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Never been before but I'm going with a big group of friends that done TF multiple times so that's why it's so exciting. We are mostly there to enjoy Spa though and get some time at the Ring. The GP track is actually one of my favourites and I...
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread S197 2005 GT.Part of the concern for you is that old cats do get plugged and because of the metals used they still go for new prices. You likely will be better off buying new ones though they will be pricey also - tough situation. (see full post)-
Yeah, I found one guy locally selling some off of a wrecked car, he wanted $750. That's a little rich for my blood.
- 665.0coupe replied to the thread S197 2005 GT.Yeah, I found one guy locally selling some off of a wrecked car, he wanted $750. That's a little rich for my blood. (see full post)
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To be legal for CSM, I have to have stock cats. Right now the car has some aftermarket cats that are very poorly welded into the OEM piping.
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Bill Pemberton replied to the thread S197 2005 GT.Good to know , I would sure check around as the price of Ford stock cats can vary widely. The danger is buying an old set hoping they flow right and then finding out they are plugged. Usually the old ones are unobtainium anyway as they have... (see full post)
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Bill Pemberton replied to the thread CCW wheels.No surprise to many of us and your butt-o-meter may be quite correct as the Continentals were very slow. Many of us who bought them were quite disappointed at how slow they were and I know quite a few who disliked them so much they ended up... (see full post)
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When I ran the continental/Hoosier 305/680R18 slicks. The car felt really good. I will admit the car felt a bit better in the corners with Continental Extreme Force Contacts 305/30R18s. I also had new dampers and springs.
- 665.0coupe replied to the thread S197 2005 GT.To be legal for CSM, I have to have stock cats. Right now the car has some aftermarket cats that are very poorly welded into the OEM piping. (see full post)
bnight replied to the thread S550 2017 Grabber Blue Mustang GT.Never been before but I'm going with a big group of friends that done TF multiple times so that's why it's so exciting. We are mostly there to enjoy Spa though and get some time at the Ring. The GP track is actually one of my favourites and I... (see full post)-
Have you done the Nurburgring before? Weekends at the ring can be crazy. Week day evenings sessions you can some clear laps in but any big crashes can close the track for the rest of the eveningPersonally I would skip the GP track and just...
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Bill Pemberton replied to the thread S197 2005 GT.When you are noting cats are you looking specifically for a hi-flow set? (see full post)
DAVECS1 replied to the thread CCW wheels.When I ran the continental/Hoosier 305/680R18 slicks. The car felt really good. I will admit the car felt a bit better in the corners with Continental Extreme Force Contacts 305/30R18s. I also had new dampers and springs. (see full post)-
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Over the weekend I installed all the CSM suspension and brake parts I had accumulated before I bought the car. Also replaced the leaking steering rack with a re-man from Rock Auto. Did a rough alignment so I can take it get aligned in a couple...
- 665.0coupe replied to the thread S197 2005 GT.Over the weekend I installed all the CSM suspension and brake parts I had accumulated before I bought the car. Also replaced the leaking steering rack with a re-man from Rock Auto. Did a rough alignment so I can take it get aligned in a couple... (see full post)
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Trackspeed Premium Trackday - Serres Racing Circuit - 26.04.2026After the A1 event I took the car to the dealer. The Brakes Master and Booster were replaced and a fresh SRF fluid was fed to the brakes. I decided it's time to switch to 5W50 so I...
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Have you done the Nurburgring before? Weekends at the ring can be crazy. Week day evenings sessions you can some clear laps in but any big crashes can close the track for the rest of the eveningPersonally I would skip the GP track and just...
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Mike_FL replied to the thread S550 2017 Grabber Blue Mustang GT.Have you done the Nurburgring before? Weekends at the ring can be crazy. Week day evenings sessions you can some clear laps in but any big crashes can close the track for the rest of the eveningPersonally I would skip the GP track and just... (see full post)
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Bill Pemberton replied to the thread CCW wheels.I will politely disagree not because your logic does not seem reasonable but from 45 years of racing/autocrossing and having some sponsorships from various tire companies over the years. Give me a shorter sidewall, less squirm and frankly I... (see full post)
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bnight replied to the thread S550 2017 Grabber Blue Mustang GT.The Plan is to do TF at the Nurburgring on Saturday (05.09), Sunday (06.09) we have booked 4 20 minutes sessions on Spa, Monday (07.09) the Nurburgring GP track will be open so we plan to do that as well and continue with TF after that if there... (see full post)
