JustDSM
Well-Known Member
- Thread starter
- #1
In the late evening hours of January 22nd 2020, I picked up my new project, a 2020 Oxford White 301A PP1 with manual transmission after a LONG hiatus from "cars" while I put myself through school and career change. I wanted something that was a departure from the AWD Turbo cars I'd spent my so many years tinkering with. I wanted a new challenge and a new experience..
I am a little behind in documenting my build so I figure now or never..
Current as of 26JUN20:
Engine/Drivetrain:
HPTuners reflash: Tune by: JustDSM
AEM DryFlow Drop-in Air Filter
FRPP Catch Can (Passenger)
Boomba Sound Symposer Delete
Corsa Sport Cat-Back Exhaust
Suspension/Chassis:
FRPP Track Dampers (F/R)
BMR Handling Springs (F/R)
Steeda Full Length Jacking Rails
Front:
Steeda Camber Plates
BMR 35mm Adjustable Sway Bar
BMR Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
Steeda Tension Link Bearings
Steeda Lateral Links w/ Extended Ball Joints (Roll-center correction)
Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
FRPP/ARP Extended Wheel Studs
OP Mustang 25 & 20mm Hub-Centric Spacers
Rear:
Steeda IRS Subframe Support Braces
Steeda Subframe Alignment Kit
Steeda Subframe Bushing Support System
Steeda Rear Camber Adjustment Kit
BMR Rear Shock Mount
BMR "Premium" RLCA Bearing
BMR Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
FRPP Toe-Knuckle Bearings
Wheels/Tires:
Stock PP1 Wheels
w/ 255/275 Michelin PS4S
LMR SVE SP2 19x11 +50 (Graphite)
w/ 305/30/19 Michelin PS4S
Coming Soon!?
Corsa Sport Cat-Back Exhaust
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shortly after signing the paperwork the previous evening.
About 2 weeks later I decided it was time to baseline the car and see what I was working with.. Still on the same tank of gas that the Dealer filled it up with. (Forgive the horrible layout of the sheet.)
Two weeks later I attended my first AutoX! Had a blast and really got acquainted with the car, in a way that I could never be learned on the street. Ended up doing pretty well all things considered.
In car video (Forgive the horrible RAM mount, I need to upgrade that!):
Results: (I'm car #51): http://www.ntaxs.com/uploads/2/5/5/1/25513290/2020_1_mar_1_fin.htm
What I learned:
I am a little behind in documenting my build so I figure now or never..
Current as of 26JUN20:
Engine/Drivetrain:
HPTuners reflash: Tune by: JustDSM
AEM DryFlow Drop-in Air Filter
FRPP Catch Can (Passenger)
Boomba Sound Symposer Delete
Corsa Sport Cat-Back Exhaust
Suspension/Chassis:
FRPP Track Dampers (F/R)
BMR Handling Springs (F/R)
Steeda Full Length Jacking Rails
Front:
Steeda Camber Plates
BMR 35mm Adjustable Sway Bar
BMR Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
Steeda Tension Link Bearings
Steeda Lateral Links w/ Extended Ball Joints (Roll-center correction)
Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
FRPP/ARP Extended Wheel Studs
OP Mustang 25 & 20mm Hub-Centric Spacers
Rear:
Steeda IRS Subframe Support Braces
Steeda Subframe Alignment Kit
Steeda Subframe Bushing Support System
Steeda Rear Camber Adjustment Kit
BMR Rear Shock Mount
BMR "Premium" RLCA Bearing
BMR Adjustable Sway Bar End Links
FRPP Toe-Knuckle Bearings
Wheels/Tires:
Stock PP1 Wheels
w/ 255/275 Michelin PS4S
LMR SVE SP2 19x11 +50 (Graphite)
w/ 305/30/19 Michelin PS4S
Coming Soon!?
Corsa Sport Cat-Back Exhaust
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shortly after signing the paperwork the previous evening.
About 2 weeks later I decided it was time to baseline the car and see what I was working with.. Still on the same tank of gas that the Dealer filled it up with. (Forgive the horrible layout of the sheet.)
Two weeks later I attended my first AutoX! Had a blast and really got acquainted with the car, in a way that I could never be learned on the street. Ended up doing pretty well all things considered.
In car video (Forgive the horrible RAM mount, I need to upgrade that!):
Results: (I'm car #51): http://www.ntaxs.com/uploads/2/5/5/1/25513290/2020_1_mar_1_fin.htm
What I learned:
- I have a lot to learn!
- I'm hooked!
- Front end of the car felt great. Lots of roll and not much static camber made things difficult for the PS4S's, but the front of the car felt pretty well sorted in comparison.. I definitely will have more negative camber in it for the next event.
- The rear of car felt "disconnected". It definitely wanted to rotate under throttle which I used to my advantage at times, but it just didn't communicate what it was doing very well. Undoubtably my "driver mod" is weak, but the rear of the car didn't jive well with me.
- Lots and lots of body roll. Will need to address.
- The car had more than enough power for me at my driving level. I found it difficult to read the course at times (more so in the first session) at the speed I was approaching each section. I'm sure this is more a product of my first autox event than the raw speed I was traveling.
- I need to USE the brakes. My first runs I realized I was giving up a lot of time by being too gentle with the brakes. I dropped my times significantly in the 2nd session by being consciously more aggressive on the middle pedal. The stock PP1 brakes were good, but their ability is taxed by the porky nature of the car no doubt.
Sponsored
Last edited: