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04-28-2026, 11:28 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Tilton master cylinders will fit a Mk5 in Roadster

I was looking around online today. I'm wondering if this would work without notching the frame ? You'd have to remove the inlet adapter that comes...

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04-27-2026, 09:09 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread Tilton master cylinders will fit a Mk5 in Roadster

I don't think any banjo bolt will fit without notching the frame. Someone did post a low profile fitting, that replaced the large 7/8" (?), I can't...

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04-27-2026, 01:40 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread My cure for boredom, Mk5 build : small update, harness install in Roadster Build Threads

Thanks for the feedback Bill....and I've since changed color choices about 3 or 4 times since that original post. And for exactly the same reason you...

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04-27-2026, 01:04 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread My cure for boredom, Mk5 build : small update, harness install in Roadster Build Threads

Received my harness a couple of weeks ago. First thing I had to do was get that horrible plastic split loom off. It just looks cheap to me. Cleaned...

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04-22-2026, 07:19 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread better steering pump for a 427W? in Roadster

You can take a look at Jones Racing, they make a nice pump made for sustained RPM's.

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04-19-2026, 06:31 PM

8secDuster replied to a thread Papa's Retirement Type 65 Coupe Build - Index in first post in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Love the wheels Dave! Can't wait to see them on it.

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04-19-2026, 06:29 PM

8secDuster replied to a thread Lugnut Mark’s type 65 build! in Type '65 Coupe Build Threads

Thats Awesome Mark! Congrats!

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04-16-2026, 04:39 PM

CW_MI started a thread Thought this was funny... in General Discussions

Don't let anyone talk you out of spending $30k on a Factory Five kit. That $50k will be the best $70k you ever spent...

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04-16-2026, 10:57 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread My cure for boredom, Mk5 build : small update, harness install in Roadster Build Threads

Sent my gauges off to Speedhut for some changes. They received them yesterday and that afternoon they sent me some proofs to approve. These will have...

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04-16-2026, 07:37 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Gas n performance closed? in Roadster

FWIW....GasN seems to be back. They've reached out to me twice in the last couple of days, finally returning my call from over a month ago. They...

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04-16-2026, 07:28 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Factory Five Student Build “From Zero to A Hundred” – Trailer in Roadster

Watched it last night. Not only was it a story of these kids building the car, which is a challenge in itself, but to do it during the pandemic,...

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04-16-2026, 07:26 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Oil Cooler fog lights Ep.22 in Roadster

Very cool, that turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

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04-16-2026, 07:12 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Master Cylinder Replacement in Roadster

Show off...:D

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04-15-2026, 05:32 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread 20 years old….. in Roadster

Awesome seeing how long some of you have had these cars. It gets tiring seeing so many come up for sale on social media sights with less than a...

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04-15-2026, 03:38 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 Roadster Radiator Mounting Question in Roadster

Thanks for the update

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04-15-2026, 10:23 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 Roadster Radiator Mounting Question in Roadster

Good deal. Glad to hear they have a solution for both upper and lower now for the Mk5 and a 302. I really didn't want to go through the expense of...

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04-15-2026, 09:08 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Has Anyone Done AN Coolant Lines on a Coyote? in General Discussions

You could also just replace the coolant neck on the radiator with a weld on bung. That would eliminate the adaptor. I'm considering this for my...

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04-15-2026, 06:45 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 Roadster Radiator Mounting Question in Roadster

Good to hear. What did you end up doing for the upper inlet on the radiator ? I was thinking of going with -16 or -20 AN but with as tight as that...

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04-15-2026, 06:42 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 Roadster Radiator Mounting Question in Roadster

It's all good. Thank you for posting your solution. I ended up having to do the same.

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04-14-2026, 04:44 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 Roadster Radiator Mounting Question in Roadster

The cardboard is just a spacer while I drill the lower bolt holes, for a slight clearance between the tank and support...and will be discarded. No...

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04-14-2026, 11:20 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Factory Five Student Build “From Zero to A Hundred” – Trailer in Roadster

I didn't...I stayed out in the garage too late.

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04-14-2026, 08:30 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Old Ford and Auto Magazines, Free in For Sale - Parts

This is probably a longshot.....you wouldn't happen to have a September 1991 Car and Driver issue, would you ?

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04-14-2026, 08:17 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 Roadster Radiator Mounting Question in Roadster

Paul, What did you end up doing for your radiator install ? I'm running into the same problem you did. I've also noticed that the radiator...

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04-13-2026, 07:03 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread Factory Five Student Build “From Zero to A Hundred” – Trailer in Roadster

Thanks for the reminder, that will be tonight's watch.

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04-13-2026, 12:40 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 dashboard fitment in Roadster

That would definitely drive my crazy, and noted, thank you. No stripes on this build though.

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04-13-2026, 11:30 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 dashboard fitment in Roadster

That was exactly what i was going to do....hindsight and all that, I should have stuck with that plan. Depending on how much I have to drop the dash,...

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04-13-2026, 11:05 AM

CW_MI replied to a thread Mk5 dashboard fitment in Roadster

Good point on the outboard "wings" , I didn't even think about that. I should have followed my instincts. I wasn't going to drill the steering shaft...

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04-13-2026, 08:37 AM

CW_MI started a thread Mk5 dashboard fitment in Roadster

I started working on my dash, and decided to mount it using hook and loop. I fastened three angle brackets to the hoop (left center right) with...

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04-11-2026, 10:30 PM

CW_MI replied to a thread IRS E brake retention clips. in Roadster

You know Paul, that thought crossed my mind. I was like, that isn't going anywhere....then the over thinker in me, got me worried.

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04-11-2026, 07:12 PM

CW_MI started a thread IRS E brake retention clips. in Roadster

Would this be a Wilwood specific part ? I didn't get them in my FFR shipment. I ordered some 2015 Ford clips, and they didn't work.

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