Roush Lightning in Black
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Roush Lightning in Black
DavidS
Picture of my Roush-lowered Lightning at last Sunday's SCCA Solo event in Bedford. The class I was put in was Novice F-stock. I'm such a novice I put the S and F in the wrong order. The Roush treatment really settles the truck down in the turns.
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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, F-1 Cobra hood, Power Surge air kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.
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Picture of my Roush-lowered Lightning at last Sunday's SCCA Solo event in Bedford. The class I was put in was Novice F-stock. I'm such a novice I put the S and F in the wrong order. The Roush treatment really settles the truck down in the turns.
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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, F-1 Cobra hood, Power Surge air kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.
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Sixpipes,
Awesome look for the truck! I saw you mentioned the handling improved, but did you lose any traction on a hard launch?
Excellent color, too! The fast one (hehe). I just took new pics of my truck w/the AAD hood on it. I'll be posting them as soon as I get them downloaded to my system.
What is the clearance between the ground effects and the ground, especially the front?
How much did the Roush kit lower the truck?
Very nice!
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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
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Black 99.5 Lightning Build # 1273, DOB 5-14-99
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 80 hp shot (currently); Clear and smoke Lexan fog light covers; 3M Ti Window Tint; Bel radar detector (shouldn't be an accessory); PowerStack cone filter (a.k.a. supercharger waker upper); American Auto Designs ram air hood - Delivered and at the body shop; Cal-Tracs traction bars
Awesome look for the truck! I saw you mentioned the handling improved, but did you lose any traction on a hard launch?
Excellent color, too! The fast one (hehe). I just took new pics of my truck w/the AAD hood on it. I'll be posting them as soon as I get them downloaded to my system.
What is the clearance between the ground effects and the ground, especially the front?
How much did the Roush kit lower the truck?
Very nice!
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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
wyldman@houston.rr.com
Black 99.5 Lightning Build # 1273, DOB 5-14-99
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 80 hp shot (currently); Clear and smoke Lexan fog light covers; 3M Ti Window Tint; Bel radar detector (shouldn't be an accessory); PowerStack cone filter (a.k.a. supercharger waker upper); American Auto Designs ram air hood - Delivered and at the body shop; Cal-Tracs traction bars
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Wyldman
I know that BABolt mentioned a difference in the launch with the Roush suspension, but I have not noticed any difference. It should be noted that I had the complete kit installed (including the Bilsteins) and I believe he went just for the springs.
Distance from the lowest point in the front to the ground (under the fog lights) is 6 1/2 inches. Distance in the back (measured dead center under the rear bumper) is 14 inches.
I know that BABolt mentioned a difference in the launch with the Roush suspension, but I have not noticed any difference. It should be noted that I had the complete kit installed (including the Bilsteins) and I believe he went just for the springs.
Distance from the lowest point in the front to the ground (under the fog lights) is 6 1/2 inches. Distance in the back (measured dead center under the rear bumper) is 14 inches.
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Sixpipes, Glad to hear your happy with the Roush lowering package. Boy it make the Lightning look good. Sorry I did not make it to the SCCA Solo event I had a family emergency to take care of.
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Black 1999 Stage 3 Roush F-150 Super Cab Flairside
Here are all the goodies: Kenne Bell Supercharger, Roush Suspension, 18"x 9.5 Chrome Wheels, B. F. Goodrich Z295/45, Full Ground Effects, Roush Leather Signatured Interior (Front and Back), Flowmaster with Side Exit Infront of the Wheel, Embroidered Floor Mats, F1 Cobra Hood, ******* Hard Tonneau, Bedrug, Slide Window, and lots of other little odds and ends
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Mumbly also known as Buck
Carrollton Texas (DFW), Member of Fordified.
Black 1999 Stage 3 Roush F-150 Super Cab Flairside
Here are all the goodies: Kenne Bell Supercharger, Roush Suspension, 18"x 9.5 Chrome Wheels, B. F. Goodrich Z295/45, Full Ground Effects, Roush Leather Signatured Interior (Front and Back), Flowmaster with Side Exit Infront of the Wheel, Embroidered Floor Mats, F1 Cobra Hood, ******* Hard Tonneau, Bedrug, Slide Window, and lots of other little odds and ends
Work mumblywork@myf150.com
Home mumbly@myf150.com
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DavidS
A couple of other pictures that give you a better idea of how the truck sets. Since these pictures, I have added the AAD hood (which is being shown by Wyldman on another thread) and a tastefully done pinstripe job. New pictures to follow next week.
Mumbly
Missed you at the SCCA autocross. There were two other trucks there (S10 & Chevy Sierra) that would have been the meat in an F-150 sandwich. Smoked of course! We'll run in to each other soon.
