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GAR944 replied to the thread What suspension brands to look at.Time for a quick rough and ready suspension lesson. The fundamentals of suspension basics are that the spring are for holding the car up and that sway bars are for tuning the front to rear balance. Just because they are called sway bars doesn't... (see full post)
RoadRacer78 posted the thread Who Has A Suggestion For A Good Track Day Insurance Company? in General Mustang Forum.There seem to be a million choices. Some suggestions to narrow it down would be great. Thanks!
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread What suspension brands to look at.You might go to the " Build Thread " and list what you have already done to the GT. This may give folks some ideas about how the car is currently modded, and make it easier for members to give you suggestions. (see full post)
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...
koharatx replied to the thread Advice Reading Rotors After Runs: Do My Brakes Check Out?.I would guess that geometry changes through suspension travel (and bushing play) affect axial alignment more than 1mm. I'm willing to mess with that small amount as long as there aren't any clearance issues. After this last event, I'm just about... (see full post)
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Unfair advantage.Great book. Fun to read and so much good info. Died way to young RIP (see full post)-
Don't forget "screw" - which the publisher made him rename as "Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook." :)
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koharatx reacted to jklapko10's post in the thread Advice Reading Rotors After Runs: Do My Brakes Check Out? with
Like.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... -
koharatx reacted to JAJ's post in the thread Advice Reading Rotors After Runs: Do My Brakes Check Out? with Like.Note - the "specified 100 ft-lb + 45 degrees" produces torque that's more like 400 ft-lbs.
- TeeLew replied to the thread What is everybody using to lift their Mustang off the ground?.It's good steel, but sheet metal on an edge will bend if you apply the load off-axis. It's a cheap way to keep from screwing up your car. (see full post)
- Skidmarc replied to the thread What is everybody using to lift their Mustang off the ground?.I'd like a pair, unpainted if you have them. Thanks (see full post)
- Skidmarc replied to the thread Ford Racing 1 Pc driveshaft.Torsens too? Btw, I love your signature under your avatar. I can relate! (see full post)
- Skidmarc replied to the thread Ford Racing 1 Pc driveshaft.Here's why I'm leaning towards the DS. The noise doesn't change with gear changes, it does it in 4th, 5th and sixth. It's the same if the clutch is engaged or not. Purely speed related. I can hear it faintly around 50 by 65 it's in full song... (see full post)
Zellion_GT replied to the thread What suspension brands to look at.Haven’t installed the shocks yet. Doing one more autocross next weekend before there’s a month break in the calendar. During that break I’m gonna install them and get a proper alignment for the track on the car. I mean I feel the car has a lot of... (see full post)-
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread What suspension brands to look at.Just wondering if you have driven the car the way it is currently setup? It often seems folks go a little crazy on getting a bunch of stuff done before they ever get much track time. I would install what you have already, get a good track... (see full post)
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GAR944 reacted to Bill Pemberton's post in the thread S550 Upside Down and on the Wrong Side with Like.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.
