Sam Strano

Sadly things have been progressing much more slowly than I had hoped. My car has issues in the electrics that are keeping me from really attacking the project the way I need to, and I'm fast running out of time before back to back ProSolo's in May.

I managed to get my springs, bars, dampers and camber plates on and the car aligned. Also 18x10.5" wheels and 315/30-18 Hoosiers as well. And ran the car 2 and a half runs before it just flat died. The good news, in that short time it's what I expected--fast.

Better, there are many other things yet to be added. Intake, tune, upgraded limited slip, Watts link, just to name a few (seats too, those stock seats are not staying).

I love my car, and I'm looking forward to this year/project and trying to nail down my 8th National Championship. But as a disclaimer if the Mustang isn't fixed or reliable I might have to run some events in my backup ESP car... my 2001 Z28 that I won with in 2004 and 2006 (and haven't competed in since, though I do some track days in it here and there). *IF* that happens, rest assured its only because I'm still having issues with the Mustang (which nobody can yet find or solve).

It's been a while since I've mentioned the project, but wanted to touch base and let you know I'm trying to get it done but I can't spend the time to build a car that I can't use for what I need to use it for.

adidas04

Fast is good! Glad to hear you got a couple to runs in there. I'm sure I speak for most of here, but I really really really hope you can get the electric problem fixed before May. Fingers crossed, and good luck with it. I'd love to hear how well it competes...and that car needs another championship!

Sam Strano

The plan for this car always was ESP. It was accelerated since I won F-Stock last year after owning the car by 3 months.... It's getting frustrating because I LOVE my car, but if it won't run right (or currently not at all) it's not useful to me as a development tool.

stepqhen

That's rough Sam. I hope you get it figured out, I am looking forward to seeing it run at FedEx field.

Along those lines, The Dampners and sway bar you sold me about a month ago are a joyful addtion to my Mustang, and while I am still learning how to drive it anywhere close to 9/10ths it is far faster than I could have hoped. (sure your old gt-350 beat me by 8 seconds, but I haven't driven in more than 6 years and I am still on mud and snows)
The car is just a kick to drive, and much more stable than my 97 Cobra could have ever hoped to be.

Sam Strano

Glad you like the parts. And considering how long the course was and those two don't suck.... that's not too bad. Some seat time, some R-comps and that gap will close down.