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Laguna Seca lap...
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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I'm friends with Bruce Griggs.
He's quite a driver. He took me out for some laps at Sears in his car. KT
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From what I've been reading, he does some pretty impressive stuff to the live axle Mustang...
So, how "streetable" is a car after his mods? Your impression?
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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Imagine that, another Mustang post from pwd72s. Give it a rest already.
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http://gr40cars.com/models/gr40tt.php
Race Car performance with no trailer required.. Griggs Racing GR40TT Standard Features: 4.6L aluminum modular, 3-valve SOHC V8 Supercharger w/over-running clutch and air/air charge cooler. * Dyno tuned and tested * 547 bhp @ 6500 rpm * 463 ft/lbs @ 5700 rpm * Aluminum dual core radiator and surge tank * Fuel system upgrade * Limited powertrain warranty (3 year/36K miles) High performance computer calibration 2.5" stainless steel dual exhaust system Standard ratio 5-speed, full synchro Griggs Racing GR40 SLA suspension Koni coil-over suspension, track tuned Tubular front cradle with integral core support Adjustable ride height Adjustable bind-free front anti-roll bar Severe duty adjustable front lower control arms Billet aluminum spindles Heavy duty TorqueArm™ Watts link with adjustable roll center Aluminum differential cover with girdle Relocated adjustable rear lower control arms Adjustable rear anti-roll bar Power steering cooler Heavy duty power steering hoses and fittings Integral roll bar with harness bar Fire extinguisher Griggs 4on4™ Competition Brake System, 4 wheel / 4 piston with ABS One-piece forged aluminum race wheels, 18" x 10.5" 305/35 ZR18 high performance tires Performance front spolier and rear wing Stainless ‘GR’ logo badge on fenders and under hood ‘GR’ identity fuel cap Griggs Racing certification and portfolio Serial number placard Options: Chassis Options: Additional set of single adjustable coil-overs Double adjustable coil-overs Quiet bushed Watts Link arms "Race" steering rack Engine Options: High capacity road race oil pan Oil cooler w/ remote filter assembly Stainless long tube headers w/offroad x-pipe Stainless cat back exhaust system (Normal or Agressive) Stainless axle back exhaust system (Normal or Agressive) Drivetrain Options: 3.55, 3.73, 3.90, or 4.10 final gear ratio Torque-biasing differential Severe duty preloaded torque-biasing differential Billet aluminum quick shifter Wheel & Tire Options: One piece forged aluminum wheels DELETE Fikse three piece forged aluminum wheels Jongbloed Aero three piece forged aluminum wheels Toyo Proxes RA1 tires 305/35 ZR18 front and rear (10.5" wheels) Hoosier A6 or R6 tires 315/30 ZR18 front and rear (10.5" wheels) Tire pressure monitoring system Interior Options: Integral roll bar w/ harness bar DELETE Supercharger guage pack (boost, fuel psi, and oil temp.) Air conditioning DELETE Data Pac Exterior Options: Lightweight body panels Lexan windows High downforce, low drag, carbon fiber wing and front splitter Safety Equipment: 6-point racing harnesses CNC aluminum road race seats Composite road race seats w/lateral head restraint MSRP $ 63,900.00 If that includes the price of the Mustang than that is one heck of a car for the money.
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Fantastic car. No doubt.
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i cant believe he walks his hands all over the steering wheel like that. i assume he's not a rookie driver...
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Lol! You'll learn to live with it, like the rest of us have.
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I guess I'm more of a "car guy" than "Porsche snob". I like the posts with Mustangs.
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looks like a very skilled driver scarring the hell out of some mid level DE sorts.... no passing between three & four as the text states seems big fish, small pond...
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Well he's lucky he didn't meet a 928
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I need to really start hammering this board with posts about how awesome 1989 Corolla SR5 Coupes are.
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Seriously, my favorite track video is still Yellowbird at the Ring, but everybody's seen that one.
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Now here's some great Ford racing from the past.
YouTube - BSCC Crystal Palace 1964 It really was "game over" when the large capacity Galaxies arrived.
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