Dave, thanks for the reply. I think I'll go with DOT 5.1 and track-specific pads before deflectors/hoses. Thanks!

Right outside Nashville.Edit: I suppose that's quite broad if you're familiar with the area. NE of Nashville, not far from KY state line.

The dedication is unmatched, much respect. 🤜🤛

Thanks for the reply! I’d like to try autocross and an HPDE organization next with some instruction. Is your username any relation to UTK?

First track day write up:WOW. What a day. I’ll write a TLDR at the end in case I get long-winded.As I said before, this was a SCCA Track Night in America event. Gates opened at 2:30pm and the paddock area was first come first serve. I was probably the 8th or 9th car there. There were some...

My bad for the confusion. Rear suspension is factory minus lowering springs and shocks. I'll swap those wheels over, thanks for the heads up!

Thanks for the reply. This car is still in the budget-build phase of its life. Pads are in good shape and fluid was completely flushed with DOT 4 ~3,000 miles ago.I have been searching for a good deal on Apex wheels, but haven't found any at an affordable price. My other option for this...

It’s been a while since my last update. I have drained and replaced the fluid in the rear diff with Royal Purple 75W-140 and friction modifier from Ford Racing.Car had a two step paint correction and ceramic coating which doesn’t help me go fast, but the car needed it.I purchased a set of...

Appreciate the reply. I like the idea of 18x11, thank you for the recommendation.I'm also getting the small and large evap leak codes that will be addressed soon. Would like to address some fixes before replacing the gasket/sleeve, not sure what to call it, coming from the fuel inlet.

I feel a bit scatterbrained with where I would like to see the car in the coming months and years so I'm typing this here to organize my thoughts. I went to NCM today as a spectator for a Binge track day in hopes I could pick the brain of some S197 guys there, and of course there wasn't a single...

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