Any cone carving auto-x'ers around here?
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Any cone carving auto-x'ers around here?
How has your 2010/2011 GT handled the course?
If you have already participated in an event, how did you do among your class?
Are you happy with the handling? How is the steering response?
What is your configuration? Do you wish you had picked different gears?
Are you planning any mods or are you staying in the stock class?
I had visions of modding up the 2009 for improved autocrossing prowess before I decided to trade up for the '11...after one test drive, it was obvious that it would take a lot of cash to even get the 2009 up to the level of rigidity and cornering of a stock 2011.
If you have already participated in an event, how did you do among your class?
Are you happy with the handling? How is the steering response?
What is your configuration? Do you wish you had picked different gears?
Are you planning any mods or are you staying in the stock class?
I had visions of modding up the 2009 for improved autocrossing prowess before I decided to trade up for the '11...after one test drive, it was obvious that it would take a lot of cash to even get the 2009 up to the level of rigidity and cornering of a stock 2011.
Last edited by MRGTX; Jul 6, 2010 at 09:07 AM.
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sorry, I can't respond to your question because of my related question:
How do you find a local autocross to get started in it? (I am located in Massachusetts in case that makes a difference) . . . . thanks and sorry for the minor hijack (but hey at least I bumped it back to the top)
How do you find a local autocross to get started in it? (I am located in Massachusetts in case that makes a difference) . . . . thanks and sorry for the minor hijack (but hey at least I bumped it back to the top)
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Stinger posted videos of his Mustang in an autocross event, pretty tight course, he missed one turn, but that was his mistake, his second run was cleaner. He got top of his class, and the car was still pretty much stock at that point as I recall, I think he only had a spoiler and fascia change.
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sorry, I can't respond to your question because of my related question:
How do you find a local autocross to get started in it? (I am located in Massachusetts in case that makes a difference) . . . . thanks and sorry for the minor hijack (but hey at least I bumped it back to the top)
How do you find a local autocross to get started in it? (I am located in Massachusetts in case that makes a difference) . . . . thanks and sorry for the minor hijack (but hey at least I bumped it back to the top)
http://www.cartct.com/index1.shtml
Otherwise, you can join up with SCCA and they will help get you in the right direction...
Also, I believe there is a big event at Fort Devens Ayer...not sure how far that is from you.
Stinger posted videos of his Mustang in an autocross event, pretty tight course, he missed one turn, but that was his mistake, his second run was cleaner. He got top of his class, and the car was still pretty much stock at that point as I recall, I think he only had a spoiler and fascia change.
I'll have to go look up his videos.
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Stinger posted videos of his Mustang in an autocross event, pretty tight course, he missed one turn, but that was his mistake, his second run was cleaner. He got top of his class, and the car was still pretty much stock at that point as I recall, I think he only had a spoiler and fascia change.
Mods:
FRPP 1.5" drop springs
FRPP Adjustable dampers
Steeda adjustable front sway bar
Maximum Motorsports caster/camber plate
Steeda Bump steer kit
Rehagen Racing Brake ducts
Steeda adjustable panhard bar
Rehagen Racing Chrome Moly rear lower control arms
Motol RBF 600 Brake fluid
DynoMax exhaust (not installed yet)
Livernois Motorsports Tune
Roush 427R bumper custom painted, with splitter
Mustang GT/CS rear spoiler
Mustang RTR 19x9.5 wheels -Street
Goodyear Eagle F1-D3 275/40-19- Street
Roush Trak Pak forged wheel 18x10 - Track
Hoosier A6 275/35-18 -Track
This car was built for NASA TT-A
(NASA= National Auto Sport Association)
Well havent made it to the real tracks yet (Mid-Ohio, Grattan etc) so I decided to hit up a local auto-cross today to have some fun.
I took 1st in class in E-Street prepared
on the first run in the first video (two runs in the first video) I realize I totally blew a corner LOL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTXTw75Ye9Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePWSVBAl23k
I took 1st in class in E-Street prepared
on the first run in the first video (two runs in the first video) I realize I totally blew a corner LOL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTXTw75Ye9Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePWSVBAl23k
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^wow...
That's the meanest looking 5.0 yet.
The list of mods is impressive for a car that you have had for such a short time!!
Looking forward to checking out the videos (when I'm not on my work computer).
That's the meanest looking 5.0 yet.
The list of mods is impressive for a car that you have had for such a short time!!
Looking forward to checking out the videos (when I'm not on my work computer).
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The Shelby GT is a ringer for F-stock though. FRPP suspension as "Stock"
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Not entirely correct. Sam was in his 2011 GT on day one but was having some issues with power delivery IIRC. After day one he was in 2nd place (to a Shelby GT). He jumped back in a Shelby for day two and ended up winning the class for the event.
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I also plan to do some NASA stuff, (first-timer) if i ever get the car delivered...
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Ft Devens info link.
This is from the site NH mustang Club uses for a forum.
http://www.smokinstangs.com/showthre...-Devens-Events
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IMO, the handling of the 2011 (stock) feels very similar to my 06 with suspension mods. If interested, below is a link to one of my 06 in-car videos from Road Atlanta. Hope to get the 2011 to the track soon for a better comparison between the two. ($$$)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad2T1...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad2T1...eature=related
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I've wanted to get into auto-x for a while now but never have. I didn't think there were a lot of fans on this site due to my ad not getting attention here: https://themustangsource.com/f722/we...g-kdws-482532/
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speaking of carving corners, these are for my first track day with the new car (saturday)
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