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- Slow3v replied to the thread Ford Racing 1 Pc driveshaft.I recently installed a one piece DS (Ford Racing) and definitely get a low frequency hum type vibration at 135-145ish. At 150ish it got suddenly quiet, went away completely. FWIW. Maybe that's just the RPM at which it resonates. (see full post)
Junkyard Dog reacted to Dave_W's post in the thread Doing a fluid dynamics experiment: Where is the high-speed drag on the S550/S197? with
Like.Nice video showing superman, supertuck variants, and puppy paws riding positions banned by the UCI (international bicycle racing rules org). He cites precentage drag reduction for a few.
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread S550 2023 Mustang GT PP1.Wow, wow, wow, unbelievable Ross Bentley there and Instructing ---- you are one lucky TrackRat! The track setting is spectacular and thanks for posting some pics! (see full post)-
Bill, here are some pics from open lapping last Saturday.Some of you may have heard of the driving coach/author Ross Bentley, he is now working with my local track Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit. He was there all day on Saturday giving...
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread HPDE tires.Come back and let us know how it goes! (see full post)
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It's also a matter of the right pressures and suspension. If you are not taking good care of your tire pressures during a track day aka checking in/center/out temperatures and making sure your pressures are not rising to the moon by bleeding them...
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The old standby Goodyear SC 3R is right there with the trofeo, Hoosier TA, R7 etc. in most tests, and I believe the 2026 USAA GY discount is 25 percent off. Plus the 3R is a more affordable tire even before the discount. You can get a whole set...
- JAJ replied to the thread Advice Reading Rotors After Runs: Do My Brakes Check Out?.Note - the "specified 100 ft-lb + 45 degrees" produces torque that's more like 400 ft-lbs. (see full post)
island.mustangs replied to the thread S550 2023 Mustang GT PP1.Bill, here are some pics from open lapping last Saturday.Some of you may have heard of the driving coach/author Ross Bentley, he is now working with my local track Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit. He was there all day on Saturday giving... (see full post)-
k4show replied to the thread S550 2017 Grabber Blue GT.IR (see full post)
jklapko10 replied to the thread Advice Reading Rotors After Runs: Do My Brakes Check Out?.From my understanding, if I'm wrong please someone correct me, the thrust washer is really in there as a spacer because the back of the hub doesn't mate up perfectly and is that 1 or 2 mm short (probably a work around from ford due to the same... (see full post)
TMSBOSS reacted to EF1's post in the thread Super Puzzling Clutch Hydraulics Issue - HELP! with Like.If it isn’t leaking and is losing hydraulic pressure it would have to be the clutch master cylinder. If the slave was losing pressure it almost has to be a leak. I am not convinced it is losing pressure. Clutch master cylinders can go bad but...-
TMSBOSS reacted to EF1's post in the thread Super Puzzling Clutch Hydraulics Issue - HELP! with Like.Replace the clutch. My 2011 behaved exactly the same after bumping the rev limiter up to 7500. The clutch looked fine. A new clutch and slave cylinder fixed everything.
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OK. If you're not a Guns and Roses fan here's Paul's version.....
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I am bumping this thread only because it is May, and this is a useful thread with good reference material.
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1. Same siht I've been saying for 6 years. 2. Probably not.
Not to sound like your dad but if this is your first time on the 3R or similar be aware that they will have a lot less grip than your old PS4s when cold. You have to get some heat in them. I looped my car on the out lap one time on them at...- stevbd replied to the thread HPDE tires.Not to sound like your dad but if this is your first time on the 3R or similar be aware that they will have a lot less grip than your old PS4s when cold. You have to get some heat in them. I looped my car on the out lap one time on them at... (see full post)
bnight replied to the thread Advice on front tire wear New car.It's also a matter of the right pressures and suspension. If you are not taking good care of your tire pressures during a track day aka checking in/center/out temperatures and making sure your pressures are not rising to the moon by bleeding them... (see full post)
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