So, I Bought Joey Hand's GT500

[Michael_vroomvroom]

I guess this is my build thread, so here is an update. Sitting at 4300 miles and two track days, time for some service.

I have a road map set for my GT500 to be an open track car more than anything. With that is going to likely bring more frequent pad swaps than most. The addition of the Racing Brake Carbon Ceramics that may change, but I like to be prepared.

Was watching a video some weeks ago about there being two types of "serious" car enthusiasts. Guys who track their cars, and put 90% of the effort into that, and if it looks good ok too, then that's a bonus. The other group was the "car show" guys, who put the effort into the car looking good, but don't care all that much about how it drives, and would for sure never track it. The video went on about how there was not much, if any overlap between these two groups, but man, those video guys must have never seen a car like this.

The babe looks good, but ah, the car ... Had I not seen these photos I would not have thought that wheel colour would look much good, but it matches great and the pattern in beautiful too. Really makes the car stand out. Respect for tracking something that beautiful. I think it's impressive.

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[Tomster]

Was watching a video some weeks ago about there being two types of "serious" car enthusiasts. Guys who track their cars, and put 90% of the effort into that, and if it looks good ok too, then that's a bonus. The other group was the "car show" guys, who put the effort into the car looking good, but don't care all that much about how it drives, and would for sure never track it. The video went on about how there was not much, if any overlap between these two groups, but man, those video guys must have never seen a car like this.

The babe looks good, but ah, the car ... Had I not seen these photos I would not have thought that wheel colour would look much good, but it matches great and the pattern in beautiful too. Really makes the car stand out. Respect for tracking something that beautiful. I think it's impressive.

That's right, track rats and waxers

 

[Epiphany]

Lots of eye candy there T. Very nice hardware on that ride!

 

[50 Deep]

You are just getting off your @ss and installing the caliperfexion studs now? I have them and don't even have the car yet.... sheesh
So, a side question.... Where do you find these girls?

Wait a minute. You pre-installed parts on a future car..... teach me Obi-Wan....

You will find the women come with the car standard

 

[Tomster]

Wait a minute. You pre-installed parts on a future car..... teach me Obi-Wan....

You will find the women come with the car standard

Its all laid out, right down to the wheels.

As for the women, well, I wouldnt trade her for anything.

 

[50 Deep]

Today, Trent Musser fixes my GT500 ride height issue. BMR custom GT500 lowering springs thanks to my buddy Sam at Coastal Dyno. Steeda camber plates and camber arms. Photos and reviews soon

 

[Epiphany]

What are the new spring rates and expected drop?

 

[Surfergeek]

I'll chime in her too! Inquiring minds want to know all the specs.

 

[Caballus]

Today, Trent Musser fixes my GT500 ride height issue. BMR custom GT500 lowering springs thanks to my buddy Sam at Coastal Dyno. Steeda camber plates and camber arms. Photos and reviews soon

What was the ride height issue?

 

[Jmeo]

What was the ride height issue?

Too much wheel gap

 

[Caballus]

Too much wheel gap

OEM vs. preference; not an error I take it?

 

[Jmeo]

OEM vs. preference; not an error I take it?

Yes, 100% preference.

I am only assuming that's why he is lowering it. That is why I lowered mine.

 

[50 Deep]

What was the ride height issue?

No mechanical issue. Cars are well engineered. From the factory they have a reverse rake. Front sits higher than the rear. Drives me insane, but it’s a personal problem lol

 

[50 Deep]

I won’t have much more data for you guys until early next week. Meanwhile.....

 

[Epiphany]

You are not alone. While I suspect it was rooted in maintaining clearance up front for road irregularities, etc, drives me nuts too.

T, your Lightroom edits are killing it!

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