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04-29-2026, 04:37 PM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread 5150 M5 Anniversary Edition Build Thread in Roadster Build Threads

That's a gorgeous color! Congratulations.

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04-29-2026, 09:14 AM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread spongy brakes, pedal goes to floor in Roadster

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 replied to a thread Longer Brass Nuts for sidpipe mounting (?) in Roadster

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/thread-size~3-8-16/material~brass-1/coupling-nuts-3~/

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04-28-2026, 04:10 PM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread CV2065 MKIV Roadster Build Thread #2 - Visors - Heat Shields - Saggy Pipe in Roadster Build Threads

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

Mike.Bray replied to a thread Longer Brass Nuts for sidpipe mounting (?) in Roadster

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IZ49HC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CFS6NG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

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04-28-2026, 01:41 PM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread No sidelines just dumping out the side. in Roadster

https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/this-bill-thomas-cheetah-proves-chevy-runs-with-shelbys-cobra/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_conten...

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04-28-2026, 09:54 AM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread Rick's Mark V Roadster Build in Roadster Build Threads

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

Mike.Bray replied to a thread MK5 Blueprint 347 Canton T-sump and 4R70W does not fit in Roadster

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

Mike.Bray replied to a thread Happy 4/27 Day! in Roadster

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 replied to a thread spongy brakes, pedal goes to floor in Roadster

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

Mike.Bray replied to a thread spongy brakes, pedal goes to floor in Roadster

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 replied to a thread No sidelines just dumping out the side. in Roadster

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 replied to a thread Mk4 Roadster - Wilwood Remote Brake Bias adjuster in Roadster Build Threads

You can but it's very inconvenient while moving:(

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04-25-2026, 10:04 AM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread No sidelines just dumping out the side. in Roadster

Turbos are mufflers, right?

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04-25-2026, 10:03 AM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread Parts on order in Roadster

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 replied to a thread No sidelines just dumping out the side. in Roadster

That's what happens when it gets cold.

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04-22-2026, 12:02 PM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread 1 ¾" Trim Rings for Breeze Roll Bars? in Roadster

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 replied to a thread Deep, mellow exhaust note on MK5? in Roadster

Mellow and Cobra aren't two words you normally see together.

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04-19-2026, 03:02 PM

Mike.Bray replied to a thread John in KC - Roadster Build Thread in Roadster Build Threads

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

Mike.Bray replied to a thread John in KC - Roadster Build Thread in Roadster Build Threads

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

Mike.Bray replied to a thread CV2065 MKIV Roadster Build Thread #2 - Visors - Heat Shields - Saggy Pipe in Roadster Build Threads

Just leave it like that and you can tell everyone you're running alcohol:cool:

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