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Rockauto; White Bear Lake Ford.

As a possible data point, I was recently chatting with a pro racer (that I won't name) who helped to develop the suspension on the Ford GT (yes, the LeMans winner) and GT 350, and who helped Riley-Multimatic develop their GT 350 race cars. When I asked him why the FPC was dropped from the race...

I can't provide specific guidance relative to your wheels, but, in my experience, Hoosiers run large, and a 295 Hoosier can be the equivalent of a 305 (or wider). That's not gospel, but you may want to check the actual cross section measurement of Hoosier 295 on the width of your wheel...

I can also report a loose line. Mine backed off enough to expose the barb closest to the bottle. There was the just the slightest amount of a weep; but, after track time, that's not surprising. I installed a small hose clamp, which will hopefully stop this issue. Yes, the line should be about...

Remove and inspect the wheels / tires for contact; inspect the wheel wells, struts, knuckles, etc. for contact. Check that the strut mounting bolts are correctly tightened. If you installed the plates yourself, did you inspect the the strut bushings that fit into the bearings? I had to...

All those turns were very slick on the 15th.

Not necessarily. The Shelby's TC is a good package for track-oriented use. So, when it engages, it's telling you that your inputs/line need correction. That can be a very effective--and immediate--learning tool. In application, this means thinking about what you will modify to avoid it...

Absolutely. Smooth in, fast out. I think you're talking about the swath of moisture across the track between 2-3; an infamous spot on Lightning after the rain. Anyone taking the "normal" wide approach from track left over to the Turn 3 apex, experienced the wonder of their jumping to the...

Lightning was very greasy on Saturday, July 15th--if that's the track day you're talking about. Not to say that you're not getting more intrusion, but Lightning this past weekend vs. a different day is not an apples-to-apples track condition comparison. The track was a mess and ambient...

Which track and what were the conditions? The TC has consistent parameters, so you should not be experiencing different results under the same conditions.

I can suggest two options, depending on what wheels you're using: 1. If you're using the stock wheels, then you can remove the cap on the stock nuts. The OE lug nuts are quite stout, designed for 150 ft lbs torquing force. This is what I did after converting to 3" studs. 2. If you need a...

Did you check to see if the foam shipping spacers are still there?

I think Rock Auto has been been mentioned already (several times). Even with shipping, their price is still somewhere in the $8.xx / qt. range. And, yes, talk with your dealer. I can get the oil at $8.xx / qt. locally; just by asking. Since I'm not racing the car, I've decided to stick with...

I'm not joining in to make comments about limp mode (I have a Tech Pack, BTW). I'm only nosing in to say that the shifting described here for Summit Point Main is effectively loafing around that track. Really loafing. Don't get me wrong: taking it easy is perfectly ok when getting acclimated...

You might need to connect with your local performance / tuning community. I'm not sure how far you are from Mid-Ohio, but given the popularity of that track, there's probably a fair number of alignment shops within 200 miles of the track that know how to work with performance cars and will...

The OE compound (Ferrodo) is solid. You might find the limits on tracks with multiple aggressive braking sections with little relief in between. But for what they are, I have no complaints.

We know that brake "fade" can result from several factors other than the compound itself. But, keeping things simple for the moment, the OE compound provides excellent initial bite and good modulation, but poor longevity. They do not fade quickly, and maintain overall performance for general...

Send the event coordinator an email. They've had a few cancellations and might have signed up another instructor or two . . . you never know. If you've been to WGI, then you know it's worth the effort. If you haven't, it should be on your short list.

The OE pads are very good, but they abrade quickly (like Hawks). One way or another, a fresh set of pads is in my near future.