Tucson 302
2013 Black LS #439
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Added some cool new decals thanks Rick!
Added some cool new decals thanks Rick!
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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?
You're welcome. Good luck this season.
You're welcome. Good luck this season.
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I did, I swap back and forth all the time...
VoodooBOSS said:
I did, I swap back and forth all the time...
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It is amazing how lightweight the Boss feels when you have almost empty gas tank!!
I am almost 12 gallons empty, that is around 100 Ib.
I got myself a set of 18X9 SVE drift wheels and will wrap them with 245/45-18 Max summer tires. That is almost 44 Ib rotational unsprung weight loss! I will report back to you.
It is amazing how lightweight the Boss feels when you have almost empty gas tank!!
I am almost 12 gallons empty, that is around 100 Ib.
I got myself a set of 18X9 SVE drift wheels and will wrap them with 245/45-18 Max summer tires. That is almost 44 Ib rotational unsprung weight loss! I will report back to you.
TMSBOSS
Spending my pension on car parts and track fees.
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13boss I went with the SVE drifts in 18-10. The 10" wheel gives you more options for wider track rubber. Have you mounted tires yet? Any plans for track time?
13Boss said:
13boss I went with the SVE drifts in 18-10. The 10" wheel gives you more options for wider track rubber. Have you mounted tires yet? Any plans for track time?
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I intentionally went with 18X9, because I do not want wide tires.
All this stemmed from trying 235/50-18 snow tires when I was in Michigan. I liked the feeling the narrow tires gave me!
So I will try 245/45-18 on 9 inch wheel which is the upper range of wheel width for this tire. I have't bought the tires yet, because I am waiting for Spring discounts.
I weight the wheel and it is about 23.4 Ib and the tire will be 24 Ib.
This setup is for street use only.
For the track, I do have Enkei PF01 18X10.5 (22 Ib).
TMSBOSS said:
I intentionally went with 18X9, because I do not want wide tires.
All this stemmed from trying 235/50-18 snow tires when I was in Michigan. I liked the feeling the narrow tires gave me!
So I will try 245/45-18 on 9 inch wheel which is the upper range of wheel width for this tire. I have't bought the tires yet, because I am waiting for Spring discounts.
I weight the wheel and it is about 23.4 Ib and the tire will be 24 Ib.
This setup is for street use only.
For the track, I do have Enkei PF01 18X10.5 (22 Ib).
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Yes. Currently with 295/35-18 rivals.
TMSBOSS said:
Yes. Currently with 295/35-18 rivals.
Re: What did you do to your boss today?
Loaded the Boss up for a 18+ hour drive south
to warmer temperatures -- checking Sebring off the bucket list this weekend 8)
Hadn't driven the Boss since early December -- reminded me how light the clutch is on the GT350 -- surprising how quick you get used to it!
Loaded the Boss up for a 18+ hour drive south
to warmer temperatures -- checking Sebring off the bucket list this weekend 8)Hadn't driven the Boss since early December -- reminded me how light the clutch is on the GT350 -- surprising how quick you get used to it!
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I've been, intentionally, driving mine back to back. the clutch feel is so very different. I really like the clutch feel in the GT350.
Black Boss said:Loaded the Boss up for a 18+ hour drive south
Hadn't driven the Boss since early December -- reminded me how light the clutch is on the GT350 -- surprising how quick you get used to it!
I've been, intentionally, driving mine back to back. the clutch feel is so very different. I really like the clutch feel in the GT350.
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Cut clearance holes for oil cooler lines in my replacement undertray using a hot knife, and removed a couple fins on the tray for brake duct clearance.
Soon I'll be ready with a fresh splitter to go on and the car will be ready to race!
Cut clearance holes for oil cooler lines in my replacement undertray using a hot knife, and removed a couple fins on the tray for brake duct clearance.
Soon I'll be ready with a fresh splitter to go on and the car will be ready to race!
TymeSlayer
Tramps like us, Baby we were born to run...
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Preparing to work on more BMR suspension mods. A-Arms, A-Arm brace, K-Member, Radiator Support and Watts Link. Temps here in Denver should be close to sixty through Saturday. Not sure how far I'll get but it's tyme to get these winter mods started.
Preparing to work on more BMR suspension mods. A-Arms, A-Arm brace, K-Member, Radiator Support and Watts Link. Temps here in Denver should be close to sixty through Saturday. Not sure how far I'll get but it's tyme to get these winter mods started.
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Hauled the trailer for almost 13 hours with just gas stops. Stopped overnight, Now about 90 mins south of Atlanta with just 6 more hours to go to Sebring
Hauled the trailer for almost 13 hours with just gas stops. Stopped overnight, Now about 90 mins south of Atlanta with just 6 more hours to go to Sebring
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ouch.Black Boss said:
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14.5 is my longest one-way tow so far...good luck and get some video! Looking forward to your report
Black Boss said:
14.5 is my longest one-way tow so far...good luck and get some video! Looking forward to your report
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1,265 miles from home. Looking forward to getting on track later today:
1,265 miles from home. Looking forward to getting on track later today:
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The highlight of the trip so far is that the Boss has overtaken 2 GT350's -- one when inside the trailer on the drive down, (a Blue one) coming though they smokey mountains of Tennessee, and another on the track today!
It was the first day out for the 350 today -- I'm sure it'll be quicker tomorrow
The highlight of the trip so far is that the Boss has overtaken 2 GT350's -- one when inside the trailer on the drive down, (a Blue one) coming though they smokey mountains of Tennessee, and another on the track today!
It was the first day out for the 350 today -- I'm sure it'll be quicker tomorrow
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Nick ask him how the brake pads are working on track. Have fun tomorrow.
Nick ask him how the brake pads are working on track. Have fun tomorrow.
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Completed 2 days at Sebring. It's been on my bucket list for some time, given it's reputation and history, however I was a little skeptical that it would make my list of top tracks, as I really enjoy tracks with a lot of elevation change -- Sebring has none, unless you count the very uneven pavement in a couple of turns!
Turned out to be one, if not the most, technical and challenging tracks I've run. Fantastic lap and lot's of quick cars, although I managed to out run 2 Z28's and the GT350, although the later was on PSS street tires. Will certainly come back. Will post video of the lap asap.
Talked to the GT350 driver -- great guy -- he thought he had brake fade on day 1, but attributed it to the pads not being fully bedded. He said Day 2 was fine. In contrast I was getting fade with race pads -- more than Road America as there are 2 pairs of very close braking zones at Sebring, so I remain hopeful that the GT350 stock pads will work well. Need to measure the Boss pads, but I got thru more than 1 set this weekend....
Completed 2 days at Sebring. It's been on my bucket list for some time, given it's reputation and history, however I was a little skeptical that it would make my list of top tracks, as I really enjoy tracks with a lot of elevation change -- Sebring has none, unless you count the very uneven pavement in a couple of turns!
Turned out to be one, if not the most, technical and challenging tracks I've run. Fantastic lap and lot's of quick cars, although I managed to out run 2 Z28's and the GT350, although the later was on PSS street tires. Will certainly come back. Will post video of the lap asap.
Talked to the GT350 driver -- great guy -- he thought he had brake fade on day 1, but attributed it to the pads not being fully bedded. He said Day 2 was fine. In contrast I was getting fade with race pads -- more than Road America as there are 2 pairs of very close braking zones at Sebring, so I remain hopeful that the GT350 stock pads will work well. Need to measure the Boss pads, but I got thru more than 1 set this weekend....
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