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flyhalf replied to the thread S550 : rear brake upgrade, ran the numbers and got a surprise.According to APRACING it is actually the rear triggering the ice mode. So THEY SAID REAR less aggressive might actually help (see full post)
Stan Whitney replied to the thread S550 : rear brake upgrade, ran the numbers and got a surprise.I've had a good experience with Cobalt XR1 and XR2 pads on my 500 and we also run them in brembo race calipers on an s197 boss 302s endurance car. Coming from Fero 3.12s and glocs on my car, these have as much raw power, with better rotor wear... (see full post)-
flyhalf replied to the thread S550 : rear brake upgrade, ran the numbers and got a surprise.I increased the brake vacuum thanks to addition canister. No change. What it helps is the engine brake (now with the sequential.) I just talked to AP RACING they dont recommended rear kit only. They said the ice mode is actually due to a roo... (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Dark Horse OEM Pad wear per track day - does this sound Reasonable?.That's pretty good!Please let us know the difference with the R12 fronts installed. (see full post)
302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.I was daydreaming before.......you're allowed to do that when you're retired, by the way, and a phrase crossed my mind about when you got nothing you got nothing to lose. I couldn't remember where I heard that from, so I googled it and lo and... (see full post)
EricH replied to the thread Dark Horse OEM Pad wear per track day - does this sound Reasonable?.I ended up installing the G-LOC R12 front pads this weekend (pre-bed). It was my first time doing a brake pad change myself, so there was definitely a learning curve, but everything went together well and the car feels good on the test drive. For... (see full post)
jklapko10 replied to the thread S550 : rear brake upgrade, ran the numbers and got a surprise.I am curious how the GT350 rear kit would factor in using the 380mm rear rotors (see full post)
Mad Hatter replied to the thread S550 : rear brake upgrade, ran the numbers and got a surprise.I was curious about the "ICE mode". With the Mustangs that are tracked down here it only seemed to appear in automatic cars. When one mustang made a swap to manual and the problem went away. :idontknow:. He though it was to do with brake vacuum. (see full post)
Ewheels posted the thread S550 Seat Comparison: Comfort v Recaro v Racing Bucket in General Mustang Forum.I'm finding less and less time to go to the track and now with a baby 4 months out, I'm not sure how often I'll get out there so I'm playing with ideas of making my car less track focused and more street friendly.My car came with the base...
navbtcret replied to the thread 2021 GT500 Harness Bar Recommendations & Race Seat Questions.Sorry I meant BMR. I corrected my initial post. (see full post)-
jklapko10 replied to the thread 2021 GT500 Harness Bar Recommendations & Race Seat Questions.I used the Braum harness bar before i went to a roll bar. Like all of them you have to cut the plastic trim piece near the bottom of the seat belt. Pretty easy in/out (see full post)
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302BOB replied to the thread Bob's Ton of Posts!.Today's Cryptoquote............" May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your shoes."_____________Unknown (see full post)
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steveespo replied to the thread S550 steveespo's Wood Brothers Racing #21 2018 GT PPL2.Some progress and wrap up photos from our three day installation of a fresh engine in @biggsy car. Warren was a great guest and a very helpful mechanic making his car come back from a two year layoff. Still has to figure out getting that PMAS to... (see full post)-
RoadRacer78 replied to the thread 2021 GT500 Harness Bar Recommendations & Race Seat Questions.Rear seat delete bookmarked! Thanks!I've run the Watson bar on a couple cars. Nice unit. And I'm only 30min from them so no shipping. And I have a buddy who works there so discount. Dear Lord, save me from myself! "It's a street car, it's a... (see full post)-
- Slow3v replied to the thread Building my Boss 302 to meet or exceed newer track mustangs.This is something new to me, that's neat to learn. Thanks. (see full post)
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RoadRacer78 replied to the thread 2021 GT500 Harness Bar Recommendations & Race Seat Questions.MMR or BMR? I can't find a MMR bar.Yeah, that's my big dilemma right now. harness bar or roll bar.I keep saying to myself "It's a street car, it's a street car, it's a street car......... :) (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Dark Horse brakes.Not as many aftermarket options for the S650 as the S550 and earlier in a lot of areas, but brake pads is a noticeable one. I would go with Ferodo without hesitation, mainly for the ease of swapping from street pads to track pads and back to... (see full post)
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread S197 Redrum "GT350".She went from wonderful to " Wicked!!" Love the look but those pics are not in New Bern, NC ( been there ) , it looks more like California. Even though you are just autocrossing , I would pop those driving lights back out like one of your... (see full post)
Any feedback on my planned alignment specs?Front Camber: -2.6 Front Toe: 0 Rear Camber: -1.9 Rear Toe: 0.16 toe inThe car will be used for a handful of HPDE days each year plus <1,000 miles of street driving. I’m willing to sacrifice street...
GAR944 replied to the thread P0430 Code Shortly After Steeda Tune.Just because it's also a current post. Could be just the start given the track day. https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/2017-grabber-blue-gt.21771/post-336490 Mind you i'm pretty sure thats the codes i got with long tube headers and 200 cell... (see full post)-
