By bl_steel
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1-29-2020
I found my track car! I picked up a 2006 Mustang GT Premium, 5speed in Performance White with Black Leather interior. The car is mostly stock except for a straight piped exhaust with flowmaster tips. The engine runs strong and the transmission shifts smoothly.
The car came with it's OE 18" wheels and some very worn out tires. First modification absolutely had to be tires and my first thought was to order a set of all-seasons for the OE wheels, but after a weird mishap and some research, I swapped my 2017 s550 PP1 wheels on to the car, no problem. This not only saved me money (about $800) but the black wheels tie in nicely with the ongoing white & black theme and will offer better street performance in their more aggressive sizing. (Note: these are not track tires)
There are a few things next on the list that need to be addressed.. Mechanical items include suspension sorting, evaluating the brakes and fluids getting flushed. I plan to get this car on track in mid-March for the National Auto Sport Association Southeast Region's Road Atlanta event. I would love to have a full roll cage in by then, but, for DE1 class, I would be comfortable turning laps with race seats and fire suppression.
I am really excited to sort this car out. Upgrading it along the way as I progress through Driver Education and Time Trials and eventually fit into the NASA Spec Iron class for wheel to wheel racing.
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Can't wait to get back down to NC and the She-Shed!
Posted by DIYauto_Admin on 9/8/20 @ 11:55:53 PM
Great thread! I had a 2013 Mustang GT. I regret that I never got to take it to a track and really see what it could do. Looks like a blast!
Posted by CCmyVW on 8/4/20 @ 8:06:14 PM
This is so cool. Love you Ryan go girl! ?
Posted by Diggymart on 8/4/20 @ 6:59:09 PM
Nice to see someone pushing these cars to their limits.
Posted by MPower on 10/12/20 @ 2:21:13 PM