Recent content by SgtRauksauff

I concur with using the stock size tire (255/40). That's what I went with on mine. I'd prefer to get some 18x10's and run a 275 or 295 square setup. But, that's just to get this pig to autoX better....

So, I finally got under the car, and the PO had done a pretty nice undercoat on it (which is GREAT since I'm in the middle of the Salt belt in WI). Used a bit of elbow grease on the toe-link, and it's got the same part stamped on it as the one with the spherical bearings. Interesting note...

Just a stop during a drive last weekend. also, regarding the discussion of the dropped rear, but not front.. I wonder what the corner weights would look like when put on scales, compared to stock. probably not enough to get it perfect 50/50, but I imagine it could help. Not really an issue if...

also, the wheels on the Black Accent Package (which I happen to have) are 19x8.5 front and rear... so someone with that package that's upgrading (I am not) might be willing to sell/trade...

My personal opinion is that so much rules-lawyering and nitpickiness and building a car specifically to the top of a class takes a lot of the fun out of it. (it's also sad that the rules have to be enforced so much because people are so petty as to cheat.) I drive and compete for the fun of...

when you say "track day" do you mean a road track, like Nelson Ledges, PIRC, Watkins Glen, etc?? or do you mean a drag strip?

If they will fit over the calipers, I would try to get a wheel as small a diameter as possible, with taller sidewall to match the stock diameter. cheaper wheels, cheaper snow tires, and the added cushion of the sidewall will allow it to flex more, which is good on slippery surfaces. Abrupt...

not all spoke designs are the same in cross-section; sometimes they will interfere with the caliper even if it is a larger diameter wheel.

Ah, I did not enter that part when I first registered. I do indeed have a Base GT, no PP at all. I know that aftermarket parts would in most cases be better than even what the PP has available, but I'm trying to keep myself doing no mods until at least one of my other projects is finished...

I know!! it had only 7600 miles on it!! What the salesperson told me (she was the one who the previous owner worked with) was that the insurance wasn't worth it for him at this time. in his 20's, an OTR truck driver, only home on weekends... didn't really have time to enjoy it, so why pay for...

So, I bought a used 2017 base GT for DD. The only mod I've found the PO to have made has been a muffler delete. It's great so far. Working on subtle little things to aid in handling when I take it to the occasional autoX/HPDE while the project track rat is under the knife. I've been lurking...

Aug 13 at Road America, AutoX on the kart track with FVSCC/MSCC. fvscc ra 8 13 17 (295) by austin boynton, on Flickr

I do like the looks of the new gen6 camaro better than the gen5, but it still has that tank/gunport look to it. I could even get past that if it weren't for the poor visibility. The steering wheel was very well done, it fits better than the Mustang, especially since I usually use 9/3 after...

Greetings! I got tired of my regular dd cars taking the time away from wrenching on my project cars, so started looking around for something newer. Put a cap on 30k miles, and ~$30k. I was strongly looking at BMW 228i with msport stuff, but then I sort of decided on a 4-series because they...

I just bought a used 2017 base GT a couple weeks ago. Yanked the Near Zero's off after a week, and put some decent tires on (Kuhmo's this time around). Previous owner did a muffler delete, but that's the extent done to the car. I had the opportunity to drive this at an AutoX on a kart track at...