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Randomtask replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.Might be worth a poke around at COTA for the WEC race in September to get eyes on how all those different manufacturers are doing it. (see full post)
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread FoxBody Hub3r's Foxbody.Hub3r --- glad to have you here and it looks like you have plenty of horses in your corral, ha. I remember having 2 track cars when I was younger and now that I just run one there are times I miss the ability to switch machines, ha. Fortunately I... (see full post)-
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread S550 Eruption Green S550.Good place to source wheels is with Apexwheels.com or Late Model Restoration ( both site sponsors ) and either way go for a squared set up. Tires are an interesting subject, though they are the best mod to go fast, yet the choices can depend some... (see full post)
blacksheep-1 replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.I would disagree with that, while using the same curves is esthetically pleasing, I don't think I've ever seen a cage that had the same angles front and back, they usually come into the door cavity on an angle from the front A post bar. I would... (see full post)
RodS197 replied to the thread What is best coyote block to use for a build.I’m running 12:1. My car is tuned for 100 octane as it is track only, but they can tune for 91. The Boss heads have slightly more combustion chamber volume than the stock Gen 1 head so it ends up being slightly less than 12:1 from what I researched. (see full post)
mavisky replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.I know that the RTR drift cars have been running kevlar bodies the last few years. May be able to talk to them about skins. They went with kevlar over carbon for the flexibility and repairability after vehicle to vehicle impact. (see full post)
ArizonaBOSS replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.Hey Kev--consider using D-shape or "Square" shape clips for the door hinges. You can get them in the same pin diameters. On the S197 I think the pin diameter is (or is very close) to 5/16". I initially went with the pushbutton ones like you... (see full post)-
- rpmorley replied to the thread S197 3V long soft pedal.I have had the problem for years, way before any brake upgrade attempts. and yes I tried a PP1 set up, my wheels would not clear and I was unwilling to buy new wheels just for this, I already bought S550 19x9 wheels, they look good, inexpensive ... (see full post)
- stevbd replied to the thread S197 3V long soft pedal.Have you tried using the stock 4 piston Ford brembo front calipers to see how they compare? Might be a cheap and easy solution. Many online complaints of a soft pedal on s197’s using larger volume front calipers. (see full post)
bnight replied to the thread Advice on setup for street and track!.Yeah DH racecars can use 700 to 1000 #/in (100 #/in increments) rear springs in coilover position. In my case the Ohlins 65 mm springs only go as far as 914 lbs in the rear and that's in the divorced spring location. Obviously I could use another... (see full post)
steveespo replied to the thread S650 21 Car Productions #21 Dark Horse R Mustang Cup/Challenge/Invitational Race Car.Same as normal square fitment. +52 with a 28 mm spacer for the S650 (see full post)
honeybadger replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.made some progress on my window frame tonight. however, because im a dunce, I scanned two different doors. so I need to re-scan the passenger door tomorrow and then transfer my door card over so I can align the meshes and properly joined these... (see full post)-
- rpmorley replied to the thread S197 3V long soft pedal.2007 Shelby GT, came with the stock GT brakes. I have since put on 13" rotors rear with caliper relocation bracket and just now 14" Baer Eradispeed 2 piece plain rotors with caliper relocation bracket. After discussion with the mechanic doing... (see full post)
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Randomtask replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.@honeybadger take my money!! I’ve been running some carbon doors for a while and I’ve been eyeing up making a finish panel for them. I’ve just never gotten around to it. Now some lexan Motorsport windows would be soo good!!!I’ve seen... (see full post)
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67GTA replied to the thread S650 21 Car Productions #21 Dark Horse R Mustang Cup/Challenge/Invitational Race Car.@steveespo , what offset are the spec Apex wheels for the DHR? (see full post)
GAR944 replied to the thread S550 Carbon Doors Project - from the depths of Badger Labs.Ahh the joys of design. Functionality vs Aesthetics vs Manufacturing. Whatever you end up with be amazing. Have faith in your ability given your track record. Thanks for bringing us all along for the ride. (see full post)
