What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?

[Bill Pemberton]

Will keep everyone posted on what we see with these new sleeper tires at the Pro Solo and Solo Nationals this coming weekend/week in Lincoln, Nebraska. Was at a private practice session on Friday and talked to some more folks running the Yokes. Had also chatted with a couple of past National Champions who were running then earlier in August at the Midwest Divisional Solo Championships , and they do get sticky fast. A lot of comparison to the RE71s, and a couple said that similar to the Bridgestones, they are solid for 1-2 laps on a road course and then they start getting greasy.........this was with drivers that are super aggressive and going for Time Trial laps. One guy said he found over half a session of an HPDE the tires were solid, but after that they were slippery. He noted a similar situation with the BStones. Sounds logical, but will see if I can talk to others while at the event , and see if there are more guys who have run them on track. Tire Temps were quite critical when I ran Yokes many years ago, so will ask those questions too.

Look forward to hearing your assessment , Neema!

 

[Double0Fox]

Well didn't actually "do" anything, but got these today, along with some 25mm spacers. Studs, and rotors on the way. Just need to get some lines, and decide on a pad to put in these babies.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Another happy customer of Optimum Performance. Nice to help a Florida Company with all the Dorian destruction occurring and am sure he is happy the damage has been fairly light compared to the initial concerns?

 

[Double0Fox]

Another happy customer of Optimum Performance. Nice to help a Florida Company with all the Dorian destruction occurring and am sure he is happy the damage has been fairly light compared to the initial concerns?

I actually picked these up from a forum member, but I will be ordering pads, and some brake hardware from Optimum Performance pretty soon.

 

[TMSBOSS]

I pulled the front lower control arms. Will be adding extended ball joints, Ford bushing Kit, bump steer kit and adjustable sway bar links. Also going on are JRI double adjustable struts/shocks front and rear.

 

[Grant 302]

Got the rest of the airbags done. Better with the mobile tech.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Did they come out to your home and replace them?

 

[Grant 302]

Yup! Nice to actually see the Takata units come out and the TRW units go in. Tech was nice and did a great job at making sure nothing was damaged. I would trust the guy I had with signed pieces etc.

 

[rwleonard]

Installed fresh RE71R's all around.

 

[302BOB]

I'm trying to get the airbags replaced in the Boss by a mobile repair, but that doesn't seem to be happening.I get recall notices every month....I'm not going to a dealer for this which should take less than a half hr to fix I but may spend hours waiting for!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fabman]

I still get notices and my local dealer still doesn't have replacement airbags and it hasn't even had an interior for years. Way to go Ford.

 

[Apex3V]

installed MM camber plates, I've got to realign it cause the toe is all messed up.

 

[Double0Fox]

installed MM camber plates, I've got to realign it cause the toe is all messed up.

You taking it somewhere for an alignment? I am thinking I want to buy some stuff so I can do it my own.

 

[Apex3V]

looking into doing at at home, if i care too i can take it to national tire and battery for a free alignment check.

 

[milehighgs]

Fabbed brake duct inserts for my C/S front end with some Kydex and 3" MAF adapters. C notched the brake sheilds and welded some 3" exhaust pipe to it. Got tired of looking at the empty grille openings.


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[TMSBOSS]

Finished the install of the JRI double adjustable struts/shocks, Ford front bushings, cortex bumpsteer and swaybar links. Alignment is done. Corner balance next week.
Heading to GT 350 track attack tomorrow. Mustang roundup on Thursday.

 

[VoodooBoss]

You're bringing your Boss to MPH?

 

[TMSBOSS]

Yep. No time to put a bar in the 350 and get her broke in properly.

I’ll need some advice on shock set up from someone with experience.

Know anyone who could ride along?

 

[Apex3V]

aligned the car after installing the camber plates, was actually pretty straight forward and not very time consuming. Looking forward to trying out the new stuff at the end of the month

 

[TymeSlayer]

Installed my SM10 Apex wheels and RE71r. Rotors and pads look great. Was going to replace the brake ducts but the holes were minor and repairable with some sealant and duct tape. The driver's side had become unconnected from the front lower fascia and was reattached.