Merlin's Mystic Machines

[fordracer]

@Burned_Rubber , you are more than welcome to post here what ever you want to. Happy to have your thoughts on my builds here any time! 👍
I am glad you liked the 440 Six-Pack tune. I never quite got the weight management of that BIG block to my liking, however I thought others may like it and I had run out of ideas. That car is a prime candidate for a manual trans. tune....I'm just not there yet. It will be re-visited at a later date with some improvements in mind.
I am VERY happy with how the AAR tune turned out! The fore/aft movement is noticeable in the re-plays, and the brakes are made to feather...not stomp. Just the way I prefer to drive. I also want the car to turn into the corner low and tight, and when power is re-applied, to accelerate hard and for the whole car to kinda 4 wheel drift to the outside of the track. I guess its a trail brake in/power out deal. (that's probably why most of my tunes require light brake pressure)
Please do come back and try some others. You are welcome always. The Chevelle is going to get a new trans soon, (testing it now), and the Cougar is almost ready to go. Thanks again for putting these great old cars through their paces.

 

[fordracer]

Premium '07
Tuned for Indy Road Course Seasonal

Paint: GT Old Generation 004-W
Rims: Boyd Coddington LEGACY F-09

PP: 500
HP: 424
WEIGHT: 1417kg
WEIGHT DIST: 58:42
TIRE(S): Sports HARD

GT Auto:
Oil Change - no ?
Rigidity Improvement - yes
Front Aero - no
Wing - Standard
Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 110/110
SPRINGS - 9.80/4.25
COMP - 5/4
EXT - 5/4
ARB - 7/5
CAMBER - 0.05/0.0
TOE - -0.04/0.0
BRAKES - 6/7

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 118
1ST - 2.762
2ND - 2.002
3RD - 1.514
4TH - 1.209
5TH - 1.000
6TH - 0.875
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.420
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 17
ACCEL - 9
DECEL - 15

CLUTCH TYPE: triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 1
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Semi-racing
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO -
POWER LIMITER - 99.8

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 112kg
Position- +50
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: A hard tire version of the same Sports Soft car. Left the weight the same to make it easier to switch back and forth. I like the Rigidity Improvement on this car and will probably switch the other to match. A little wheel spin, gets the power down well and grips well. I was getting 1:47.000 lap times at the Indy Road course. I have drove that track very little and am sure that can be improved on. Good Luck!

 

[fordracer]

Ford Mustang GT '05

Paint: French Racing Blue
Rims: Boyd Coddington LEGACY F-09
Size: +2
PP: 500
HP: 373
WEIGHT: 1255
WEIGHT DIST: 63:47
TIRE(S): Sports HARD

GT Auto:
Oil Change - Yes
Rigidity Improvement - YES
Front Aero - no
Wing - Standard


Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT -110/110
SPRINGS - 7.95/4.10
COMP - 5/4
EXT - 6/6
ARB - 6/4
CAMBER - 0.5/0.0
TOE - -0.04
BRAKES - 6/6

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 130
1ST - 2.635
2ND - 1.922
3RD - 1.477
4TH - 1.186
5TH - 1.000
6TH - 0.875
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.90
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 10
ACCEL - 10
DECEL - 15

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 1
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Sports
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO -
POWER LIMITER -

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 0
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: A lighter, more nimble version of the "07. This car is just as fast with a little bit better manners. Down a bit on power and weight helps with the wheel spin.

 

[fordracer]

Pontiac GTO 5.7 Coupe '04

Paint: VGT Version Blue
Rims: Boyd Coddington Legacy F-09
Size: +1

PP: 500
HP: 392
WEIGHT: 1358
WEIGHT DIST: 58:42
TIRE(S): sports hard

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - YES
Front Aero - n/a
Wing - stock


Flat Floor - n/a
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 110/110
SPRINGS - 9.50/6.25
COMP - 4/4
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 6/4
CAMBER - 0.5/0.5
TOE - -0.03/0.03
BRAKES - 6/7

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 168mph
1ST - 2.460
2ND - 1.691
3RD - 1.272
4TH - 1.000
5TH - 0.839
6TH - 0.706
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.900
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 20
ACCEL - 10
DECEL - 19

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple plate
CARBON SHAFT: installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Semi-Racing
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO -
POWER LIMITER - 100.0%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 0
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Tuned for the Sept. '15 COTM. Might still be a little stiff, however still does well on SH tires. Good grip and entry, a little tire spin.

