Kevin Patten Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Kerry, Pull the trigger ! Gut that car and come play - you already have the rig and trailer ( Blue enclosed - me likey ! ) It would be awesome to have you come to the dark ( track only ) side ... LOL You know that you're already there. You could do it up as a tribute to the last Shelby Trans-Am mustang (Blue1969 Boss #2 car ) and you have an understanding / supportive wife that will let you do it . You could campaign to get the class going in the Northwest region of SCCA . If you come to Laguna I'll come to P I R or The Ridge. You can't just live on Chump Cars only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Kerry, Pull the trigger ! Gut that car and come play - you already have the rig and trailer ( Blue enclosed - me likey ! ) It would be awesome to have you come to the dark ( track only ) side ... LOL You know that you're already there. You could do it up as a tribute to the last Shelby Trans-Am mustang (Blue1969 Boss #2 car ) and you have an understanding / supportive wife that will let you do it . You could campaign to get the class going in the Northwest region of SCCA . If you come to Laguna I'll come to P I R or The Ridge. You can't just live on Chump Cars only Oh... It's on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Naw Jim , It's not like that - Kerry does pretty good and has plenty of seat time - besides , one never challenges the guy who sells you a TOW HOOK ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 OK - So after taking some heat - here's what I'm starting off with suspension/brake wise on the car ; Front 35MM adjustable SPP Front Sway Bar ( same as Eibach ) w/poly bushings Stock LCA's with Steeda X5 Ball Joints and Prothane Polyurethane Bushings (6-218 & 6-220) FRPP Outer Tie Rod Ends ( M-3130-R2 ) SPP Track Pack/CorteX Racing Front Coilover Struts ( Koni single adjustable inserts w/500 rate Eibach Springs and GC Caster/Camber Plates ) FRPP Lower Strut Brace ( M-5025-A ) Stock Shelby GT Upper Strut Tower Brace Stoptech 14" Trophy Big Brake Kit ( slotted rotors , 4 piston caliper , SS Braided lines ) Raybestos ST43 Front Brake Pads FRPP Front Hubs w/ARP Long Wheel Studs (M-1104-A ) and Open Lug Nuts (M-1012-G) FRPP FR500S ABS Brake Module (M-2353-A) Stock Ford 2012 SVT Sway Bar End Links SPP " Shelby " Lettered Aluminum Pedal Covers w/Dead Brake Pedal Agent47 Front Brake Ducting Kit ( Modified for (2) 2-1/2" front hoses into (1) 3" hose on each side ) Rear SPP Track Pack/CorteX Racing Rear Coilover Kit ( Koni single adjustable shocks w/400 rate Eibach Springs , Adjustable Watts Linkage , and Adjustable LCA's) Moser Alloy Rear Axles w/FRPP Wheel Studs (M-1107-A) Powerslot/Centric Slotted / Cyro Treated Rotors Raybestos Rebuilt Rear Stock Brake Calipers w/Stoptech Knock Back Springs installed ( eliminates parking brake ) Hawk DTC-60 Rear Brake Pads Stoptech SS Braided Rear Brake Hoses Custom Built 2-1/2" Rear Brake Ducting Kit The wheels are Jongbloed 700 series 18"x10.5" one piece w/Hoosier R6 295/30-18 Tires on ALL 4 CORNERS ! So,You Wanna go Racing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boss Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 So... not much to the susp and brakes eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Not as much as I would like to do. The only weight I'm losing is in my wallet Wait until I get to the interior/office ! Still more to go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boss Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Are you going to make the 5/25 race at Thunderhill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'm going to try to - a lot to do between now and then to be ready ! Wish me luck and send $$$$.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boss Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 I sent you fittings! They're much more valuable than $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Yes , thank you for the fittings . So did you get a replacement for #733 ? GOOD NEWS !!! - My replacement rocker side stripe kit came in today from SPP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boss Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm flying to San Diego in 72 hours to pick up the replacement. Race Red with Black showing 13k miles with most of the susp stuff done already- MM C/C, Koni Sport's, HR springs?? Never heard of them, but hey what the hell I know a guy with a spring compressor!!! I didn't think I had that many mods done to mine until I pulled them off in a weekend! Got one of those handy dandy cordless impact guns and it's my new favorite tool. I just need some new hardware and I'll install the roll bar, LCA's, brackets, grills, etc. THANKS AGAIN for all the help on 733! Now back to your regularly scheduled program. Good news on the stripes. Can't wait to get out to watch some races. I have them all on my calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm flying to San Diego in 72 hours to pick up the replacement. Race Red with Black showing 13k miles with most of the susp stuff done already- MM C/C, Koni Sport's, HR springs?? Never heard of them, but hey what the hell I know a guy with a spring compressor!!! I didn't think I had that many mods done to mine until I pulled them off in a weekend! Got one of those handy dandy cordless impact guns and it's my new favorite tool. I just need some new hardware and I'll install the roll bar, LCA's, brackets, grills, etc. THANKS AGAIN for all the help on 733! Now back to your regularly scheduled program. Good news on the stripes. Can't wait to get out to watch some races. I have them all on my calendar. Not to hijack but congrats on the replacement Fat Boss, carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I'm flying to San Diego in 72 hours to pick up the replacement. Race Red with Black showing 13k miles with most of the susp stuff done already- MM C/C, Koni Sport's, HR springs?? Never heard of them, but hey what the hell I know a guy with a spring compressor!!! I didn't think I had that many mods done to mine until I pulled them off in a weekend! Got one of those handy dandy cordless impact guns and it's my new favorite tool. I just need some new hardware and I'll install the roll bar, LCA's, brackets, grills, etc. THANKS AGAIN for all the help on 733! Now back to your regularly scheduled program. Good news on the stripes. Can't wait to get out to watch some races. I have them all on my calendar. H&R are a very popular spring company. That must be what he meant.The Super Sport springs are Blue, Race models are usually Red. BTW, my awesome wife got me a cordless DeWalt impact gun for Christmas, I LOVE it. Congrats on your new ride! Let me know if you need anything from us. