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Zellion_GT replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.Mechanic is saying bushing it shot (see full post)
DarrylS76 replied to the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach?.B (see full post)
Things that might help until you buy a naturally aspirated car:ducting to intercooler switching fuel to E85 (ought to be plenty of that around Illinois) although the IAT sensor may not show reduced temperatures (not sure where the IAT sensor...- EF1 replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.OP described a bad bearing in the strut mount. This is fairly common. The mount should be replaced. (see full post)
- stevbd reacted to TeeLew's post in the thread SR performance coilovers VS Koni sport/Eibach? with
Like.Well, I said, "equivalent drivers." I know a lot Corvette and Porsche guys who have faster cars than me. That doesn't mean they get around the track quicker. 
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.Watch some front strut removal and replacement videos to kind of figure out how it is done and what the parts are and the proper procedure, so you can know if it was performed correctly.like this (but watch several to get a better idea): (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.I know you said not to quote you, but "the center bolt is shot?" In what way? Is it stripped? Is it tight and torqued properly? If it is just the bushing . . . I mean, you are going to need to do some diagnosis.P.S. check your sway bar end... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread New to road courses.Things that might help until you buy a naturally aspirated car:ducting to intercooler switching fuel to E85 (ought to be plenty of that around Illinois) although the IAT sensor may not show reduced temperatures (not sure where the IAT sensor... (see full post)
- Mtnbikerva reacted to biggsy's post in the thread Your Experience with the 10 sp auto 10R80? Road race or HPDE? Longevity? Yr. Of manufacture? with Like.I think @flyhalf is probably one of the most experienced with the transmission. Even though he moved on to smaller and better things (sequential) lol.May find a lot of what he did in his build thread.
The general guideline is not to touch them at all when hot, as trying to torque them down to the cold number can stretch the stud, deform the threads, or outright snap the stud due to them now being over-torqued when they return to their cold...-
All things being equal the leverage will be greater In this particular instance with carefully selected backspacing components problem is mitigated with good extended studs and spacers. The hubs on a s550/650 are pretty beefy as well. Yet wheels...
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After they've had a good amount of time to cool though, right? I know it often goes without saying around these parts, but if a cold torque rating is applied to a hot stud after a lapping session the nut may feel looser than normal for different...
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Hey guys gonna give a bit of context first. Earlier today I had a friend who works at a local Ford install for me the Ford Performance Track Handling Pack, excluding the sway bars. I bought them used off another friend who tracks his 2015 GT, but...
Fabman replied to the thread S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here?.Glad you enjoy them, it’s all I’ve had time for lately….less racing/more watching. (see full post)- krylon50 reacted to gingerbeardvisuals's lap time of 1:14.530 on track configuration Full Course at track Putnam Park Road Course with Like.
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Say guys just curious if anyone has tried this set up ? .14 innch power stop rotors4 piston brake best calipersEvotion padsI cant imagine it being the best for only 300 but curious
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