azelmo
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Took the PP2 to the track for its first run this morning. Comparing to my previous 2017 GT PP1, there really is no comparison. Handling is phenomenal, sticks to the track, suspension and tires are great. Although I have raced this track numerous times it was the first time in this car, so wanted to learn its capabilities and gather information, I pushed it hard still though.
It was probably 85-90 degrees outside on the first run at 6:50am, track temperature maybe little more. I ran quite a few laps in first session, and as I was coming off track the axle temperature warning came on. Temperatures on everything else were good and no brake fade. Second session at 8:40am it was warmer out, probably 95 degrees, this time I did not stay out as long but did notice axle temp gauge climbing, 2 or 3 more laps and warning probably would have come on again. I did not go out on the third session. Coolers sure would be nice but I guess that would just make it a Shelby and Ford can't have that.
Track length is 1.25 miles with quite a few turns and really only one straight away. So there was a lot of acceleration and braking, was in third gear mostly through the whole course. I think on some of the longer tracks it will do better in regards to heating up. I raced the 2.5 mile one in my 17 GT and had no heating issues.
Overall, very happy with car. Might only be a couple more race days, as it is heating up here in AZ.
If anybody else has tracked their PP2, or other Mustang please post your experiences. Or if you have a Camaro, I guess you can too, no smack talking though. That is my brothers ZL1-1LE in photo and no, I cannot keep up with him but he has been racing a lot longer than me with that car, plus the extra 190 HP helps and it was purpose built for racing.
It was probably 85-90 degrees outside on the first run at 6:50am, track temperature maybe little more. I ran quite a few laps in first session, and as I was coming off track the axle temperature warning came on. Temperatures on everything else were good and no brake fade. Second session at 8:40am it was warmer out, probably 95 degrees, this time I did not stay out as long but did notice axle temp gauge climbing, 2 or 3 more laps and warning probably would have come on again. I did not go out on the third session. Coolers sure would be nice but I guess that would just make it a Shelby and Ford can't have that.
Track length is 1.25 miles with quite a few turns and really only one straight away. So there was a lot of acceleration and braking, was in third gear mostly through the whole course. I think on some of the longer tracks it will do better in regards to heating up. I raced the 2.5 mile one in my 17 GT and had no heating issues.
Overall, very happy with car. Might only be a couple more race days, as it is heating up here in AZ.
If anybody else has tracked their PP2, or other Mustang please post your experiences. Or if you have a Camaro, I guess you can too, no smack talking though. That is my brothers ZL1-1LE in photo and no, I cannot keep up with him but he has been racing a lot longer than me with that car, plus the extra 190 HP helps and it was purpose built for racing.
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