Hey folks. I'll start with a little background...Over the past three years, I've done 8 HPDE weekends with BMW CCA. All were at VIR and Summit Point. All were in cars with less than 300 hp. My last instructor at Summit Point - Shenandoah - said I was ready for the advanced run group. My last time at VIR was my first time on the North Course. My instructor said I should do one more session in upper intermediate and then move to advanced.
Now I have my first mustang and my first car with over 400hp. It's a 2017 GT with 6 speed manual and performance package, in oxford white. I bought it mid July and have put a little over 2900 miles on it - all for pleasure. So far, I like the mustang better than any other car I've owned.
Now, I'm thinking about getting it ready for the track. My past experience has been that switching cars is a bit like starting over. I kind of expect I'll need a couple of HPDE weekends to really get to know the mustang.
HPDEs I've attended required at least one tow hook. Since Ford hasn't provided a tow hook, I need to install one. The main options I'm considering are from Ford Racing and Blowfish Racing. The Ford piece is much less expensive, but requires drilling into the crash bar/bumper to mount. The Blowfish piece requires no drilling and would be easier to reposition if needed, but it costs about $80 more.
Next is tires & wheels. The car currently has the stock staggered setup. My wants are: square set up so I can rotate the tires; the widest wheel and tire that'll fit in front without rubbing and without negative camber. (I plan to get camber plates so I can have the benefit of negative camber on track, but don't want to have to run excess negative camber for daily driving.) I'd also like to have a 5 spoke wheel to make cleaning a bit easier. Ideally, the wheel will be lighter than stock, but still strong and durable. (My track tires will be summer performance and will be used for for daily driving too - temps permitting. (I'm not thinking about R compound tires at this point.)
Finally, for now, I was planning to get Vorshlag camber plates for the BMW, if I'd kept it. Several people recommended them due to function, quietness, and overall quality. Although they seem to be among the more expensive options and I have no personal experience with any camber plates.
Questions:
1) What tow hook do you recommend for the S550?
2) What is the widest wheel / tire I can fit in front, without rubbing and without more than about 1* negative camber?
3) Is there a particular wheel and vender that you would recommend?
4) What are your thoughts on Vorshlag camber plates and what do you recommend?
I apologize for the length of this post and appreciate any advice you can offer.
Kind regards
Shea
Now I have my first mustang and my first car with over 400hp. It's a 2017 GT with 6 speed manual and performance package, in oxford white. I bought it mid July and have put a little over 2900 miles on it - all for pleasure. So far, I like the mustang better than any other car I've owned.
Now, I'm thinking about getting it ready for the track. My past experience has been that switching cars is a bit like starting over. I kind of expect I'll need a couple of HPDE weekends to really get to know the mustang.
HPDEs I've attended required at least one tow hook. Since Ford hasn't provided a tow hook, I need to install one. The main options I'm considering are from Ford Racing and Blowfish Racing. The Ford piece is much less expensive, but requires drilling into the crash bar/bumper to mount. The Blowfish piece requires no drilling and would be easier to reposition if needed, but it costs about $80 more.
Next is tires & wheels. The car currently has the stock staggered setup. My wants are: square set up so I can rotate the tires; the widest wheel and tire that'll fit in front without rubbing and without negative camber. (I plan to get camber plates so I can have the benefit of negative camber on track, but don't want to have to run excess negative camber for daily driving.) I'd also like to have a 5 spoke wheel to make cleaning a bit easier. Ideally, the wheel will be lighter than stock, but still strong and durable. (My track tires will be summer performance and will be used for for daily driving too - temps permitting. (I'm not thinking about R compound tires at this point.)
Finally, for now, I was planning to get Vorshlag camber plates for the BMW, if I'd kept it. Several people recommended them due to function, quietness, and overall quality. Although they seem to be among the more expensive options and I have no personal experience with any camber plates.
Questions:
1) What tow hook do you recommend for the S550?
2) What is the widest wheel / tire I can fit in front, without rubbing and without more than about 1* negative camber?
3) Is there a particular wheel and vender that you would recommend?
4) What are your thoughts on Vorshlag camber plates and what do you recommend?
I apologize for the length of this post and appreciate any advice you can offer.
Kind regards
Shea