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BackDraft Racing ---
11-18-2020, 08:24 AM
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Understeer
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tocheck
The width of the tire also plays a large roll.
The width of the tire also plays a large roll.
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BackDraft Racing ---
11-16-2020, 11:47 AM
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Understeer
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tocheck
How old are your tires?
How old are your tires?
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BackDraft Racing ---
04-15-2020, 06:37 AM
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Replaced brake fluid
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tocheck
The way I checked mine was mixing some fluid with...
The way I checked mine was mixing some fluid with a little water in a container and shaking it up and then letting it settle out. Dot 5 is silicone based so will not stay mixed. Dot 3 and Dot 4...
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BackDraft Racing ---
10-22-2019, 07:01 AM
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Front Coilovers
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tocheck
Agree it is normal. If you adjust the coil over...
Agree it is normal. If you adjust the coil over to some tension in full droop, the car will sit too high.
If you do a search for coil over helper spring, you can buy them a lot of places. For a...
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BackDraft Racing ---
09-17-2019, 06:05 PM
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Battery
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tocheck
Just went thru this last month. I bought a group...
Just went thru this last month. I bought a group 26 RG battery. I believe it was a little bit taller than my original but it fit fine. My car is a 2012.
Hope this helps.
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BackDraft Racing ---
09-06-2019, 08:00 AM
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replacement gas cap
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tocheck
Quick update: got the NAPA (stant) gas cap. It...
Quick update: got the NAPA (stant) gas cap. It fits the hole perfectly, problem is the black handle keeps the cover from latching. I will post again when I decide how to deal with this.
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BackDraft Racing ---
08-30-2019, 05:44 AM
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replacement gas cap
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tocheck
Thanks Spdbrake! I got it open last night but it...
Thanks Spdbrake! I got it open last night but it needs to be replaced. I will be trying the NAPA part.
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BackDraft Racing ---
08-29-2019, 07:28 AM
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replacement gas cap
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tocheck
replacement gas cap
Stopped at the station to fuel up this morning and couldn't get the locking gas cap to open (key wouldn't turn). Anyone replaced theirs and know what the part# was? I am thinking about going with a...
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BackDraft Racing ---
08-05-2019, 06:55 AM
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Water pump leak
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tocheck
I had the exact same leak. Was leaking from the...
I had the exact same leak. Was leaking from the weep hole on the underside of the pump. Replaced pump.
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BackDraft Racing ---
05-31-2019, 12:08 PM
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Brake fluid
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tocheck
That is what I use. I use high temp because I...
That is what I use. I use high temp because I track the car occasionally. Dot 3 and Dot 4 are compatible. I flush the entire system every year.
When I first got the car, I was wringing my hands...
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BackDraft Racing ---
05-31-2019, 09:30 AM
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Brake fluid
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tocheck
I have a 2012 also. DOT 4 is the correct fluid. ...
I have a 2012 also. DOT 4 is the correct fluid. I also had rear brake lock up issues (made for a few terrifying moments on track). I ended up going to a more aggressive front pad, since we don't...
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BackDraft Racing ---
04-29-2019, 05:33 PM
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brake bias question
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Posted By
tocheck
Update: Over the winter I installed Hawk...
Update:
Over the winter I installed Hawk HP-plus pads on the front (left the originals on the back).
The weather finally cooperated yesterday and I got on track for the first time this year. ...
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BackDraft Racing ---
03-12-2019, 08:25 AM
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Brake Pads
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tocheck
I am interested in this also. Everything I have...
I am interested in this also. Everything I have searched says E36, but I don't know if all of them use the same size pads.
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BackDraft Racing ---
11-07-2018, 06:31 AM
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Backdraft Soft Top Installation?
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tocheck
I have a 2012 BDR. I will be putting the soft...
I have a 2012 BDR. I will be putting the soft top on for the winter soon. I would be happy to help with dimensions and pics.
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BackDraft Racing ---
09-14-2018, 06:52 AM
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brake bias question
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tocheck
Thanks for the info Quentin. I hope to get the...
Thanks for the info Quentin. I hope to get the car on the lift next week to start checking everything over.
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BackDraft Racing ---
09-12-2018, 01:46 PM
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brake bias question
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Posted By
tocheck
Thanks for the info. Any chance you still have...
Thanks for the info. Any chance you still have the part number of the master cylinder you bought? Wondering if it is the same as the one suggested by Spdbrake.
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BackDraft Racing ---
08-27-2018, 06:17 AM
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brake bias question
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tocheck
Thanks for the info Spdbrake. If I can't find...
Thanks for the info Spdbrake. If I can't find anything mechanically wrong, I am going to try new pads all the way around before adding the valve. I had a thought: If that is a vanagon master...
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BackDraft Racing ---
08-23-2018, 07:06 PM
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brake bias question
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tocheck
The car has a standard dual master cylinder.
The car has a standard dual master cylinder.
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BackDraft Racing ---
08-23-2018, 11:06 AM
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brake bias question
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tocheck
brake bias question
Took my 2012 BDR to the track for the first time last night. The rear brakes kept locking up on me with any type of heavy braking. The fronts were getting warm, but the rears were doing too much of...
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BackDraft Racing ---
03-05-2018, 09:32 AM
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New Owner in Lake Havasu
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tocheck
No where near you but congratulations. You won't...
No where near you but congratulations. You won't regret it.
Also, don't forget the anti-sieze!
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BackDraft Racing ---
01-25-2018, 07:11 AM
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Backdraft sold at Barret Jackson in Scottsdale
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682
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tocheck
Backdraft sold at Barret Jackson in Scottsdale
Here is a link to BDR sold this year at Scottsdale.
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1965-COBRA--BACKDRAFT-ROADSTER-215160
If i remember correctly, it sold for $105,000. ...
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BackDraft Racing ---
05-12-2017, 07:17 AM
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Shifter Advice
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1,325
Posted By
tocheck
I installed the short throw from vintage...
I installed the short throw from vintage motorports this spring. I really like it so far but I won't decide for sure until after my first autocross.
When I removed the old shifter the bolts...
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BackDraft Racing ---
03-04-2017, 02:12 PM
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Steering column heat shield needed?
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1,371
Posted By
tocheck
Thanks Tru, Put some titanium wrap on today.
Thanks Tru,
Put some titanium wrap on today.
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BackDraft Racing ---
02-24-2017, 02:47 PM
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Steering column heat shield needed?
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1,371
Posted By
tocheck
Steering column heat shield needed?
Hi everyone,
Changing plugs on the BDR today and had a thought. My car has the heat shield to protect the brake master cylinder. I realized that the steering column is also very close to the...
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BackDraft Racing ---
02-16-2017, 04:22 PM
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Need advice on new Cobra
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1,556
Posted By
tocheck
First, congrats on the car. I purchased a used...
First, congrats on the car. I purchased a used Backdraft last spring that had 3,500 miles on it. I agree completely with the other comments about checking the steering and suspension. I had pretty...
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