Ferocious' 1996 Vert Buildup

[Number Tew]

Sounds good bud they look good though

[Ferocious]

Here's a better picture of the fogs:

[Number Tew]

racecar

[Ferocious]

Here's a basic idea of what's to come.

I broke it down into 3 categories, in the order of which i'm gonna complete them.

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[TD=align: center]1. Engine[/TD]

[TD=align: center]2. Suspension[/TD]

[TD=align: center]3. Interior[/TD]

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[TR]

[TD]- buy remaining parts for PI swap

- get a handheld tuner

- install new top end

- get car tuned[/TD]

[TD]- UPR front coilover system

- strange 10-way struts

- moog lower balljoints

- remove iso's in rear

- get an allignment

- PBR brake caliper upgrade[/TD]

[TD]- summit black leather racing seats

- install 4 point harnesses

- b&m hammer shifter

- styling bar[/TD]

[/TR]

[/TABLE]

This may or may not happen soon. It all depends on whether I land a job or not.

I need to balance out college/work so my I'm sort of neglecting my car at the moment.

The only thing that's gonna happen in September is a full detail and maybe I'll spray the gas tank cover.

That's all for now.

[Number Tew]

awesome!

[Ferocious]

October 16, 2012:

Received my new rotors and pads today thanks to Brake Motive!

I'll put these bad boys on tomorrow.

[clark98gt]

That is the exact setup I ordered. I dont know if they helped at all but they do look cool.

[Jeremy95GT]

Those do look nice man, do u have a link from where u got them?

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[Ferocious]

Sure do!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-KIT-4-PERFORMANCE-DRILLED-SLOTTED-BRAKE-ROTORS-AND-8-CERAMIC-PADS-/390411249302?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D2794276991230318201%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D390411249302%26

[Jeremy95GT]

Not a bad price... Post pics when u get they put on

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[Ferocious]

October 17, 2012:

Rotors and pads installed.

I'll try and get better pictures later. Please excuse my dirty ass wheels.

[Number Tew]

so little they look good man!

[Ferocious]

so little they look good man!

I know :ohwell:

I'll probably run a cobra big brake kit in the front when money allows. But these will do for now. And they look pretty sweet.

[Ferocious]

October 21, 2012:

My friend is selling his mustang and he knows I really love his shifter. Him being a nice guy gave it to me for free.

It's a b&m hammer shifter. I still have the original t-handle and the 8-ball but I don't like either so i'll switch it.

[Jeremy95GT]

What a nice friend...

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[Number Tew]

Uh oh, it just got bad ass in here. times 5.

[Steve-Oh]

lol that's pretty sweet looking with the 8 ball

[V8POWA!]

sick! and I'm copying the 8 ball too

[Ferocious]

November 10, 2012:

So alot happened today. Most of which is not good.

I picked up my car last night from AAMCO and the new PI intake is finally on.

They claimed to have fixed my coolant leak, which was true up until this morning.

I drove up to my friends house (40 minute drive) to install my B&M shifter and when i was almost there, the engine started steaming.

I found out that the radiator is cracked where the upper coolant hose meets the radiator.

We sealed up the crack the best we can. Then we attempted to install the shifter and when were an inch away from finishing, we didnt have the correct ball fitting.

So we just threw on the old one and now i have to call b&m to get that stupid piece.

Then i headed home and after 10 minutes, the engine starts steaming like crazy. Our sealant had not held up.

I called a tow truck in fear of the car overheating. The car was towed home, the radiator is cracked, and the shifter is not installed.

On top of that, my plugs are causing a misfire so this morning i ordered some motorcraft replacements and some frpp wires.

Those should be on the car by wednesday and tomorrow i'll go pick up the new radiator.

I'm not looking forward to this week.

[Number Tew]

Stuff happens man, you'll get through

[atlanticblue98]

My radiator cracked in the same spot. Think of it this way, you'll have a nice new radiator.

[iRoush]

just don't buy aftermarket shit. the factory style radiator is more than sufficient.