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A couple of other pictures that give you a better idea of how the truck sets. Since these pictures, I have added the AAD hood (which is being shown by Wyldman on another thread) and a tastefully done pinstripe job. New pictures to follow next week.
Mumbly
Missed you at the SCCA autocross. There were two other trucks there (S10 & Chevy Sierra) that would have been the meat in an F-150 sandwich. Smoked of course! We'll run in to each other soon.
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With just 6 1/2 inches in front, I could use this for pushing around snow (that white stuff we get here in Michigan)--just kidding!!!
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RHINO, Soft cover
LoJack
Valentine 1
Mobil 1
Superchip
Water Wetter
Best ET to date-13.54 @101.51MPH--10/29/99
best MPH to date-102.33
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damn, how am i supposed to save any money at all. with this kit and wyldman showing his aad hood. this is why i got away from sports cars...the message boards were spending all my money. got any more pics sixpipes?
david
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Wow, lowering the truck really makes a big difference in appearance, very nice! I'm still saving up to get my Lightning lowered, not cheap - but definitely a must in So. California. Thanks for sharing the pics!
Mike
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Finished with the exterior look. What do you think?
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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, F-1 Cobra hood, Power Surge air kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.
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1999 Black Roush-Lowered Lightning - w/Super Chip (YEEEOW!), JBA Headers, F-1 Cobra hood, Power Surge air kit, CD Changer, Towing Package,Grey Rhino, clear corner lenses.
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Hey sixpipes!
I don't think you should leave your Lightning outside. It is sooooo fine. I would think someone would want it in a real bad way. Lets hope not. Nice job!
PS. just had to edit this message. sixpipes could you put the rest of your photos at the zing Lightning album site not only is your truck cool but you take good photos too.
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BABolt
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I don't think you should leave your Lightning outside. It is sooooo fine. I would think someone would want it in a real bad way. Lets hope not. Nice job!
PS. just had to edit this message. sixpipes could you put the rest of your photos at the zing Lightning album site not only is your truck cool but you take good photos too.
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SixPipes
AWESOME looking truck man! Seeing your truck with the Roush lowering and the Cobra hood is making me reconsider my future purchase of a Trans AM WS6. Just wondering how much did the lowering and hood set you back, if you don't mind me asking?
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AWESOME looking truck man! Seeing your truck with the Roush lowering and the Cobra hood is making me reconsider my future purchase of a Trans AM WS6. Just wondering how much did the lowering and hood set you back, if you don't mind me asking?
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BABolt
When you posted the picture of your Roushed Lightning several months ago, I decided right then that I was going to do the same thing. If I remember correctly, you decided to have only the springs replaced. Because I thought I might want to participate in a few autocrosses (which I have), I decided to go with the complete Roush Kit. A little pricey at $1500, but handling is greatly improved. I loaded a couple of additional pictures on your Zing site, but I don't think you want me to load all of them. Feel free to edit my comments.
HommieAV
Roush Kit $1500 + $250 installation. AAD hood is about $595 + $90 shipping (FL to TX)+ $200 for paint. I don't shop around much so you might be able to do better. I chose to have an authorized Roush shop do the install on the suspension so it would be covered by my warranty.
When you posted the picture of your Roushed Lightning several months ago, I decided right then that I was going to do the same thing. If I remember correctly, you decided to have only the springs replaced. Because I thought I might want to participate in a few autocrosses (which I have), I decided to go with the complete Roush Kit. A little pricey at $1500, but handling is greatly improved. I loaded a couple of additional pictures on your Zing site, but I don't think you want me to load all of them. Feel free to edit my comments.
HommieAV
Roush Kit $1500 + $250 installation. AAD hood is about $595 + $90 shipping (FL to TX)+ $200 for paint. I don't shop around much so you might be able to do better. I chose to have an authorized Roush shop do the install on the suspension so it would be covered by my warranty.
Hi Sixpipes,
You have a GREAT looking truck and I thank you very for letting me drive it, I think! I thought my truck was BAD until I drove that beast. When I got home and "played" with my truck, it seemed like a toy! Again your truck just feels heavier than mine. I am also back to thinking about putting the blower on. Where does it all end?
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
You have a GREAT looking truck and I thank you very for letting me drive it, I think! I thought my truck was BAD until I drove that beast. When I got home and "played" with my truck, it seemed like a toy! Again your truck just feels heavier than mine. I am also back to thinking about putting the blower on. Where does it all end?
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98 White 4.6 Triton STX, Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam, Ground Force 2-4 Drop, Super Chip, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals.
