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Mad Hatter replied to the thread S197 pushing badly.I found it easier to understand in terms of weight transfer. As we brake, we transfer the load on to the front tires increasing the grip. The term "Nascar turn" stuck in my head from some one here on TMO. To turn our big heavy cars we need to... (see full post)- TeeLew replied to the thread S197 pushing badly.You're not wrong, but the pinnacle of the sport has very little in common with what we do and NONE of us have Max's skillset. We are mortals. (see full post)
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Yep, that's the accepted logic. It's not exactly wrong, but it misses the point. The 'Pro' will naturally have a sharper front end because of how he drives, not because of the settings on the car. If you do end up with a car that's genuinely...
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bnight replied to the thread S197 pushing badly.It goes both ways: Verstappen a lot of front end actually more front end than anyone on the Grid, Hamilton on the other hand prefer a rear end car (Reason he was struggling with ground effect cars and with the Ferrari car last season.) Both... (see full post)-
They'll probably tell you to put some Isolators on there like these (listed for s197s): https://www.steeda.com/ford-6r3z-5l302-a-mustang-front-coil-spring-isolator...
- TeeLew replied to the thread HPDE tires.The important dimension is the track width, not the hub face. If you move the centerline of the tire, you'll change the forces involved. If you don't; you won't. (see full post)
- TeeLew reacted to flyhalf's post in the thread Thoughts on "flow formed" wheels v. fully forged wheels for the track with
Like.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... 
Yep, that's the accepted logic. It's not exactly wrong, but it misses the point. The 'Pro' will naturally have a sharper front end because of how he drives, not because of the settings on the car. If you do end up with a car that's genuinely...
BP2Vet replied to the thread Ford Performance Track Handling Pack Help.The friend you bought the track handling kit off of had BMR Caster camber plates is what it looks like to me on there...What does your strut mount under the hood look like? Just bolts? Because you'll need the horseshoe looking plate too. (see full post)-
- TeeLew replied to the thread S197 pushing badly.TeeLewism #936: Robert Duvall has contributed to more poor handling race cars than any other person on the planet (He even beats Steeda). Everyone laughs at the racing in _Days of Thunder_, but I've heard people who are too young to even remember... (see full post)
- TeeLew replied to the thread S197 pushing badly.Yep, that's the accepted logic. It's not exactly wrong, but it misses the point. The 'Pro' will naturally have a sharper front end because of how he drives, not because of the settings on the car. If you do end up with a car that's genuinely... (see full post)
They'll probably tell you to put some Isolators on there like these (listed for s197s): https://www.steeda.com/ford-6r3z-5l302-a-mustang-front-coil-spring-isolator...
honeybadger replied to the thread S197 pushing badly.Interesting - I've always heard faster drivers want a sharper front end because you can manage the rear end with steering and the pedals....but what you're saying is backwards, right? (see full post)
Swapped out the door cards, something different. Getting ready for Road America sponsored by Northwoods Shelby Club, July 2nd thru the 5th. Tracking 2 days, Friday and Saturday !! It’s a great time as I’m looking forward to seeing track friends...
