Hey all, forgive the brevity of this message (my previous post fell into oblivion when I accidentally hit the back button on my browser. !@#&!@!!!!!)
ANYWAY, grrrr... (sorry)
I just bought a new SPF and have some questions for the geniuses on this board that I would greatly appreciate input on:
1. The braking distance according to
http://performanceunlimited.com/supe...eleration.html is listed at 190 feet for 70-0. This seems unacceptable for a car with this much power. Someone tell me this figure isn't correct! The new SPF's come with Wilwood racing brakes, right? Or am I exaggerating the problem?
2. Will I have to drill holes in my car to install the hood/rear/fender emblems? Dean from Dynamic Motorsports told me they can't do them. There is no way I will trust myself to do it - any ideas who in the Chicago area could do it for me?
3. I'm getting a custom built 351W (Eric, Performance Engineering) with 425 HP and 450 ft/lb torque. It comes with a Cobra "R" Clutch. What does anyone know about this thing - is it any good (for my engine specifically)?
4. Any tips on how not to get myself killed? Is there a driver's school in Chicago for these things? I'm a careful driver and don't race (okay, maybe I have once or twice in my M3 but only x-90 on the interstate when the road is open, surely that can be forgiven?)
5. Any quick maintanence tips? I'm only 24 and have never cared for a non-"computer that tells you what to do" car. I've never even owned a car without EFI for crying out loud. I'll be checking the
oil at every fill up, but that's about all I know. I want to baby this car maintenance-wise.
6. What are your thoughts on heat shields? Are they necessary? I am absent minded and am worried about forgetting to warn my passengers to watch their legs.
I think that's it for now, thanks in advance for your thoughts.
New SPF owner, questions!
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