https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/blog.php?806-MPTech-Building-my-Factory-Five-Roadster Builder community site for Factory Five Racing. en Sat, 02 May 2026 13:06:01 GMT vBulletin 10 https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/images/misc/rss.jpg https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/blog.php?806-MPTech-Building-my-Factory-Five-Roadster https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?157-6-28-Baby-s-New-Shoes Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:02:10 GMT Picked these up from OCCPete @ LCS this weekend. Couldn't wait to get them mounted and installed!
245's up front and 315's in the rear.

Thanks Again Pete! ;)


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[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P6280004.jpg[/IMG] ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?157-6-28-Baby-s-New-Shoes https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?156-6-22-Still-drilling-but-fabbing-too! Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:55:47 GMT Back from vacation in Cancun and back to drilling. I've been piecing together and painting the disc brake calipers. Mounted the fronts, working on the rears. Meanwhile,
[SIZE="5"][B]Big THANKS [/B][/SIZE]to Rich for helping me turn my big sheets of aluminum into smaller bent pieces. :D

Also [B][SIZE="5"]Thanks[/SIZE][/B] to Don Payne for a great template!!

Using Don's template, we fabbed up a new Passenger Footbox.
[URL="http://mk3build.com/library/PassengerFootbox.pdf"]http://mk3build.com/library/PassengerFootbox.pdf[/URL]

one correction, we did have to make an adjustment to the outside panel (page 4), the measurements were off in the plans and it wouldn't fit correctly. If I remember correctly (Rich, please correct me if I'm wrong). On the outside panel (towards the body) we had to extend the total length about 3/4" (the total length to the bend should be 17.75" (not 17" ( 2.25 + 14.75"). The 90* side panel should be 11.25 (not 11.5") and the top diagonal should be about 6.5192", to match the Back Wall (page 1, look at the length of the right side and diagonal there, 11.25" and 6.5192" respectively). The original panel (per the template) was off. We must have measured it about a dozen times. So we made our adjustments and fab'd a new piece, Fit like a Glove!! We mocked this up on Rich's mk3 and it improved his passenger footbox CONSIDERABLY, about 5" deeper and almost 4" wider (if I remember correctly). The mk4 footbox is bigger already, but this did add a couple inches in depth and almost 2" wider. Additionally, it straightens out the left side of the footbox so it's more comfortable too.

I got home last night, about 9pm, from Rich's but I was so excited, I stayed up till almost 1am mocking it in place. I assembled, drilled and screwed the box together on my workbench, then clamped and cleco'd it in place on the chassis. I would have finished last night if I hadn't broken my drill bit (I got tired and snapped it off drilling the main rail).

(the panels are aluminum, they just have the white protective plastic still on them).
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Rich was a GREAT help with cutting, bending, and test-fitting these panels and it went together great when I got home!
Again, BIG THANKS to Rich! and a big THANKS to Don for some truly great templates.

My wife is going to like this, she just doesn't know it yet!
I just have my fingers crossed that there is no header clearance issues, but I'm relatively confident it will be a good fit. ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?156-6-22-Still-drilling-but-fabbing-too! https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?155-5-16-Drilling-Drilling-Drilling Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:44:28 GMT Finished the F-Panels and Driver's box and temporarily mounted the pedal box (need to order my Russ Thompson Gas Pedal). The black-oxide 9/64 bit really made a difference, much easier to drill. Working on the brakes this week and trying to figure out where the brake lines will be run. (Tom, thanks for the Cleco's, they are cool!:cool:)

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Dreaming of my gauges and shifter. (unfortunately, those are pictures of the gauges)

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My mom saw it for the first time on Mother's Day and asked to take it for a spin ;)
[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P5080001.jpg[/IMG] ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?155-5-16-Drilling-Drilling-Drilling https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?154-4-27-Mounting-my-Power-Steering-Rack-and-installed-my-headers! Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:38:53 GMT Got my new PS rack yesterday (paint is crap, peeled right off when I pulled off a sticker!) Installed the Breeze off-set bushings (to lower and... Got my new PS rack yesterday (paint is crap, peeled right off when I pulled off a sticker!)
Installed the Breeze off-set bushings (to lower and center the rack) required that I remove some metal from the rack mounts. Rough marked the locations (I taped them off before starting the grinding).

