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Got a call from evans halshaw today. Ford have approved the warranty claim on the rust. New bonnet and front wing on order.
 

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Sorting out this carnage today

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that’s not a scratch ^ thats a weeks worth of rain and crap, looks like someone brushed past it in a car park
 

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Got my drag wheels yesterday. Had them mounted and then cleaned them up. The guy who them on did a fantastic job. Not a scratch.

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That’s better

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I think things may have snowballed..

So I received the replacement lower control arm, it was in a pretty decent used condition. The first thing I did was install a BMR BK081 bearing. I did also order a Ford Performance M-5A460-M knuckle to toe link bearing but after inspection the bearing was in good condition - I already have this bearing installed as part of my Ford Performance track handling pack.

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While waiting for the lower control arm I ordered up BMR camber links, Eibach sway bar end links front and rear and a Roush H pipe

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Some rust removal and a respray

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I also picked up some brake, transmission and rear diff oil

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i cut the front hedge today, i now have more clearance when driving in and out of garage. Less likely to catch the drivers door on the branches when I get in and out of it. Happy days
 

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I think things may have snowballed..

So I received the replacement lower control arm, it was in a pretty decent used condition. The first thing I did was install a BMR BK081 bearing. I did also order a Ford Performance M-5A460-M knuckle to toe link bearing but after inspection the bearing was in good condition - I already have this bearing installed as part of my Ford Performance track handling pack.

IMG_20210610_192548.jpg


While waiting for the lower control arm I ordered up BMR camber links, Eibach sway bar end links front and rear and a Roush H pipe

IMG_20210530_135518.jpg


Some rust removal and a respray

IMG_20210606_204444.jpg


IMG_20210609_200357.jpg


I also picked up some brake, transmission and rear diff oil

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I am trying to improve the behavior of my convertible without penalizing too much the comfort, until now I have put shorter and a little firmer springs and this week I have added in the front part: https://www.cjponyparts.com/steeda-rear-vertical-link-billet-aluminum-pair-2015-2021/p/5554121/ , https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-...port-kit.html#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017 , https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-4...poly-bushings#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017 , https://www.steeda.com/toe-link-kit...assembly.html#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017 ,
At the front:https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-...555-5532.html#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017
And I have yet to receive this : https://es.steeda.eu.com/collection...tra-lite-jacking-rails?variant=32055188684915

I see you have added some interesting things to the front end, will they fit my convertible and will it improve the car's handling without making it too harsh?
 

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I am trying to improve the behavior of my convertible without penalizing too much the comfort, until now I have put shorter and a little firmer springs and this week I have added in the front part: https://www.cjponyparts.com/steeda-rear-vertical-link-billet-aluminum-pair-2015-2021/p/5554121/ , https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-...port-kit.html#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017 , https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-4...poly-bushings#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017 , https://www.steeda.com/toe-link-kit...assembly.html#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017 ,
At the front:https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-...555-5532.html#/filter:ss_ymm:Mustang$253E2017
And I have yet to receive this : https://es.steeda.eu.com/collection...tra-lite-jacking-rails?variant=32055188684915

I see you have added some interesting things to the front end, will they fit my convertible and will it improve the car's handling without making it too harsh?
Front end ? the mods in my post are on the rear
 

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Sorry, I thought they were in the front.
Well I will continue to see what improvements I can have for the front.
Thanks
Front end ? the mods in my post are on the rear
 

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Finally got around to making a video of all the various photos and time lapses I did whilst constructing my carport, sorting the workshop and laying the concrete slab.

 

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argh...so I ordered front and rear sway bar ends links, got sent 2 sets of front :facepalm:
They were packaged as rear but there's a clear size difference (122mm and 225mm) and now everywhere is out of stock. Looks like the stock end links will be going back on.
 

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Dropped off @ GT101 this morning.

Dave & the team are sorting me out with new MPS4S, refurbing my oem wheels and red brake callipers:sunglasses:

pick up next week
 

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Dropped off @ GT101 this morning.

Dave & the team are sorting me out with new MPS4S, refurbing my oem wheels and red brake callipers:sunglasses:

pick up next week
Bit of a drive for you, but your car is in very safe hands with the GT101 team - They had my car last week for a service and the replacement oil cooler upgrade, cant fault the service.
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