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It's a shame people don't get the fun of sliding around on 70-series tires anymore.-
First ever ecoboost (that I know of) to compete in time trials. Took 3rd in my class.
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I had a regular black golf and it handled extremely well i wanted the GTI but it was a little expensive.. then I got the Civic Si and that handling was off the charts, its what i wanted my Mustang to handle like and it finally does with the soft...
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Mad Hatter replied to the thread Your Thoughts on my build..Actually just checked my file and have the #300 rear spring in the car now. Would like to go softer, but with a big wing I would have a hard time looking over the hood at speed.Funny how back then the GTI was the drivers car. Nothing like a... (see full post)
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I agree with both of you and run Cortex 400 F and 200 rear with an 18 mm or no rear bar, Eibach adjustable 35 mm front bar. No aero.Oh, and the car I have the most nostalgia for was my old A1 Callaway GTI, loved that thing.
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Mad Hatter reacted to Bill Pemberton's post in the thread Tornado hits Willy Da P's house , but there is even worse news............ with
Like.Dave Marx is a great guy and he actually has a really unique car with a 4.6 liter Mustang Motor installed. I will leave it at that and try to get a picture from him as it is way cool. The new trailer is perfect for an old fart, I should be able... -
The bars are just a tuning device as you know well.. the factory FRONT ones are bonded to the bushings and that is mostly to eliminate noise and thunk warranty, especially in cold climates. Ideally we use a ball bearing interface there and its...
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Mad Hatter replied to the thread Your Thoughts on my build..I have been tempted to try that out! Funny that you mentioned my first car! Loved that GTI (see full post)
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I agree and took it even further.. i got the best grip so far going down to 375 front and 150 rear springs! a little body roll doesn't hurt and you have plenty of suspension travel. look at the phoenix S197.. that thing rolls and pics of the...
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Mad Hatter replied to the thread Your Thoughts on my build..Big fan of Cortex, but for me, had to go down to #500/#350 springs to get some more grip. without a big wing, then #300 for the rear would be better. Needed the softer rear for better corner exit, probably the best performance point of the S197. (see full post)
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Mad Hatter replied to the thread Just had a mini Cylinder #8 freakout..Wish I knew that before busting three engines..... Nothing like hindsight.Definition of insanity.... repeating the same mistakes and expecting a different result. (see full post)
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Mad Hatter replied to the thread Just had a mini Cylinder #8 freakout..100% in agreement. Leave the engine building to someone who is an expert. Not a simple engine. It revs to 8000 rpm and can get 600 crank hp with NA. (see full post)
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I don't have my Boss anymore but take my advice.....have someone who is really experienced with the Coyote do the rebuild. After I blew my Gen1, I bought a Gen3 short block and spent countless hours watching videos and getting advice from folks...
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Mad Hatter reacted to Bill Pemberton's post in the thread Tornado hits Willy Da P's house , but there is even worse news............ with Like.American Family Insurance has been phenomenal, I already got the settlement monies and bought a new trailer from Marx Trailers in Sioux City, Iowa. It was the best experience I ever had getting a trailer, it is a family run business for over 60...
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Mad Hatter replied to the thread Decibel Rule.Very true! they measure us some 3m from the exhaust! Have gone to the booth with the rear muffler stuffed full of steel wool. Until I saw a rx7 with the same cheat catch fire.... (see full post)