Congrats man!! Placing third is killer man. Plus being invited to the ultimate street car challenge is badass!! Love seeing the GT500 being used as it was meant to be used and then some!!!!
Congrats, Great run Steve, its great to have one of our Mustang brothers representing Mustang prowess on road courses. When you go to VIR we will be right there with you to support your efforts. Show em what you got!!!
That's fantastic... Thanks for sharing that Steve. That's an amazing time drop on those lap records. Seconds, not 10ths is showing how fast cars are evolving. Your skills are what got you on the podium. Getting an obese car around a track takes a talented driver. Great job...
I've watched a lot of onboard in my time but what ur putting out is electrifying. Going into an unlimited class with a 2020 gt500 is the freshest thing out here right now. 19's are the perfect tire for it too. That wing was the right call too. Among cars putting down more than 700 bhp I'd rather be in the shoes of somebody pulling out weight and adding downforce to a gt500 than just accepting what a mclaren or a gt2 rs are giving you stock..I don't think any Nissan gtr could go toe to toe with it either regardless of class...good stuff--
Oh man Steve I think you did really well bro. The fact that you were only a few 10ths of a sec being pro driver. Congrats bro on surpassing that goal of beating the time. 🥳 🎉 🍾
Great run, man it was exhilarating to watch my dream stang on the track.. Best part is you had fun and the modifications all came together. 4200lbs car is heavy on the track, but a great driver with unique skills and determination is what put you ahead of the pack. Congratulations, i look forward to seeing future videos 🥂
This is great Steve! Congrats on all the hard work you have put into this. I remember you taking me on a drive right when you got the first GT350, you were flying down these roads in Mexico...not gonna lie....was a few pucker moments for me LOL. But now I see all of that talent coming through. So awesome!
Would love to see this thing run laguna seca I hear the base one even did great out there and see it at willow springs. You have speed Phenom who sold his base waiting on his cftp and I think they delayed his car so much because he played up the c8 so much
I appreciate everything that you have done to modify your GT500. Super smart. What device is mounted on your dash. In the center?? What does it monitor.?.? would you recommend installing a HUD
I run ncm a decent amount on my bikes an want to ale my gt500 out there. I want to do cat delete pipes but still be legal there. Can you share the info on the silencers your using to be legal with cat delete pipes?
This is not easy to accomplish actually and I’m still trying to figure out the best way to accomplish it. The gt500 actually blows the 103db sound limit bone stock. Some simple 4” muffler silencers in the valved tips utilizing the little drain hole to put a nut and bolt through will do the tick. You might have to slightly open the hole to get the bolt in. Once you remove the cats, it’s LOUD! This is where it gets tricky with the stock exhaust. I welded the silencers up to completely block off the hole and that worked for the event, sorta... The problem is with only one bolt holding the silencer in on the bottom of the exhaust tips and the silencers welded shut, they end up bending outward from exhaust pressure causing me to blow sound multiple times throughout the weekend. So, I went back to the drawing board and removed the exhaust actuators and used some safety wire to wire the valves permanently shut for the track. This definitely makes it quite enough however under wide open throttle the car was misfiring due to the lack of exhaust flow and was unusable on track. There are some additional baffles you can buy at NCM and shove into the exhaust system somewhere but I’m currently considering building a full custom exhaust with extra baffling.
That's awesome man but why was it so important for you to get the carbon GT350R wheels on the car when your GT500 CFTP came from ford with carbon wheels as well? I mean you had to change the steering knuckle over to the 350's, long wheel studs, and wheel spacers all to get those 19 inch carbon 350R wheels to fit over the brakes when the 500 already has 20 inch carbon wheels to begin with that fit over the brakes just fine the way they are.. Please explain what the benefit of doing this was? Was it to save money on buying new r compound tires for the 500 wheels or was it to save a few pounds because the 350's wheels are 19's vs the 500's 20's?? Great runs man, and thanks for making these videos!
Why the gt350 wheels and brake? I thought the GT500 brakes were better. Plus seeing people get the 16.5inch rotors carbon ceramics for the GT500 and braking it’s pulling huge Gs
It all comes down to tire options. There just aren’t any tires made in 20” that would be competitive in time attack. I’ll likely do a video explaining more in detail.
Serpent Stangs another question would be do you feel having to clog the exhaust slows it or messes with performance. That is just irritating that they do that at some tracks but yet some of the rice grinders sound louder just have a different tone.
Yes, it definitely hurts performance to plug the exhaust like that. I bet it’s 15-20hp easy. I did data log it that way though so that the tune would be correct with the plugs in.
Just curious about the set up do you think if you used the factory rims would it have made a difference and the rear wing could you feel the difference and what did it feel like and now that it's over what do you think you should have done differently if anything? Thanks I enjoyed watching.
