Trip into the tires...

[Splatter]

Hi all, I had a misadventure spinning into the tire wall at my last time-trail. Any suggestions on where to get a 2012 Boss 302 decal kit (Black) and options on a better hood??

Cheers

 

[My BOSS]

Man, you are from way down south. I really like the 13 Boss hoods, I have a 12 comp orange. Always remember keep it between the walls.

 

[DAVESVT2000]

He has a 12, the 13 hood will not fit.

Splatter, I would get the Tiger Racing Hood, many members have gone with it and are very happy with it.

Tiger racing hood - The Mustang Source - Ford Mustang Forums

As for the stripes, your Ford dealer should be able to look it up and get a part #.

 

[86Fbody]

+1 for Tiger Racing, I would go for the CF one if you have the money and don't mind paying to get it blocked, otherwise get the FG one.

 

[Splatter]

Thanks

Thanks guys, will look into a tiger racing hood. Found a shop that can do the decals as new here. Learnt the hard way to watch your tire pressure!!Went out with a hot 40psi, shunted into the tire wall with 50psi, got to get the brake cooling ducts!!

Cheers

 

[mantis118]

Pics?

 

[86Fbody]

Brake ducts do wonders for the brakes. It make the stock PFC pads feel like brand new pads once I put them on.

 

[Splatter]

Would put some pics up if I could find out how too!! Apart for the obvious lack of skill!! I went to a new track and got a fair decent time, I thought I could do better but was too hair brained to notice that my hot brakes had put my tire pressure to 50 psi in the rear. First fast corner... the minute I put power on I spun out right in front of the stands full of hooting fans.....:bash:

After going over damage, its just body work with no sign of mechanical damage. No airbags etc.

Major downer, but off to race another day

 

[Splatter]

Update and thermodynamics relearned

Hi, following up on spinning with hot tires.... On the following weekend, went to my local track where for time trails. I was all excited with my new Hawk hps pads ready to beat my old times. After 5 laps stuck behind a M3 and I was right behind him through the curves but he gained on me on braking. After seeing the torque app videos I saw i was going about a second slower with the new pads vs the original pfc's and having a lot of fade after 5 laps.

My explanation is that the higher friction pads where heating the brakes up faster thus leading to fade. I have ATE blue brake fluid, braided brake lines and stock disks. Yes!! I know get the brake cooling kit, I know, ordering them now....

All of this led to hotter tires and constant revision of the tires all day to keep them below 45psi.

Am I full of BS or does this sound sensible to the old hands out there??

 

[hkerekes]

HPS pads are a street pad. They will not stand up to track use.

I ran at mid ohio with Carbotech xp8 pads, ate fluid, and brake ducts. 130 to 50mph stops and not a hint of fade. The brakes were flawless, my driving on the other hand wasnt.........

 

[Splatter]

I know, I need a pad to be safe on the street as well, What surprised me was that the stock PFC pads did much better the the HPS pads. Was wondering if it was the excess heat the made?? Maybe should go with a set of HP plus pads