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Recent content by VUDU V8 Steve

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    Thinking of a 2018+ mustang for mostly track duty, occasional weekend car, looking for info

    Get a used GT350, add brake caliper studs, lugnuts, camber plates, fluids, brake pads, and sticky tires and you're ready. Or go crazy reading, buying parts, and messing around with your car. After a certain number of track days, you'll stretch the suspension and know you need a few more...
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    Alternator? Battery? Hopefully not another GT350 electrical nightmare!

    Neew battery didn't solve problem. New alternator did. No fried wire harness or other explanation. Nice when all the electrons go where they should!
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    Alternator? Battery? Hopefully not another GT350 electrical nightmare!

    Trusted mechanic on a call told me the brain of the car detects failing battery and low voltage read is spurious; don't condemn/replace alternator before new battery install; car may possible need to "re-learn" (with OBD reader, maybe reprogram) to teach the electrical system that everything is...
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    Alternator? Battery? Hopefully not another GT350 electrical nightmare!

    Hey there! Against my better information, my 2018 GT350 got put away without a battery tender, driven only once monthly with a less than one year old low quality battery I sourced in Europe. My buddy who is housing the car told me of electrical glitches, battery wouldn't hold charge, etc- no...
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    315 vs 305 Square Setups

    "Was hoping to try out the 305/690-19s this year but cannot find them." - used, you won't find them. No race series in north America is on that tire, so really hard to find the 305's in take-offs. Cup Challenge cars ( Ferrari, Lambo) run the 315's on the back, for another 2 years by contract, I...
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    Input on next set of track tires

    Wow, you are running a giant footprint! Does anybody run 325's in front? I thought 315 square was big. You'll have so much grip you'll need a G-suit next...
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    Engine Hesitation/Surge At constant throttle.

    I can't imagine a sensor can f-up 3 gears in the transmission...Get a new trans immediately- Beg, cry, get mad, whatever works !
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    Engine Hesitation/Surge At constant throttle.

    Good luck- Some ghost in the machine.
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    Lightweight forged wheels for track on GT350

    Agree with Bill. APEX. While Forgeline is certainly default Gold standard, and Signature Wheels not only gorgeous but incredible quality and design, Big boy 11" square set up will set you back $6-8,000 for four super high-end wheels, whereas APEX came in at just under $2,000 for all four. 25mm...
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    Input on next set of track tires

    Yeah, Camaro is a smidge heavier, I don't know why my previous local shop balked. I would love to try Goodyear slicks, so far can't find them or Mich slicks in take-offs in Europe. I mentioned the Toyo's for completeness, but have never run them- Good to get positive report on Nankang tires fro...
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    Input on next set of track tires

    The "supercar 3 S isn't rated for our cars weight- my local shop wouldn't mount 'em, even though I wanted to try them. Most say not as sticky as Nitto's. Nitto NT 01, 305 30 R19 is the best drive-up for our cars IMHO. Hands down..Toyo R888 is supposedly the same tire, but I haven't tried them-...
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    Can you really fit four tires inside a Mustang? (for track days)

    Stock GT 350 with rear seat in: No Problem bringing 315/ 780-R19 slicks ( or 305's ) and Jack, tools, spares, 2 folding chairs, other gear.I have gone with one in the trunk w/all other stuff, two in rear seat area, one on passenger front seat. I have done it hillbilly style with old...
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    305/35's square on stock GT350 wheels, does the front clear?

    Raiderjatt02 is correct: 305/35 19's will work on your stock front rims without rubbing; they "square up" fine on the OEM front 10.5": rims without sidewall bulge, and no marshmallow/mushy feel on the track, if you drive up and track the car. I did this with some OEM rear tires I had in the...
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    Engine Hesitation/Surge At constant throttle.

    Read this post with interest. I had a six month long nightmare with my 2016 GT350, surging/cutting out at constant (low) RPM. Lemon-Lawed the car back to Ford. It ended up being a heat damaged sensor near the trans on the underside of the car, (forgot the name of it) discovered finally by...
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    GT 350 Dust Boot Replacement

    I need to replace cooked dust boots on my 2018 GT 350- Getting kit from OP Mustang. Can anybody explain how to, or give me a link to check out? I have no tools, but I know how to pay a competent mechanic. I have heard it can be done without removing the calipers. I have Caliperfection slider...
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