Sorry, not sure. Didn't realize I was in a GT350 thread. Just been searching threads related to track prep as I get ready for my first track day and remembered seeing this tow hook.
Steel braided lines are no brainer if you track your car. But some older versions (Around $50) do need to be changed every few years. Small particles can actually can get into them. But there are newer multi-layer Teflon lines braided by kevlar with outer stainless steel braids (around $200). I forget the brand, but definitely the one to get.
the pads on my 12 GT with TP and 15 GT with PP,, the OE pads are made by Brembo. Is that the case with the GT350 OE pad?
I haven't looked into custom lines in a while, but they're easily available. Goodridge is a respected manufacturer and is used by a lot of performance suppliers for Wilwood, AP, etc. I won't be surprised if a vendor puts a set together in short order. And, yes, a covered braided line is the way to go to both protect the steel braiding (corrosion) and to prevent abrasion from the braided line. In fact, the typical aftermarket braided line these days is coated.
I knew the car needed better pads even before running them at Utah Motorsports Park last week. I have some G-LOC pads coming this week for an event at BIR in three weeks. They're equivalent to the Carbotech XP24 fronts and XP12 rears.
No and this is a big problem, especially as often as I tend to break things. At this point we are totally out of luck. I think my fail-safe is going to be the strut tower brace. At least they moved it onto its own bolts and aren't tied into the strut mount so you won't screw up your camber. They're also using much larger bolts than on the S197s so it should be strong enough for a track side breakdown. Pulling you out of the gravel pit might be a different story. I really hope someone develops a solution soon. We're exploring the European bumper with screw in tow hook.
They also said the Boss wouldn't overheat on the track
