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All good car is good to go for the next track day in July
@Vettel-ish Whats done to the 500?
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Well today was my first event and let me tell ya… I will be returning as frequently as physically possible. I haven’t enjoyed something that much in a long time. Only got to do 2 of the 3 runs since there was an unfortunate event with a Bullitt on track (driver is ok).
Nitto’s are definitely the weak link in my build and in terms of temperatures - I wrapped the exhaust by the diff but did not change fluid. My clutch felt like it wasn’t enjoying the heat/abuse toward the end of the second run. My instructor had me staying in 3-4. But on the last straight I started noticing that I had to shift slower and slip into 4th gear more compared to early in my first session. Any clue what’s going on there? Is there a remedy?
Diff maybe touched 205. CHT 210 (maybe). And I felt like I was pushing it 7/10. Managed to start my day at 3:58 and down to 3:12 for the full course. Happy with the improvement but I know I can do a lot better
Nitto’s are definitely the weak link in my build and in terms of temperatures - I wrapped the exhaust by the diff but did not change fluid. My clutch felt like it wasn’t enjoying the heat/abuse toward the end of the second run. My instructor had me staying in 3-4. But on the last straight I started noticing that I had to shift slower and slip into 4th gear more compared to early in my first session. Any clue what’s going on there? Is there a remedy?
Diff maybe touched 205. CHT 210 (maybe). And I felt like I was pushing it 7/10. Managed to start my day at 3:58 and down to 3:12 for the full course. Happy with the improvement but I know I can do a lot better
JDee
Ancient Racer
You need a racing clutch. The stock Ford clutch is junk and it's killing your trans. I have an Exedy Hyper Single, a good racing clutch makes all the difference in the world. There are lots of good racing clutches for the Mustang. Be warned though, a racing clutch is a very different animal than a stock clutch, you will need to get used to it and adapt to its needs.
You may also need a trans rebuild from the sound of it.
Cooling, cage, harness, slicks and hawks. She flies.
maybe a trans cooler?
Is your brake fluid and clutch fluid shared? The S197 cars have a kit the from Shelby that separates those. I have it and am running SRF in the clutch side too
I will be @ blackhawk with it on the 21st. Come check it out. My car is still down so I am running it.
That’s what I’m thinking. I’m gonna change fluid to motul for next session too.
any one signing up for July 1st? And any one an instructor? Would love to have someone with a similar car give me some pointers. Had a ride along Z06 and Porsche driver this weekend - while deff helpful, I can only assume someone with a similar vehicle would be that much more helpful
We’ll be at Blackhawk on the 21st also. I’ll be by to check out the 500 for sure. Same same for paddock parking.
July 1st - where ? Northwoods Shelby is at RA that weekend & we’ll be there on that Saturday, July 1st.
I signed up for Autobahn on July 1st. It was $120 with SCCA membership. But I might be down for a Road America trip instead - BUT it says advanced drivers only. I don't think I would qualify for that just yet.
Advanced drivers are only allowed on Thursday. Friday thru Sunday has the regular run groups. NWSC increases the price after June 15th, so there is a very short window to get in at the lower price. Tight schedule for you since you’re at Autobahn on Saturday.
Fastest lap and almost crashed ...all in under 7 min!! lol
Hot damn, 134mph front straight - now that’s moving along !!
What caused you to push out so far? Just too fast, able to go faster than expected and missed turn point? I ask because I am going back to BF on Saturday and I feel I can pick up a bunch of time in that corner but don't want to have the same result you did.
Here's my fast lap from 2 weeks ago.
I really want to do road america but im not sure if im ready for it lol. Maybe ill take the 500… the 350 i have to get sorted out with brakes.
we should all plan a group trip
we should all plan a group trip
Bill Pemberton
0ld Ford Automotive Racing Terror
jchady,
I believe the cause of the little agriculture racing was getting a tyre on the green stuff -- hit the grass hang onto your ass! No worries about your ass if you stay on the asphalt. We have all been there, just a bit wide and a tire off track and we slip slide away. Frankly, I thought he did not panic and had a pretty solid recovery.
I believe the cause of the little agriculture racing was getting a tyre on the green stuff -- hit the grass hang onto your ass! No worries about your ass if you stay on the asphalt. We have all been there, just a bit wide and a tire off track and we slip slide away. Frankly, I thought he did not panic and had a pretty solid recovery.
Bill Pemberton
0ld Ford Automotive Racing Terror
Very smart Tony, RA is ALL about really good brakes and I would not even consider going there, myself , without new fluid, new pads, good rotors and plenty of clean underwear. With three spots on the track where you can reach close to 150mph or better ( depending on the car ) , brakes get an Ironman workout!
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