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Bill Pemberton

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Dvic,

Don't worry about the concerns 302Bob brought up because VoodooBoss always drove at the track in first gear only , you will be fine. Seriously there are a few things you can do that won't affect the warranty but you should look into for Track Time and Autocrossing. Keys to check out would be :
1. Camber plates
2. More aggressive pads and DOT 4 Brake Fluid ( like Motul 600 for instance)
3. You can also consider a new set of rims and tires , though learning the car on the stock tires many often feel is a good way to learn the car , even though it will not be as grippy as with a better set up. Tires and rims are not going to mess up your warranty , obviously.

Go out and have fun, ask lots of questions, look for the folks who have been in a Mustang for a long time and no worries. Welcome and the car looks fantastic in your pic!!
 
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Dvic,

Don't worry about the concerns 302Bob brought up because VoodooBoss always drove at the track in first gear only , you will be fine. Seriously there are a few things you can do that won't affect the warranty but you should look into for Track Time and Autocrossing. Keys to check out would be :
1. Camber plates
2. More aggressive pads and DOT 4 Brake Fluid ( like Motul 600 for instance)
3. You can also consider a new set of rims and tires , though learning the car on the stock tires many often feel is a good way to learn the car , even though it will not be as grippy as with a better set up. Tires and rims are not going to mess up your warranty , obviously.

Go out and have fun, ask lots of questions, look for the folks who have been in a Mustang for a long time and no worries. Welcome and the car looks fantastic in your pic!!
Thanks for the advice Bill!
 

Bill Pemberton

0ld Ford Automotive Racing Terror
8,496
8,495
Exp. Type
Time Attack
Exp. Level
20+ Years
Blair, Nebraska
You will have fun as you are in a great part of the Country ---- numerous tracks down in Georgia , Roebling Road near Savannah, and North to Carolina Motorsports Park, NCCAR, or of course VIR in Southern Virginia.

You should have plenty of places to go for fun and instruction.
 

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