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Point being that other "track focused" cars have proper oil sensors and lights start coming on when the oil levels are too low. It's 20+ year old technology. Ford makes an engine that deviates from very basic standard industry practice (track focused or not). People are surprised by oil...

I don't know the code number other than that on blown engines, the dealers, in checking the codes, have seen a low oil level code on some of these. If there is a low oil condition that the ECU can detect, then there must be some sort of sensor. Perhaps what throws off the code is an oil...

The fact that a code is thrown for low engine oil (concurrent with some failures) there is an oil level sensor. Also logically having a sophisticated an oil life monitor without an oil level sensor makes no sense. It's there, but if what people are saying is true, then the oil level sensor is...

Page 50 of the GT350 manual indicates the car is equipped with an "Intelligent Oil Life Monitor" "Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how your vehicle is used. By using several important factors in its...

Funny you mention this, as in the BMW world, many want a dipstick due to the temperamental nature of the oil level sensor. I have no problems checking a dipstick to top off and keep the car track-ready, but presumably the low oil level warning sensor on these cars should work to the extent...

Think it's fine to push the boundaries of new technology (FPC in a high displacement V8) but with this risk should come the obligation to stand behind the work if things go wrong and do everything you can to improve the customer experience and warranty all defects and I would say err on the side...

I had them installed but have changed the brake pads myself yet. It's a worthwhile mod if plan to do any tracking (not to mention having to use brand new Ford torque to yield bolts every time you change pads seems like a PITA).

Exactly the GT3 and GT4 as well as numerous other race classes run staggered. Staggered setups in the hands of a pro driver are faster. As far as most on this forum, it won't matter either way in terms of speed, so as a practical matter running squared is simpler/cheaper.

Interesting. The existing Motorcraft factory fill has a higher hot viscosity and higher Viscosity index. May actually offer slightly better protection for high revving FPC engine. https://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/main/additionalinfo/Product%20Data%20Sheet%205W50%20Full%20Synthetic.pdf

First time I've heard of this as well and bimmerpost has a knack for blowing things out of proportion!

Agree, the GT350's Magneride is light years ahead of anything BMW is producing. Think given equivalent skilled driver, the GT350 is better in the turns. While only the R version has been tested vs the M2 on other tracks such as MRLS and VIR, there is a huge difference in times between the two...

No faster way to learn a manual than to buy one which forces you to drive it! Start out in flat, residential areas or parking lots. 1st gear is the hardest, but 2nd-up a novice can catch on really quickly. The clutch should be more than robust enough to handle a few stalls.

Tikor make some top notch Ti lugs (high tensile and shear strength), you can even have them custom etched with any logo. I ran some on my M3, which I tracked frequently with zero issues (Tikore are used in several HP applications with no issues on the track). However, given the high tq...

What is the weight difference between the Steeda and low profile BMR options?

anyone really surprised?

Honestly, with a car of this weight and grip level at the track, I personally would only go with the Forgelines as they are both light and very strong. If primarily street driven, other options mentioned are fine. Plus you get the option of having 18 inch wheels, which will probably negate the...

Really glad I went with the regular splitter with the R, at least initially. I already have a hard time not scraping with the regular splitter as it is, cannot imagine with the R even if I use mostly as a track car (still have to get in and out of storage, garage, drive to track, subject to car...

Exactly. The GT performance wise is actually a generation behind where it should be. The extra 30 bhp will bring it inline more with competitors. No way it will touch the 350/R. Also the base Carrera will kill the GT on the track.

Not directly engine related, but always wondered why the restrictor plate in back of the grill was different on the Rs vs non-Rs. Its such a small difference, that it seems trivial, but must have been done for a reason (thinking aero?).

One wet track day = 5 dry track days in terms of experience/teaching car control.