TymeSlayer
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The idea of these types of tow hooks are to minimize the damage, not completely eliminate it. I bet there are some better and much more costly options out there if you're that serious.
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Thanks to everyone for weighing in. Much appreciated.
If I can do anything to prepare me for a potential “hole in the ground” I’d like to keep that hole as shallow as possible; as far above the 6ft depth as I can. For both me and the car.
So thanks for sharing. I’ll learn
There’s a great group on here that fully understands that we all started at the same point, and likely had the same questions along the way. Glad to see you join up, and since you’re in SoCal I’m sure we’ll meet up at future track days.I’m the rookie who immediately jumps on the most played out topic and you guys helped me out. That’s so cool.
This is the first forum I’ve ever joined; with much hesitation; and I’m a bit more encouraged to participate since you didn’t make me feel any more unsmart than I already am. I’m here to hopefully learn something and I don’t have any illusions of grandeur... maybe a little ; )
I’ve only had the car a couple of years and only started going to open track events for a little over the past year so you can safely assume I know very little. I have had a few toys over the years and motorcycles have taught me the most about respecting the risks you are accepting when you participate in these activities. Therefore I am trying to focus on safety concerns and not performance improvements at this time.
I’ve been making a must/should have list; probably not in quite the right order. Wish I could do them all at once.
Maybe you all could tell me what you think
1. Fire protection for my body - Race Quip appears to be best bang for buck
2. Proper fire extinguisher and mounting - something better than what I have in the glove box
3. Tow hooks front and rear
4. Driving school
5. Roll bar - maybe Maximum Motorsports 6pt with removable door bars
6. Proper belts - at least 5pt
7. Visible gauges - FR Boss 302 gauge pod with oil pressure, water temp, and oil temp.
? If I added 2 more gauges in the air vents what should my priorities be on a track driven supercharged car? I’m sure sophisticated data displays like the one on the Boss 302S are out of my league.
8. Oil cooling - probably need it (obviously don’t have a gauge)
...and then air bags, power steering cooler, rear end cooler and or breather- Should I be concerned?
Phew...I think that scratches the surface.
Apologies for the never ending post. Thanks again. I’ve always been told I need all the help I can get
Yeah. I’ll do a proper introduction and build profile when I’m a bit more familiar with navigating the sight and I’m a bit more preparedThere’s a great group on here that fully understands that we all started at the same point, and likely had the same questions along the way. Glad to see you join up, and since you’re in SoCal I’m sure we’ll meet up at future track days.
Since your list of questions will drift from the original post topic on this thread, I would recommend setting up a vehicle build profile, and then use this exact same post to start your build thread. Everyone will be happy to offer “free” advice as you move along the journey!
Safety is always a good way to go with Mods. Cooling as needed, expect to need an oil cooler. The gauges in the Ford pod is what I run. They are back lit with warning temps and pressures. I find too many gauges are just something else I wont look at on track. The three you mentioned should be priority.
Driving schools or a good program with NASA or another organization. Get track time any way you can.
Safety, Track Time and Tires will pay you back first.
Get out there and have fun.
That’s a bit disappointing, but in all fairness, I have to point out to that your cable arrangement produces higher loads than the OEM arrangement.Blowfish splitter support arms after 20-30 min highway driving (to test splitter) ;(View attachment 18012
That's the reason I post questions And I really really appreciate all the help.Remember we are here to help.