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ok, then I broke out the grinder! That was hard to start wacking on a brand new chassis!
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Fits great now! (next I need to strip the rack and properly prime & repaint it)
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Also installed my new headers! (I feel like I'm missing a step(?) :confused:
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I need to align the rack now and pick up a set of tie-rod ends.
I installed the steering shaft, bushings, and wheel.

I received the threaded rod-ends from FFR for the IRS (they were on back order), but I still don't have the mounting bolts (they said they were sending them with the other parts, but they didn't) so the IRS will wait and I'll finish up mounting the front calipers next.
Not looking forward to running the brake lines. ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?154-4-27-Mounting-my-Power-Steering-Rack-and-installed-my-headers! https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?152-4-10-Body-Off-and-IFS-On Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:58:24 GMT The club showed up @ 9 and got to work after looking over the mk4. Dan, Kerry, Kathy, Mark, Tim, and Rich. Image:... The club showed up @ 9 and got to work after looking over the mk4. Dan, Kerry, Kathy, Mark, Tim, and Rich.
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We got the body buck assembled and positioned the body on it (twice). You’d think the “experts” would know which end is the front of the buck! LOL Tucked away under the deck until it goes back on.
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Leo joined us and checked out the tranny.
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After everyone left, Scott (neighbor / friend / car-building buddy) and I started on the IFS (Independent Front Suspension). Wow, a couple of those shock spacers were a PITA! Got it assembled, but I think I’m missing the Ύ” nuts for the LCA (Lower Control Arms) bolts. I checked the boxes twice but couldn’t find them. (are they in another box?)
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Caught this guy running through the garage, so I put him to work too.
I always liked Leo’s sock-monkey mascot!
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Installing the Passenger Side spindle. I need to ask my good buddy Rich to powder coat the IFS brackets for me. (why doesn’t FFR PC these like the other IFS components?) Guess I need to hunt down the donor spindle bolts too.
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Talked Ann (the Project Budget Controller) into taking it for a spin, but she refused to make Vroom sounds (“why that’s just silly, you’re not going to put this picture on face book!”) ok. Honey, I won’t put it on facebook!
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Then Scott took me for a spin around the garage! (we both made Vroom sounds!)
[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P1000017.jpg[/IMG] ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?152-4-10-Body-Off-and-IFS-On https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?151-4-4-2011-Delivery-Day! Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:29:21 GMT Took the day off and went to breakfast with my friend, no hurry, Gary (Stewart driver) told me last week that he'd be at my place around noon. I texted him at 9:30 (while I was at breakfast) and asked if he was on schedule, he said "no", he was ahead of schedule of schedule and would be at my place at [B][SIZE="4"]10:15! [/SIZE][/B] ****! I gotta get my butt home!

He pulled up @ 10!
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My first peek @ my car! Still can't believe it. (btw, I belive that's Todd's below mine, headed for Baton Rouge).
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Helping Gary unload.
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Finally in my garage! Couldn't be happier!
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Some friends from Gateway Cobra Club, came over for beer & pizza. AND to talk cars / Factory Five!
Rick, Rich, Tom, Tim, and Gary. (good friends to have, all FFR owners)
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Mandatory, steering wheel /vroom vroom picture!
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Sitting in my garage, FINALLY!
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And LOTS of boxes (still need to invetory them tomorrow, but I did go thru them and check them out). Not much backordered, both chrome roll-bars, 302 headers, and rear IRS bolts(s). not bad.
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BigLeo dropped by with his friend John and his Hemi powered ratrod. That thing is cool, it's a Hudson Teraplane.
[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/P4040074.jpg[/IMG] ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?151-4-4-2011-Delivery-Day! https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?150-My-Build-Plan-part-2-(continued) Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:56:56 GMT *_Electronics / Wiring _* Objective: Quality and safe wiring that is simple to install and a clean setup. • Painless Wiring harness (18... [B][U][SIZE="5"]Electronics / Wiring [/SIZE][/U][/B]

Objective: Quality and safe wiring that is simple to install and a clean setup.