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Just curious what gears you are running? And is it something they choose for you as part of the rules or is it open for you to decide? Also wanted to say this has been an awesome thread to follow. Good luck with the races. Hope to see some video of It one day. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 The RULES dictate that we run a 3.73:1 rear end gear with the stock 5 speed transmission and any Miller Challenge cars that came with a 6 speed transmission are required to run a 4.10:1 rear end gear set . I just installed the Recaro seats today and getting things set for the required 6 point seat belts . SCCA requires a 4"x4" steel plate to be welded on the back side of the floor where the seat belt gets anchored ( on the side of the tunnel ) which means that I had to remove the old parking brake bracket in the tunnel . I'll go into some of the fabrication stuff in the later post . Right now just getting stuff in place to figure out how I want the roll cage routed since we are only allowed a 6 point contact configuration . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Whats the weight of the car again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 The required min. weight is 3475 with driver as you come off of the track and YES they do check after each race (so far this season). Let me get some more done this weekend and we'll put it back on the scales next week and I'll give you an update . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 The required min. weight is 3475 with driver as you come off of the track and YES they do check after each race (so far this season). Let me get some more done this weekend and we'll put it back on the scales next week and I'll give you an update . Im in at 3240. Then you have to add the fat a*** driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Im in at 3240. Then you have to add the fat a*** driver 3240 for a GT500? Wow! Or did I miss something? What is stripped out to get down to that weight? -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 3240 for a GT500? Wow! Or did I miss something? What is stripped out to get down to that weight? -Tom It's a Shelby GT not a 500, you missed something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 It's a Shelby GT not a 500, you missed something Actually svttim's car (the RED one) is a "body in white" mustang shell built into a race car which weighs in @ 3240 + gas and driver (with a healthy appetite - aka good living) and mine is a White 2007 Shelby GT "NorCal Edition" which got stripped down to 3,000 lbs. + gas and driver ( also a good eater :P ) but still doesn't have a roll cage in it (along with some other items right now ) and I'm still removing some weight while adding some to end up below the 3500 mark fully loaded . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Actually svttim's car (the RED one) is a "body in white" mustang shell built into a race car which weighs in @ 3240 + gas and driver (with a healthy appetite - aka good living) and mine is a White 2007 Shelby GT "NorCal Edition" which got stripped down to 3,000 lbs. + gas and driver ( also a good eater :P ) but still doesn't have a roll cage in it (along with some other items right now ) and I'm still removing some weight while adding some to end up below the 3500 mark fully loaded . Correct, except thats minus the driver. Body in white is not a GT, a GT500 or a six, its whatever you want it to be since it never has a VIN. Mine was built with GT500 parts but retains a 4.6 based 5 liter. Has a Boss 302R tranny and Im running 373's as well. Car is making a tad over 4 at the wheels and is class limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Oh , to be able to run a 5 liter and a 6 speed !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boss Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Oh , to be able to run a 5 liter and a 6 speed !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 The R trans makes a huge difference, being a very close ration trans. Adding the .4L adds about 40 hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 ABSOLUTELY svttim - transmission gearing is probably the most critical thing when it comes to road racing these cars ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Actually svttim's car (the RED one) is a "body in white" mustang shell built into a race car which weighs in @ 3240 + gas and driver (with a healthy appetite - aka good living) and mine is a White 2007 Shelby GT "NorCal Edition" which got stripped down to 3,000 lbs. + gas and driver ( also a good eater :P ) but still doesn't have a roll cage in it (along with some other items right now ) and I'm still removing some weight while adding some to end up below the 3500 mark fully loaded . My apologies then, I thought he was asking about your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 No worries Jeff . I think that it's great that we have options for racing our cars. Both SCCA and NASA provide more than one class for us to build cars for if we so desire to do that to our cars and wallets B) Let's go racing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 No worries Jeff . I think that it's great that we have options for racing our cars. Both SCCA and NASA provide more than one class for us to build cars for if we so desire to do that to our cars and wallets B) Let's go racing ! Yea, that wallet thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Patten Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Yea, that wallet thing Trust me I know that the build is only part of it - operating costs/maintenance are going to hurt just as bad ! I'm placing a lot of trust in a 83,000 mile motor and transmission for now and praying that it doesn't bite me in the a$$ / wallet for a while . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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