The negative wedge kit lowers the front end in what is generally
refereed to as a "Cobra drop" (though amount of drop varies).
These were available from Summit, Mustangs Plus, etc. Vintage wheel
works, who said I needed one with their Vintage 40 wheels when I up
sized to 16" doesn't sell them, so it's not like they say that just to
sell you something else.


This in turn, leads to a minor problem involving the anti-sway bar
during turns. The bump steer kit is like a spacer for the bar,
lowering and insulating the mount points.

Note that this is not the techno jargon but a simplified explanation.
Reportedly, the kit (in this case from Mustangs Plus) eliminates the
bump steer effect. Won't really know until I try it, but it's worth it
to me, and a few people in the club (local) suggested it as a good
move.

On Fri, 04 Mar 2005 12:47:04 GMT, Wound Up > wrote:

>Spike wrote:
>> As I recall, if you only do the column (of which I think I have seen 2
>> versions- one 12 position and one a 5 position) there is a point where
>> you need to use the sawzall anyway.
>>
>> I had RP in my MG Midget. The day I bought it, they opened up the
>> showroom window/doors so I could drive it out onto the highway. I did.
>> As I turned left onto the northbound lane, I found myself going
>> sideways. Shocked the heck out of the Japanese drivers all around me.
>> And we served dinner on my spouse's dinner plate sized eyes... LOL
>>
>> It's going to be a while before I get to RP. Too many higher priority
>> things on the list. I'm putting a bump steer kit on it anyway. The
>> negative wedge is on it already (Vintage Wheel Works said it was
>> necessary to go to the bigger wheels. No they don't sell them, so it
>> wasn't for the sale...
>
>How are those bump-steer kits? Any brand recs?
>Negative wedge... wasn't for sale? Me confused..
>
>and I could have bought one anywhere. They just
>> feel the handling is better. I may do the column though. I have a lot
>> of cross country travel to do (Kate- ice the beer, I gotta be in Ohio
>> the 23rd or 30th of April... ) and comfort is high on the priority
>> list.
>>
>> On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 22:00:56 -0700, ".boB"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Spike wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I know the column is Flaming River, but isn't the R&P Flaming River as
>>>>well?
>>>>
>>>>Overall, what did you think? quality, ease of install, etc....
>>>
>>> Yes, it's all built by FR, column, rack, U-joints,
>>>cradle, etc. It think it's a pretty good quality, but
>>>there were a couple of things I was not happy with.
>>> I've used FR racks before, and never had any
>>>problems. I have one in my Cobra kit. They are
>>>smooth, long lasting, and fit the application well.
>>>I've never heard of one failing.
>>> The cradle fit almost exactly as designed. There
>>>was a poorly done weld on my car (not the cradle) that
>>>I had to modify for. And the right side rack bracket
>>>hit the starter motor, so I had to modify that a
>>>little. But the rack and cradle really was a simple
>>>bolt on affair.
>>> There are separate parts for headers and
>>>non-headers applications.
>>> The U-joints are very high quality. I think they
>>>are the best in the business.
>>> The column was another matter. It's a tilt, but
>>>only seems to have two positions. I had some trouble
>>>getting it wired correctly, the instructions were not
>>>exactly correct. I used the service manual to get that
>>>right. The floor plate is held to the column by two
>>>cheesy little #6 sheet metal screws. I added two steel
>>>#10 nutserts in their place, and two stainless bolts.
>>>And the column feels rough when you turn it, it makes a
>>>slight scraping noise. All in all, a shoddy piece of work.
>>>
>>> If I were to do it again, I would use the FR rack
>>>and cradle, and go to Iditit for the column. If you
>>>want power steering, go to Steeroids or Total Control.
>>>
>>> And here's another little tip that nobody has
>>>mentioned before. You know the stock '65 steering
>>>column and box are one piece, affectionately known as
>>>the "Thoracic Impaler". There is no way you're going
>>>to get that out in one piece with the engine in place.
>>> That's where a sawzall comes in.
>>
>>
>> Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
>> 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
>> Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
>> Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
>> w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16

Hey! Spikey Likes IT!
1965 Ford Mustang fastback 2+2 A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok
Vintage Burgundy w/Black Standard Interior
Vintage 40 Wheels 16X8"
w/BF Goodrich Comp T/A Radial 225/50ZR16