Vettel-ish
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Thanks for clarifying! So, how does the steering behave with the revised knuckles? It sounds like the brakes are fine but doesn't the steering ratio change with the "high trail" knuckles or whatever Ford calls them?Yes. The whole shabang....
Totally. They will cost a little money given the size, but the weight savings could be worth it for the track rat.Good lord those brakes are h.u.g.e!
First company to the market with a lightweight true floating 2 piece rotor set is going to make $$$$.
Thank you sir!Epic as always 50!
It may have been what affected the alignment so much, but now that it is back to my track specs the car feels great. I think that revised knuckle will be something felt more on track than under street conditions. Plus you would need to have the skill to perceive the change... which I probably lack lolThanks for clarifying! So, how does the steering behave with the revised knuckles? It sounds like the brakes are fine but doesn't the steering ratio change with the "high trail" knuckles or whatever Ford calls them?
On the brake thing, RacingBrake has listed a kit on their website to replace the front 43# rotors with carbon ceramics at 19 pounds a side. Might be worth a call to them.Totally. They will cost a little money given the size, but the weight savings could be worth it for the track rat.
Thank you sir!
It may have been what affected the alignment so much, but now that it is back to my track specs the car feels great. I think that revised knuckle will be something felt more on track than under street conditions. Plus you would need to have the skill to perceive the change... which I probably lack lol
Dude, please send me that link. I can’t seem to find itOn the brake thing, RacingBrake has listed a kit on their website to replace the front 43# rotors with carbon ceramics at 19 pounds a side. Might be worth a call to them.
The reason I asked about steering is that I'm paranoid, or at least hyper-cautious, about changes that can affect vehicle dynamic systems. So, when you get to a track for the first time, pay attention to the steering (even more than the brakes) and build speed slowly. If there's been a change in the steering ratio, AdvanceTrak might decide that there's a problem and activate when you least expect it. So ease into the higher speeds and g-loadings.
It's there - just not on the menu for some reason - search for GT500 in the search box and you'll find it.They must have taken it down!!! I have one for the GT350 & GT500!!!
You have the link or you have the brakes? If you have the brakes then drop a pic for sure!They must have taken it down!!! I have one for the GT350 & GT500!!!
Thanks for the link. This may be in my future.It's there - just not on the menu for some reason - search for GT500 in the search box and you'll find it.
I have the LINK!!! The rotors won't be available for about two months!!!You have the link or you have the brakes? If you have the brakes then drop a pic for sure!
Thanks for the link. This may be in my future.
I have had a good experience with it, but my climate is pretty moderate here. We get some 100 + degree weeks, but i usually drive another car for those days. Even if it was 10% less effective as a dark tint, its still 100% more effective at avoiding tickets.@50 Deep, are you looking to adopt? lol
I just went through this thread, amazing stuff! I was looking at the Llumar 80 tint as well, but have seen others say it really doesn't keep the heat out. With your experience with it, does it work?
Good to hear, im in LA, so very moderate here as well, and usually tops out in the 80s by me (gotta love that beach climate!)I have had a good experience with it, but my climate is pretty moderate here. We get some 100 + degree weeks, but i usually drive another car for those days. Even if it was 10% less effective as a dark tint, its still 100% more effective at avoiding tickets.