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

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Re: What did you do to your boss today?

PeteInCT said:
Installing TraqDash system w/MSD tach sensor.
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Re: What did you do to your boss today?

I'm going over the radio display faceplate. There is no good place on an LS other than on the steering column. Need to fabricate something for that and I don't like blocking the idiot lights. Watching for that damn CEL. ;-)
 
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Went to a local car show.
The Boss earned 2nd in the "1986 and newer" class.
My brother in law beat me with his '10 Dodge Charger.
Oh well, I beat him last summer at a different show with his 1970 Road Runner. So now we're even.
 
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Spent almost 3 hours taping up bumper cover and other vulnerable areas with painters tape in prep for NASA HPDE day tomorrow. Took way longer that I anticipated. Much cheaper than clear bra, but way bigger PITA factor.

Ran outta time to install track pads for now (had to quit to get ready for a danged wedding)... gonna be a late night tonight (and early AM) to finish up.
 
What did you do to your boss today?

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The body work is progressing nicely if not a bit slowly, but a lot of nice surprises when this is all done.

Found the issue with the hood, though a few more hours of sanding and prep before paint

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Re: What did you do to your boss today?

I was a busy boy yesterday. First was a complete brake fluid swap in preparation for my first track day with the Boss.
Followed that up with a full TraqDash/TraqMate install like Pete did. I did however use a different mounting location. I wanted to utilize the Panavise mount for my cell phone holder during daily use so, I simply used another traqdash mount, attached to the cell phone mount so I can take the dash out and snap the cell phone mount in all in about 10 seconds.

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Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Good job Mike, Like the dash mount. I didn't use the tunnel location because of heat , but that is a good place for maximum accuracy. One last thin, you can bring the GPS antenna inside and put it on the package shelf with a little Velcro.
Steve
 
Re: What did you do to your boss today?

steveespo said:
Good job Mike, Like the dash mount. I didn't use the tunnel location because of heat , but that is a good place for maximum accuracy. One last thin, you can bring the GPS antenna inside and put it on the package shelf with a little Velcro.
Steve

Agreed.

A very nice and clean install (which as Steve pointed out could look even better with the antenna on the inside).

Welcome to the asylum ;)
 
Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Thanks guys. I had contemplated putting the antenna there but I remember a few years back, when I had my '04 GT, I used that location and while it was sufficient, I didn't get as strong as a signal as I did mounted on the trunk. It is fine where it is. I think it will be a good conversation starter.
My car is so fast, it needs TWO satellites to track it. :p
 
Re: What did you do to your boss today?

mcmmotorsports said:
Thanks guys. I had contemplated putting the antenna there but I remember a few years back, when I had my '04 GT, I used that location and while it was sufficient, I didn't get as strong as a signal as I did mounted on the trunk. It is fine where it is. I think it will be a good conversation starter.
My car is so fast, it needs TWO satellites to track it. :p

On stock tires and brakes no less !!!! ;-) JK...
 
Re: What did you do to your boss today?

Drove the car to dinner even though I was dog tired. Forgot about the air dam and nailed a parking stop.

$1600 damage and 7 days in the shop.
 

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