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DBasher

10-03-2014 12:37 AM

Just show the damn car already!!

Ya, can't wait to see it and get your feedback on it.

:cheers:
Dan

Track Junky

10-03-2014 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panteracer (Post 571930)

Track junky
I have been running 245'-18's on the front of my
Pantera for over 8 years now. Brakes are 12.2 wilwood 6 piston
Bush grand national stuff... Yes roundly round stuff
Never have locked or flat spotted any tires. I do have
315-18's out back. Car is mid engine and it took a while
To balance out but that is what it is about ..proportioning valve

He'll my old mustang (Chet's car now) had Baer 6 pistons
Up front and drums in the back. Car is very light but still
Stopped very well. 245-16's all the way around
That car was 2810lbs so that helps
Greg's should be lighter. Weight always wins in my book

Pantera is beefy at 3040 lbs

Panteracer

I've alway said it boils down to weight and tires. I'm always looking for ways to shed weight.
After 4 years of trying to balance the suspension(with what I'm working with anyways) I finally feel like its where i want it. Working on adding more power now and waiting to see what I'll break next.

Sieg	10-03-2014 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 572374)

I'm always looking for ways to shed weight.

Call Todd.

:underchair:

GW - I'm hoping it will be better after the battery is cycled a few more times.

Panteracer

10-03-2014 05:06 PM

Welds car

Seems if you are over 600hp
That is where things start to break
But with the new tire tech it takes more
toll on drive train etc

I recently lost 10 lbs so my car is now lighter:)

Panteracer

GregWeld

10-05-2014 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panteracer (Post 572476)

Seems if you are over 600hp
That is where things start to break
But with the new tire tech it takes more
toll on drive train etc

I recently lost 10 lbs so my car is now lighter:)

Panteracer

I'm at 590hp so the motor must know that and say "fine... As long as you don't push it buster!!"

GregWeld

10-09-2014 12:54 PM

I just really don't understand why it takes some of you guys months and months and some even stretch into YEARS to get your car stuff done.... LOL

Powertrain is in.
Composite leafs have arrived - rear end is going in this week.
New corrected spindles shipped today :)
Shocks will be last thing to arrive later this week or early next.

The car will be all set up for you to pick up on October 16th.

intocarss

10-09-2014 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 573394)

I just really don't understand why it takes some of you guys months and months and some even stretch into YEARS to get your car stuff done.... LOL

Powertrain is in.
Composite leafs have arrived - rear end is going in this week.
New corrected spindles shipped today :)
Shocks will be last thing to arrive later this week or early next.

The car will be all set up for you to pick up on October 16th.

And there's your answer :hello: :secret:

GregWeld

10-09-2014 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 573402)

And there's your answer :hello: :secret:

Most of the cars on here are pro built.... and they're still years in the making.

But I do fully understand the dilemma which is why I put the LOL after my first line. I've been doing everything on my own for years now -- and I have to say it's pretty nice just making a few decisions and having it done!

Stuart Adams

10-09-2014 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 573408)

I thought they were never done!!

GregWeld

10-11-2014 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams (Post 573432)

I thought they were never done!!

You're right Stuart.... Doesn't matter what it is - if it has 4 wheels they're never done.

I feel like I'm just getting my drivers license! I can't wait to see if there's some real differences in the new set up. I only wish Gaetano was signed up - cause then I could lap his sorry butt. LOL

In my dreams.

Track Junky

10-11-2014 07:26 PM

Your killing me Weld!! If I could call in sick next weekend I would.......damn contractor is behind schedule!! :bang:

GregWeld

10-15-2014 07:17 PM

It's looking pretty near completion! Ought to be good to go for Friday Tech Session... and Saturday runnin'!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...015_182953.jpg

DBasher

10-15-2014 07:36 PM

Ooooooweee, that sure looks nice! Besides the brakes and wheels it looks like they actually washed it!

I'll see you Sunday with some lunch money.
:thankyou:

camcojb

10-15-2014 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBasher (Post 574632)

Ooooooweee, that sure looks nice! Besides the brakes and wheels it looks like they actually washed it!

I'll see you Sunday with some lunch money.
:thankyou:

I agree, the car looks great. :thumbsup:

syborg tt

10-15-2014 07:41 PM

I love the new wheels and the stance looks spot on. I can't wait to here how the car does on the track.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 574625)

It's looking pretty near completion! Ought to be good to go for Friday Tech Session... and Saturday runnin'!

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...015_182953.jpg

Track Junky

10-15-2014 07:47 PM

Wow looks great Greg. Be safe out there.

358Mustang

10-15-2014 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 573394)

I just really don't understand why it takes some of you guys months and months and some even stretch into YEARS to get your car stuff done.... LOL

The car will be all set up for you to pick up on October 16th.

LOL!! We are slackers that's why

GregWeld

10-15-2014 07:52 PM

Thanks guys! It will be interesting for sure!