[Ferocious]

I know. I'm gonna pick up an oem style replacement from autozone with a lifetime warranty.

[Ferocious]

November 10-14, 2012:

So over the past week, my radiator cracked and left me carless for 4 days. The radiator completely gave out on Saturday night and the car was towed home.

Unfortunately my insurance covers only up to 8 miles which is really fucking stupid. I was 35 miles from home.

I also told the tow truck driver my car would not make it without scraping but he decided to try anyway.

So then the genius decided to bust out his wood. :look:

We finally got the car up on the flatbed and took her home.

The next morning I went to autozone and ordered a new radiator.

On Monday I had the day off school so I drained all the fluids and pulled the cracked radiator.

The new radiator came in yesterday and I just finished installing it this afternoon. I also added a new o-ring to just about every hose to be safe.

The car runs fine now. It just needs it's new plugs and wires and I should have her back to normal in no time.

Old radiator:

(notice the JB Weld we used to try and fix it)

New radiator and upper coolant hose:

[iRoush]

god damn, you really blew a hole in that radiator! MAD TORQUE YO!!!

[Ferocious]

November 21 2012:

Yesterday I installed my b&m hammer shifter with the help of a friend. I also swapped out my shitty NGK plugs for some motorcraft oem replacements.

I also purchased some ford racing 9mm wires and threw those in. The car idles much better, though it could use a tune to perfect it.

[iRoush]

NGK's are shitty? well damn who knew when mine is running them :look:

shifter looks dope man!

[Ferocious]

NGK's are shitty? well damn who knew when mine is running them :look:

shifter looks dope man!

When they have coolant and oil on them, then yes, they are very shitty lol

and thanks brah!

[Jeremy95GT]

Looks great bud... Your vert is my fav next to mine of course lol...

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[Ferocious]

December 10 2012:

This past weekend me and my friend removed all 4 isos in the front of my car. The car isn't exactly where i want it to be, but it'll do for now.

I'll post some before and after pictures tomorrow. For anyone wondering, it does not squeek or make any noise over bumps. I made sure to wrap both ends in electrical tape.

[MMR]

I learned the hard way too that OEM is the only way to go with maintenance parts. Other than K&N filters I don't think theres any aftermarket maintenance brand thats worth paying extra for. Motorcraft all the way!

Process looks good man, keep it up!

[MMR]

I love that 8 ball shift knob by the way!

I have been thinking about getting a round one myself, I get kind of tired of the T-Handle design.

[Ferocious]

I love that 8 ball shift knob by the way!

I have been thinking about getting a round one myself, I get kind of tired of the T-Handle design.

I'm selling the 8-ball if you want it.

[MMR]

I'm selling the 8-ball if you want it.

I need one with a button on it, that was kind of you though..

[Ferocious]

Here's the before and after measurements of the isolator removal.

Before: 26.3"

All front isos in.

After: 25.6"

All front isos out.

26.3" - 25.6" = .7 inch drop

[Ferocious]

December 20, 2012:

Today I did the following:

- Received my 2 license plate frames I ordered. (I only put the back one on because I just finished my semester of college so I removed my front plate for the holidays.)

- Received my red lug nuts

- Removed backseat and cleaned everything in preparation for harness install

Next week once Christmas passes, I'll be taking the car to my friends shop to work on it.

I have to wait for a day when he's not too busy so I can just borrow all the tools and do the labor myself.

What i'm hoping to get done at his shop includes:

- Sand down and repaint calipers

- Remove all 4 isos in the rear

- Install 4-point harnesses

- Put front wheel spacers back on

- Install red lug nuts

[Brian]

Hella cool brah

[MMR]

I think the red lug nuts will be a cool detail on your car.

[joekd]

Hate to cast doubt but I used those same lugs on one of my old cars and everyone who saw them said they looked pink

[Ferocious]

Hate to cast doubt but I used those same lugs on one of my old cars and everyone who saw them said they looked pink

I noticed that as well. If anything, i'll spray them with some paint and clear them.