Bit_Surfer Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Anyone here road raced their KR ? If so... What wheel and tire did you use? Are their nanny controls on this car that help? -Paul P.S. Sorry if I seem like a dummy but this is not my car, it is my wife's car and I don't drive it. She wants to take it to a place in Austin called Driveway Austin. It is a short track set up for instruction. It is great for beginners, took one of my cars there. Here is a link if anyone is interested. http://www.drivewayaustin.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007red40thGT500 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 i've been there. whats wrong with the wheels/tires that are on it? why would you need something specialized for a beginner? yes, the car comes with traction control already enabled. i suggest leaving that alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) The KR wheels are very heavy which will hinder the handling and the Goodyears require a decent amount of heat before they really start to perform, but for your 1st time on a track it's not recommend to add/change any performance items to the car. It is highly unlikely either of you will out drive the KR's capabilities as it is. Ford and Shelby did and excellent job with the KR. As for the traction control, the instructor will likely direct you to turn it off as it will likely interfere more than it helps, however, doing so is your call. My 1st time on a track I left it on. With my inexperience early on, I didn't know enough to feel much of a difference. Best thing you can do to prepare is simple make sure everything is in good working order, no leaks, a full tank of gas, tire pressures are equal, and fluids are fresh and full. Remove all items currently stored in the KR's floorboards, seats, and trunk that are not tied down. This includes floor mats and cell phones. If a cell phone must be in the car it should be in the center console. Clean the KR, specifically the windshield, steering wheel, shifter, floorboard and pedals. Lastly, have a certified helmet, and not a motorcycle helmet. And the most important thing is to relax and have fun. Edited September 18, 2015 by EL SHELBY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Please change the brake fluid to high temperature DOT4 for yours and everyone's safety. The stock fluid will boil and render the brakes useless on the rigors of the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Yup, been there, drove that... I got rid of the stagger and went 275/40-18's on all 4 corners,(which you can see in the second pic) I also run stock GT500 wheels now instead of the Alcoas. Watts Link in the rear, which greatly improved the trackability Edited September 18, 2015 by Cali_KR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbypt Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Great photos Kali KR!! For what you're doing I would just stay with the stock set up and have fun. Just don't do anything to damage the stock Alcoa's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Great photos Kali KR!! For what you're doing I would just stay with the stock set up and have fun. Just don't do anything to damage the stock Alcoa's. While 3 of the 4 pix show the Alcoas, I'm running SVT (GT500) wheels now....but do have a second set of KR alcoas just in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bit_Surfer Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 It's been a while.. Thank you all for your responses. Wife couldn't bring herself to RR the KR. So for now the KR is relegated to touring and I am OK with that. In the meantime, we did purchase a GT350 and are making plans for her to do her first school soon. Thanks again for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) It's been a while.. Thank you all for your responses. Wife couldn't bring herself to RR the KR. So for now the KR is relegated to touring and I am OK with that. In the meantime, we did purchase a GT350 and are making plans for her to do her first school soon. Thanks again for the replies. The 350 is more of a purpose built track car, and (even though I'm a hard core KR addict), the 350 will run circles around the KR. They are completely different animals My goal is to add a 350 to the toy box as well. (Magnetic grey, white stripe track pack please ) Edited June 27, 2016 by Cali_KR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munjo Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 Why do people insist on acting like Mustangs are Porsches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 So how long do you think this one will last? I recognize him yesterday on his third post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Our old friend sideoiler...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Why do people insist on acting like Mustangs are Porsches? ^^^Why not?, I believe a Porsche is shown "as passed" in the first picture in the link below, and by the time it was all said and done, the front runner ZR-1 was flagged to "move over" and let the faster Mustang pass........... http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/41813-super-snake-passes-them-all-at-buttomwillow/ ^^^Thankfully the Mustang in the link above was acting/performing like the Mustang that it is (and not a Porsche), or it would have found its place somewhere back in the field with the lesser performing cars, instead of eventually overtaking the field. R Edited July 12, 2016 by Robert M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 The original post he had a point about the wheels. My 08 GT/SC is set up to run and car came with the Razor wheels as did some GT500's and luck for us is someone else found out the hard way that the Razors are too soft to use as RR wheel because they can bend easily. The next time i run my GT/SC on track i will use a different wheel and keep my chrome Razors for the car shows and cruising. Bad luck for me is i haven't been able to race the car in the last 2 years due to severe nerve injury in my arm but come 2017 i will have it back out there as its the best handling Shelby i own by far. Deciding what wheels/tires to use if RR a lot is key to making the car grip even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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