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I have set of 4 dark horse R 19x10.5 and 19x11 rims with new michelin pilot sport tires 295x30x19 zr . Rims have scuffs on them not bad can be refinished.
Reasonable. Chris (see full post)
Just wanted to post up an update the engine ran good on the dyno. They got the rings seated and did some pulls on race gas it made 610hp and 500tq and it kept getting better. The dyno started to surge so they weren't able to take the motor to 8k...
Some updates on FR500S #32 returning to active duty.
- Very slim Cobra seat replaced with a wider Sparco and slider. The Cobra is now on the passenger side where there was none before. Having a slider makes it SO easy to get in and out of the...
I use the two-color paint on the tie rod flats for switching between street and track alignments.
Tips for easily adjusting Camber and Toe between street and track settingsI use these methods for DIY alignments.
Slotting the strut for more...
I use @GTP 's method. It has worked well for me and does not take that much time after the initial work setting up the two alignment settings; one for street and one for track. I move my camber plate all the way out which basically duplicates the... (see full post)
You can do it with the heads on. Just use an air compressor to hold the valves up.It is a lot easier with the heads off and a clamp type valve spring compressor tool, though. (see full post)
Hey, guys say I need a good tire and wheel set up for the street.This summer and then maybe occasional track use on my 2014 GT what do you recommend? I'm not opposed to buying used if anyone has anything? Thinking about 19 inch i have the stock...
I've run two events since my last update. First event was my first ever Pro-Solo where I was in P2 after the morning runs on Saturday and then the car just never went faster and I couldn't put down clean cone-free runs. When I got home I gave the...
Today's Cryptoquote..............." Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.'__________Colin Powell (see full post)
Doing an autocross clinic tomorrow with the local Porsche club and have an SCCA solo event on the 31st. A few shots from the last solo event at Tire Rack.
Performance driving group track day yesterday at Sebring.
Cutting my fan shroud really helped with keeping the temps lower
Great fun with perfect weather. Car ran a 2.34.7
Performance driving group track day yesterday at Sebring.
Cutting my fan shroud really helped with keeping the temps lower
Great fun with perfect weather. Car ran a 2.34.7
Getting back to car stuff, Fluidyne is having a sale for the month of May. The S197 3-row triple-pass radiator is $589.60 with free shipping. This is the same rad that Kenny Brown sells, and I believe is also @Fabman approved. Note that the page...
I've been mostly gone. I haven't raced my S197 the past 2 summers. Plus most everyone here has moved on to S550s and 650s.I've been racing Legends with my son. It's actually more fun crewing for him than driving. I had my heyday. I tried hard...