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- Skidmarc reacted to blacksheep-1's post in the thread What is everybody using to lift their Mustang off the ground? with
Like.There's a guy on here that builds awesome jack plates, I have had them on every mustang I own. Of course I don't remember his name, it might be on project superbeater. If you use jacking rails the race organizers, or autocross or whatever, may... 
Jet One replied to the thread HPDE tires.Yokohama A052s were great at NCCAR. My car normally runs a full slick.. I’m new to the car and learning it so I don’t have a comparison. I noticed it was easier to get rotation while trailing than I’m accustomed to with my previous car (350R... (see full post)
What’s up guys! Looking at beginning modifying the suspension. I recently bought Ford Performance shocks/struts with the track lowering springs and camber plates from a buddy of mine. Looking at finding sway bars to buy while the car is on the...
byronj replied to the thread 2025 PP GT, seeking better brake pads for Street, AutoX and occasional HPDE..@Gunslinger55 I moved onto different brakes that worked better and lasted longer for me. (see full post)
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Advice on front tire wear New car.Ok thanks (see full post)-
Gunslinger55 reacted to blacksheep-1's post in the thread Advice on front tire wear New car with Like.IMO..no
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I made a reel about this because a C8 on Cup 2’s binned it into the gravel at COTA after we had just been released from the pit
mpgainer posted a new lap time of 1:13.360 on track configuration Lightning at track New Jersey Motorsports ParkDate of Lap time:- Deadly0ne replied to the thread HPDE tires.my first day out with the Bridgestone Potenza RE71RS went great - broke my PB at Hallett and then topped that by a few tenths. Very impressed with them so far! Thanks for the recommendation @Bill Pemberton! (see full post)
6 track weekends and 1300 miles down to about 5-6 mm in front-
You will likely use a lower tire pressure than with the PS4s. Stevbd is correct if the weather and pavement are cold, but if the weather is warm ( along with the pavement) there should be little or no difference in warm up. Surprisingly I suggest...
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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...
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I will be using some Goodyear F1 Supercar 3R's Memorial Day weekend for the first time on my 2021 GT500. This is my first time running the car at the track without the Michelin PS4's that came stock on the car. I have been running the PS4's for 5...
- Slow3v replied to the thread Ford Racing 1 Pc driveshaft.Mine has 23k… not sure what the noise is. I feel Iike mine is coming from the trans tbh. But maybe not. (see full post)
- Skidmarc replied to the thread Ford Racing 1 Pc driveshaft.I appreciate the heads up! Did you have any whine before you put in the DS and shifter? My driveline is stock now and it's bad. The car's only got 20K on it. I'm as sure as I can be that the noise is coming from the carrier bearing, it's not... (see full post)
- EF1 reacted to JrFish's post in the thread What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today? with Like.Well... Not today...but... Killed the original MT-82 @ COTA 2 weeks ago. And last weekend pulled that big awkward frozen b!7¢√ out. Note the weapon of choice to slay the beast is comprised of every extension I own (7) + that miserable swivel...
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread S550 Upside Down and on the Wrong Side.The old standard that a 100 lbs of weight reduction is worth a second of time on the track is seldom remembered. I applaud your mods, weight off is such a simple way to gain time and speed. (see full post)-
Bill Pemberton reacted to GAR944's post in the thread S550 Upside Down and on the Wrong Side with Like.https://racelouvers.com/content/Race-Louvers-GT350-Unobstructed-Radiator-Wind-Tunnel-Data.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawFefElleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbEnD0S9ax58ImjnmE2F-d9uu6PsyaprxgJuKKemZYRhn6zd49cpisq1iQ_aem_1xv1IxNAQgPACEKB_8W-YA It's the sum of the little...
- Paul McWhiskey reacted to GAR944's post in the thread S550 Upside Down and on the Wrong Side with Like.https://racelouvers.com/content/Race-Louvers-GT350-Unobstructed-Radiator-Wind-Tunnel-Data.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawFefElleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbEnD0S9ax58ImjnmE2F-d9uu6PsyaprxgJuKKemZYRhn6zd49cpisq1iQ_aem_1xv1IxNAQgPACEKB_8W-YA It's the sum of the little...
