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Recent content by Dennis DiLucente

  1. Dennis DiLucente

    I think my starter is dead

    Hi Everyone,I have an undiagnosed problem starting my 50,000 mile 2012 Boss 302. I am dovetailing on this older post yet I believe my problem, although related to starting the car, is not a heat issue specifically related to the starter/solenoid.For a few weeks, the Boss has intermittent...
  2. Dennis DiLucente

    New to track days - Brake suggestions/advice needed

    GoinDrivin,I have had good success with Race Technology TS-20 pads. Here is an interactive chart that permits some brake pad comparisons: https://www.racetechnologies.com/brake-pad-comparisonMy 2012 Boss is a daily driver that is driven on 200 treadwear RE-71s to the track with a Brembo 15...
  3. Dennis DiLucente

    S197 Best 302

    Thank you Bill, I appreciate your comment since I enjoy the "experienced hands" in this blog and pointedly suggest to my wife I just may have a few more years to enjoy track activity!Your post also got me to thinking just how fortunate we Boomers have been.........first, we got to enjoy the...
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    S197 Best 302

    This is the Build Thread for Best 302. Reply below.
  5. Best 302

    HPDE/Track Best 302

  6. Dennis DiLucente

    Lap Time Thread

    Thanks Tom.......that PB is one third vehicle; one third luck and one third hanging out with helpful fellow Mustangers. You guys really helped me clean-up some bad habits in turns 5 & 6. I will not be there in January. I cancelled once Speed Ventures committed to a full year at Auto...
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    Lap Time Thread

    12/5/20: PB Auto Club SpeedwayDennis DiLucente 2012 Boss/RE-71R/285.35.19 Squared/CORTEX Watts/Brembo 380mm GT Brakes 1:54.022
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    RE71R - Competition Tire Pressures - Track and Autoslalom

    In response to request for additional RE71R Track Tire Pressures I offer the following:Just ran two days @ Auto Club ROVAL while enjoying low-mid 70 degree sunshine & overnight temps in the low 50's. Our 2012 Boss was equipped with brand new RE71s (save for approx. 100 miles driving to the...
  9. Dennis DiLucente

    old dead track tires

    Please give me a call today 858.805.5204 so we may firm things up as I will have to make a few logistical arrangements. Also to confirm these are four (4) RE-71s tires with some tread left on them.We will be staying at the Element Hotel: 900 Via Piemonte, Ontario, CA 91764-6595Look forward...
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    old dead track tires

    1 Old Racer,I will be in Fontana this weekend burning up a set of 285/35 Bridgestone RE-71s @ the AutoClub Speedway.I do not want to under cut anyone that has already made shipping plans with you but we will be staying in Ontario. If you want to meet me Friday evening at my hotel, I can...
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    Pittsburgh IRC Boss 302 Reunion 30 Aug. - 1 Sept.

    Unique Boss Mustangs at the 50th Boss 302 Anniversary event Pitt IRC:196 Miles 1969 Boss 302 DragsterParnelli Jones Trans Am Boss1969 Pre-TMO HPDE Road RacerOnly 1 of 9 Aqua Metallic Boss 302 ordered in 1970Grabber Orange Boss 429 w/it's own Plexiglas Car Hauler
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    Lap Time Thread

    One beautiful facility.........the planned building on Spectator Hill should be a nice upgrade for you all. I really liked the topography changes as well as the tight hill climbs off of turns 5 & 17. Tremendous respect for turn 14 while watching a few participants crest the hill a little too...
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    Lap Time Thread

    Track: PITTSBURGH IRC Date: 09/01/2019 Time: 02:04.3 Car: 2012 Boss 302 Bridgestone RE-71 285s Squared/Koni Yellows/ Steeda Boss Performance Springs/Cortex Watts Link
  14. Dennis DiLucente

    Pittsburgh IRC Boss 302 Reunion 30 Aug. - 1 Sept.

    More pics to follow early next week once I return home.
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