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Tim.ocon replied to the thread S197 Bump steer excessive tire wear.The thing is. There are only a couple left Hand turns at AMP (not in Atlanta) and I’m already sending it hard through those corners. I think I’m gonna throw a bump steer kit at it and see what that does (see full post)- stevbd replied to the thread S197 Bump steer excessive tire wear.Honestly I’m kind of surprised. Seeing your Ford K springs in your build sheet, those aren’t crazy low. I wouldn’t expect that you have a major bump steer problem, but maybe?I guess I would either back off the neg camber a bit or push harder... (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S197 Bump steer excessive tire wear.Well, so much for my "too much toe out" comment! I am batting .000 in this thread! (see full post)
Adam Ginsberg replied to the thread NASA NorthWest @ Oregon Raceway Park.Yours truly will be at the Race Director at this event. Come on over and say hello! (see full post)-
Adam Ginsberg is going to the event NASA NorthWest @ Oregon Raceway Park.Jun 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM → Jun 21, 2026 at 5:00 PMOne of our local AZ guys has created/taken over the NASA NorthWest chapter, this is their inagural event! They know how to put on a good event down here, so make sure you take the time to enjoy it in Oregon if you are in the region!
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GJarrett replied to the thread Is minor knock okay during HPDE sessions?.Exactly. I can find premium or 100+ fuel anywhere at almost any track - or premium at a gas station closest to the track, and add Boostane to get my 100 octane. E85 would not only require me to fill up more often during a track day but also be... (see full post)
bnight replied to the thread Suspension soft?.The gap between the spring and the lower control arm at full droop ;) (see full post)
Fabman replied to the thread FoxBody Red Fox.I have to haul my trailer 2 hours away to get a good tune....pain in the azz. (see full post)-
Tim.ocon replied to the thread S197 Bump steer excessive tire wear.-3.6 camber and 0 toe, no street milage at all (see full post)
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Tim.ocon replied to the thread S197 Bump steer excessive tire wear.Camber and toe settings are -3.6 degrees camber and 0 toe (see full post)
Peter92lx replied to the thread FoxBody Red Fox.Same I looked into learning how to tune the car myself. I watched what he was doing on the screen when he was remote controlling the computer and it showed me where I thought you should start wasn't even close. How fast he made adjustments and... (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Please report back on how it is. I have been interested in AJ's magneride front conversion kit, and I am curious how much the front springs change things, both on track and driving on the street.As for the DSC, can you install it for the track... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Why?What should I be seeing? (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S197 Bump steer excessive tire wear.Too much toe out.The inside tire is dragging, which caused the cording.So what are your current alignment settings? (see full post)
Rodpwnz replied to the thread Advice on setup for street and track!.Update on my setup:Tomorrow, I am having AJ's front conversion kit put on the car with 400lb spring rate. I currently have FP M-5300-W with 250lb spring rate so it will be interesting to see the difference. The car is on shelby GT500 Magneride... (see full post)-
Rodpwnz replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Tomorrow, I am having AJ's front conversion kit put on the car with 400lb spring rate. I currently have FP M-5300-W with 250lb spring rate so it will be interesting to see the difference. The car is on shelby GT500 Magneride dampers with OEM PP1... (see full post)
Ygrene replied to the thread S197 Rowdy S197.I feel very lucky to be so close to their campus (about 5 miles away)!I did an event with the Porsche club a few weeks ago and I met none other than Luke Pavlik! I told him that I’d been on TMO and that another member on there had mentioned his... (see full post)-
JDMac34 posted a reply to the lap time of 2:09.914 by JDMac34 on track configuration Full Course with Inner Loop at track Watkins Glen International."sounded like" lol. This was by far the loosest I've ever been on track (not autocross) They are 305/30R19 Bridgestone RE-71RZI got the SoloStorm app for autocross. I like it for autocross, but LOVE it for time trials.-
Fabman replied to the thread FoxBody Red Fox.Used to be a push button start and a toggle switch….no charging system. Simple. (see full post)
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Fabman replied to the thread FoxBody Red Fox.Don’t get me wrong, I love the performance of the newer tech, I’m just too stupid to deal with it so I’m held hostage having other people deal with it while I make setup choices…..cause that’s something that still makes sense to me. (see full post)
