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From: "negusm" <negusm@y...>
Date: Thu Apr 10, 2003 11:10 pm
Subject: [ASC McLaren ] Re: 85 Coupe Questions
Body:
Yeah, I pulled that out from an old posting. I think Sandy
clarified that actually some of the later 85's had some options
added.
-Mike
--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, John Gemelli <jgemelli@o...>
wrote:
> Maybe I misunderstand your chart but I think it's wrong on the
85's as my
> Midnight blue coupe has
> Pop up sunroof, Power locks and a Remote hatch release in the
glovebox.
>
> John
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "negusm" <negusm@y...>
> To: <ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 9:56 PM
> Subject: [ASC McLaren ] Re: 85 Coupe Questions
>
>
> > Well the following I gleaned from all the postings as I went
> > through...
> >
> > Most of it is from sandy and I think it is fairly accurate. It
> > hasn't been cleaned up and may be somewhat jumbled...but here it
> > is...correct anything if it is wrong...
> >
> > Coupe information:
> >
> > Mercury Capri Coupe GS, tagged with an ASC Mclaren body tag and a
> > Ford code of D32 to
> > denote special order.
> >
> > Standard Equipment:
> > These items were Extra in the Mustang GT, but Standard in ALL
Capri
> > RS (GS?) 5.0L cars, and therefore also in all asc/McLaren Coupes,
> > from the Dearborn Assembly Plant.
> >
> > 1. Power Windows
> > 2. Light Group
> > 3. Electric Rr. Defroster
> >
> > Items standard in the Mustang GT and Capri:
> > 1. Tinted Glass
> > 2. Tilt Steering Wheel
> >
> > Options (From Ford) Installed ON LINE at Dearborn on OUR COUPES,
> > were:
> > 1985
> > NONE
> > 1986
> > Power Door Locks
> > Remote Hatch Release
> > Air Conditioning (Standard in 1985)
> > Speed Control
> > Pop-Up Sun Roof
> > T-Roof
> > Automatic Transmission
> >
> > All, except the Air Conditioning which was standard in 1985
> > (optional in 1986) were NOT available on 1985s. However, very
near
> > the end of production of the 1985's asc/McLaren added "Oxford
White"
> > as an alternative color choice to the "Midnight Navy-Blue
Metallic",
> > and at that point, and only on the Oxford White cars, they
allowed
> > the option of Power Door Locks/Remote Hatch release, and Speed
> > Control.
> >
> > NO 1985s had the Pop-Up Sun Roof, nor the T-Roof, nor Automatic
> > Transmission. 1985s in Oxford White with Pwr. Locks & Speed
Control
> > are EXTREMELY rare, and I have only 2 on the asc/McLaren
> > International Registry, after keeping the Registry now for 16
years!
> >
> > Of the 1986's, just nine (9) were equipped with the Automatic
> > Transmission, and the Pop-Up Sun Roof was on around 20 cars,
while
> > the T-Roof was on around 30 cars. Power Locks were on around 55
> > cars. I have never found an '86 withOUT A/Cond. The rarest combo
> > would have been an '86 in Platinum Silver Metallic with Raven
Black
> > decals/logos/stripes, with a T-Roof, Pwr. Locks, Automatic Trans.
> > However, no such car was built!
> >
> >
> > Engine Oddities in 1985:
> >
> > Odd Sized Piston Rings...Normal ones are TRW Metric Some
> > Ford Mustang 1.5mm.-1.5mm-4mm oil ring
> > Mercury Capri 1/16-1/16-156mm oil ring
> >
> > Some parts scribed with a P for PROTOTYPE by hand (Valve Guides,
> > Springs, etc).
> >
> > Herewith are the actual alterations done to the MOTOR, either by
> > Ford (F)
> > or by asc/McLaren (AM)
> >
> > A) Upgrade Exhaust Header to Stainless Steel Internal Mandrel
Bent
> > Incorporate Exhaust Port Liners Tuned With Lower Restriction
Exhaust.
> > B) Tuned Muffler To Reduce Back Pressure & Enhance Exhaust Tone.
