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bnight replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.I will share my settings that are working for my car as I love sharing them:F: -3.2 Camber (this actually wear tires on the inside because of Highway driving), -2.5 mm Total Toe-Out (-1.2 or so per side) R: -1.5 Camber (on one side I have -2.0... (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.I see you recommended toe in for both front and rear. Did you mean toe out for the front, or toe in for both front and rear?If you meant toe-in, could you explain why?By the way, I am not looking to debate - I have never played with the... (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.Did you get this installed yet? (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.Have you looked at the cooling modifications on the GT4 Dark Horse R cars? They have the largest Setrab oil cooler, an aftermarket radiator, and large holes drilled through the fan shroud to let air pass through the shroud at speed.There are... (see full post)
- TeeLew replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.In lieu of giving you the 'right' answer, I'll give you the 'right enough' answer. Go to maximum on both front and rear cambers. With plates, you'll be about -3.0* on the front (maybe a tick over). You'll be -2.0* or a little less on the rear... (see full post)
- 665.0coupe replied to the thread S197 2005 GT.This weekend I attended the driving school and guard rail club event at Motorsports Park Hastings. This was my first time on any track. The driving school was good as I would have been very far off line without the instruction. Saturday... (see full post)
GAR944 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.I'll disagree with your analysis on this video. You came in hot on throttle then realised you were needing to turn and cranked the wheel. Check you hands in the 2 shots less than a second apart. Even worse was there was a change of surface just... (see full post)-
JDmustang82 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.I am also concerned about the front being to low. Camber is set to -2.9. that's as much as i can go for now. I can change springs no problem but that puts me down the path of do I stay stock style strut or go coilover. I know I am not hitting the... (see full post)- Firefighter46 replied to the thread S197 BackInBlack.You're speaking my language, but right now I just want to get this combo in the chassis and running. If the radiator I just pulled out will get it running, I'll use it. Upgrades after its functioning. (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S197 BackInBlack.Why not use an aftermarket radiator? There are much better options for a 2013 than anything Ford installed that will cover any use to which you want to put the car without any risk of overheating. Go a little overkill and never worry about... (see full post)
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JDmustang82 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.At about 25 into the video I am mid corner and the car looses front grip then I oversteer because I’m on throttle to aggressive to make up for the slow down (see full post)
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GAR944 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.I'm not a setup expert like some here but i tend to be good at pattern recognition. Your car looks low and the front guard gap is nearly non existent even with a 19' 305/30. Your comment about going to a softer rear bar making it oversteer more... (see full post)
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JDmustang82 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.I worded it poorly. I meant that I should increase the rear bar stiffness, like what you suggested.I will post another video showing better of what I mean when I lose front grip. its pretty much middle of the corner with very little input... (see full post)
- stevbd replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.Nice driving. It’s hard to tell exactly what is happening from that video. A pretty standard response to mid corner steady state understeer would be to increase the stiffness of your rear bar. Although that will likely compromise other areas of... (see full post)
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JDmustang82 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.Yes, stock upper control arm. The lowers are adjustable so I have made sure the axle is aligned and the pinion angle is correct. (see full post)
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bnight replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.I know of a few 17 cars entering limp mode because of differential temps but were mostly automatic cars so maybe the Manual doesn't have the sensor. (see full post)
- CarSalesman replied to the thread S197 FR500S #32.The trip to Speidel Supercars in down state NY was successful. James spent the entire day on my car. The software for these old 4.6 takes a lot more work to set up than a coyote. The Comp 500 cam is quite aggressive so initially there was a... (see full post)
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Albino500 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.Do you run a stock rear upper control arm? (see full post)- RedSVT95 posted a new lap time of 2:06.495 on track configuration Full Course with Inner Loop at track Watkins Glen InternationalDate of Lap time:
- RedSVT95 is going to the event 2026 Tire Rack SCCA Time Attack Challenge at Pocono Raceway.Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM → Jul 19, 2026 at 6:00 PMGet ready for an unforgettable weekend at Pocono Raceway, the iconic venue nestled in the scenic Pocono Mountains, renowned for hosting NASCAR, IndyCar, and the legendary Race of Champions. On July 18th-19th, the SCCA Time Attack Challenge Series...