• Painless Wiring harness (18 Circuit Universal) (Bought)
• Donor Engine harness & computers (Bought)
• Weather-pack connectors
• Front-mount battery
• Speedhut Legacy gauges w/ reverse GPS speedo (black face w/ white numbers & AC or Cobra logo)
[INDENT]o Legacy Gauges - Cobra 427 Gauge Kit (180 CCW Speedo, 8K Tach with Shiftlights, Water, Oil Temp, Oil psi, Volts, Fuel Level)
o Gauge lighting Inverter with Dimmer[/INDENT]
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[B][U][SIZE="5"]Interior [/SIZE][/U][/B]
Objective: Maintain near original look of the CSX3016, with some modern conveniences, comforts, and improved safety.
• Dash
[INDENT]o S/C style dashboard with center speedo & padded covering (Speedhut vintage gauges)
o Period style switches, knobs, and indicator lights
o Passenger “Oh-****” grab bar (West Marine)
o Steering column bezel
o Momentary Turn Signal switch on dash w/ motorcycle signal cancel
o Under dash filler panel
o Under dash power points
o Under dash courtesy lights
o Round / bullet (original style) rearview mirror (?)
o Wind Wings & Visors
o Start button (still debating)
o AC or Cobra steering wheel center
o Leather wrapped wood (original style) steering wheel
o Stainless allen head bolts for dash
o Glove Box[/INDENT]
• Seats
[INDENT]o Corbeau LG-1 high-back seats w/5th Slot option (Sub-Seat belt)
o Corbeau (or Breeze) adjustable / sliding seat mounts
o Raise front of seat as desired (1” - 2”)
o Heated seats[/INDENT]
• Transmission Tunnel
[INDENT]o Fire extinguisher, chrome (mounted at front)
o Removable transmission tunnel cover
o Hand brake relocation to top of transmission tunnel and finish bezel
o Shift chrome ring
o Fuel shut-off (location tbd)[/INDENT]
• Footboxes / Pedals
[INDENT]o Russ Thompson throttle pedal
o “AC” brake and clutch pedals
o Dead pedal mod
o Floor high-beam dimmer
o Driver’s side footbox mod (widen)
o Passenger footbox mod (extend and widen)[/INDENT]
• Other
[INDENT]o Chrome roll bars (DS & PS)
o Roll bar grommets
o Herb’s door panels
o Heater / defroster
o Wipers
o Brake duct blower air vent system
o Interior sound deadening material
o Aftermarket carpet
o Rear bulkhead shelf mod
o Relocate seat belt mounts to top of rear bulkhead and weld in strengthening supports
o Trunk and Engine compartment courtesy lighting
o Firewall forward mod[/INDENT]

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Very Nice Replica Dash

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CSX3016 Interior

[B][U][SIZE="5"]Body[/SIZE][/U][/B]
• Blue with White Stripes (specific paint colors not identified yet)
• Paint & Stripe underside of hood (and trunk(?)
• Bumpers – Over-Riders
• Trunk expansion mod (may not be required w / MK4)
• Trunk Storage Box (similar to battery box)
• Hood Hinges and prop rod
• Riveted Hood scoop w/ Stainless allen head bolts
• Riveted Hood w/ Stainless allen head bolts
• Square Tail-light mod (LEDs(?)
• Body undercoating – roll-on Truck-bed lining
• Painted / Powder-coated Aluminum Panels w/spray-on liner on tire side
• Removable driver’s footbox top panel

[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/MPTech/PIC7.jpg[/IMG] ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?150-My-Build-Plan-part-2-(continued) https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?149-My-Build-Plan-part-1 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:41:00 GMT After researching for almost a year and joining the Gateway Cobra Club in St. Louis, MO, I began formulating my Build Plan. I saved links and Word... After researching for almost a year and joining the Gateway Cobra Club in St. Louis, MO, I began formulating my Build Plan. I saved links and Word documents full of forum topics, and many pages of notes in a binder. My plan went thru many revisions and updates (and is still evolving as new information is discovered and I learn more). this is my latest version (but even a couple items here have changed since I started the actual build).

This was as-of January 2011, just prior to ordering my kit from [URL="http://www.factoryfive.com/"]Factory Five Racing[/URL].


