39Mustang Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 John Iles put his Cortex floater rear axle in his car this week and is running in the Western Conference SCCA US Majors season opener at Fontana Speedway this weekend. I have talked to CorteX about upgrading my suspension on my 2011 GT350 so yea they seem to know their stuff I been telling SAI for the price they charge for the Super Snake and Terlingua they should be using JRi coil-overs instead of the Eibach stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'll be going to the Ohlins TTX36 2 - way adjustable set up next and selling the JRi single adjustable units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 DOT 0 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Kevin you should list those on TMO. l The Boss guys are always looking for those dampers from CorteX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Waiting to get the Ohlins before I sell them but, thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Getting a FR500S rear wing from Steve Poe for my SGT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I am so stoked - I received the FR500S rear wing assembly today from POEMOTORSPORTS - It even has a Gurney lip on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Ordered the rear Brembo 4 piston brake calipers for the Cortex cambered full floater rear axle assembly - getting closer to getting it into the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 The Brembos have arrived! Bench building the rear axle assembly and getting ready to bolt into the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 For those of you whom are SCCA members - We got press coverage in the May2016 issue of "Sports Car" on page 70. Sports Car is the magazine publication of SCCA National. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Cortex cambered full floating rear axle assembly with 4 piston Brembo brakes is installed. Ready to go testing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 DOT 0 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 That's a really sweet setup. I look forward to reading your analysis on how your car feels with the new setup. I know the Phoenix Performance team really liked that setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Cortex cambered full floating rear axle assembly with 4 piston Brembo brakes is installed. Ready to go testing! Checked out the pics on the cortex site. Very nice Kevin! For those interested, they've posted a few pics of Kevin's Shelby/and rear end set up on the cortex website: http://cortexracing.com/colors/green/ Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 As did APR Performance on Instagram showing the front splitter on the new front fascia! Nice to get some press coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 20160108_112744_resized.jpg20160108_130039_resized.jpg More pics are on my Facebook page. Awesome. The guys in the Continental series would have loved to have been allowed to run that stuff on the FR500 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 Checked out the pics on the cortex site. Very nice Kevin! For those interested, they've posted a few pics of Kevin's Shelby/and rear end set up on the cortex website: http://cortexracing.com/colors/green/ Jeff Now that is a solid rear axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boss Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 That's a really sweet setup. I look forward to reading your analysis on how your car feels with the new setup. I know the Phoenix Performance team really liked that setup. You need to update your sig photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Ordered the BBS wheels today - 20.8 lbs. each verses 26 lbs. each of the Jongbloeds. Both 18"x10.5". Getting price quotes on Coyote motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynno Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Great to meet you this weekend at ThunderHill. I had such a bad ass time and so I will continue support the track experience. I had a trouble with my P/S pump. It overflowed and air got into the system and the pump was struggling. It must have gotten very hot . I have to do something before the next track event. Do you have any input? Thanks again. Great pics on your build. Later Lynno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Lynno - you looked good out there - glad that you had a good time. I suggest that if you're going to track your car that you get a FRPP P/S cooler (Dean Martin still has them and puts them on EBay) also get an aluminum tank/reservoir and install an inline (auto transmission) filter on the return hose. I use Amsoil power steering fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynno Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Off the top of your head do you know what the return line size is? Thanks for the complements and Thanks for the input I will seek out more parts for future racing adventures. Hope to see you at the track . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I believe that it's 3/8". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynno Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Cool . I will start gathering parts today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 PM me if you need some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Mounted some Hoosiers on the BBS wheels - now got to figure out the spacing. Probably go with some FTR ones and go with maximum track width but, keep it equal front and rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Mounted some Hoosiers on the BBS wheels - now got to figure out the spacing. Probably go with some FTR ones and go with maximum track width but, keep it equal front and rear. Without photos, it didn't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Ohh - it's happening - FR500S rear wing, vented front fenders, BBS wheels, 6 speed trans, and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Ohh - it's happening - FR500S rear wing, vented front fenders, BBS wheels, 6 speed trans, and more! I believe you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Spend a little $ on a real phone, then you can take photos and instantly post them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Rather spend it on race car parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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