> > C) Replace Damper Units & Springs To Achieve Better Cornering & A
> > Softer
> > Ride than The TRX System.
> > D) Modify Camber Of Vehicle Front & Rear To Maximize Performance
Of
> > Upgraded
> > Tire/Wheel Combination. Requires New Wheel Alignment.
> > E) Increase Suspension Bushing Durometer.
> > F) Revise Power Steering To Give More Feedback Sensitivity
> > G) Change Shift Linkage To Shorten Throw & Give A Tighter Feel on
> > 1984 & 1985
> > cars as well 5-Speed Manual 1986 cars.
> > H) Tires: Upgraded To P225x50:15" From P225x60:15" Hi
Performance To
> > Maximize
> > Handling & Ride Quality & Enhance Lowered Effect Of Vehicle B.F.
> > Goodrich
> > "Comp T/A"
> > I) Replace Valve Springs & Rocker Arms To Increase Usable Rev.
Limit
> > to 7,000 R.P.M.
> > J) B-303 Ford MotorSport Hi-Po Cam
> >
> > Radios
> > The Speakers in the front were stock Ford
> > The 2 in the hatch were Kenwood.
> > They were housed in a rectangle flat black housing with the name
> > KENWOOD stamped
> > in the top part of the framework.
> > The stereo in the 1984 & 1985 was by Kenwood.
> >
> > Ground Effects
> > You do not need a fog light bar. I would think the directions
would
> > point out that
> > you need to remove and not reuse a stock fog light bar in order
to
> > install the
> > airdam. My '85 just had the screws going into some nut-serts into
> > the urethane.
> >
> > Front Nose was originally a GS
> >
> > Rear End
> > 3.08:1 Axle Upgrade over 2.73:1
> >
> > "Light Group" which was an
> > option (order code 934) on the Capri in 1984.
> > The "Light Group" includes:
> > Third-door courtesy light switch
> > Ashtray light (front)
> > Glove box light
> > Dual-beam dome lamp
> > Engine compartment light
> > Headlamps-on warning buzzer
> > Locking fuel filler door w/remote release
> >
> > In 1985 the "Light Group" became standard equipment and this
carried
> > through
> > to 1986 as well.
> >
> > Light Covers
> > They were made by a vacuum
> > formed machine, from clear lexan plastic. They have 2 holes on
top
> > that small screws go thru, and down into the plastic frame of the
> > headlights. On the bottom of them is supposed to be two tabs of
> > velcro that "hook up" to two receiving tabs of oppisite velcro,
> > stuck
> > to the top of the bumper cover, but out of sight as they are
under
> > the headlamps. If properly installed, they do not leak. The
> > taillampcovers, on the other hand, do occassionaly leak moisture.
> > NEVER remove the taillight covers to clean! Changes of breaking
them
> > in the re-install are like 85% !
> >
> > Wheels
> > 225/60 15" wheels and 25.63 total height top to bottom with tire.
> > <==Help to calc speedo gear.
> > 225/50 15" wheels and 23.90 <===These are the correct tires.
> >
> > -Mike
> >
> >
--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block"
<cigarsandy@c...>
> > wrote:
> > > Oh, Also.......
> > >
> > > Springs were designed by McLaren, and were purpose built to
spec.
> > > Shocks were by Carerra in Georgia. 50/50 Shocks, the OEMs were
> > > either WHITE or GOLD exterior casing. They are still
available &
> > I
> > > have the part numbers if anyone needs them.
> > > Air Horn by Fila ('Ya the sportswear Mfg'r.)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, Tom G <speedracer815@y...>
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I'm curious about the alterations made to the coupes. I've
seen
> > > ASC's sales "brochure" and it really doesn't say anything about
> > > performance modifications.
> > > > I understand they were DSO'd with the B303 cam. Any other
engine
> > > changes?
> > > > I also know springs and shocks were different, but does
anyone
> > know
> > > the actual spring rates?
> > > > As an aside, I'm constantly amazed at the depth of Sandy's
> > > knowledge. Sandy, were you an ASC employee during that period?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Tom
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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