Spike wrote:
> 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.

Gotcha... this is not the Shelby upper control arm, lowering, is it (you
do have a '65), it's just lowering the ride height?

> 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.

I've seen articles on it. I've heard it can be used to absorb bump
steer on all early Mustangs...

> 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.

If you remember, let me know how the bump steer hardware works... I'm
curious.. thanks

> 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


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