What did you do to your S550 Mustang today?!

[ice445]

I'm not sure how it is for a convertible, but have you guys ever noticed worsened FM reception with the LED lights on?
I literally a few mornings ago had horrible reception for a station that's normally clear for me. Lights were on. The sun rose enough to where lights turned off (in auto mode) and immediately reception improved drastically.

I then tested this at the next light - turned on lights manually = reception immediately worsened. Turned them off, reception crystal clear.

I'm guessing the LED lights cause interference, but have any of you noticed it this badly?
I can upload a video.

Sounds like a ground issue. I've never had that problem.

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[shogun32]

The wrench isn't going to be a moneymaker so I don't need the best. Just a solid wrench for a weekend home wrencher.

Harbor Freight has stood me well.

 

[JohnnyGT]

Harbor Freight has stood me well.

Same for many things. For this I'm looking to buy something nicer/better for going forward.

 

[shogun32]

I'm going to pick up a new cordless impact driver since I switched over to Dewalt's 20v system for my other tools last year.

https://www.dewalt.com/products/pow...-max-xr-38-compact-impact-wrench-bare/dcf890b

I strongly urge you to go with 1/2" with >400lb/ft. 3/8" is for piddly-ass stuff like working on nothing special fasteners on a motorcycle.
Try something like this
https://www.dewalt.com/products/pow...t-wrench-with-detent-pin-anvil-40-ah/dcf899m1

 

[JohnnyGT]

I strongly urge you to go with 1/2" with >400lb/ft. 3/8" is for piddly-ass stuff like working on nothing special fasteners on a motorcycle.

I have so many 3/8 bits. Only maybe a dozen 1/2in.

 

[shogun32]

I have so many 3/8 bits. Only maybe a dozen 1/2in.

wrong place to economize get a 1/2->3/8 adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HEC200
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JOT2TM
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-02474A-6-Point-15-Piece-10-24mm/dp/B06Y5YLZHK
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2-Inch-Impact-Socket-6-Point/dp/B000NPUKGQ

 

[ice445]

Same for many things. For this I'm looking to buy something nicer/better for going forward.

My Tekton torque wrenches have done great over the last 5 years.

 

[Mike Pfeifer]

I'd be interested to see how it looks with lights hitting it at night front and rear.

While not exactly the same as headlights hitting it, I took a couple pics with the flash on my phone and you can see the reflector is plenty visible.

 

[Cobra Jet]

2" wide? Yeah should have a talking to with your 'stripe guy'. But hey I run orange wheels on left side and blue on the right so...

I have to see that - any pics?

 

[Bit_the_Bullitt]

Sounds like a ground issue. I've never had that problem.

You're thinking just the engine compartment / near battery ground, or is the stereo itself grounded separately? I would hate to dismantle dash for this...

 

[Bobn57]

It's finally stripped nearly back to stock. Took many more days than it should have; starting to think I broke something in my foot over the weekend. NM that; that's a whole other long story.

I'm getting the PCM reset to stock by a local dealership in the morning. Wiping out the PBD tune for good since my nGuage died and I can't restore on my own. Bye bye all my PBD tunes.




Questions for you all that do your own work: what do you recommend for a torque wrench? Old one broke too, go figure. Looking for recs.

The wrench isn't going to be a moneymaker so I don't need the best. Just a solid wrench for a weekend home wrencher.

EDIT: 3/8

I started with Craftsman and moved to Snap On torque wrenches. Both worked well on many engine builds....however, I prefer Snap On. I'm not making money with them either but always spent $$$ for the best I could afford. Recovering Snap On addict
MAC Tools also has good torque wrenches. I stay away from bargain basement tools....you get what you pay for.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Either (but I like the standard ones) - just make sure they are gloss black

WD

I think I may go with the Air Designs in gloss black, look good on striped cars.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/attachments/screenshot_20210323-044053_gallery-jpg.560312/

 

[Ritwik]

Removed sound tube. Well, did not remove it fully - just the air intake half and capped off both ends. Cabin is quieter with less drone. Still can hear the wonderful exhaust. Sport+ / track mode does not give me a headache anymore

 

[GTP]

So I've been reading forum threads on alignment lately. You know, lasers, string theory, exotic turntables, and the like.

My 2019 GT-PP1 car is only at 5500 miles, and with 3 track days. I plan to keep running and rotating these (square setup) MPS4 tires. And I know I need a little more front camber. But I just want to know where is my alignment now before I buy any alignment-related parts.

So I went to Belle Tire, and they told me an alignment is $109, but just a "check" is free. Sign me up! Before/After results below. I knew I wanted near-zero front toe, and +0.05 rear toe, and I figure I need another -0.5deg front camber (with upcoming plates).

Once the tech could tell I knew about wanting my steering wheel straight, and that I could talk caster-camber-toe, he was happy to let me participate and talk shop. I drove my car onto the rack, and waited for the attachments and chocks, and then even did the interactive steer to the right-left-center, etc.

Anyway, he must have taken my description of what a PITA it is to adjust the rear toe as a challenge. He took the wrenches back there and had it dialed in within a few minutes. Voila! My car is right at PP2 alignment now.

I thanked him, tipped him $20, and drove off happy.

 

[Elvis67]

Finally finished painting the Spider Top. I went with satin black. Taking it out for a spin later and will get some more pics.

Interesting.......

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