What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today?

[XJCasper]

Finally replaced that 20 year old steering wheel

 

[nyuk98GT]

Finally got around to installing my axle reservoir (Bob's Autosport). The level is less than 1/2" below the fill hole but there is still a little gear oil staining on the axle tube. Enough is enough so the reservoir percolated up to the top of the to-do list.

Reservoir was polished up a little (I have my standards). The kit hardware is complete but I did not care for the hose and hose clamps so I switched to a Fragola PTFE/braided hose. No pics yet (sorry) but will post one or two up the next time I am under the car.

Parts list (all from Summit):
1) FRA-602614-24BL - "EXT"-extreme black covered AN-6 straight x 45 degree black aluminum nut
2) FRA-499264-BL AN-6 x 7/16-20 - AN 90 degree swivel to AN straight thread - 992
3) FRA-482206-BL AN-6 x 1/4 90 degree adapter - 822 - black
4) FRA-493203-BL #1/4 NPT pipe plug internal - black

Bob's kit includes a blue pipe plug (item 4) that I installed some time ago so just left it alone.

The Teflon hose is routed like a sideways U - from the axle fitting then up by the wheel well/frame area, around the filler hose(?), and then to the AN fitting on the reservoir bottom. Added a zip-tie to loosely restrain the hose does from getting too close to the sharper edges of the body. The hose has a good 1.5" to 2" clearance from the exhaust. Going to keep an eye on the hose to see how it holds up with suspension movement and life on the underside of the car.

No rattle, no contact, and expecting zero ooze onto the axle tube.

Chris

 

[Anti]

Finally replaced that 20 year old steering wheel

What did you replace it with? It is about time for me.

 

[BlackMetal]

I took it to the track for my first HPDE yesterday!

 

[XJCasper]

What did you replace it with? It is about time for me.

I tried to post a pic. Kept getting an error. Will try again tonight.

Went with an NRG. Screwed up the wiring to delete the airbag and maintain the horn. New wires are supposed to be here tonight.

 

[WVTrakPak]

Ran an event where several Roush Cars and 4 427R Trak Paks ran the Back & Tail of the Dragon and the Snake. Not a track event, but none of the cars melted in the rain. Love driving these things.

 

[XJCasper]

Does this work?

 

[StangGuy97]

Change the brake lines today after one failed at the track last time out.

 

[FastEd]

Not today (last weekend), got the 15” front / 14” rear brakes on my 12 GT500 using the S550 PP front calipers. Will be out for events at a few different tracks in June, interested to find out how they feel compared to the OEM 14” / 11.8” setup. Also did FPP rear lower arms and MM relocation brackets.

 

[Anti]

Change the brake lines today after one failed at the track last time out.

I still need to install the braided lines on the rears for mine. I did the fronts when I did the whole 15"/14" and s550 caliper upgrade. Never got around to the backs.

 

[FastEd]

I cheaped out and just used some new Raybestos rubber hoses. My car is seeing maybe half a dozen days on track per season at most, and I drive pretty sedately these days.

 

[Anti]

I cheaped out and just used some new Raybestos rubber hoses. My car is seeing maybe half a dozen days on track per season at most, and I drive pretty sedately these days.

Will we change your screen name to SedatelyEd? Lol

 

[racer47]

Does this work?

I like it! What hub did you use? Do the turn signals work right? How is the offset front to back, similar to stock, farther away, closer? Is that gun metal or silver? thanks

 

[XJCasper]

I like it! What hub did you use? Do the turn signals work right? How is the offset front to back, similar to stock, farther away, closer? Is that gun metal or silver? thanks

Hub is NRG SRK-175H.

Turn signals work. They no longer turn off automatically.

With my hub disconnect, the steering wheel is closer to the driver.

Gunmetal.

 

[WVTrakPak]

In process on the Watson install. Gonna be a slow process.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Essentially this is a photo of a Wrap Artist hanging around a bar!

 

[Fabman]

Essentially this is a photo of a Wrap Artist hanging around a bar!

I see what you did there....

 

[JDee]

Essentially this is a photo of a Wrap Artist hanging around a bar!

Barump-bump!!!

 

[WVTrakPak]

Bill!! I like it. Progress is progress!!!!!

 

[BlackMetal]

A coolant flush. Still had the orange stuff in it.