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[8250RPM]

Man I'm sorry, I just noticed I made a off subject post on your thread Nick. I apologize, can someone tell me how to remove it please.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Man I'm sorry, I just noticed I made a off subject post on your thread Nick. I apologize, can someone tell me how to remove it please.

You're fine but just use "remove" to delete any post you make.

 

[Black Boss]

Nice. Do you have a link to that socket? Is there room to actually use it? :

I believe there is room. I used this to remove the old filter and initially torque the new one:

http://www.amazon.com/Neiko%C2%AE-03421A-Adjustable-Filter-Adapter/dp/B000UD0CTQ/ref=sr_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1456802542&sr=1-14,

But it required a lot of patience and I didn't fully torque as it was starting to cut into the filter body. Will confirm access and post link after I finish torquing, tomorrow.

 

[F.D. Sako]

The cap style filter socket usually ends up rounding the bottom of the filter when too much torque is applied. Hopefully, the one you have is a tight fit and wont slip, rounding the bottom.

 

[Black Boss]

Nice. Do you have a link to that socket? Is there room to actually use it? :

Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018NMV7X0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

There is a lot of space for the socket, but you'll need a torque wrench with a reasonably fine ratchet.

The cap style filter socket usually ends up rounding the bottom of the filter when too much torque is applied. Hopefully, the one you have is a tight fit and wont slip, rounding the bottom.

And it's a good fit -- no issue with rounding.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018NMV7X0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

There is a lot of space for the socket, but you'll need a torque wrench with a reasonably fine ratchet.

And it's a good fit -- no issue with rounding.

@mattlqx

 

[krt22]

man, I just looked up the oil filter PN, pretty pricey!

 

[mattlqx]

man, I just looked up the oil filter PN, pretty pricey!

$16 through Tasca or other OE parts distributors. Not terrible.

 

[Black Boss]

Added a Helmet sticker so the P cars know what just passed them ;D

 

[fuhrius]

Added a Helmet sticker so the P cars know what just passed them ;D

is that an si12?

 

[Black Boss]

is that an si12?

Yes. Nice and light and not expensive as the carbon helmets.

Meanwhile, loaded the car for it's first shakedown at the track this weekend

 

[steveespo]

Good luck Nick. Car looks great in the trailer.

 

[RR2334]

Gotta get a picture of the R with the right front wheel off the ground. Love the one of the Boss.

 

[fuhrius]

Yes. Nice and light and not expensive as the carbon helmets.

Meanwhile, loaded the car for it's first shakedown at the track this weekend

Agreed. I use an si12 too and like it. I just bought a Stilo ST5 last week so that my son can use the si12 as I start to get him out on track.

Have a great time this weekend. I'm headed out for my first track day with the R this coming thursday.

 

[Black Boss]

Just finished working on the car after my first track day in the 350. Ran the North course at VIR for the first time. More than half the lap is common with the full course that I've run in the Boss. Back to back comparison will be easier after tomorrow on the full course.

Will provide more info after tomorrow's session. Three headlines from today: 1) It's fast and easier to drive fast than the Boss. 2) It get's lot's of attention -- lost count of the number of visitors to the garage. 3) Stock pads generate lot's of dust and only lasted 1 day.

More to come....

 

[VoodooBoss]

3) Stock pads generate lot's of dust and only lasted 1 day.

Well I'm not surprised by this...

Have fun tomorrow and I look forward to your full report on the comparison between the two cars.

 

[cloud9]

Thanks for the headlines Nick. I'm sure glad we have you out there paving the way. I love to hear how it's easier to drive fast. Not crazy about burning up front pads that quick but also not surprised. How would you say VIR compares to RA? I went through a full set of front DTC70s per day at RA in the Boss but they were much more aggressive than what we have on the GT350.

 

[ls110]

Just finished working on the car after my first track day in the 350.

Very cool that you have now tracked the R and liking the results!! Let us know how day two goes.

 

[steveespo]

Thanks for the headlines Nick. I'm sure glad we have you out there paving the way. I love to hear how it's easier to drive fast. Not crazy about burning up front pads that quick but also not surprised. How would you say VIR compares to RA? I went through a full set of front DTC70s per day at RA in the Boss but they were much more aggressive than what we have on the GT350.

Gary
I would say RA is a little tougher on brakes than VIR but similar, only 2 really heavy braking zones at VIR vs 3 at RA. You will need race pads or about 5 sets of OEM pads for a week end at RA, you seem to be the hardest on brakes out of all of us, that's also why you are the quickest 8) The S55o chassis is heavier than our S197s probably by 100 lbs for the 350s and 150 lbs for my GT. I think Nick posted his scale weights. Can't wait to see Nick running sub 2:05 laps at VIR.
Steve

 

[steveespo]

I looked and no scale weights on the Gt350s. If anyone has them please post.
Steve