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- DaveW replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.I agree with this analysis. In the video I watched, the oversteer was 100% driver induced, you got in deep, jerked the wheel then the throttle and it kicks out.No matter the course, you have to brake early, turn early and power early to make... (see full post)
Albino500 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.you can always try a 2005-2009 upper control arm or Roush P51 upper arm which will provide less forward bite. JS might even think about a torque arm set up. JS (see full post)
ArizonaBOSS replied to the thread Building my Boss 302 to meet or exceed newer track mustangs.CorteX Watts Link, Rear LCAs, Cambered Rear Axle, and SLA front suspension, in that order, if you have some cash to blow. Suggest pairing that with JRi or Penske dampers readily available now.Get the car onto 11" wide wheels (so you can run... (see full post)
GTP replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.At the rim applies to a string measurement setup -- at the 3:00 and 9:00 points on the rim. I do one good string dial-in, and then I switch to toe plates (Longacre or equivalent). These plates butt up against the tire, and have two slots for two... (see full post)-
GAR944 replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.While you are here, can you give a quick explanation on toe measurement when i t comes to mm as opposed to degrees. Where is it measured at? Noticed you specifically mention "at the rim" above. My brain is saying that is affected by what size rim... (see full post)- Bouncing Soul replied to the thread Building my Boss 302 to meet or exceed newer track mustangs.If you love it and want to keep it- Cortex it- and coolers and wheels/tires. You can make it really fast if you want. Nothing wrong with that and you can smoke plenty of fast cars if you’re a good driver.Taken on its own- the Mach 1 is a... (see full post)
Mike_FL replied to the thread Building my Boss 302 to meet or exceed newer track mustangs.The s197 Boss 302 is a great car but the S550 Mach 1 is light years ahead in development. If you really want to the best handling Boss 302 then get in touch with Cortex Racing. (see full post)- Hrylrryv2 posted the thread Building my Boss 302 to meet or exceed newer track mustangs in S197 Mustang Tech - GT, Boss 302 and GT500.I could use some advice from people who have driven and built both cars.I have a 2012 Boss 302, and I've already swapped in a Tremec T56 Magnum XL. I'm at the point where I'm asking myself if I should trade it for a Mach 1 or just keep...
- Firefighter46 replied to the thread S197 BackInBlack.I could care less about the premium cluster at this point. My V6 is a base, and just fired up the cluster on the GT pallet and the cluster is the same. For the sake of the swap, I'll keep my cluster, clock spring and keys. Get the pedal assembly... (see full post)
bnight replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.https://www.fordracing.com/motorsport/mustang-cup-australia/competitor-info (see full post)-
ArizonaBOSS replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.@steveespo can you share the link to the DHR tech bulletins/approved mods document? That would probably be a great starting point here. (see full post)
302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.I was askin Hon the other day, Hey Good Lookin, Whatcha got there cookin? And she replied "Nothin Aerosmith got on the stove!!!!!!!!,,,,, (see full post)-
302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.I remember the day I got back in the Boss after my rehab.........and wondered how was I gonna get back out????????......sometimes your fears/worries are much more greater than they should be.........Amen to that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (see full post)
- Firefighter46 replied to the thread S197 BackInBlack.I'm planning to get a one piece aluminum driveshaft for it.I know the pallet didn't come with a premuim cluster, so I might just keep my V6 one in there.My plan is to get the v6 on the pallet once I get it out and the V8 in, and make the V6... (see full post)
- Firefighter46 replied to the thread S197 BackInBlack.I'm still trying to wrap my head around what absolutely needs to be transferred from my pallet donor to the V6 chassis to make the Coyote work right. I've learned that I don't need: Body harness, and cowl harness Fuel tank and pump Don't... (see full post)
blacksheep-1 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.Autocross cars are mostly a point n shoot affair for Mustangs, however..the road course guys use something in the area of 600 fronts, 350 rear springs, the Ford blue bar up front, 18mm or no bar in the rear, at least 3 plus on camber, all the... (see full post)
Mad Hatter replied to the thread Mach 1 Track Build & Dark Horse Overheating + Trans Failures – Need Proven Cooling Setup.Lots of cooling threads to pick up info from on this site. I Know European drivers are a little adverse to running wide rubber but 285/35-19 is way to narrow for a tracked mustang. I would start at 305 and go up if possible. Your track times... (see full post)
JDmustang82 replied to the thread S197 Autocross/chassis help.all great info! I do worry that I struggle more with my driving skill then the car being setup poorly.as far as course optimization I hear you and I also worry that I am not the best at course design and proper race line understanding. I am... (see full post)- TeeLew replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.Toe is a 'salt-to-taste' setting which will vary based on tire & driver. I think a little toe-in gives a little better mid-corner front grip (on B'stones). Other people go for toe-out, which will tend to give a touch more initial response... (see full post)
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302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Today's Cryptoquote.........." Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."____________Jennifer Lee (see full post)
