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Carl - 25 Dec 2005 00:20 GMT

I've actually got two questions

#1: On my 99 'vert, the driver's and passenger's side windows leak a little
where the upper gasket pieces meet on the convertable top. It gets me right
in the arm when driving and can be a little irritating. It seems to be
heavier when I'm going slow or stopped in traffic. Not really present on the
freeway. I can see where the gasket meets and that is where the leak is
coming from.

Suggestions?

Also, the tires I've got now are 205/60/R15's and the wheels are stock. The
tires are getting worn and will need replacement mid to early '06. I'd like
to upgrade the wheels at that time. I really like the American Racing Torque
Thrust II's. I had them on my '76 Aspen. I was thinking something in the
16-17" range? 15" is too small, and 18" is too big. Is there any reason
besides cost to go one way or another (16" vs 17"). Also, what width wheel,
what backspacing, and what size tires to run? I'll need all-seasons. I would
describe my driving style as "mild to spirited", and this car probably won't
ever see the track.

Thanks,

Carl

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WindsorFox - 25 Dec 2005 04:47 GMT

> I've actually got two questions
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> Suggestions?

Sorry I don't have any suggestions, but if you're going to have a
drip, trust me it could be worse, just ask Dwight...

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dwight - 26 Dec 2005 14:01 GMT

>> I've actually got two questions
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> Sorry I don't have any suggestions, but if you're going to have a
> drip, trust me it could be worse, just ask Dwight...

A reference to the Princessmobile?

That little '88 LX put me in an embarrassing situation. At highway speeds,
the rain would get in under the roof, travel across the top of the
windshield, and drip directly into my crotch. That's yet ANOTHER reason that
I always carry a few Bounty paper towels with me everywhere I go
("Hitchhiker's Guide", and all that, but a habit I picked up when my kids
were very young.)

My current '93 GT convertible hasn't dripped once, but I admit that I don't
drive it in the rain all that much. In fact, it's resting in the garage
right now, waiting for a nice sunny day with no snow melt.

Now, TFrog ('93 LX hatch) has some rotten weatherstripping, for sure. If I
take it through a car wash, when we get to the machines that spray the sides
of the car, I always get a mini-shower through the top of the driver's
window.

But that's my fault. One day, I'll actually get around to having the
weatherstripping replaced on both doors and the hatch. It is, after all, 12
years old...

:()

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WindsorFox - 26 Dec 2005 23:18 GMT

>>>I've actually got two questions
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> windshield, and drip directly into my crotch. That's yet ANOTHER reason that
> I always carry a few Bounty paper towels with me everywhere I go

A story that I shall remember for a lifetime :oP

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Cobra Boy - 25 Dec 2005 05:20 GMT

They all leak there after awhile, my '97 cobra convert did it I stuck
napkins up there on rainy days. My '98 cobra convert with 8K miles on it now
doesn't, yet. lol
As far as the wheels go if they looked good on a aspen they have to look
good on a stang.
Cobraboy '98 convert

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> Carl

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Carl - 25 Dec 2005 07:33 GMT

Thanks, CB. Any reason to choose 16" or 17"?

Carl

> They all leak there after awhile, my '97 cobra convert did it I stuck
> napkins up there on rainy days. My '98 cobra convert with 8K miles on it
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Gill - 25 Dec 2005 15:18 GMT

> Thanks, CB. Any reason to choose 16" or 17"?
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>>>Carl

Go with a 17"
Stock width is 225 so look at stock Mustangs, see if it looks good to you.
As you get out to 275 width, they start to "follow" any grooves in the road.
I recommend the BFG G-Force KDWS tires for wet or dry roads.

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Carl - 25 Dec 2005 20:00 GMT

I think the reccomendation I got from Tirerack was 245/45R17. How much ride
quality will I loose at 245/45/17 vs my 205/60/15? Also, I don't understand
how 275's would "follow" the road? I had 33x12.5's on my Jeep and never had
a problem.

Carl

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> road.
> I recommend the BFG G-Force KDWS tires for wet or dry roads.

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Gill - 25 Dec 2005 22:31 GMT

> I think the reccomendation I got from Tirerack was 245/45R17. How much ride
> quality will I loose at 245/45/17 vs my 205/60/15? Also, I don't understand
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>>road.
>>I recommend the BFG G-Force KDWS tires for wet or dry roads.

Sorry, I was thinking about my old 86 and the stock 225's
Your right, the stock size IS 245.
The 275's should be mounted on a 9" wide rim and the tread print is
about an inch or so wider than the 245's
It doesn't seem like a big difference, but I can feel it pulling left
and right on rutted roads.

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RT - 26 Dec 2005 20:30 GMT

>Go with a 17"
>Stock width is 225 so look at stock Mustangs, see if it looks good to you.
>As you get out to 275 width, they start to "follow" any grooves in the road.
>I recommend the BFG G-Force KDWS tires for wet or dry roads.

I have 275's on my Cobra and I don't think it's bad at all. Then
again, the roads are pretty good here but still...

I'd go with 17". looks better to me. I'd go 18" even if clearance
wasn't an issue.

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351CJ - 25 Dec 2005 20:02 GMT

> I've actually got two questions
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> Suggestions?

Don't drive you convertible in the rain?

> Also, the tires I've got now are 205/60/R15's and the wheels are stock.
> The tires are getting worn and will need replacement mid to early '06. I'd
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> Carl

Ask your local tire shop for some prices, I think you will fine the 17
inchers offer fewer choices at a higher price...

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Ironrod - 27 Dec 2005 07:06 GMT

I used a big 'ol glob of silicon grease right between the weather stripping
where the roof meets the "A" pillar, also works for leaks between the
weather stripping on the roof sections.

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Carl - 27 Dec 2005 23:43 GMT

I guess I didn't describe it well... the leak is where the side window meets
the top. I wouldn't want the grease on my window, but it is a good idea if
it starts to leak at the windshield.

Thanks,

Carl

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Ironrod - 28 Dec 2005 21:29 GMT

Is it coming from seam between where the rubber on the roof meets the rubber
on the windshield pillar or is it coming from the back side window. If its
the back window, look for signs that the rear weather stripping hasn't been
pealed back by the movement of the rear window.

> I guess I didn't describe it well... the leak is where the side window meets
> the top. I wouldn't want the grease on my window, but it is a good idea if
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