Thank gawd I'll have Ron there to tweak things.... and by mid Sunday afternoon she should be going pretty good!

Ron in SoCal

10-15-2014 08:30 PM

Looks awesome Greg :cheers:

Vegas69

10-15-2014 08:35 PM

That does look sweet...

65 347

10-15-2014 08:50 PM

Greg the wheels and stance look awesome! It looks like it still partly on the lift, is it going to sit lower? I have the same year and have mine is that low. Have fun driving it.
Mike

Sieg	10-15-2014 10:15 PM

Looks awesome and I'm guessing the performance gains will be similar. :thumbsup:

1st week in August to third week in October.......all things considered pretty impressive feat Mr. Sutton. :cheers:

That said.........Good Luck!

Flash68

10-15-2014 10:38 PM

I'm with Charley.... it looked better before.

GregWeld

10-16-2014 08:34 PM

Basher -- Hope you're driving a pickup! I have a LOT of parts that came off the car that have your name on them.

GregWeld

10-16-2014 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 574672)

I'm with Charley.... it looked better before.

Like I care what he thinks.....

Track Junky

10-16-2014 08:39 PM

I just showed the picture of your car to my wife. Her response, "Oh my God!! That's his car? Whats he doing driving a Ford!!" :lol:

GregWeld

10-16-2014 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 574819)

I just showed the picture of your car to my wife. Her response, "Oh my God!! That's his car? Whats he doing driving a Ford!!" :lol:

It's okay - I love her anyway!!!

I was going to make some snide comment about driving a Ford only at the track -- but then I realized I have 4 of them..... WTF!

Track Junky

10-16-2014 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 574820)

It's okay - I love her anyway!!!

I was going to make some snide comment about driving a Ford only at the track -- but then I realized I have 4 of them..... WTF!

I just told her. She laughed.

358Mustang

10-17-2014 01:25 AM

Whoa whoa whoa. The Ford hate is much to high in this thread..... :bigun2:

intocarss

10-17-2014 08:35 AM

Looks real good GW. BUT it's still a Furd.... Be SAFE out there

DBasher

10-17-2014 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 574816)

Basher -- Hope you're driving a pickup! I have a LOT of parts that came off the car that have your name on them.

See you in a few days!
:thumbsup:

Panteracer

10-17-2014 08:10 PM

Welds track car

We are rolling in early Sunday pm
to see you guys. Zr1 buddy said I could
Grab a ride before we run on Monday with
Cfra boys. Will stop by and bs

Panteracer

GregWeld

10-17-2014 09:17 PM

It was a thrash for the boys at BMR and Mister Ron Sutton..... but the "new" Mustang is here at Thunderhill....

Motor was redone at Borello... makes almost the same identical power... Improved Oil pressures! But more importantly -- for whatever reason - it SOUNDS better.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6581.jpg

Some minor upgrades and Rons secret set up sauce. I'm learning this is MORE THAN just buying brand name parts and throwing them on... WAY MORE. The parts aren't squat without the right things being done with them. I don't know what needs to be done with them - That's why I hire Ron Sutton.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6586.jpg

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6577.jpg

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6590.jpg

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6576.jpg

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6592.jpg

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6585.jpg

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_6588.jpg

Vince@Meanstreets

10-17-2014 10:24 PM

stance is perfect Greg.

Vegas69

10-18-2014 07:54 AM

Gorgeous work....Looking forward to hearing how she performs.

camcojb

10-18-2014 09:32 AM

I like it, I think the car looks great. :thumbsup:

silvermonte

10-18-2014 02:31 PM

Would you able explain some about the ends of the leaf springs? Ive never seen the ends look like that before.

FETorino

10-18-2014 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvermonte (Post 576087)

Would you able explain some about the ends of the leaf springs? Ive never seen the ends look like that before.

It looks like he is running composite monoleafs. Unlike a steel spring which has a wrap around the bushing (basically a loop on the end of the spring) the composite spring has a bolt on bushing housing. :cheers:

gerno

10-18-2014 09:00 PM

I see your Accusump is in the rear of the car. I was thinking to place mine near the engine to reduce the length of hose needed. Did you speak to anyone about where to place it before you install the tank in your car? If so do you have any feedback?

craig510

10-18-2014 09:34 PM

Greg,

I doubt Ron and his guys would have missed this, but I had to trim a bunch off of my outer shock outer tower braces / factory bump stop mounts for tire clearance when I went to that much backspace (I know a lot of mustang guys that just remove them when they go to coil overs). Depending on your camber gain and travel, it looks like the tire could get into it at full bump.

The car looks great by the way. I really like those wheels.

This is how mine turned out:

They still rubbed during autoX runs even after I took a cut on them.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps7df38cb8.jpg

So I cut more and braced it back up with 5/16 rod.
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6a3e8950.jpg

-Craig

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