I'm sure there will be some strong opinions on this, but ... Is there any good reason not to run regular gas for track day?
That's what I have been running most of the time. I don't care about a little extra HP, and fuel cost for an out-of-town track weekend really adds up. I just don't know...
If you had a mechanical breakdown or accident at the track and your car is disabled, what do you do?
The mind spins over the various issues and challenges, all while feeling stressed about an unfortunate situation:
Track facility closing soon
Need a ride into town and an extra hotel stay
Hire...
My mind got to wondering (wandering?) the other day about reducing my caster by the 0.7-degrees provided by my J&M camber plates.
Would this increase steering "feel" and decrease understeer?
Or is it too small to notice for a 3900# car on track?
Seems simple and easy enough to experiment with...
Version 3 of my brake air deflector vanes are now in production.
These bolt right onto PP1 or PP2 cars. GT350 control arms require tapping the boss holes to M6-1.00.
Version 3 features:
0.080" laserjet-cut aluminum
Works with the original OEM plastic deflectors and screws
Fits GT350 cars...
Would appreciate some posts from others with successful methods.
I upgraded my GT brakes to GT350 in September. I had to troubleshoot a noise to the parking brake plate being bent enough to rub against the rotor. I've since needed to replace both rear hubs. So we're talking...
2018 Non-Ford 4-cyl turbo SUV, 40k miles
Running poorly, Throws code
We assume it may still be under powertrain warranty, plus we have an ESP, so we take it to the dealer.
Service advisor says it is NOT covered under warranty because it is outside the 5-year powertrain window. They charge 1...
Parting out now. Willing to sell remaining parts separately.
These parts are from a 2019 GT Performance Pack level 1 car, 21k miles. Parts are very clean, good condition.
Originates from zip code 46038. Will estimate shipping for you upon request.
The front knuckles have the arms already...
I am assembling new emergency brake parts (shoes, springs, adjuster, clips, etc.). See photo. The parts kit came with some white lithium grease.
Would brake grease be a better choice to lube the contact points, due to higher temp rating for track use?
I expect that the 2-piece rotor will...
I had success on track running without a diff cooler by double-wrapping my exhaust near the differential, and running 140 weight gear oil
But I finally got the Axle Overtemp warning at the 32 minute mark during an open track day. So I decided to design a fan-less diff cooler.
I worked with the...
Great looking set of wheels needs a new home!
Enkei TY-5 Wheels, 19x9.5", BFG 275/40 A/S Tires. These fit 2015+ s550 Mustangs with 14mm studs.
Wheels' finish is Pearl Black, which is gloss black paint, mirror-cut spoke faces, and tinted clear topcoat.
Runout has been measured to be less than...
I have searched and placed calls, but I can't quite nail down a couple of specific details on this.
Are they the same length?
Do they have the same splines (number and length) at the hub end?
Is there a Ford GT350 axle and a Ford Performance GT350 axle?
Yes, I already know that the GT350 axle...
I use Trip 1 a lot. I typically reset it at the gas pump.
On track I get 5.5mpg. Even though I reset Trip 1 at fill-up after track day, the miles to empty still leans on the low track mpg instead of starting fresh. So I could have a half tank and the car will think I have 50 miles to empty...
I am not new to AA, but I feel befuddled about its behavior lately. Usually it performs without problems.
When I needed it most for a long convoluted trip today, I couldn't get Google maps or podcasts on the center display. Either AA wouldn't attempt to connect or it wouldn't stay connected...
I need switched, low power, for a new circuit.
Interior fuses #22 and #35 show as "Not used (spare)" and have 5A fuses.
Does this mean that there is a wire harness coming out of the back of the box at those fuse locations?
Is it hard to pull the box out enough to see what's going on at the...
No, not for on track, silly. :facepalm:
They're for the hotel stay the night before.
Imagine
Driving a few hours away the day before a track day
Not sure of the security of the area with the hotel
Wake up to find your car on blocks and your track wheels missing
Out the value of your...
I am considering tapping into my rear defroster circuit for a DIY differential cooler build.
This involves the interior, driveline, and is needed for the track. So I am posting in the General forum hoping for more views, haha.
My idea is
Leverage the rear defroster circuit, which comes...