it works well and seems to be very accurate.
It helps to have a perfectly level platform, but slight variances in your floor can be calculated out in your measurements.

I shimmed my 4-post lift to be as close to level as I can measure when it's on it's first set of hard stops, which is about waist high.
Setting up the alignment system on the lift allows for the car to be raised up to make adjustments, and easily lowered to make measurements again. 
My old back really appreciates this feature.  8)
1995 FD, 7.0 Liter stroked LS3, T56, 8.8, Samberg kit.

Offline digitalsolo

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2488 on: December 18, 2020, 04:55:59 AM »
Ordered an ECUMaster dual H Bridge to make for easier control of my parking brake setup.   

It can automatically trigger based on CAN data from my keypad and will actuate the linear motor, while watching for amp spikes that occur at full travel.  That way it can run fully to open or closed on one button press.

Should be pretty slick.
« Last Edit: December 18, 2020, 08:56:06 AM by digitalsolo »
Blake MF'ing McBride
1988 Mazda RX7 - Turbo LS1/T56/ProEFI/8.8/Not Slow...   sold.
1965 Mustang Coupe - TT Coyote, TR6060, modern brakes/suspension...
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Gen V LT4/TR6060, upper/lower pullies, headers, tune.
2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance - Stock...ish.

Offline spacevomit

Re: Blake's 1965 Mustang Project
« Reply #2489 on: December 18, 2020, 08:34:08 AM »
You wot m8?