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<blockquote data-quote="laruei" data-source="post: 6747638" data-attributes="member: 70591"><p>Sir, not to step on your toes or call you out. But i was reading over carbotechs FAQ's and ran across this:</p><p></p><p>Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™: "...Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use. "</p><p></p><p>Carbotech™ AX6™ (1106™): "...Cars in excess of 300hp and/or 3,000lbs should not use AX6™ for any track use. </p><p></p><p>Now we all know how fat the Termi's are.. and that they are over 390 from the factory.. So i guess my question is..taking there own reccomendation to heart are these not strong enough? I mean if im going to buy a set of pads and rotors for the track im going to get some that are completely dependable and useable for the track... I went to your site specifically (Jimmysidecarr) and it looks like you have the same calipers as me (just a different color) are you experiencing no fade? Have you tried the next higher pad? </p><p></p><p>Should i do some searching? Is there a post already about this somewhere? I tried searching the net for the "best 2000 cobra r pads" and came up with nothing basically. Just want to make sure im spending the money on the right stuff..</p><p></p><p>On to my questions:</p><p></p><p>1. a)I have a 2.8 pulley and idler sitting at home waiting to be installed. I have the amazon unlimited tunning option and all i have to do is install the pulley and call Rick and have him shoot me a tune. Is this not reccomended for when i go to the track? I know it doesnt need more power but i always want more and if the parts are sitting in front of me :nonono:. </p><p></p><p>1. b)If it will overheat the car at the track should i invest in a AFCO (since i heard they were the BEST). </p><p></p><p>1. c)Would that alleviate the problem? </p><p></p><p>1. d)Should i just not install it? </p><p></p><p>2. Does anyone have a 2.8 pulley isntalled that runs on the track with no cooling mods? If so are you overheating? </p><p></p><p>3. a) How important is the head cooling mod.. any of them? People talking about me not having one is making me nervous.. i really dont need to buy a new motor.. im not rich <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> I want to do it at some point cause ive heard its important to do im just trying to prioritize..</p><p></p><p>3. b)If i do need one.. WHICH one? the one that goes in the upper radiator hose? the one that taps under the supercharger or the one that taps into the freeze plugs?</p><p></p><p>3. c)Dont all of those just do one head.. dont both heads need the mod done?</p><p></p><p>4. When i take out my rear (towards the firewall) plug on either side they have brown all over the threads.. kinda like rust/dust, if i were to call it anything.. almost like someone istalled them with sand...see enclosed pic. is this an indication i need the cooling mod?</p><p>[ATTACH=full]869531[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>5. I went to the dyno yesterday and with my mail order tune (2nd revision) i gained like 5hp (417 hp 386ftlbs).. im not as much worried about the minimal gain as the A/F's they were ~11.6 or 11.7... is this acceptable for tracking? If not should i ask for a richer tune?</p><p></p><p>6. Can anyone reccomend a good cheap roll bar camera mount? I know MM sells one for like 100 bucks but thats 100 bucks i could spend on a video camera..i have the 1 3/4" roll bar from autopower.. just like this one except mine has a removable cross brace.. <a href="http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Images/lg/DSC_2848.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Images/lg/DSC_2848.jpg</a></p><p></p><p>7. Im going to PM anthony right now about his brake cooling kit but i have reservations about the hose...i dont think its high temp.. i know you can patch it with the tape he reccomended but would high temp hose alleviate that issue... i would assume he used that hose for cost effectiveness but if im going to install this all i want to do it once and right if possible.. so should i upgarde to high temp?</p><p></p><p>8. Is there a way anyone can tell me if i need to buy the NASA card now just to go an watch for my first time.. or if i can get in without it? Im going to do a few things to the car but i will in no way have the money to do everything i want to do AND have the 225 or however much it is to use the track...i live in SD and with gas the way it is a trip to willow in just gas will be expensive in the cobra..not to mention i would be filling up at least once more if i were actually racing..and on the 21st (<a href="http://www.opentrackracing.com/" target="_blank">http://www.opentrackracing.com/</a>) is there a convoy to drive out?