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TMSBOSS reacted to Dave_W's post in the thread Whats a inexpensive tire/wheel set up for the street and occafsional track for a 2014 mustang gt? with
Like.If you haven't already, check out Apex's S197 wheel fitment guide. Note that using the popular 18x11 (or 19x11) ET52 at all 4 corners for easy rotation means you need 25mm spacers and extended lug studs on the front wheels. If you're at the point...-
TMSBOSS reacted to DarrylS76's post in the thread Whats a inexpensive tire/wheel set up for the street and occafsional track for a 2014 mustang gt? with Like.I was really hoping to go with a square set up but how reasonable are you thinking? Do u know what kind of wheels and the weight of them?
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TMSBOSS reacted to Mike_FL's post in the thread Whats a inexpensive tire/wheel set up for the street and occafsional track for a 2014 mustang gt? with Like.You can run a 19x10 square easily on a s197 Mustang. You can also run 19x11 but you will need a spacer on the front and extended wheel studs. Have a read through the apex wheel fitment guide. It’s very good...
FastEd reacted to Bill Pemberton's post in the thread Another tire question (bear with me) with Like.Skip ditching tires only to buy take-offs, just keep your eyes open for discounts and get a new set. Discounts are available often through TireRack and also places like Costco. You can even get RE71RZs through Costco , though you have to order...-
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byronj replied to the thread 2025 PP GT, seeking better brake pads for Street, AutoX and occasional HPDE..R12 / R10 and I had GS1 for street duty. I dont know how much of a rumor that is you hear. But Im still on the gas when people are on the brakes. HAH!! I was running throug R12s in about 2-3 days. (see full post)-
byronj reacted to Bill Pemberton's post in the thread 2025 PP GT, seeking better brake pads for Street, AutoX and occasional HPDE. with Like.Not sure what number G-Locs Byron was using, but many began using R12s up front and R8 or R10s in the rear only to discover they needed to use more aggressive numbered pads. This was the case for me and likely for Byron as I am one late braker...
Mike_FL replied to the thread Whats a inexpensive tire/wheel set up for the street and occafsional track for a 2014 mustang gt?.You can run a 19x10 square easily on a s197 Mustang. You can also run 19x11 but you will need a spacer on the front and extended wheel studs. Have a read through the apex wheel fitment guide. It’s very good... (see full post)- CarSalesman replied to the thread S197 BackInBlack.The raw fuel smell may be an evap issue. If there is raw fuel in the intake that will burn some oil. Bad valve seals generally result in smoke on startup. (see full post)
DarrylS76 replied to the thread Whats a inexpensive tire/wheel set up for the street and occafsional track for a 2014 mustang gt?.I was really hoping to go with a square set up but how reasonable are you thinking? Do u know what kind of wheels and the weight of them? (see full post)
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...-
GTP replied to the thread How much Negative Camber is too much?.Yes, I made a few. DM me. It works with Steeda plates only. (see full post)
- Deadly0ne replied to the thread How much Negative Camber is too much?.@GTP I saw your post on M6G - are you making those plates for sale? I'm a little confused about the marking of the flats and how you're gauging the necessary amount of turns. I need to read that part again. (see full post)
mrw2442 is going to the event RevMatch Track Days - Blackhawk Farms.May 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM → 5:00 PMMrw2442 will be there Sunday-
This is the Event Thread for RevMatch Track Days - Blackhawk Farms. Discuss the event below.View full event details here and RSVP if you're Going
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May 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM → 5:00 PMMrw2442 will be there Sunday
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TMSBOSS reacted to TA28's post in the thread Whats a inexpensive tire/wheel set up for the street and occafsional track for a 2014 mustang gt? with Like.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
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DarrylS76 replied to the thread S197 2014 GT Premium Track Package.Add thin.\nGs of beauty bro , it's set up really niIf you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for that ? With how many miles ? (see full post)
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DarrylS76 replied to the thread S197 2014 GT Premium Track Package.I would love mine set up like yours. Im getting the koni s and springs on next week then big brake kit soon after. How do you do on the track ? Im kinda anxious to track mine stock so i can see how much of a difference it makes (see full post)
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