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nickaliss · 26 Apr 2006, 08:18 am

I'm converting my mustang to 5 lug using SN95 spindles and axles, I'm gonna be using the 13" cobra brakes in the front (11.65" disc conversion for the rear). And I'm looking to put some serious rubber in the back, 17" x 10.5" wheels with 315 tires. Has anyone done/seen something like this done in a fox body? I've done some research, but all the information I've found is too vague to be useful.

Here's a link to the wheels I'm VERY interested in:

http://www.mustangtuning.com/black-d...l-17x10-5.html

Thanks in advance for the help.

-Nick

(Tubular GT40 intake is in the garage waiting to be installed

)

Turbo AWD · 26 Apr 2006, 12:32 pm

Shouldn't be a problem as long as you get the correct offset on the rims. Also you might have to go with SS brake lines to bolt up the cobra calipers.:thumb:

American Psycho · 26 Apr 2006, 02:28 pm

315's aren't needed. or mini tub it.

275's- drag radials are more than enough for traction.

by judging your mods, youd be lucky to even hit 250hp and a tad over stock 300Tq.

302stangGT · 26 Apr 2006, 02:35 pm

in my opinion those wheels are kinda ricey for a mustang...check out weld prostars, they look BADASS on foxbodies

American Psycho · 26 Apr 2006, 02:50 pm

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Originally Posted by 302stangGT

in my opinion those wheels are kinda ricey for a mustang...check out weld prostars, they look BADASS on foxbodies

wow i did not even bother to look at them. Damn those are hideous

302stangGT · 26 Apr 2006, 02:58 pm

weld draglites

ill post a pic of the prostars when i find a decent one...

American Psycho · 26 Apr 2006, 03:13 pm

They look nasty on GT's, Even worse on Lx's

ratfink454 · 26 Apr 2006, 03:15 pm

They look best on Chevelles.

ratfink454 · 26 Apr 2006, 03:19 pm

I think the LX doesn't look right with anything more or less than five spokes.

Traction Issuez · 26 Apr 2006, 05:43 pm

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Originally Posted by Turbo AWD

Also you might have to go with SS brake lines to bolt up the cobra calipers.:thumb:

wrong. you don't need them but they would be nice to have. stock sn break lines work just fine on the cobra calipers, but for the fox bodies you will either need to get lines that mate the sn rubber lines to stock fox lines or change the fitting like i did on my car.

and like shaggy said your going with over kill on the rims.

bmxer99 · 26 Apr 2006, 06:15 pm

eh, dont get those rims for a badass domestic, i wouldnt do it on a fbody either, they just dont look good on domestics.

Memphis · 26 Apr 2006, 06:18 pm

might need some adapters or something for the wheels?

Turbo AWD · 26 Apr 2006, 06:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Traction Issuez

wrong. you don't need them but they would be nice to have. stock sn break lines work just fine on the cobra calipers, but for the fox bodies you will either need to get lines that mate the sn rubber lines to stock fox lines or change the fitting like i did on my car.

You are contradicting your self my friend. You say i'm wrong but, you go on by saying "quote" you will either need to get lines that mate the sn rubber lines to stock fox lines"quote". That's why i said you may need SS lines to mate the cobra calipers to stock brake lines.

nickaliss · 27 Apr 2006, 07:57 am

I don't quite understand what you find ricey about the rims, is it the number of spokes, the chrome lip, or the fact that it's a black rim? I was just looking for something that would show off the brakes I'm investing in (not sure if the 13" front rotors would even fit in the prostars). Also, I'm trying to avoid all chrome rims, I don't think it'd look right on a chrome yellow stang. And 250 hp is a bit low, I'm expecting closer to 310-320, if I ever get to a dyno I'll be sure to show you all the results.

Here's the other style I was looking at:

http://www.mustangtuning.com/dedibubl1wh.html

Yeah I know it's still got the chrome lip, but I'm sorta into that. Other color possibility is anthracite:

http://www.mustangtuning.com/dedibuwh.html
http://www.mustangtuning.com/deep-di...l-17x10-5.html

Let me know if any of those seem less ricey, I'm a bad judge.

As for the brake lines, going SS. And here's a picture of the car:

Does anything think lowering a fox body a little looks ricey too? Because I'm thinking about that as well.