I plan to do a video explaining the setup choices in detail. Yes, there are a few simple setup changes that would have made a substantial difference. Time was the enemy here.
Yes, it’s unfortunately a very heavy car but one good thing about that is there is some substantial weight savings to be had. I’ll be revealing my new build very soon which will be much lighter.
Congrats man!! Placing third is killer man. Plus being invited to the ultimate street car challenge is badass!! Love seeing the GT500 being used as it was meant to be used and then some!!!!
Thanks Ken! 👊🏼
You drove the ballz off that thang. Awesome.
Congrats, Great run Steve, its great to have one of our Mustang brothers representing Mustang prowess on road courses. When you go to VIR we will be right there with you to support your efforts. Show em what you got!!!
👊🏼🤙🏼
Awesome job and mad skills! Having all that hard work pay off must be gratifying! Congratulations!
“It’s Kill Time Baby”!!! That’s your new catch phrase. Congrats that’s huge. Love seeing your Stang on track.
That's fantastic... Thanks for sharing that Steve. That's an amazing time drop on those lap records. Seconds, not 10ths is showing how fast cars are evolving. Your skills are what got you on the podium. Getting an obese car around a track takes a talented driver. Great job...
Thanks brotha!
I've watched a lot of onboard in my time but what ur putting out is electrifying. Going into an unlimited class with a 2020 gt500 is the freshest thing out here right now. 19's are the perfect tire for it too. That wing was the right call too. Among cars putting down more than 700 bhp I'd rather be in the shoes of somebody pulling out weight and adding downforce to a gt500 than just accepting what a mclaren or a gt2 rs are giving you stock..I don't think any Nissan gtr could go toe to toe with it either regardless of class...good stuff--
Thanks! Really appreciate that!
Great Job!!! Congrats and thanks for the video.
Great job! Awesome skills handling the heavy, powerful beast! Great to see the GT 500 being used as intended!
Awesome man!!!! Congratulations
Huge congratulations
Thanks brotha!
Well done! Phenomenal car, smooth and fast driving.
Awesome shit loving seeing what you are doing with this thing
Congrats on the podium and thanks for updating the times on the forum!
Thanks! I try to update the list every couple months but sometimes I let it go too long and it becomes a task lol.
Oh man Steve I think you did really well bro. The fact that you were only a few 10ths of a sec being pro driver. Congrats bro on surpassing that goal of beating the time. 🥳 🎉 🍾
Thanks bro!
Great run, man it was exhilarating to watch my dream stang on the track.. Best part is you had fun and the modifications all came together. 4200lbs car is heavy on the track, but a great driver with unique skills and determination is what put you ahead of the pack. Congratulations, i look forward to seeing future videos 🥂
Thanks brother!
Love how much supercharger whine you picked up
Way to go Steve !! Congrats 🍾 !!
Thanks bro!
Damn badass video bro keep up the uploads your Gt500 is one of a kind
Badass! I missed this video
Thanks Ken! 2021 is going to get real!
Hey I love your 2020 Shelby GT500 and I am actually going to be getting one of these in 2022 but it'll be a 2022 Shelby GT500 with the track package
This is great Steve! Congrats on all the hard work you have put into this. I remember you taking me on a drive right when you got the first GT350, you were flying down these roads in Mexico...not gonna lie....was a few pucker moments for me LOL. But now I see all of that talent coming through. So awesome!
Thanks Lance! You should come out to the track and ride with me one of these days.
@@svtdsm I would love that actually. Keep me updated when you are headed that way again and I will see what I can do.
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Love the track footage , keep up the great work !!
Thanks! More to come!
Congrats Steve!
Thanks bro!
Fantastic dude, good job!
An inspiring effort. Curious why the GT350 wheel set up? Better variety of tire choices?
Great Content ! love the cars! keep it up!
Would love to see this thing run laguna seca I hear the base one even did great out there and see it at willow springs. You have speed Phenom who sold his base waiting on his cftp and I think they delayed his car so much because he played up the c8 so much
I appreciate everything that you have done to modify your GT500.
Super smart. What device is mounted on your dash. In the center?? What does it monitor.?.?
would you recommend installing a HUD
Thanks man! The device on the dash is my Apex Pro. It's a GPS lap timer/Data logger.
Great job with such hard competition!! Love to see how you’re making those mustangs run!!!
Thanks! 👍
I run ncm a decent amount on my bikes an want to ale my gt500 out there. I want to do cat delete pipes but still be legal there. Can you share the info on the silencers your using to be legal with cat delete pipes?
