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2003 Mustang Cobra convertible getting Accuair e-level setup!
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<blockquote data-quote="Fastphil" data-source="post: 11410618" data-attributes="member: 39941"><p>Today we got a lot of work done, but we didn't get the rear end off the jacks, and the front is still on the ground. We did complete a few tasks that will enable us to get the front done a little quicker.</p><p></p><p>I started off by finishing the wiring under the dash, and I put the interior trim pieces back in place. I also worked on the wiring for the compressor relay. I decided to mount it on a metal tab on the driver side between the rear seat and the trunk, where everything else except the tank is going. It's starting to get crowded in there, but I don't expect to have to go in there anyways. I ran the big power wire for the compressors from the battery to the relay along the underside of the car, and brought it up through the grommet that the ABS sensor passes through. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]275018[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275019[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275020[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>We finally got the rear suspension all back together, and we had to extend the pushrods because the shock absorber was forcing the A-arms lower than they were when we mocked it up. The shocks also reduced the top of the travel slightly, so it worked out well. We added the brake line clamps to the same single bolt that holds Michel's fabricated plates to the upper A-arms, making it a simple and clean setup. The Nutserts for the sensors worked like a charm with Michel's fabricated installation tool. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]275021[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275022[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275023[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Michel's fabricated compressor brackets were all painted and ready to go into the car, so we got them installed. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]275024[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275025[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>We polished up the exhaust tips while they were off the car and made a couple of small fitment adjustments to the exhaust system when we put it back on the car. The girls came by to lend a helping hand. It's fun to have them around in the shop, they came in handy when running the big power wire through the front inner fender and up through the grommet!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275026[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275027[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Accuair's products are really top-notch. If the wiring harnesses weren't all properly labeled and with different, non-interchangeable connectors on them, I'd have a hell of a time keeping track of what's what. Every time we run a harness or air line through sheetmetal or near sharp edges, we use our trusty red air hose. Also, to pass the sensor harnesses through these holes, it's necessary to dismantle the connectors and pass the wires through the hole then put the connectors back on when you're ready to plug them in. Here you can see the pair of front sensor harnesses disappearing through the trunk floor to be routed forwards together under the car along the fuel lines. The other two holes have an air line each, with each line running up its own side of the car. The passenger side line follows the fuel lines as well, while the driver side follows the big red power wire. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]275028[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275029[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275030[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275031[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275032[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]275033[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I also got all the air tank fittings in place with teflon tape. Michel has an idea for a tank mounting bracket, because it can't be bolted straight to the floor due to its location partially over the spare tire well. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]275034[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>We noticed that my right front tire is worn unevenly down to the cords on the inner edge while we were under the car. We'll have to investigate the cause of that. A new tire (or two) and possibly a ball joint wasn't on my to-do list (or in my budget), but safety first. </p><p></p><p>Tomorrow will be a big day. We are still aiming to get it done for Saturday's show, but I won't be too sad if I don't make it. As long as I can get to my family BBQ on Saturday afternoon, I'll be happy. I'll stop making predictions as to what we will be doing tomorrow. I could just sum it up by saying that tomorrow, we need to do everything that's not done yet.</p><p></p><p>Later.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fastphil, post: 11410618, member: 39941"] Today we got a lot of work done, but we didn't get the rear end off the jacks, and the front is still on the ground. We did complete a few tasks that will enable us to get the front done a little quicker. I started off by finishing the wiring under the dash, and I put the interior trim pieces back in place. I also worked on the wiring for the compressor relay. I decided to mount it on a metal tab on the driver side between the rear seat and the trunk, where everything else except the tank is going. It's starting to get crowded in there, but I don't expect to have to go in there anyways. I ran the big power wire for the compressors from the battery to the relay along the underside of the car, and brought it up through the grommet that the ABS sensor passes through. [ATTACH=full]275018[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275019[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275020[/ATTACH] We finally got the rear suspension all back together, and we had to extend the pushrods because the shock absorber was forcing the A-arms lower than they were when we mocked it up. The shocks also reduced the top of the travel slightly, so it worked out well. We added the brake line clamps to the same single bolt that holds Michel's fabricated plates to the upper A-arms, making it a simple and clean setup. The Nutserts for the sensors worked like a charm with Michel's fabricated installation tool. [ATTACH=full]275021[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275022[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275023[/ATTACH] Michel's fabricated compressor brackets were all painted and ready to go into the car, so we got them installed. [ATTACH=full]275024[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275025[/ATTACH] We polished up the exhaust tips while they were off the car and made a couple of small fitment adjustments to the exhaust system when we put it back on the car. The girls came by to lend a helping hand. It's fun to have them around in the shop, they came in handy when running the big power wire through the front inner fender and up through the grommet! [ATTACH=full]275026[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275027[/ATTACH] Accuair's products are really top-notch. If the wiring harnesses weren't all properly labeled and with different, non-interchangeable connectors on them, I'd have a hell of a time keeping track of what's what. Every time we run a harness or air line through sheetmetal or near sharp edges, we use our trusty red air hose. Also, to pass the sensor harnesses through these holes, it's necessary to dismantle the connectors and pass the wires through the hole then put the connectors back on when you're ready to plug them in. Here you can see the pair of front sensor harnesses disappearing through the trunk floor to be routed forwards together under the car along the fuel lines. The other two holes have an air line each, with each line running up its own side of the car. The passenger side line follows the fuel lines as well, while the driver side follows the big red power wire. [ATTACH=full]275028[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275029[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275030[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275031[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275032[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]275033[/ATTACH] I also got all the air tank fittings in place with teflon tape. Michel has an idea for a tank mounting bracket, because it can't be bolted straight to the floor due to its location partially over the spare tire well. [ATTACH=full]275034[/ATTACH] We noticed that my right front tire is worn unevenly down to the cords on the inner edge while we were under the car. We'll have to investigate the cause of that. A new tire (or two) and possibly a ball joint wasn't on my to-do list (or in my budget), but safety first. Tomorrow will be a big day. We are still aiming to get it done for Saturday's show, but I won't be too sad if I don't make it. As long as I can get to my family BBQ on Saturday afternoon, I'll be happy. I'll stop making predictions as to what we will be doing tomorrow. I could just sum it up by saying that tomorrow, we need to do everything that's not done yet. Later. [/QUOTE]
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