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Jul 19, 2024 | 
fordmuscle.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
It’s never been a better time to buy a New Edge Mustang. And why not? It’s a pretty ideal platform that combines looks and performance per dollar that almost no other platform can compare to right now. Parts are affordable, they come with a stout drivetrain and suspension that needs only minor upgrades.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
streetmusclemag.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
Over a number of months of hard work and busted knuckles, we have bolted on a lot of go-fast bits to our Ford Muscle project 2001 Mustang Cobra, titled Project Apex. The goal of the car is to build a fun-and-fast track day toy that is still streetable. Initially, we added the Road and Track Box from Maximum Motorsports. Then we upgraded the Cobra’s IRS with Maximum Motorsports Rear Grip Package. At the track, the car was discernably better thanks to the suspension upgrades.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
streetmusclemag.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
As our Ford Muscle project 2001 Mustang Cobra, titled Project Apex, started to take shape and began making laps around the road course we ran into a big problem: stopping. We started going through front brake pads like a great white shark goes through teeth.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
fordmuscle.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
As our Ford Muscle project 2001 Mustang Cobra, titled Project Apex, started to take shape and began making laps around the road course we ran into a big problem: stopping. We started going through front brake pads like a great white shark goes through teeth.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
fordmuscle.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
There is no doubt that with a few aftermarket parts, modern Mustangs equipped with the 5.0-liter Coyote engine can generate exponentially more power. With that increase in power often come hardships down the line, specifically in the driveline of the car. Many enthusiasts have voiced complaints about the stock MT82 transmission, which comes on the 2011 and newer Ford Mustangs.
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
lsxmag.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
Most individuals who work on their own performance vehicles can relate to the following frustrating scenario: You’ve saved your hard-earned money for high-performance parts, you’ve bloodied your knuckles during the installation, and then, when you go to loosen up one remaining bolt, it’s either stripped or, even worse, seized. Stripped or seized exhaust bolts are a nightmare.
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Oct 11, 2023 | 
fordmuscle.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
Most individuals who work on their own performance vehicles can relate to the following frustrating scenario: You’ve saved your hard-earned money for high-performance parts, you’ve bloodied your knuckles during the installation, and then, when you go to loosen up one remaining bolt, it’s either stripped or, even worse, seized. Stripped or seized exhaust bolts are a nightmare.
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Aug 17, 2023 | 
fordmuscle.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
There are moments in our history when a man and the machine he created become forever connected. For instance, think of Carroll Shelby and the Cobra. When an individual invests thousands of hours of labor, hard-earned cash, sweat, blood, frustration, and passion into a car, the lines between the man and the machine blur, merging into one. This is the story of how Tommy Wright and his 1965 Mustang dubbed, Quicksilver, became bound for eternity. Now, Wright is not in the same league as Shelby.
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Aug 14, 2023 | 
streetmusclemag.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
Prior to 1920, the early Ford Model T had hand cranks to start. Fortunately for everyone, Ford continued to advance its technology throughout the century, which meant our 2001 SVT Cobra came equipped with a battery and an electric starter. However, this conveniently located battery does bring some complications. You see, our 2001 SVT Cobra is being modified for road course duty. Vehicle dynamics and weight distribution are crucial to the Cobra’s ability to navigate corners.
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Aug 14, 2023 | 
fordmuscle.com | Rob Krider |Cadet Blues
Prior to 1920, the early Ford Model T had hand cranks to start. Fortunately for everyone, Ford continued to advance its technology throughout the century, which meant our 2001 SVT Cobra came equipped with a battery and an electric starter. However, this conveniently located battery does bring some complications. You see, our 2001 SVT Cobra is being modified for road course duty. Vehicle dynamics and weight distribution are crucial to the Cobra’s ability to navigate corners.