This is not easy to accomplish actually and I’m still trying to figure out the best way to accomplish it. The gt500 actually blows the 103db sound limit bone stock. Some simple 4” muffler silencers in the valved tips utilizing the little drain hole to put a nut and bolt through will do the tick. You might have to slightly open the hole to get the bolt in. Once you remove the cats, it’s LOUD! This is where it gets tricky with the stock exhaust. I welded the silencers up to completely block off the hole and that worked for the event, sorta... The problem is with only one bolt holding the silencer in on the bottom of the exhaust tips and the silencers welded shut, they end up bending outward from exhaust pressure causing me to blow sound multiple times throughout the weekend. So, I went back to the drawing board and removed the exhaust actuators and used some safety wire to wire the valves permanently shut for the track. This definitely makes it quite enough however under wide open throttle the car was misfiring due to the lack of exhaust flow and was unusable on track. There are some additional baffles you can buy at NCM and shove into the exhaust system somewhere but I’m currently considering building a full custom exhaust with extra baffling.
@@svtdsm man sounds like a nightmare haha. I may just have to go to mid Ohio when I want to do a track day! Thanks for the reply!
Congratulations on getting 3rd. Car looks and seems to take everything you throw at it. Keep it up love the videos
Thanks bro!
That's awesome man but why was it so important for you to get the carbon GT350R wheels on the car when your GT500 CFTP came from ford with carbon wheels as well? I mean you had to change the steering knuckle over to the 350's, long wheel studs, and wheel spacers all to get those 19 inch carbon 350R wheels to fit over the brakes when the 500 already has 20 inch carbon wheels to begin with that fit over the brakes just fine the way they are.. Please explain what the benefit of doing this was? Was it to save money on buying new r compound tires for the 500 wheels or was it to save a few pounds because the 350's wheels are 19's vs the 500's 20's?? Great runs man, and thanks for making these videos!
Brian E Thanks bro! I’m going to make a video explaining in detail why this is the ideal setup for the GT500.
@@svtdsm interested in this as well! thanks for the awesome content.
Why the gt350 wheels and brake? I thought the GT500 brakes were better. Plus seeing people get the 16.5inch rotors carbon ceramics for the GT500 and braking it’s pulling huge Gs
It all comes down to tire options. There just aren’t any tires made in 20” that would be competitive in time attack. I’ll likely do a video explaining more in detail.
Serpent Stangs ahhhh got ya. I figured it was something like that.
Serpent Stangs another question would be do you feel having to clog the exhaust slows it or messes with performance. That is just irritating that they do that at some tracks but yet some of the rice grinders sound louder just have a different tone.
Yes, it definitely hurts performance to plug the exhaust like that. I bet it’s 15-20hp easy. I did data log it that way though so that the tune would be correct with the plugs in.
Had to take a anti nausea pill to watch. Great job.
Lmao!
🏎🏎
You should do pretty well at VIR. Congratulations!
Thanks! VIR is my favorite track!
Congratulations 👏
Thanks!
Nice job
Just curious about the set up do you think if you used the factory rims would it have made a difference and the rear wing could you feel the difference and what did it feel like and now that it's over what do you think you should have done differently if anything? Thanks I enjoyed watching.
I plan to do a video explaining the setup choices in detail. Yes, there are a few simple setup changes that would have made a substantial difference. Time was the enemy here.
Congratulations ;}
What inch spacers are on the back and front, do you still have a link where I can purchase some?
It's a 3/4" spacer from CJ Pony Parts.
Let's goooo👌💪🔥🔥
What is the row of lights on the top of the dash?
Great job bro!!! I would love to buy your back spoiler that came off track pack !!
Thanks! I’m keeping the stock wing. I was just helping a friend to not get put in a faster class by swapping wings just for the event.
Great stuff man
Awesome
What tire size did you use on this set up?
At the time I was running 315-30-19 and 325-30-19. It’s now on 345 square on custom 19x12 wheels.
Sweet !
Why did you change everything the rims,tires ,brakes front and rear is it because of the gearing
It boils down to tire availability. There isn’t a tire for a 20” wheel that would be competitive in unlimited class.
@@svtdsm oh ok makes sense and probably cheaper i would hope
You have some cool shit!
Oh shit dude if I was counting right, you went through curve 3 at 130+ mph WOOOWWW. WTH
Is there any way to get the weight down, how is 4200 pounds makes no sense
Yes, it’s unfortunately a very heavy car but one good thing about that is there is some substantial weight savings to be had. I’ll be revealing my new build very soon which will be much lighter.
Wish it was in the GT350R ;)
👍👏👏👏
Oi! SOUND limits at a Race Track? Seems so damn oxymoronish to me!
First!
You da Man Al!
I was typing "First" when my battery died. Al you got the luck of the Irish.
Lol
Your goofy looking