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FredG
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Last Activity: 11-10-2025 05:59 PM

About Me

About FredG

Zip Code

07731

Biography

Retired State Trooper. HS Engineering teacher.

City

Howell

State

NJ

Interests

Cars, guns & golf

Country

United States

Cobra Make, Engine

Backdraft Car #1209 Roush 427R

Engine type and displacement

Roush 427R

Major modifications

Carbon Dash, Aluminum Gas Tank, Vibration reducing steering dampener,

Tranny type

TKO 600

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03-11-2023 02:24 AM - permalink
Gone

Hey Fred what year and model of z3 did you use for the power steering rack?
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01-07-2021 10:07 PM - permalink
Gus M

Hello Fred, I'm thinking of having another BDR or Superformance. Not sure, but if I did, thinking about the Roush 427R or the SR. I see you have the R. For a weekend driver, is a R or SR preferred? Gus
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04-01-2020 12:03 AM - permalink
lomdel

Hi FredG. I heard from a member on this forum that you recently removed your Backdraft's dash to replace something. I need a photo of the wiper assembly behind the dash, please. Especially to see the rods and arms how they are orientated. Can you help? lomdel@mweb.co.za
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02-17-2020 01:10 PM - permalink
Pastormajorquin

Thank you for the pictures!
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02-16-2020 12:47 AM - permalink
Pastormajorquin

Hello FredG!
Do you have any pictures for me of your vintage air heater? I did order one allready and asked in the forum for pictures, where it is installed!
Would be glad to get some pictures.
Thanks from germany
Marc
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10-20-2019 08:50 PM - permalink
FredG

If you don't mind, I might pick your brain on the set up down the road. The original owner of my car installed electric steering which is wonderful to drive but seriously affects the steering response. In order to install electric steering units, the column must be cut and shortened. I will be removing the dash over the winter to install a carbon fiber one so I will have full access to the unit. From there I will decide about removing it.

Fred
10-17-2019 06:13 PM - permalink
spdbrake

Thank you. No still manual rack.
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Join Date: 09-04-2018

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BDR0572 liked post by FredG On thread : View under the dash.

All done except for a few minor details and the mounting of the Heater controls. I would like to find a red anodized ignition key switch bezel to match the rest of the controls. LED backlit...
Liked On: 11-13-2024, 05:16 PM
Posted On: 11-19-2019, 04:17 PM
Dedas liked post by FredG On thread : BDR RT2 upgrade to power steering

I have a Z3 rack that was put together in a full kit from Alastair Miller of Miller speed. I installed it. It is more of a power assist rather than true power steering. Approximately 2.7 turns lock...
Liked On: 10-01-2024, 03:35 AM
Posted On: 09-29-2024, 12:57 PM
Backdraft1725 liked post by FredG On thread : View under the dash.

Yes. Regular drill bits and nice and sharp hole saws. Also, a lot of measuring and re-measuring.
Liked On: 06-24-2024, 06:13 AM
Posted On: 06-22-2024, 05:32 PM
Bitten21 liked post by FredG On thread : View under the dash.

All done except for a few minor details and the mounting of the Heater controls. I would like to find a red anodized ignition key switch bezel to match the rest of the controls. LED backlit...
Liked On: 05-23-2024, 06:56 PM
Posted On: 11-19-2019, 04:17 PM
Alfa02 liked post by FredG On thread : See this is why we can't have nice things.

I use to race my motorcycle there. I don't know how Wall Stadium manages to stay open. Fred These race tracks existed decades before people decided to move within earshot. There was no...
Liked On: 01-22-2024, 11:36 AM
Posted On: 01-21-2024, 07:15 PM
Benz99 liked post by FredG On thread : New Cobra Owner

Best of luck with your new purchase. I hope it brings many enjoyable hours of driving. Have a little respect for what are driving. It won't be long before you have your first holychit moment. Fred
Liked On: 01-07-2024, 07:01 PM
Posted On: 01-07-2024, 06:04 PM
joyridin' liked post by FredG On thread : grill for street beast cobra

After reading the threads and suggestions that were devoted to what everyone is using to protect their radiators, I went with the Nomex option. I have to say it was a breeze to work with and install....
Liked On: 10-11-2023, 11:03 AM
Posted On: 10-11-2023, 06:14 AM
JohnnyRay liked post by FredG On thread : Just bought a Superformance

Good Luck with the new purchase minus the owners manual thing. Fred
Liked On: 04-11-2023, 05:18 AM
Posted On: 04-02-2023, 05:51 PM
kmn5 liked post by FredG On thread : New Project - Pusher Fans

Pusher fan project is completed and works great. Fans are more powerful than expected and work independently from puller with a dash mounted toggle. Parts used in project are listed in above posts.
Liked On: 01-14-2023, 09:17 AM
Posted On: 01-28-2020, 09:10 AM
CompFi liked post by FredG On thread : NEED OUT OF THe BOX THINKERS!

Had something similar issue a few years back. Intermittent issue. Changed the coil...nope. Gave the carb a good cleaning and adjustment.....nope. Wound up being a broken wire to the magnetic pickup...
Liked On: 12-25-2022, 06:25 PM
Posted On: 12-25-2022, 06:10 PM
twobjshelbys liked post by FredG On thread : Spark plug fouling

My 2014 Roush 427R came with an 850cfm Holley. I called Roush to confirm it was the Carb they put on it. I replaced it with the same Carb with a Blue/Chrome option. I have the original sitting in my...
Liked On: 12-11-2022, 01:02 PM
Posted On: 12-11-2022, 11:11 AM
Bird of prey liked post by FredG On thread : Jacking car and/or lifts

I absolutely love these things.
Liked On: 11-22-2022, 01:30 PM
Posted On: 12-22-2021, 07:52 PM
sridharcapl liked post by FredG On thread : Cobra Chassis Solidworks 3D Model

I teach CAD. Solidworks and Autocad Inventor would be the two top choices for such a project. Pro Engineer would be older. There are sites where people post and share the files for work they have...
Liked On: 10-31-2022, 01:47 AM
Posted On: 10-09-2020, 08:04 AM
SGwick liked post by FredG On thread : Shocks and Steering Rack Upgrade for RT4

I converted to a BMW Z3 power rack. With a little ingenuity, you can do that yourself. 2.5 turns lock to lock. Outstanding improvement from the junk 3.5 manual rank. FYI, my car came with electric...
Liked On: 10-14-2022, 09:35 AM
Posted On: 08-06-2022, 02:27 PM
spdbrake liked post by FredG On thread : Pictures of power steering

Here are the pictures of my old rT3 manual rack mount and the mount for the BMW Z3 rack. You need to make 2 plates for the top and bottom with spacers.
Liked On: 08-06-2022, 02:21 PM
Posted On: 08-06-2022, 02:18 PM

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