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Suspension/Steering / Re: Converting to manual brakes
The 1994-up Mustangs have a few of those holes aligned differently. You could drill out your holes to line them up, but that doesn't make much sense when the 1979-93 unit would simply bolt right up.

Seems like a lot of work to make your stopping distances longer. ;)
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Lounge / Re: Need Serious Input N O W
So far we don't know the buyer's motive, nor their deadline. So this may or may not be an ongoing process. It's something I just have to contemplate until the time comes to make the decision.

Thanks everyone for the input! It's given me a lot to think about...
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Lounge / Re: Need Serious Input N O W
Quote from: darkthunder
who knows what will be on the next stie there


And that's another thing that popped into mind. I've sent an e-mail to him, asking about the purpose of the other buyer. Will post his reply here.
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Lounge / Re: Need Serious Input N O W
Quote from: 4thqtr
The way CJ is going, a percentage of the profits would more than pay for the domain name in a few years, and I don't think anyone would object to having some of those funds used for this project.



No no no....CJ is separate because it's for charity. Those funds will never be used for my site. It's only for the show. Good thought though. ;)

Quote from: Bird351
But are you doing the sort of business that justifies spending thousands on a redundant domain name? How long before you think you can make it back? Days? Weeks? Months? Years?


Again, it's not about the money. I could care less if that money ever finds its way back into my pocket via the site. Hell, if I want that much money, I'll sell two of my cars (which I'm going to do in the spring anyway). Bonus for me.

I'm looking beyond the dollar sign to the principle of the thing.
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Lounge / Re: Need Serious Input N O W
First rule of business on the Internet: when getting a unique domain name, get as many similar names as you can. In other words, if you get a .com name, you should get the .net, .org, etc. names with that (if they're available). That way you have a backup if needed, and you have plenty of room to play if you receive an offer for one of the names. Some businesses use the .com for their site and .net for their e-mail system. And doing this will thwart 'cyber-squatters' from snagging the name, then making you an outrageous offer/extortion for it.

And that is NOT what's happening here. The .com is a legitimate business with an established clientele. They do use their site for business purposes. Therefore this is not an extortion. Chances are the other offer was for a similar price and he's just extending a professional courtesy to me.

Anyone that knows anything about the Internet also knows that a .com name means more than anything else. Even though technically it's incorrect for most sites (.com is short for the computer domain, .net is for Internet), it's the one that sticks out in everyone's mind. Over the years, lots of people have told me they tried to find my site at .com first, only to do a search and eventually find the .net domain. That's a step I could eliminate by having the .com in my arsenal. Everyone and their brother knows a .com address...that cannot be argued.

The site is established enought that, yes, it could hold its own indefinitely as a .net. And since .net is always the underdog, I enjoy that status. But does Cool Cats deserve .com status after 7 years? Frick yeah it does!

Money is irrelevant to me. I spend money, I make money. That's why I go to work. Life is a big checking account: money in, money out. Long as there's a flow you're alright. Besides, the site was never conceived to line my pockets. It's an enthusiast site that will always remain free of charge to anyone in the world. I'm not worried about the money involved...I AM worried about the time factor.
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Lounge / Re: Need Serious Input N O W
My mind is not made up. Just presenting the facts.... .com, .org, .tv and .cc are all taken. .net is mine; .com is up for sale. Not trying to 'collect them all' but from a business (and logical) point of view it makes sense.
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Lounge / Re: Need Serious Input N O W
Quote from: baXo
Rule one of a business sale, always say there's another buyer.


Which is exactly what popped into my mind first. But, since his record expires in 2007, why would he lie about a buyer? He's still going to keep his business, just under a different name. Which means the legitimacy of a buyer seems more likely.

My thought was that the .com would point over to the .net. My e-mail address would be the same, and essentially nothing would change. It's just nice to have a .com point to a .net when possible. Anything associated with 'coolcats' as a domain name seems to be fairly hot right now. That adds to the urgency in hopping on this offer.

I waited 8 years for my convertible. I waited 7 years for an opportunity to get this .com domain. Fate...?
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Lounge / Re: Need Serious Input N O W
Um....no! LOL! It's a few grand. I have the money; just wondering if anyone else thinks it would be a good investment.
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Lounge / Need Serious Input N O W
K, I just got a hot lead that I need help with (this is where you come in). But first a back story.

Seven years ago I was about to move my site from AOHell to a real host, and in the process get my own domain name. I checked for 'coolcats.com' and it was available. A few weeks later the site was transferred over and I was all set to get that domain name...except someone beat me to it by just a few days. So I settled for 'coolcats.net'.

I just got an e-mail from the owner of 'coolcats.com'. He's selling the name and would like to give me first shot.

My question to you is, do you think it's something that is needed? On one hand, everyone still finds the site just fine at a .net domain. However, it would be nice to have, easier for newbies to find, plus it's a golden opportunity that probably won't happen again.

Input?
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Engine Tech / Re: underdrive pulley belt does not Fit
If you look at the front of the tensioner there is a RANGE marked, and an arrow. Basically you want the tension to be right in the middle of that range according to the arrow. Getting there...heh, that's the trick. But if it's too loose you'll throw the belt, and if it's too tight you'll start locking up pumps.

FYI:
Stock Cougar/T-Bird 5.0 w/air pump and a/c: 93.0"
Stock Mustang w/air pump and a/c: 91.5"

If I remember right, the u/d pulleys on the Mustang setup netted a 90.0" belt. But I can't say for sure since I've had, oh 6 or 7 different belt combinations on this motor.
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Audio & Other Aftermarket Electronics / Re: CD changer and premium sound?
Quote from: Cougar5.0
I'll stick with my IRiver MP3 player - it's only 10% full and I already have more than 2 days worth of music. Eventually I'll have all 300 of my CD's on the player. It's a beautiful thing :D


Ditto...all 3 of my cars have a CD deck with an auxiliary in, and they're all wired with a 1/8" stereo mini jack to accept my 40GB iPod. It is just sooooooooo nice never having to carry a CD with me ever again. I'm at 3,000 songs, 18.6 GB, 9.1 days and counting. :)
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Audio & Other Aftermarket Electronics / Re: CD changer and premium sound?
Shawn, you should be able to get that to work properly, without having to use an FM transmitter. Have you gone to any local stereo shops? How about Circuit City or Best Buy? They deal with that stuff all the time. There is a workaround. You can get some jumper harnesses made especially for the Ford Premium Sound system that bypasses the factory amp (if you ever want to put your own in), and I think there's one to keep the factory EQ working with an aftermarket radio. The trick is, all the speaker grounds are now tied together in a "floating ground" system. That makes it really, really difficult to just throw in an aftermarket radio. But shops have the workarounds. It's been done before.