</p><p></p><p>So many questions.. i just want to go out there.. have fun and be safe..but i dont want to suck becuase of the car, i know ill prob suck as a driver though but thats why im going...also i want the car to have 0 problems if possible when i do get out there. </p><p></p><p>Thanks a million guys.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="laruei, post: 6747638, member: 70591"] Sir, not to step on your toes or call you out. But i was reading over carbotechs FAQ's and ran across this: Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™: "...Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use. " Carbotech™ AX6™ (1106™): "...Cars in excess of 300hp and/or 3,000lbs should not use AX6™ for any track use. Now we all know how fat the Termi's are.. and that they are over 390 from the factory.. So i guess my question is..taking there own reccomendation to heart are these not strong enough? I mean if im going to buy a set of pads and rotors for the track im going to get some that are completely dependable and useable for the track... I went to your site specifically (Jimmysidecarr) and it looks like you have the same calipers as me (just a different color) are you experiencing no fade? Have you tried the next higher pad? Should i do some searching? Is there a post already about this somewhere? I tried searching the net for the "best 2000 cobra r pads" and came up with nothing basically. Just want to make sure im spending the money on the right stuff.. On to my questions: 1. a)I have a 2.8 pulley and idler sitting at home waiting to be installed. I have the amazon unlimited tunning option and all i have to do is install the pulley and call Rick and have him shoot me a tune. Is this not reccomended for when i go to the track? I know it doesnt need more power but i always want more and if the parts are sitting in front of me :nonono:. 1. b)If it will overheat the car at the track should i invest in a AFCO (since i heard they were the BEST). 1. c)Would that alleviate the problem? 1. d)Should i just not install it? 2. Does anyone have a 2.8 pulley isntalled that runs on the track with no cooling mods? If so are you overheating? 3. a) How important is the head cooling mod.. any of them? People talking about me not having one is making me nervous.. i really dont need to buy a new motor.. im not rich :( I want to do it at some point cause ive heard its important to do im just trying to prioritize.. 3. b)If i do need one.. WHICH one? the one that goes in the upper radiator hose? the one that taps under the supercharger or the one that taps into the freeze plugs? 3. c)Dont all of those just do one head.. dont both heads need the mod done? 4. When i take out my rear (towards the firewall) plug on either side they have brown all over the threads.. kinda like rust/dust, if i were to call it anything.. almost like someone istalled them with sand...see enclosed pic. is this an indication i need the cooling mod? [ATTACH=full]869531[/ATTACH] 5. I went to the dyno yesterday and with my mail order tune (2nd revision) i gained like 5hp (417 hp 386ftlbs).. im not as much worried about the minimal gain as the A/F's they were ~11.6 or 11.7... is this acceptable for tracking? If not should i ask for a richer tune? 6. Can anyone reccomend a good cheap roll bar camera mount? I know MM sells one for like 100 bucks but thats 100 bucks i could spend on a video camera..i have the 1 3/4" roll bar from autopower.. just like this one except mine has a removable cross brace.. [url]http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Images/lg/DSC_2848.jpg[/url] 7. Im going to PM anthony right now about his brake cooling kit but i have reservations about the hose...i dont think its high temp.. i know you can patch it with the tape he reccomended but would high temp hose alleviate that issue... i would assume he used that hose for cost effectiveness but if im going to install this all i want to do it once and right if possible.. so should i upgarde to high temp? 8. Is there a way anyone can tell me if i need to buy the NASA card now just to go an watch for my first time.. or if i can get in without it? Im going to do a few things to the car but i will in no way have the money to do everything i want to do AND have the 225 or however much it is to use the track...i live in SD and with gas the way it is a trip to willow in just gas will be expensive in the cobra..not to mention i would be filling up at least once more if i were actually racing..and on the 21st ([url]http://www.opentrackracing.com/[/url]) is there a convoy to drive out? So many questions.. i just want to go out there.. have fun and be safe..but i dont want to suck becuase of the car, i know ill prob suck as a driver though but thats why im going...also i want the car to have 0 problems if possible when i do get out there. Thanks a million guys. [/QUOTE]
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