Honey Badger's Completely Off-the-Rails Race Car Build and Track Adventure Thread

[VictorH]

How were you able to get so much negative camber up front without cutting the upper strut tower rings? In your photo above they look untouched.

 

[honeybadger]

How were you able to get so much negative camber up front without cutting the upper strut tower rings? In your photo above they look untouched.

-2.2 from the camber plate + up to another -2 from BMR camber bolts. I ran the bolts from 2k miles all the way to 22k miles when I tore the car down

 

[Lorne34]

 

[honeybadger]

A much anticipated package came in this weekend. Been on the hunt for an AIM PDM/dash/logger system for some time. Now just to decide whether to also run a setup in the kit car

 

[TonyNJ]

A much anticipated package came in this weekend. Been on the hunt for an AIM PDM/dash/logger system for some time. Now just to decide whether to also run a setup in the kit car

Is that a replacement for your factory dash and gauges? Logger... I'm guessing it has memory to revise what happened on track runs?

 

[Tomster]

Where and when does the madness end?

 

[honeybadger]

Is that a replacement for your factory dash and gauges? Logger... I'm guessing it has memory to revise what happened on track runs?

That + will replace both fuse panels and the power distribution box (relays and such) with a software-driven control box.

It will also replace the center guages, the start/stop function, aim solo 2 DL, and a few other random bits. Really nice, fully integrated system.

Where and when does the madness end?

Hopefully not for a long while. I got full mad scientist-level goals for this thing

 

[ecoboost321]

Where and when does the madness end?

Until he replaces with a FP350S

 

[Tomster]

Until he replaces with a FP350S

We all admire his work and follow this thread closely. I am simply amazed how much energy the guy has. For me, I have a 3 day track event and I need a vacation, lol.

Kevin reminds me a bit of Nick Smither. I think he is probably going to wind up with a car just like his.

 

[honeybadger]

Until he replaces with a FP350S

HB was actually faster than FP350S before tear down this time. I ran with a few pretty consistently. This cycle will end somewhere between a GT4 and GT3 I think. I won't have the aero of the GT3, but I should have more power. Not sure yet. We'll see what happens

We all admire his work and follow this thread closely. I am simply amazed how much energy the guy has. For me, I have a 3 day track event and I need a vacation, lol.

Kevin reminds me a bit of Nick Smither. I think he is probably going to wind up with a car just like his.

For whatever reason, wrenching focuses the ADHD. The downside is I still need the day job to fund it haha

 

[matthewr87]

ChatGPT Input: Write a poem about the Honey Badger, a bespoke race ready Shelby GT350 that goes on many adventures and makes many friends along the way

Output:

The Honey Badger roars with might,
A Shelby GT350 built for speed and light.
Its bespoke design and race-ready grace,
Makes every journey a thrilling race.

From roads winding through mountains high,
To the city streets where it catches the eye,
It conquers every terrain with ease,
A true champion that never seizes.

With friends gathered round, it's never alone,
Together they explore and make memories known,
Their adventures filled with laughter and fun,
A bond so strong it can never be undone.

So here's to the Honey Badger, our trusty friend,
A car that will stay with us until the very end,
It's a symbol of freedom, a spirit so bold,
A true masterpiece, its story yet to be told.

 

[Egparson202]

ChatGPT Input: Write a poem about the Honey Badger, a bespoke race ready Shelby GT350 that goes on many adventures and makes many friends along the way

Output:

The Honey Badger roars with might,
A Shelby GT350 built for speed and light.
Its bespoke design and race-ready grace,
Makes every journey a thrilling race.

From roads winding through mountains high,
To the city streets where it catches the eye,
It conquers every terrain with ease,
A true champion that never seizes.

With friends gathered round, it's never alone,
Together they explore and make memories known,
Their adventures filled with laughter and fun,
A bond so strong it can never be undone.

So here's to the Honey Badger, our trusty friend,
A car that will stay with us until the very end,
It's a symbol of freedom, a spirit so bold,
A true masterpiece, its story yet to be told.

Bravo!

 

[oldbmwfan]

In most cars, the parcel shelf in particular is an important structural element. Are you planning to basically tube frame the rear? (Apologies if I missed a post about cage plans - was just surprised to see the parcel shelf cut out.)

 

[honeybadger]

In most cars, the parcel shelf in particular is an important structural element. Are you planning to basically tube frame the rear? (Apologies if I missed a post about cage plans - was just surprised to see the parcel shelf cut out.)

The GT4 Cage runs a bar down below between the wheel wells. Parcel shelf is removed on all the gt4 cars

 

[The Chairman]

The GT4 Cage runs a bar down below between the wheel wells. Parcel shelf is removed on all the gt4 cars

Mustang HUB Magazine had a very detailed article about those cars. Issue #10, Fall 2022.