[B][SIZE="6"]MPTech’s Build Plan[/SIZE][/B]
A modern / sport-version of the 1965 AC 427 Cobra S/C (Semi-Competition), incorporating current technology and engineering that improves performance, safety, convenience, comfort, and reliability without impacting the vintage look and feel of the original. Primarily built for street-use and cruising, but could be tracked if desired.
[LIST][*][B][U]Kit[/U][/B] - Factory Five Racing – MK4 Roadster.[*][B][U]Engine[/U][/B] - small block Ford 302 ~ 300 HP.[*][B][U]Transmission[/U][/B] - 5 Speed Manual, T-5 w/midshift mod.[*][B][U]Suspension / Differential[/U][/B] - independent front and rear suspension, with limited-slip differential.[*][B][U]Wheels / Tires[/U][/B] - Halibrand-style vintage wheels with pin drive racing spinners.[*][B][U]Steering / Brakes[/U][/B] - manual steering, 4 wheel power disc brakes. [*][B][U]Electronics / Wiring[/U][/B] - donor engine harness / Painless wire harness.[*][B][U]Interior[/U][/B] - as close to authentic as comfortably possible, amenities will be hidden / subtle.[*][B][U]Body[/U][/B] - Blue with White stripes, using CSX3016 as the original to be modeled after.[/LIST]
[SIZE="4"][B]The Goal: a modern version of the original CSX3016.[/B][/SIZE]

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[B][U][SIZE="5"]Kit[/SIZE][/U][/B]

Objective: Vintage-look, performance (street-legal) race-car, built for street use. Well-engineered, safe, fun-to-drive, and reliable. Reasonably comfortable for short cruises, but could be driven for longer periods. Moderate build cost with choice of build parts and ability to upgrade others later. Looking for what I consider to be the Best: value, quality, and engineered Kit available.

[B]Factory Five Racing - MK4 Roadster Base kit[/B] [I](plan to order this month)[/I]
combination Base Kit with selected donor and new parts.

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FFR MK4 Roadster example

Ordering Options:
• Powder Coated Chassis
• Tubular Front Lower Control Arms
• Independent Rear Suspension Kit (standard width w/ Koni shocks)
• Headers (302 ceramic coated 4-port)
• Roll-bar (driver-side Chrome)
• Roll-bar (passenger-side Chrome)
• Blank Dash panel
• Vintage Halibrand Replica Wheels (17’ x 9” front, 17” x 10.5” rear)

Don’t plan to use:
• Seats (selecting after-market seats0
• unpainted side-pipes (purchased chrome/silver ceramic coated side-pipes)
• smog pump bracket (not needed)
• battery box (not needed)
• pre-drilled dash panel
• air-filter (not needed)
• steering wheel (already have one)
• and I’m sure many other misc parts

Donor Parts:
• ’95 Mustang GT Front spindles / Disc Brakes / Vaccu-boost (Bought)
• ’95 Mustang GT Gas Tank and Fuel pump (Bought, but may replace gas tank)
• ’95 T-Bird IRS rear knuckles, disc brakes, and rotors (re-drilled to 4.5”) (Bought)
• ’98 Mustang Pedal Box (Bought)
• ’93 Mustang 302 engine (roller), engine wiring harness, and computers (Bought)
• ’03 T5 Transmission w/S-10 Midshift conversion (Bought)
• ’92 - 97 Lincoln Mark VIII differential

[B][U][SIZE="5"]Engine[/SIZE][/U][/B]

Objective: Small-block Ford V8, about ~ 300 HP, street-use, EFI for performance and reliability, donor, reasonable cost, common parts, economically upgradeable for additional performance, ease of maintenance, and decent gas mileage (lol).

[B]‘93 Mustang Roller 302[/B] (rebuilt) (Bought)
• GT-40P ported heads
• FMS F-cam
• Explorer intake (Mustang intake 58mm TB, Explorer 65mm)
• 24lb injectors + Pro-m meter calibrated for 24s
• MSD 6al ignition
• new water pump
• new 3G Alternator 120 amps
• Flywheel + new RAM clutch

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302 SBF EFI example (w/ 4 into 1 headers) (a beautiful example, unfortunately not mine (but my goal)

Upgrades:
- 4 into1 headers, ceramic coated.
- Side pipes Chrome ceramic coated. (Bought)
- Aftermarket pulleys/brackets. (Bought)
- “Cobra powered by Ford” valve covers. (Bought)
- ARP Fastners
- ARP Ultra-Torque (lube for torquing bolts, here so I don’t forget it)
- Canton Oil Filter Remote Locator w / AN steel braid hoses and fittings
- ~ Motor mounts(?)

