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  1. Mr_Q

    MUSTANG WINS! - Car and Driver front page!

    Would not it be nice if we actually got the Coyote motor? With Obama's new emissions plans I wonder if it will see the light of day. Ford has already pushed it to 2011 or 2012. They are dancing around commitment, which scares me even more.
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    Mustang FR500?

    You can buy a turn key FR500 from Ford Racing...for offroad racing use. What you saw was not it, but not saying it wasn't clever.
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    SoCal Track day at Buttonwillow?

    Speed Ventures does an excellent job of gapping the cars and setting the rules so that car on car contact is nearly impossible. And anyone violating those rules are quickly removed. Your stock brakes would be fine with proper pads and some coolers. Even with just pads you could have some safe fun.
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    New tires

    Bridgestone RE-11. Replacement for the old RE-01s. An epic tire for DD and track.
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    SoCal Track day at Buttonwillow?

    Just checked the Sunday "who's coming" list...A ton of S2000s and EVOs and then it filters down to Lotus's and 911s and BMWs. Virtually no V8s sans the same two Ford GTs and Vette that always show. Saturday seems to be V8 day and they are all sup'd' up HP wise and most all running race...
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    SoCal Track day at Buttonwillow?

    Rotors crack, they don't warp. It's a common misconception that the pad build up that can cause an uneven rotor surface is the rotor "warping". The rotor itself is not warped, the surface is simply "lumpy" from deposits from brake pads. I've seen stock brake systems pushed to the limit where...
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    SoCal Track day at Buttonwillow?

    Yeah I have been wanting to get to Button. And after watching the Koni Challenge series today on SPEED (they were at Laguna) and seeing those Mustangs tear it up...it's got my speed bug buzzing again, heh. Would probably drive up Saturday, spend the night and do the Sunday race.
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    Let my Mustang go

    "Daddy I don't like riding in your car." "Then go with your mother." This is how I solved my Stang and family issues. ;) I also like that I never have to drive the gang around at lunch time since I have no room. Ah, the simple joys of life.
  9. Mr_Q

    My car GEEK moment in Redondo Beach.

    Yes, everything about my car is stock except for the rotors, brake lines and brake coolers.
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    My car GEEK moment in Redondo Beach.

    Yeah the more the gaming tech advances the more relevant it comes for out of car training. It's been impressive. And yes as you've already seen, it's rare the car making you a winner, it's YOU. The driver is what puts you out front. I've blown by fully prepped Vettes and EVOs and then been...
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    My car GEEK moment in Redondo Beach.

    Oh cool glad you made it out to the track! yes you will find it massively addicting. Just keep exploring your limits and have a blast! That track looks like a lot of fun. I will give it a try "virtually". Looks like some one made it for rfactor! You might want to install rFactor, if not...
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    My car GEEK moment in Redondo Beach.

    I found myself in Redondo Beach this evening, an area I've never been. I see this real sexy looking Dodge behind me. Has to be late 50s and just pristine. I can make out two older men with grey hair in the car. And it's obvious the driver is now pointing at my car and saying something. My...
  13. Mr_Q

    aluminum d.s vibration?

    CF Drive Shaft
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    aluminum d.s vibration?

    Carbon Fiber or nothing apparently. The CF ones are pricey as all get out but I've not heard about a single one having vibration issues. I was interested saving weight myself but I hit 140mph sustained on the oval bank at Cali Speedway. LAST thing I want is vibration out there! Especially...
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    "Hey wait, Japans buying these things."

    The FOX is a nice design but it's far too cookie cutter 80's themed for me. I'd prefer to stay in the late 60s to early 70s. The cars just had more "style" more "presense". Just dance around that era. As I said, 911s have kept the same basic shape for an eternity and they still sell like hot...
  16. Mr_Q

    2007 Mustang Shelby GT price

    He gave up his SGT for a 2010 Mustang (blah)? Sounds like the guy should be a "leaser". I HAVE TO HAVE WHATS NEW! :D
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    "Hey wait, Japans buying these things."

    The front facsia of the Mustang has strong associations with the Mistsubishi EVOX. The rear end is from the Camary/Accord club. I call it the, "took a dump in my diaper" look. The tail lights SCREAM cheap-part-Pep-Boys-Ricer-Special. There are many ways to utilize LED lights in a far, far...
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    "Hey wait, Japans buying these things."

    It is very obvious in the design of the rear and front ends many nods to Japanese auto design are present. The drift community in Japan LOVES the Mustang as well. And supports a fairly large culture of it over it there. I am wondering if this is a trend in design that will continue? How do...
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    "Hey wait, Japans buying these things."

    Yeah that's why I put in "talk". I'm just thinking out loud. Please feel free to....discuss.
  20. Mr_Q

    "Hey wait, Japans buying these things."

    That's pretty much what Ford's design department did with the 2010. :nonono:
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