The Mustang Forum for Track & Racing Enthusiasts
Taking your Mustang to an open track/HPDE event for the first time? Do you race competitively? This forum is for you! Log in to remove most ads.
- Welcome to the Ford Mustang forum built for owners of the Mustang GT350, BOSS 302, GT500, and all other S550, S197, SN95, Fox Body and older Mustangs set up for open track days, road racing, and/or autocross. Join our forum, interact with others, share your build, and help us strengthen this community!
Latest activity
Live updates
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Unfair advantage.One of the better books i’ve read in a while (see full post)-
A friend just randomly sent me that book last month and I devoured it- great read
-
Gunslinger55 reacted to byronj's post in the thread Advice on setup for street and track! with
Like.Go with the Steeda. And cortex or MMR end links. Don’t get the Steeda end links. If you go 400F 1100 or 1200 rear your car will feel much better on the road and even better on the track. The car likes that rate for a good balance -
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Suspension soft?.You are valuing streetability over track that’s going to drive you into very different mods then track over street. So in your case i get it. But obviously will not yield the best performance on track (see full post)
-
:banghead:
-
Was his suggestion to not install the AJ Hartman coilover conversion kit up front for now because you have already introduced a lot of variables, or was his suggestion never to install them because in his estimation your current springs are great...
-
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Suspension soft?.what springs and specifically which sway bar they have several? (see full post)
-
Don't listen to people that don't drive cars on track. The 400 lbs springs are on the softer side you need more spring in an MagneRide car I have driven a Mach 1 car on the track and it was soft. If you want results on track you need better...
-
Even if he does the fact is The OEM springs are not good for track. Ask yourself why the DHR cars run at least 700 lbs front springs ?
-
Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Seems the gist of this is that magnaride cars can compensate for spring rate by increasing compression. Which allows the car to be comfy on the street as well for dual purpose marketing considerations. Not optimal obviously for best track... (see full post)
bnight replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Even if he does the fact is The OEM springs are not good for track. Ask yourself why the DHR cars run at least 700 lbs front springs ? (see full post)-
Doctors and Mechanics often prescribe the treatment which is best for themselves, not their patrons. I'm pretty sure I talked to this guy once. I think they'll make a great couple. Enjoy.
Junkyard Dog reacted to mavisky's post in the thread How come nobody rocks the stock 18 inch wheels on 2014 mustang gt? I with Like.Primarily it's due to them being so incredibly narrow given the heft of the vehicle. With a few basic mods you can fit an 18x11 wearing a 295-315 under the fenders and that provides you with significantly more grip than the 18x8 and their...-
Junkyard Dog reacted to byronj's post in the thread Advice on setup for street and track! with Like.Go with the Steeda. And cortex or MMR end links. Don’t get the Steeda end links. If you go 400F 1100 or 1200 rear your car will feel much better on the road and even better on the track. The car likes that rate for a good balance
-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Suspension soft?.I don't even know what this post means or why you are getting pissy. (see full post)
- TeeLew replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Doctors and Mechanics often prescribe the treatment which is best for themselves, not their patrons. I'm pretty sure I talked to this guy once. I think they'll make a great couple. Enjoy. (see full post)
Just a very small bit more clearance.-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Suspension soft?.I don't know the guy, but there are track cars all over a google search for him. Do you know for sure that he does not drive Mustangs on track? (see full post)
-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Suspension soft?.Was his suggestion to not install the AJ Hartman coilover conversion kit up front for now because you have already introduced a lot of variables, or was his suggestion never to install them because in his estimation your current springs are great... (see full post)
- Paul McWhiskey replied to the thread Suspension Banging.Been keeping a close eye on those. Car has 74k on it and no issue yet. Did install the big bolt kit though many miles and years ago. But, you are right. Probably a good idea. (see full post)
