BITCH ASS: A Build of Average Proportions and Modest Income

[NorCalFocus]

Can I be a negative nancy about that?

Yes.

[cobrawannabe]

Es or Ts.

[CaysE]

Honestly I don't like either one, but you've proven people wrong with your wheel choice before.

[benz88]

Go wider.

[cobrawannabe]

Something just popped up. I very well could.

[FunfGang]

I am excite to see the new wheels...

[cobrawannabe]

They're going to be pretty cool. Rather average specs for this site, but I think they'll look very good.

[cobrawannabe]

Couple of things:

1. Picked up a Steeda Tri-Ax shifter.
2. Debating on wheels: I'm looking at Borbet Type Es in 16x7.5. I want to run at least 8j. Does S/W feel Type Es are worth widening?

[cobrawannabe]

Some shots from H2Oi, as well as pictures of my gauges since the surround has been flocked.

Just after arrival:


I miss OCMD


A little piece of Solo-related history. If anyone remembers my first feature article "Work of Rat", this is the small business that the owner of that awesome white 242 runs out of his garage:


My view of the gauges. (Dirty steering column cover is dirty):


Semi-artsy phone shot:


And finally, the shifter. I need to trim the boot down, it's driving me insane! That's the factory knob, BTW. It does need to be replaced, though, the stitches have lost some of their color.

[manbeard]

this thread is relevant to my interests.. i've got a 2005 ST.. i am excited to see what you do to this!

[cobrawannabe]

Thanks! It's getting there, little by little. Do you like your ST? I think they're terrific little buggers.

[manbeard]

Thanks! It's getting there, little by little. Do you like your ST? I think they're terrific little buggers.

to be honest, i love it haha. I had a 2002 mustang GT before, but wanted something with better mileage. i went to the dealership to look at a chrysler 300C but it was being sold RIGHT as i walked in. I went outside to leave and saw the ST on the way back to the mustang, and took it for a test drive. its not as fast as my mustang was, but its definitely quick. and it handles sooooo damn good. its perfect for a peppy, cheap to operate daily driver. or for somethign to mod haha

[cobrawannabe]

Mine serves both purposes. It will be getting a major build once I'm out of school, but a peppy daily will do me just fine until I am out of Uni.

Also: I LOVE the fact that it can be pretty much disassembled with a flathead, a phillips, a 10mm, a 12mm, a15mm, and an 18mm. So much fun, so easy to work on, and so cheap to buy/operate. The perfect car!

[cobrawannabe]

Alright, I was going to keep it secret, but the new wheels are very "meh" here on S/W, so I don't want to disappoint.

Here they are:


Final measurements will be 16x8.5 et43, though I may need a small spacer to clear the struts up front.
Now, the question is color for the centers....

Choice #1 (current front runner):
Toreador Red


Choice #2:
Liquid Grey


Choice #3:
Though I'd like to avoid black, this color is just so damn sexy...
Tuxedo Black


Choice #4:
Dirt Brown



Yes, they are all factory Ford colors, that's what I like to do with the entire build on my car. I keep things subtle, and I like to pay homage to other Ford products if I can. So, what do you think? PLEASE POST AN ANSWER IF YOU READ THIS!

[cobrawannabe]

Nobody?