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  • Tim.ocon
    Tim.ocon reacted to Bill Pemberton's post in the thread S197 2005 GT with Like Like.
    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.
  • Tim.ocon
    Tim.ocon replied to the thread S197 First stang.
    The vorshlag plates were HUGE for helping correct this, alignments are now super easy as the caster is fixed and camber is maxed out. Toe is all that needs adjusted which most shops around can do and just set at 0 when camber is maxed! (see full post)
  • Tim.ocon
    Tim.ocon replied to the thread S197 First stang.
    Winter is over!!!Finally got the car out a few weeks back and have been itching for new stuff. Collecting parts over the winter has given me no shortage of things to do so here is what I’ve done so far.New street tires went on the... (see full post)
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  • Tim.ocon
    Not quite today but Sunday-Installed 3.73 gears, T2 Torsen and 1 piece aluminum driveshaft into my 2014 V6 as well as some regular track prep, new pads, rotor scuff and put 1L of brake fluid through the system! (see full post)
  • Mike_FL
    Mike_FL reacted to bnight's post in the thread S550 2017 Grabber Blue Mustang GT with Like Like.
    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
    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)
  • Bill Pemberton
    Bill Pemberton reacted to 665.0coupe's post in the thread S197 2005 GT with Like Like.
    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)
  • Bill Pemberton
    Bill Pemberton reacted to 665.0coupe's post in the thread S197 2005 GT with Like Like.
    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.
  • Bill Pemberton
    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)
  • Bill Pemberton
    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)
  • Bill Pemberton
    Bill Pemberton reacted to DAVECS1's post in the thread CCW wheels with Like Like.
    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
    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)
  • bnight
    bnight reacted to Mike_FL's post in the thread S550 2017 Grabber Blue Mustang GT with Like Like.
    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...
  • Bill Pemberton
    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
    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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  • Bill Pemberton
    Bill Pemberton reacted to 665.0coupe's post in the thread S197 2005 GT with Like Like.
    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)
  • Bill Pemberton
    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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