For autocross, brake pad compounds make a big difference. Unlike the road race cars, we don't get a chance to really heat up our brakes before the first turn, so we need compound that is good when cold, but is consistent as the temperature rises later in the run or on future runs without causing bias issues.
As for pressure, if you are on Hoosier tires, I believe you will have better luck in the 11-12psi range all around. Lower pressure at one end of the car to adjust balance. Hoosier Tom insists that the sky will fall (run the tire off the rim) if you go below 10psi, but I do know of some cars running less pressure. Depending on who is driving the Ford and how well prepared it is, 1.4 seconds could be pretty decent, but there are quite a few slow FF cars and drivers out there. The PAX index (see <http://www.scca-chicago.com/solo/indexes/rtp2006.html>) will give you an idea of how you are doing against other classes. Sheldon ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 10, 2006 2:49 pm Subject: Re: [F500] Brakes > I am a New Be,I need some basic info on brakes how much should > they grab? I can stand on them and they still won't lock up the > tires. New looking pads, no glazing on rotors. tire pressure what > are most people running in front and back. At this weeekend auto > cross went front 16 to 14 pounds in front and 13 1/2 in back. It > felt like a different car dramatic improvement in handling. Next > my hockey puck on the front the bolt pulled through the rubber > piece (second time) is this a common occurance. I was about 1.4 > sec off a formula ford time is that about right on a 50 second course. > > __________________________________________________________________ > Switch to Netscape Internet Service. > As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at > http://isp.netscape.com/register > Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > > New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer > Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. > Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp > _______________________________________________ > F500 mailing list - [email protected] > To unsubscribe or change options please visit: > http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 > *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! *** > _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