Cooling System
- New Radiator (tbd, Breeze cooling system)
- 427 overflow tank (Bought)

Fuel System
- New Gas Tank (tbd, have donor, but really considering new)
- Fuel pump / management system (donor)

[B][U][SIZE="5"]Transmission[/SIZE][/U][/B]

Objective: 5 Speed manual transmission, good low end gears, 5th gear for hi-way driving, reliable, street use, and fun-to-drive.

[B]’03 T5 transmission w/ S-10 mid-shift conversion[/B] (Bought and mid-shift conversion completed)
Stock gearing:
• 1st: 3.35:1
• 2nd: 1.99:1
• 3rd: 1.33:1
• 4th: 1.00:1
• 5th: 0.68:1
• Rev: 3.15:1

Upgrades:
- MGW Short-throw shifter w/ silver (Race) handle
- MGW dust boot
- Stang Shifter Gasket
- Forte’s Clutch Fork extender
- Solid Differential Mounts
- Shortened driveshaft

[B][U][SIZE="5"]Suspension / Differential[/SIZE][/U][/B]

Objective: good ride and handling, street use, adjustable, common parts, maintainable, PosiTraction rear-end.

[B]FFR front Upper & Lower Control Arms w/ Koni coil-over shocks.[/B]

Donor (Bought)
- ’95 Mustang GT Front Spindles / Disc Brakes

New
- New Rotors & pads
- Rebuilt calipers
- Breeze Lower Control Arm Bushing Set (TBD)


[B]FFR Independent Rear Suspension w/ Koni coil-over shocks.[/B]

Donor:
- ’92 - 97 Lincoln Mark VIII Aluminum pumpkin
- IRS Trac-Loc diff
- ’95 T-Bird IRS rear spindles/knuckles & hubs (Bought)
[INDENT] - New OEM Ford bearings
- Hubs re-drilled for 4.5 inch lug pattern & New wheels studs
- VPM Poly Bushings[/INDENT]
- ’95 T-Bird IRS disc brakes calipers with re-drilled rotors (Bought)

Upgrades:
- 3.55 diff gears
- Diff Carrier mounting bolts (grade 8)
- Silicone CV boots (North Racecars)
- Aluminum Differential Bushing Kit [url]http://www.vintageperformancemotorcars.com/[/url]
- Driveshaft safety loop
- ~ Sway bar (?)

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[U][SIZE="5"][B]Wheels / Tires[/B][/SIZE][/U]

Objective:
[B]wheels:[/B] retain the vintage look of the original 427’s, common size, and fits without any customization or clearance issues. Allows future upgrade to larger brakes.
[B]tires:[/B] street (DOT) tires that provide good handling and grip characteristics. As wide as possible, without fitment issues. Common size at a reasonable cost.


[B]17-inch Vintage Halibrand Replica Wheels[/B], w/ 5 lug bolt on with machined spinner and cosmetic cover.
17 x 9 front
17 x 10.5 rear
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Tires:

[B]Kumho Ecsta XS[/B]
245/45R17 fronts (rim 7.5” – 9.0”, section width 9.6”, tread width 8.2”, diameter 25.7”)

315/35R17 rears (rim 10.5” – 12.5”, section width 12.6”, tread width 11.5”, diameter 25.7”)
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[B][U][SIZE="5"]Steering / Brakes[/SIZE][/U][/B]

Objective: good steering and braking characteristics, simple to setup and maintain, general street use.

• Flaming River Steering Rack.(FR1520 15:1) (Bought)
• 4-wheel power disc brakes, donor Mustang Vacu-boost and disc brakes w/ 10.8” front rotors, rear T-Bird rotors / discs. (Bought)
• Donor Brake / Clutch Pedal Assembly, with pedal bender mod (Bought)
• Breeze Clutch Cable Adjuster & Quadrant Kit. (Bought)
• Russ Thompson Throttle Pedal.
• Breeze Offset Steering Rack Bushings
• Lokar E-Brake kit

Possible Upgrades:
• ~ SAI Mod – Whitby’s (? tbd)
• ~ Bumpsteer mod (? tbd)
• ~ larger / better brakes (later)
• ~ Splined Quick Release Steering Wheel Hub kit (Breeze) ]]> MPTech https://v1.thefactoryfiveforum.com/entry.php?149-My-Build-Plan-part-1