The Maiden Voyage went very well thanks mainly to the hard work of many people.
Obviously a lot of the credit for this car belongs to Mark, Brian and the crew that originally built the car. Those guys did an amazing job on this project. It's because of them things went as well as they did on the initial shakedown.
First and foremost, I'd like to thank Marv at C and M Performance for his hard work and creativity for making the heart transplant a success. Marv is the man when it comes to the 'Big Jobs' I'd never have the patience to do.
I'd also like to thank Mark for taking the day off on Friday and coming out to the track for the shakedown. Mark took tire temps for me all day and they came out mighty impressive. Not that I was surprised, because they had the car set-up quite well before it went into temporary dormancy. Mark was also helpful providing information about the car.
Thanks to Dean for coming to hang out and shooting pics to post up.
Also a huge thank you to Tom (Blackbolt9) for coming out on Friday night and staying the duration of the event helping with the car! That was awesome!
Gingerman was a good track to shake the car down because it's a safe track with lots of run-off and almost nothing to hit. But there is practically NO grip in the flat and off-camber turns.
The first few laps I almost came in to figure out a way to put power brakes on the car. But once I got used to it and the pads heated up a bit it became tolerable. Manual brakes are something I'm going to have to get used to. I think my 14" Brembo brakes will be going on the front of this car in short order.
The car is obviously a handful to drive and it's going to take me more than a weekend to drive it proficiently. After three days I became comfortable in the car but I just didn't feel proficient. Hopefully with more seat time proficiency will come.
Three things I can tell you about the car. It's light, fast and needs aero work. I felt the lack of aero even at Gingerman.
It's a fun toy, but obviously will be some time before it can do the "Full Tilt Boogie"!
____________________________________ Bruce
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Bruce, I am glad that everything worked out well for you on your maiden voyage.
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The first few laps I almost came in to figure out a way to put power brakes on the car. But once I got used to it and the pads heated up a bit it became tolerable. Manual brakes are something I'm going to have to get used to.
I was thinking the same thing the first time out this year with my change over to a manual brake system but once there is heat in the pads, the brakes work better than ever with great pedal feel and feedback.
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Marv is the man
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He is the only one that I would trust to do the things that I don't on my car.
what type of power ratings are you getting from full tilt boogie? is it strong enough to go head to head with a 600rwhp z06? or will you still need to outdrive those old golden chain ridden hobnobbers?
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what type of power ratings are you getting from full tilt boogie? is it strong enough to go head to head with a 600rwhp z06? or will you still need to outdrive those old golden chain ridden hobnobbers?
Power is down quite a bit from what we were expecting mainly from the restrictive exhaust that is going to eventually get redone. I just need a window to make that happen.
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how do manual brakes feel compared to ABS or just regular brakes?
Pros and cons?
Manual brakes are a night and day difference from power brakes. Everyone I've talked to has said it is quite an adjustment to go from power to manual.
I don't miss the ABS yet but once I get a little more proficient in the car, it's going to be an adjustment I'm sure.
I got a chance to see the blue beast in action on Saturday. The maiden voyage went pretty well but he had a little trouble keeping the rear under him.
I get a good guess right every now and again
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Also a huge thank you to Tom (Blackbolt9) for coming out on Friday night and staying the duration of the event helping with the car! That was awesome!
No problem buddy It was a nice relaxing weekend compared to what I am used to at the track. Changing tires and an MSD box is a cake walk compared to engines and transmissions! Have fun getting used to the new hot rod
A great day at the track is almost as exciting as a great day working on the next generation Mustang (ok...well, not really.... but I still had a nice relaxing day).
I am predicting that Bruce will be very quick in this car once he get's used to it.
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Mark Wilson
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A great day at the track is almost as exciting as a great day working on the next generation Mustang (ok...well, not really.... but I still had a nice relaxing day).
I am predicting that Bruce will be very quick in this car once he get's used to it.
I Like the idea of a chase Z06 or two. I just dont believe Bruce can resist the temptation to thier lights out
A great day at the track is almost as exciting as a great day working on the next generation Mustang (ok...well, not really.... but I still had a nice relaxing day).
Tell us more!!! Don't keep us in suspense!!!!
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I am predicting that Bruce will be very quick in this car once he get's used to it.
Coming from a guy that saw me on day #1, driving the car on bald assed Toyo Proxie RA-1's.
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I Like the idea of a chase Z06 or two. I just dont believe Bruce can resist the temptation to thier lights out
Let's cut these guys a little break. 96%* of them have very capable cars, just incapable drivers!
* Down from 97% after running into one single additional Corvette driver on Sunday that apparently can drive.
Stay tuned for this number to drop into the low 90 percentile as people get more and more lazy!
No problem buddy It was a nice relaxing weekend compared to what I am used to at the track. Changing tires and an MSD box is a cake walk compared to engines and transmissions! Have fun getting used to the new hot rod
i can tell you have a lightweight clutch, revving is quick and shifting doesn't seem as smooth. I have a triple disc 7.25inches, its either "on" or "off", no room for anything different.
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