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04-29-2026,
04:37 PM
Mike.Bray
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5150 M5 Anniversary Edition Build Thread
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That's a gorgeous color! Congratulations.
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04-29-2026,
09:14 AM
Mike.Bray
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Agree, unless you're moving fluid through the MC and ports I don't see anyway you're going to get the air out.
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04-28-2026,
04:51 PM
Mike.Bray
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04-28-2026,
04:10 PM
Mike.Bray
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CV2065 MKIV Roadster Build Thread #2 - Visors - Heat Shields - Saggy Pipe
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Here's my timing table if it helps. I had to go down to 12 degrees at idle to get the idle under 800 due to the big lopey cam I'm running.
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04-28-2026,
01:45 PM
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04-28-2026,
01:41 PM
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04-28-2026,
09:54 AM
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As we say down here it looks like you've got 6 gallons in a 5 gallon bucket! Good luck with all that.
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04-28-2026,
09:47 AM
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I understand the comment about not recommending modifying the frame, as a manufacturer they have to insure the integrity of their products and have...
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04-27-2026,
03:24 PM
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It's not a Ford but it is a 427 small block:cool:
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04-27-2026,
12:35 PM
Mike.Bray
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What master cylinder do you have? You could try gravity bleeding since the calipers are lower than the MC. Get a couple of these ...
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04-27-2026,
09:01 AM
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If you have resistance in the pedal but then it slowly bleeds down that is usually the MC leaking internally, fluid bypassing the piston. Air in the...
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04-25-2026,
03:57 PM
Mike.Bray
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Nice car, I love the no quickjacks. Open zoomies, open car, and a sound system. Perfect.
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04-25-2026,
10:38 AM
Mike.Bray
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Mk4 Roadster - Wilwood Remote Brake Bias adjuster
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You can but it's very inconvenient while moving:(
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04-25-2026,
10:04 AM
Mike.Bray
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Turbos are mufflers, right?
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04-25-2026,
10:03 AM
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You guys are pampered, try building one as Covid is winding down lol. Ordered my kit in September 21, delivered at the end of May 22. Four or five...
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04-23-2026,
11:27 AM
Mike.Bray
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That's what happens when it gets cold.
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04-22-2026,
12:02 PM
Mike.Bray
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I have the Breeze bar and had the same issue with the rear trim ring. I thought about laser cutting but went with printing as I wanted nice...
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04-21-2026,
09:18 PM
Mike.Bray
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Mellow and Cobra aren't two words you normally see together.
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04-19-2026,
03:02 PM
Mike.Bray
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You know, I'm sure Tilton has MC failures also but in over 30 years of using them I've never heard of one. If you watch the video in the link below...
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04-19-2026,
02:37 PM
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I try to analyze/research and make informed decisions. A lot of people on the forum advise to replace the gas tank fill pipe grommet with an...
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04-19-2026,
10:17 AM
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CV2065 MKIV Roadster Build Thread #2 - Visors - Heat Shields - Saggy Pipe
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Just leave it like that and you can tell everyone you're running alcohol:cool:
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04-19-2026,
10:13 AM
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Install one of these to ease the cable routing. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/til-72-560
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04-19-2026,
09:54 AM
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I used to do design work for Classic Recreations before they sold last year. CR was licensed by Shelby and any of my designs that included any...
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04-18-2026,
04:13 PM
Mike.Bray
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Check your Blueprint Engine dipstick tube!
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Blueprint are just too big. Better off with Forte or Smeding.
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04-18-2026,
09:43 AM
Mike.Bray
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Watermans MKIV Build - Kit 207937
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You'll love having that display while driving. I have one for my EFI in a similar spot and probably look at it more than the gauges.
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04-17-2026,
10:03 PM
Mike.Bray
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Amazing MK4 Build on BaT
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A distinction without a difference.
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04-17-2026,
06:16 PM
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Being Shelby authorized is part of it but I think it's because they're supposedly professionally built. I had a chance to crawl over and under one...
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04-17-2026,
05:21 PM
Mike.Bray
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Amazing MK4 Build on BaT
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I did that once when I was younger and dumber:rolleyes:
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04-17-2026,
05:13 PM
Mike.Bray
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craftcloud3d.com is the best place.
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04-17-2026,
09:15 AM
Mike.Bray
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3-link Upper Link Bracket Attachment
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Maybe try a socket nut. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/socket-nuts-2~/
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6 replies | 204 view(s)
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