I just bought me a 2002 V6 vert and I love it! I have a lot questions but I will ask just 2 of them for now. I was wondering if it is normal for converts doors make a lot of noise while driving on slightly bumpy roads? it makes like a rattle noise. I remember an old friends Iroc convert made the same noise and he was told that it was because the doors are heavy with powerwindow motor, locks etc.. So now its 2002 and things have gotten smaller and lighter but I still hear that rattle noise... what can be done to get rid of that noise? Also is it the norm for wind noise to be heard in Mustangs or does that comes with having a convert?? I love the car and I wont get rid of it cuz of those small faults but would like to know if I could at least minimize the noises. I plan to upgrade the sound system and all around and make some small mods done to the engine and body nothing too big because as one member here put it... "The Mustang is perfect as is" thanks for any advice.
P.S. I noticed in the morning is rattles more that it does when it warmer later in the day
dapack69 what are subframes? I am kinda new with my ride... and where can I have that kind of job done? How do u know when shocks or struts are worn? when I take curves on freeways and im doing like 50 id i just trun the wheel a bit it would like rock like a boat almost?
Subframes are what are used to tie the front end of the car to the rear. Basically turns your unibody to a full frame car. Subframes are welded into place along the bottom of the car.
You can go here and scroll down and you'll see some on the bottom of my car.
You can shocks are bad by pushing down on the car and if the car bounces up and down its time to replace them. If it returns back to it position with no other movement there fine.
Sounds like to me your most interested in corning and running autocross down the road. What I suggest is some good aftermarket springs to lower the car and descent shocks and struts to compliment the springs. Subframes are a must though.
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Pushing for 500 to the wheels.
Combination of a built motor from SuperSix, Cam from Delk Performance and a home built Novi 2000 system.
Wow dapack69 that looks like a lot of work you had done on her!
I noticed your subframes, are the expensive to add on??? I will look into doing that soon. As for fast corning and stuff I kinda like it, but since it moves like that I'm worried I could lose control. So I will most likely have to slow down like a lil old lady around the curves. Thanks for the information and I will have to check my shocks out like you said this morning and upgrade my suspension system sometime down the road.
I've seen some subframes on ebay, I don't know how to judge on the quality or the average price range. I've been reading some post about being careful of buying cheap priced stuff on ebay. I've only bought a few things on ebay nothing over $60 dollars. Some of the things I'm seriously concidering buying are well over that and that causes me to pause. Dapack69 your ride has given me something to shoot for I can tell you put a lot of time, energy, and dough into your car. I don't know if my ride would ever make it to the ranks as yours but it still gives me something to be jealous about LOL!
Thanks for the welcome everyone! I will post pics of the before, during, and after of my new project. As well as my broke wallet
I just bought me a 2002 V6 vert and I love it! I have a lot questions but I will ask just 2 of them for now. I was wondering if it is normal for converts doors make a lot of noise while driving on slightly bumpy roads? it makes like a rattle noise. I remember an old friends Iroc convert made the same noise and he was told that it was because the doors are heavy with powerwindow motor, locks etc.. So now its 2002 and things have gotten smaller and lighter but I still hear that rattle noise... what can be done to get rid of that noise? Also is it the norm for wind noise to be heard in Mustangs or does that comes with having a convert?? I love the car and I wont get rid of it cuz of those small faults but would like to know if I could at least minimize the noises. I plan to upgrade the sound system and all around and make some small mods done to the engine and body nothing too big because as one member here put it... "The Mustang is perfect as is" thanks for any advice.
P.S. I noticed in the morning is rattles more that it does when it warmer later in the day
yeah, subframe connectors AND your clips are probably broken. If someone changed the stereo speakers, and didn't replace the clips, they can get bent, and won't hold the panel tightly to the frame.
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Cost of them to be welded on depends on the shop. I paid $80 in labor to have mine installed.
Thanks for the compliment.
I paid $60 . .. it'll vary according to the shop and the region . . . one shop gave me an estimate of $250. -to take up the carpeting, seats, etc., but it's not necessary.
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Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness,his upper rooms by injustice,making his countrymen work for nothing...Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar?Did not your father have food and drink?He did what was right and just,so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well...But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain,on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. Jer 22:13, 15-17
dapack69 what are subframes? I am kinda new with my ride... and where can I have that kind of job done? How do u know when shocks or struts are worn? when I take curves on freeways and im doing like 50 id i just trun the wheel a bit it would like rock like a boat almost?
You should also pick up a GT takeoff rear sway bar at a minimum, if you like the corners.
It'll settle down the rear end.
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Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness,his upper rooms by injustice,making his countrymen work for nothing...Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar?Did not your father have food and drink?He did what was right and just,so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well...But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain,on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. Jer 22:13, 15-17
I've seen some subframes on ebay, I don't know how to judge on the quality or the average price range. I've been reading some post about being careful of buying cheap priced stuff on ebay. I've only bought a few things on ebay nothing over $60 dollars. Some of the things I'm seriously concidering buying are well over that and that causes me to pause. Dapack69 your ride has given me something to shoot for I can tell you put a lot of time, energy, and dough into your car. I don't know if my ride would ever make it to the ranks as yours but it still gives me something to be jealous about LOL!
Thanks for the welcome everyone! I will post pics of the before, during, and after of my new project. As well as my broke wallet
Ask for the weight, and if you can get them zinc coated, do it.
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Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness,his upper rooms by injustice,making his countrymen work for nothing...Does it make you a king to have more and more cedar?Did not your father have food and drink?He did what was right and just,so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well...But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain,on shedding innocent blood and on oppression and extortion. Jer 22:13, 15-17
Hi everyone, proud new owner 
Thanks for the information and I will have to check my shocks out like you said this morning and upgrade my suspension system sometime down the road.
