Tommy92
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Sounds like fun, I'll definately consider working just for the experience. Thanks a lot Rich!
Thoughts on upgrading the cooling system (all aluminum radiator for example) before hitting the track?
My local track, Brainerd Int. Raceway, has a couple decent wide open straights. Should I be worried about running high RPMs for longer periods of time?
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I actually did a 99-04 GT PBR upgrade on my 94 V6. I was a little younger then, but I didn't notice much of a difference. Pedal felt good, but braking still seemed to lack in my opinion. Anyways, I already purchased the SVE upgrade from LMR earlier today. So with new pads, lines, and fluid it sounds like I shouldn't probably be good for awhile. Any opinions on Dot 3 vs. 4? It sounds like Dot 4 is a little more than I need considering I'll be primarily street, and I don't know if I'll actually do a track day.
What other fluid/reliability upgrades would you suggest? Someone mentioned T-stat earlier which I forgot to comment on. I'll more than likely upgrade that as general maintenance of purchasing the car as the 3rd owner (Car was stock, other than unknown maintenance when I bought it. 67k miles at purchase). Currently I'm running on Nitto 555s. I did the 18" Saleen package from American Muscle. Didn't wear them down much this last summer that I've had them. just some spirited back road driving. Along with the wheels I did Eibach Pro-kit, Tokico HP blues, MM CC plates, Steeda X2s, and MM full length weld in SFCs. Most of that was personal preference from my V6 setup, and more focused towards looks. Hindsight, thought I haven't been to the track yet, I wish I had considered other options. None the less, I feel it matches the driving I'll be doing 95% of the time for now. I also have 3.55 gears waiting to be installed this Spring. Again, trying to stay street drivable for the moment. When the weather is good I try to drive the Mustang to work and get groceries haha.
Again, it's all depending on whether or not I actually do a track day. I would love to, and I know I'll love it. Nerves hold me back a little. Once that happens, I have a feeling I'm only going to want to do it more and do it better every time.
RichV Getting my car on the track for the first time in about a week at sears point. I've been told to do hpde-1 on sat, and 2 on sunday but I haven't seen anything from NASA about what class to do. This sound right?
Also I'm going to have my graphics guy make a windshield banner and a couple numbers for the door, do they assign numbers for hpde or do you kind of just show up with whatever you want?
Good read, Rich! I have it a little easier, having Road America in my back yard (20 min away) and another course about an hour south of me....
With that being said, I have been told to change out your pads to Hawk pads (I believe the blue ones) on tpp of changing out the fluid.....Also, some tracks encourage you go out with an instructor (someone who has a bit of track time.....I have 4 buddies that are licensed to do so) for your first few sessions....Take them up on their offer of they do, as they will help you correct your line and ultimatly make you faster/safer.
RichV Getting my car on the track for the first time in about a week at sears point. I've been told to do hpde-1 on sat, and 2 on sunday but I haven't seen anything from NASA about what class to do. This sound right?
Also I'm going to have my graphics guy make a windshield banner and a couple numbers for the door, do they assign numbers for hpde or do you kind of just show up with whatever you want?
Well seeing as we are both in norcal and both have white mustangs and you know mine is a track car...just dont use #97and you'll be fine! Haha.
Haha I went with 72. You ever do hpde? We should meet up I'll be out there march 15/16