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JDMac34 replied to the thread Minimum Oil Temperature?.To update this, we found out that the sensor was not properly grounded using the sandwich plate. It would ground through the oil when full, but it would provide a much higher resistance (and reading) than it should. Adding a dedicated ground wire... (see full post)- JAJ replied to the thread Thoughts on "flow formed" wheels v. fully forged wheels for the track.The tradeoffs aren't totally obvious between the various wheel types. As @Ewheels said, forged are stronger than cast or "flow-formed". Think of the difference this way - I've seen a forged wheel that hit something hard in an off-pavement... (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Minimum Oil Temperature?.My Dark Horse does something to control oil heading through the cooler, as I get up to 180 pretty easily. I can hit 190 if driving longer distances or higher speeds like on the interstate if the weather is warm.I always assumed it has some... (see full post)
flyhalf replied to the thread Thoughts on "flow formed" wheels v. fully forged wheels for the track.Well It all depends on the company. Apex Wheels is what we all use because are race proven. Apex wheels Flow formed are sturdy. If there is a scale from 0 to 10. And 10 is fully forged. Theur Flow formed is 8. Is about 3-4 lbs heavier than fully... (see full post)
Ewheels replied to the thread Thoughts on "flow formed" wheels v. fully forged wheels for the track.I'm not sure what there is to discuss. If your budget allows, go forged. They are lighter and more durable. If your budget is tighter, flow formed is a great middle ground. I suppose on paper, flow formed is more susceptible to damage but that's... (see full post)
Peter92lx replied to the thread FoxBody Red Fox.Luckily for me the shop is only a 15min drive so it's easy to get the car tuned.We worked on the part throttle stuff on the dyno but it's only going to take us so far. I have a 2 day night race in Vegas this weekend so we're going to datalog... (see full post)
Bedouin replied to the thread Minimum Oil Temperature?.Side note to JDMac’s orig post, the ‘06-‘13 C6 Z06 & ‘10-13 grand sports had a very effective 6”x22” factory oil cooler mounted right up front in direct airflow & those cars had factory DIC that showed oil temps.Until I zip-tied a 6”x22” cover... (see full post)- rwwilli09 replied to the thread MCA 50th anniversary track days @ Road Atlanta.Gateway Classic Mustang out of Bourbon, MO will be the instructors. They have been the ones at the last two OIR events as well. It will be a lead/follow for the Novice that have signed up for instruction. This is based on a conversation with... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog posted the thread Thoughts on "flow formed" wheels v. fully forged wheels for the track in Road Racing Forum.It is an open question on purpose. I'd like to hear some thoughts, and hopefully competing ones, with reasons.Obviously, the price difference is huge. But what else?
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread MCA 50th anniversary track days @ Road Atlanta.1995CobraR, very nice car collection! :thumbsup: (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Thank you!I guess my thought was twofold. (1) Run it at the track with and without the DCS controller to see whether it drops a couple of seconds off of your track time. If so, keep it for sure! and (2) If it is an annoyance on the street... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S197 Bump steer excessive tire wear.Maybe you do not need both sides to be the same if there are only two left hand turns at AMP (not in Atlanta). Back the left side down just a tiny bit, and back the right side down substantially. (see full post)
RedStallion27 replied to the thread Rotor line after HPDE.Thank you. I'm not sure why the picture won't load but here's a direct link belowRock or debris makes sense. Are my next steps as simple as removing the pad, removing any visible debris, and reinstalling the pad? I assume the rotor will wear... (see full post)- TeeLew replied to the thread Minimum Oil Temperature?.Oil has a higher thermal capacity, but much lower heat transfer rate. Salt water is about the best you can do for cooling. This would corrode like crazy, so we run straight water with a surface tension modifier/pump lubricant like Water wetter or... (see full post)
- TeeLew replied to the thread Minimum Oil Temperature?.You can hurt lines, filters, coolers, etc. by over-pressuring, but mostly it's a case of getting everything warm before stressing it. Oil touches all the vital parts. If it's cold, so are they....And also, it's just a stupid thing to do. Don't... (see full post)
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread Rotor line after HPDE.Not sure of the issue as I can not get your picture of the rotor to come up, but often something like this is caused by a rock or debris getting between the pad and rotor and scarring it in one area of the said rotor. Just a guess since unable to... (see full post)-
JDMac34 replied to the thread Oil Cooler Air Flow.There must be a reason they call you Fabman. That looks great! I'll attempt to make some ducting before I chop up my bumper cover (see full post)
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New guy here. Stock 2016 GT. Perf pack with 6 piston Brembos. Stock pads.My front left rotor has a visible line after my first HPDE event. I can feel the line with my finger but only barely.Is this a problem that needs addressing? Any idea...
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1995CobraR replied to the thread MCA 50th anniversary track days @ Road Atlanta.I fully agree. You know the track. I am in Advanced as I have raced in the HSR Walter Mitty for 25 years. It's a fast track and some guys can wreck me. I don't have insurance.I am driving a 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350:It's my first time in... (see full post)-
Fabman replied to the thread Oil Cooler Air Flow.Here’s a screen grab:Also notice that I made sure all the air was unobstructed in front of and sealed tight around the cooler and the rad. This means more than one might think. Every little air leak is hurting the performance of the coolers... (see full post)-
