Yes, I used it to turn mine off when a sensor went bad well before it was new tire time.

It's useful for things like disabling TPMS, adjusting speedo (works best on s550+), changing auto door lock behavior, ABS bleed procedure... You can also check codes from different modules that a regular cheap scanner might not be able to read. Generic dongles don't work well, often missing...

I've been wanting to find caps that will handle track temps too. I've lost a bunch of the plastic ones due to melting

I do have 19s, but the 305s are only 26" diameter (stock was closer to 27") I actually took a bunch of time to make a fancy spreadsheet that accounts for tire size, with drop-down options and multiple transmissions, but thank you for offering yours up :) The car is quite torquey and honestly...

I'm still considering splitting the difference with 3.55s. The rear needs a refresh either way, lots of noises coming from those 3.73s. But with the short tires it feels more like 3.90s and I think I would be braver with the throttle with a little less gear as well.

Gathering my winter maintenance list, I've decided that 80k miles and 9 years of mild track abuse warrants some engine TLC. So far I have planned: Upgraded VCT Solenoids Ford M-6004-A504 Cam Drive Kit Boss Valve Springs (there was evidence of possible float around 7700rpm during dyno tuning)...

The boss cams are pretty mild, almost any of the GT upgrade cams from COMP and the likes will still be a sizeable difference. Nothing 15+ will work.

The photographer uploaded his pictures for my event finally, so I figured I'd just share a couple of them here. Car is looking great on track :)

Appreciate all the input, but seeing as I JUST purchased a set of coilovers, I'm going to have to make them work for a while. New coilovers are just not in the budget. All the other adjustments, I do plan on making.

I'd be lying if I said I haven't seen all the times you post those cars picking up the inside front and thought "yes, that" Unfortunately those Penskes they like are not in the budget, but simplifying the rear setup is definitely a thought. I already have that 18mm bar.

So this season has been... eventful. The new setup was showing improvement, setting new PBs at each event, even while I was still getting it dialed in. At Lime Rock I beat my previous best by about a second, despite it being a very hot greasy day in July. And then.... a friend/instructor hopped...

I took mine off and never missed it. I think 99% (if any at all) would never know it was missing. I honestly think it's just there for bling/because they think people expect it.

Width is also important because it helps the tire stay cooler, which is valuable on a heavy and high horsepower car. My 305/30/19s are 26" tall. I would prefer a little taller just for gearing reasons, but the fit is already tight and it's just not an option with available sizes.

This is an important point. I believe the MT82 was originally intended as a light truck transmission and was rated for a vehicle weight closer to 9000lbs.