Wish me luck... - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

blownslt · 03-30-2017, 05:23 AM

Well tomorrow I am bringing the Mach in to the dealership to get the alignment checked. I just put on new wheels and tires combo (fr500) and noticed some inside wear on the front (old tires). I have never had good luck with front end alignments... There is always something that needs to be replaced. For once I want to just go in (anywhere) check the alignment and correct it if wrong. So will see. Here is wishing for just toe spec out.. Am I an a** for telling the service manager I do not want anyone driving my car to check it after they are complete? I guess I have no faith in people, I can picture them saying "This thing sounds like a beast, lets see what it has" while they get sideways on airline hwy..

Yeah i know prob would never happen.

blownslt · 03-30-2017, 05:25 AM

Here is a new rim and tire pic if you were wondering.. just fr500 nothing special.

falcongtho3 · 03-30-2017, 07:00 AM

Whos doing it? Just had to replace the ball joints on mine at 123k, and with the alignment it drives like it hasn't driven in a long time!
Robinson Bros. show coming up in May if you're up for it.

blownslt · 03-30-2017, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Whos doing it? Just had to replace the ball joints on mine at 123k, and with the alignment it drives like it hasn't driven in a long time!
Robinson Bros. show coming up in May if you're up for it.

Morning, I made a appointment close to the house at AllStar Ford Praireville.. Really didn't know who to bring it to.
I'm defiantly up for a show, we are going to Hammond this weekend for Cars for Kids benifit to.

01yellerCobra · 03-30-2017, 11:10 AM

They have to drive it before and after to make sure the alignment is correct. But they shouldn't need to take it very far for that. One of the last times I took my Cobra in I could hear the exhaust the entire time.

jbrad88 · 03-30-2017, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by falcongtho3

Whos doing it? Just had to replace the ball joints on mine at 123k, and with the alignment it drives like it hasn't driven in a long time!
Robinson Bros. show coming up in May if you're up for it.

going to do those and tie rods this summer...only 103 k here but...its time...

ASH302 · 03-30-2017, 11:11 PM

If its like most places, you should be able to watch them while they drive it back there. Firestone was where I took mine most of the time, small shop and can see everything. Good luck

ASh

blownslt · 03-31-2017, 05:17 AM

I doubt I have anything bad on my front end, unless it goes bad from sitting! My car is not a daily. Has about 30k miles currently. Will see, my appointment is at 8am this morning..
I did do some more work last night on the rear tires. The pic above shows the rear and a 1" spacer. Made the rear tires stick out about an 1/2" from the rear fender. I removed that yesterday and have them nice and tucked in. I will grab a new pic later today.

03-30-2017, 05:23 AM	#1
blownslt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gonzales La Posts: 516	Wish me luck... Well tomorrow I am bringing the Mach in to the dealership to get the alignment checked. I just put on new wheels and tires combo (fr500) and noticed some inside wear on the front (old tires). I have never had good luck with front end alignments... There is always something that needs to be replaced. For once I want to just go in (anywhere) check the alignment and correct it if wrong. So will see. Here is wishing for just toe spec out.. Am I an a** for telling the service manager I do not want anyone driving my car to check it after they are complete? I guess I have no faith in people, I can picture them saying "This thing sounds like a beast, lets see what it has" while they get sideways on airline hwy.. Yeah i know prob would never happen. __________________ http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...ownslt/200.jpg

03-30-2017, 05:25 AM	#2
blownslt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gonzales La Posts: 516	Re: Wish me luck... Here is a new rim and tire pic if you were wondering.. just fr500 nothing special. __________________ http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...ownslt/200.jpg Last edited by blownslt; 03-30-2017 at 08:47 AM. Reason: No pic, don't have time to fight and try to get it to upload..

03-30-2017, 07:00 AM	#3
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,271	Re: Wish me luck... Whos doing it? Just had to replace the ball joints on mine at 123k, and with the alignment it drives like it hasn't driven in a long time! Robinson Bros. show coming up in May if you're up for it. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

03-30-2017, 11:10 AM	#5
01yellerCobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,104	Re: Wish me luck... They have to drive it before and after to make sure the alignment is correct. But they shouldn't need to take it very far for that. One of the last times I took my Cobra in I could hear the exhaust the entire time. __________________ New Ride: 2004 Mystichrome Cobra-Accufab SBTB and plenum, Steeda 2.8" upper, Bassani X, Borla Stingers, Mcleod RXT, MGW shifter, Level 5 halfshafts, chrome FR500's, Stiffler's FIT system and DS safety loop, GT pumps, BA3000, tuned by owner

03-30-2017, 11:11 PM	#7
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Wish me luck... If its like most places, you should be able to watch them while they drive it back there. Firestone was where I took mine most of the time, small shop and can see everything. Good luck ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

03-31-2017, 05:17 AM	#8
blownslt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gonzales La Posts: 516	Re: Wish me luck... I doubt I have anything bad on my front end, unless it goes bad from sitting! My car is not a daily. Has about 30k miles currently. Will see, my appointment is at 8am this morning.. I did do some more work last night on the rear tires. The pic above shows the rear and a 1" spacer. Made the rear tires stick out about an 1/2" from the rear fender. I removed that yesterday and have them nice and tucked in. I will grab a new pic later today. __________________ http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/a...ownslt/200.jpg

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