-Nick

302stangGT · 27 Apr 2006, 10:50 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggy

They look nasty on GT's, Even worse on Lx's

that pic was of my ride hahaa

26 Apr 2006, 08:18 am	#1 (permalink)
nickaliss Cool Tremekian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Near Rochester, NY Posts: 240 nickaliss's Gallery	5.0 wheel question. I'm converting my mustang to 5 lug using SN95 spindles and axles, I'm gonna be using the 13" cobra brakes in the front (11.65" disc conversion for the rear). And I'm looking to put some serious rubber in the back, 17" x 10.5" wheels with 315 tires. Has anyone done/seen something like this done in a fox body? I've done some research, but all the information I've found is too vague to be useful. Here's a link to the wheels I'm VERY interested in: http://www.mustangtuning.com/black-d...l-17x10-5.html Thanks in advance for the help. -Nick (Tubular GT40 intake is in the garage waiting to be installed ) __________________ Daily Driver - 1985 VW GTi 8v, totally stock minus the stereo and speakers. Project - 1986 Mustang LX convertable 3.8 with a 3-speed auto...a couple years later, we'll call it a 1990 GT convertable 5.0 5-speed with the following mods: lunati cam, 3.73 gears, 2.5 inch exhaust (minus cats, plus flowmasters and some headers), stock e7 heads with some porting and bigger valves (powerheads.com). Tubular GT40 intake, 24lb injectors, bigger MAF and TB. Roller rockers (1.6), under drive pulley kit.

26 Apr 2006, 12:32 pm	#2 (permalink)
Turbo AWD Fanatic Tremekian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LAT:42.08 LON:80.18 Posts: 656 Turbo AWD's Gallery	Shouldn't be a problem as long as you get the correct offset on the rims. Also you might have to go with SS brake lines to bolt up the cobra calipers.:thumb: __________________ A good thread is like a miniskirt. Short enough to keep you interested, and long enough to cover the entire subject. I DON'T CARE IF IT MAKES PANCAKES AND GIVES BLOWJOBS THE CAR IS STILL FWD. Last edited by Turbo AWD; 26 Apr 2006 at 12:35 pm.

27 Apr 2006, 07:57 am	#14 (permalink)
nickaliss Cool Tremekian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Near Rochester, NY Posts: 240 nickaliss's Gallery	I don't quite understand what you find ricey about the rims, is it the number of spokes, the chrome lip, or the fact that it's a black rim? I was just looking for something that would show off the brakes I'm investing in (not sure if the 13" front rotors would even fit in the prostars). Also, I'm trying to avoid all chrome rims, I don't think it'd look right on a chrome yellow stang. And 250 hp is a bit low, I'm expecting closer to 310-320, if I ever get to a dyno I'll be sure to show you all the results. Here's the other style I was looking at: http://www.mustangtuning.com/dedibubl1wh.html Yeah I know it's still got the chrome lip, but I'm sorta into that. Other color possibility is anthracite: http://www.mustangtuning.com/dedibuwh.html http://www.mustangtuning.com/deep-di...l-17x10-5.html Let me know if any of those seem less ricey, I'm a bad judge. As for the brake lines, going SS. And here's a picture of the car: Does anything think lowering a fox body a little looks ricey too? Because I'm thinking about that as well. -Nick __________________ Daily Driver - 1985 VW GTi 8v, totally stock minus the stereo and speakers. Project - 1986 Mustang LX convertable 3.8 with a 3-speed auto...a couple years later, we'll call it a 1990 GT convertable 5.0 5-speed with the following mods: lunati cam, 3.73 gears, 2.5 inch exhaust (minus cats, plus flowmasters and some headers), stock e7 heads with some porting and bigger valves (powerheads.com). Tubular GT40 intake, 24lb injectors, bigger MAF and TB. Roller rockers (1.6), under drive pulley kit. Last edited by nickaliss; 27 Apr 2006 at 08:01 am.

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26 Apr 2006, 02:35 pm	#4 (permalink)
302stangGT Fanatic Tremekian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philadelphia, pa Posts: 695 302stangGT's Gallery	in my opinion those wheels are kinda ricey for a mustang...check out weld prostars, they look BADASS on foxbodies

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