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- OX1 replied to the thread Who Is Tracking Their S550 GT500? I'm Looking For Someone Fast & Knows The Mods Inside And Out.Can I get more details on this from your build thread? Thanks..........."the fill level Tremec suggests for the DCT is to maximize fuel mileage. Tremec suggest an overfill for high HP track use, which PBD optionally did during the build. This... (see full post)
- Mtnbikerva reacted to honeybadger's post in the thread Sick of stock 10R80 transmissions! Best replacement for much better longevity? Thank you. with
Like.The 3160 is very good, but they're a bit weaker than a T56 Magnum. That's usually the go-to for Road Course work.Or you can really have some fun and go with a sequential 
FastEd replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.I had Bilsteins with FP springs in an 07 GT I owned. Good handling and control and very predictable on track, a bit harsh on the street on rougher roads. My 12 GT500 got Koni yellows and FP springs last year. I leave them set fairly soft for... (see full post)
honeybadger replied to the thread Sick of stock 10R80 transmissions! Best replacement for much better longevity? Thank you..The 3160 is very good, but they're a bit weaker than a T56 Magnum. That's usually the go-to for Road Course work.Or you can really have some fun and go with a sequential (see full post)-
honeybadger replied to the thread Minimum Tire to Strut Clearance.definitely tight. but deflection shouldnt cause an issue since it'll be back on the right part of the rim by the time it rotates up there. I've run with a couple of mm clearance. It could become a problem with taller tires that flex more, tho... (see full post)
- Bouncing Soul replied to the thread Who Is Tracking Their S550 GT500? I'm Looking For Someone Fast & Knows The Mods Inside And Out.I have a CFTP I’ve done just 5 days with and it doesn’t need anything from stock other than taking off the rain tray, brake fluid and an alignment to run A group pace other than lots of fuel. I do like the Carbotech pads in my build thread and... (see full post)
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Ludachris reacted to OPMustang Tim's post in the thread OP MUSTANG Memorial Day Sale 12% OFF Site Wide 5-23 to 5-31 with Like.
PatrickStapler replied to the thread Any Cooks Onboard?.Late start to the holiday weekend…Poppers and cream cheese and Colby Jack cheese stuffed smoked brats… (see full post)-
I’m trying out a new tire/wheel setup for the track and need some feedback about the minimum clearance between the tire sidewall and strut. With a 25mm spacer I have 2mm clearance. I have driven on the street with them and there is no rubbing...
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Sick of stock 10R80 transmissions! Best replacement for much better longevity? Thank you..Wow, 10,000 miles? What is happening to it? What is breaking? How have your transmission fluid temperatures been? Did Ford replace several under warranty when it was new? (see full post)-
I run Apex 19 x 10" wheels. If you get them on one of the sales they cost about the same as a set of tires. It was worth it to me to be able to run tires until they are gone and switch mid weekend versus replacing them early to make sure I had...
- TeeLew reacted to bnight's post in the thread Advice on setting up my car for gain confidence with Like.My 2017 is also moving to the Right during braking most noticeably on the braking after the long straight:It's doing it for some time actually. I would advice you to first start by checking your rear wheel hubs because the bouncy feeling...
- Walt replied to the thread Advice on setup for street and track!.bedded them per instructions. I have Vorshlag deflectors in the front for cooling. The first few sessions it was fine but the second trackday all I feel and hear is shuddering and the bite is gone. While they still stopped somewhat okay, I had to... (see full post)
4dMuscle reacted to Mike_FL's post in the thread What did you do to your Boss 302 or S197 today? with Like.Installed the Maximum Motorsport K member with the Boss 302s delrin bushings in the original front control arms I got Dean @ Kohr to remove the oem bushings and press in the delrin ones. Also installed the maximum Motorsport bump steer kit and...
OPMustang Tim replied to the thread Huge brake upgrade for S197 chassis.You can burn through 2 sets of G-LOC's and still have lunch money before you buy Pagids. Hopefully it will change. (see full post)-
OPMustang Tim reacted to Mad Hatter's post in the thread Huge brake upgrade for S197 chassis with Like.And some Gloc brake pads to go with it!!! I like the R18's. Now that Pagid pads are made from Un-obtainium.
RTR077 replied to the thread Trackday tire decision.I get my track wheels (3) in the back with a rear seat delete and 1 in the trunk (2021).Everyone loves apex but I went with Konigs and am very happy for a lower cost (23lbs each)Its a PITA to change wheels at the track, but I do it. (see full post)
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