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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S550 Budget rain/street tire.What about the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ? (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Cooling Modifications.I sent an email to the guy at Richardson Performance in PA who did the Youtube video in post #9 at the link over at mustang6G in that post, asking him whether the S650 still has that internal thermostat, since we know we have an external... (see full post)
byronj replied to the thread S550 Budget rain/street tire.I like Kuhmo Ecsta PS-91 (see full post)
thelostotter replied to the thread S650 Dark Horse KRM Fuel Pump Review (and one issue).I think this phenomenon was always present (at least on the S550). There has been a couple times I left the track with my fuel level above 1/4 tank and it decreased to E within about 10 miles and I'm hoping I come upon a gas station before it... (see full post)
flyhalf replied to the thread Cooling Modifications.Sorry I MEANT THE S550 DOESNT HAVE IT. (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Cooling Modifications.OK, so the S550 has the little boiler heat exchanger, too, and flyhalf says bypass it (and consider two coolers for transmission).This thread is helpful already. :thumbsup:EDITED, see next post. (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S650 Dark Horse KRM Fuel Pump Review (and one issue).Do you remember what sort of temperatures you were seeing, CHT and Oil? (see full post)
EricH posted the thread Accurate representation of my typical HPDE track day in one photo in Road Racing Forum.https://www.myhrecreative.com/p1067483474/e5ddd9570At my recent track day there was a photographer who always captures some great shots. I was taking a look thru the pictures and I thought this one was sort of funny and pretty accurate in...-
EricH replied to the thread Where da nerds at?.I have a bunch of garmin catalyst laptime data from HPDE days this year- currently have only a handful of laps downloaded and stored in a google drive but would be happy to share if you'd like. (see full post)
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EricH replied to the thread GLoc pad question.I have the Gloc R12/R10 F/R and they are noisiest pads I've ever had in normal driving conditions with constant squealing as I expected. On track I haven't really noticed a difference vs. stock pads other than I seem to be activating the ABS... (see full post)
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flyhalf replied to the thread Cooling Modifications.Yeah. And unfortunate that creates massive issues on track. Cause no matter how big is the cooler the fluid is warmed up again before getting in the 10speed. So stupid. my s550 doesnt have it. I made an internal bypass to ga e coolers running 24... (see full post)
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EricH replied to the thread S650 Dark Horse KRM Fuel Pump Review (and one issue).I had nearly the exact same thing happen to me on track in my DH last season. Was on track for last session of the day and fuel was at 11% going into final cooldown lap when about 3/4 of the way thru the track the engine hiccupped before totally... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Cooling Modifications.Link: https://www.fordracing.com/content/dam/fordPerformance/motorsport/mustang-challenge/pdfs/MC-TSB-04-6-4-2024-Fan-Shroud-Modification.pdf (see full post)
- maxt20 replied to the thread New Clutch Installed, Now Won’t Go Easily Into Gear At Start-Up.So I am having this problem with an excedy mach 600 clutch and their lightweight steel flywheel. I have a divorced resivoir and mcload stainless braided clutch line... The kit came with a new slave and bearing. I have warrantied the slave on... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Vorshlag S650 Camber Plates + OEM Struts + 19x11 Square Setup.EricH, my car came from Ford with 305 tires and 10.5" wheels. I am betting that you will have no issues.@krisk went to 11" and 305 on his car, so I am tagging him here to respond to your question about whether you need -3° of camber just to... (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Thoughts on GTD Style Fenders?.How much cooler peak temperatures on the track have resulted from installing the GTD style hood? (see full post)
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EricH posted a new lap time of 1:54.490 on track configuration Full Course at track Ridge Motorsports ParkDate of Lap time:
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread S650 Dark Horse KRM Fuel Pump Review (and one issue).Do you have an Australian fuel pump? I think you mean KPM, not KRM.So the fuel pump cured your issue on left hand turns?I don't think you are saying that your fuel level reading is related to the fuel pump? (see full post)
PaddyPrix replied to the thread Where da nerds at?.Speaking of Data and AI, my prior lives in video/fleet telematics and a large customer data SaaS had me thinking about how I could build a coaching/data platform for track people, and with that data, show what/where is really costing you time... (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Advice on camber setting for track.18" is great for racing slicks, which is what the Dark Horse R cars are running, because they are real GT4 race cars.The Michelin Pilot Sport GT M comes in 30/68-18. It is available in S9m or S8M and is a 26.7" tall tire that will fit on an... (see full post)