 

[fordracer]

Ford Mustang Cobra R '00

Paint: Champion Blue
Rims: Boyd Coddington Legacy F-09

PP: 500
HP: 399
WEIGHT: 1400kg
WEIGHT DIST: 53:47
TIRE(S): Sports hard

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - stock
Wing - Custom, C mounts, F wing, H winglets
Heigth -8, Width +8

Flat Floor - n/a
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 115/115
SPRINGS - 8.45/6.25
COMP - 4/4
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 6/4
CAMBER - 0.5/0.0
TOE - -0.05/+0.05
BRAKES - 5/6

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 3.55
TOP SPEED TO - 186mph
1ST - 2.929
2ND - 2.091
3RD - 1.622
4TH - 1.257
5TH - 1.000
6TH - 0.850
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.55
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 10
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 13

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: Installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Semi-Racing
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - no
POWER LIMITER - 97.7

WEIGHT REDUCTION - stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 97kg
Position- +50
DOWNFORCE - 5

NOTE: Very capable tune.

 

[Thorin Cain]

Paint: VGT Version Blue
Rims: Boyd Coddington Legacy F-09
Size: +1

PP: 500
HP: 392
WEIGHT: 1358
WEIGHT DIST: 58:42
TIRE(S): sports hard

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - YES
Front Aero - n/a
Wing - stock


Flat Floor - n/a
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 110/110
SPRINGS - 9.50/6.25
COMP - 4/4
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 6/4
CAMBER - 0.5/0.5
TOE - -0.03/0.03
BRAKES - 6/7

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 168mph
1ST - 2.460
2ND - 1.691
3RD - 1.272
4TH - 1.000
5TH - 0.839
6TH - 0.706
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.900
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 20
ACCEL - 10
DECEL - 19

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple plate
CARBON SHAFT: installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Semi-Racing
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO -
POWER LIMITER - 100.0%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 0
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE:

Paint: Champion Blue
Rims: Boyd Coddington Legacy F-09

PP: 500
HP: 399
WEIGHT: 1400kg
WEIGHT DIST: 53:47
TIRE(S): Sports hard

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - stock
Wing - Custom, C mounts, F wing, H winglets
Heigth -8, Width +8

Flat Floor - n/a
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 115/115
SPRINGS - 8.45/6.25
COMP - 4/4
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 6/4
CAMBER - 0.5/0.0
TOE - -0.05/+0.05
BRAKES - 5/6

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 3.55
TOP SPEED TO - 186mph
1ST - 2.929
2ND - 2.091
3RD - 1.622
4TH - 1.257
5TH - 1.000
6TH - 0.850
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.55
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 10
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 13

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: Installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Semi-Racing
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - no
POWER LIMITER - 97.7

WEIGHT REDUCTION - stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 97kg
Position- +50
DOWNFORCE - 5

NOTE: Very capable tune.

You seem to have missed some vital information on these two What cars?

 

[fordracer]

Your right...I'd better fix that. Thanks. 👍

 

[fordracer]

Ford Mustang Mach 1 '72

Paint: Grabber Blue
Rims: Stock

PP: 500
HP: 380
WEIGHT: 1350kg
WEIGHT DIST: 51:49
TIRE(S): SH

GT Auto:
Oil Change - yes
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - Type A
Wing - Special Wing Type A


Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 110/120
SPRINGS - 12.20/6.10
COMP - 8/6
EXT - 6/8
ARB - 5/4
CAMBER - 0.5/0.0
TOE - -0.05/0.05
BRAKES - 5/5

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 4.440
TOP SPEED TO - 137mph
1ST - 2.331
2ND - 1.619
3RD - 1.242
4TH - 1.000
5TH - 0.850
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.330
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 8
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 14

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: Installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Semi-Racing
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Installed
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - no
POWER LIMITER - 98.6

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Standard
WINDOW WEIGHT - Standard

BALLAST - 42kg
Position- +50
DOWNFORCE - 5

NOTE: Last ran at the Indy Road Course Seasonal. Works well on SH tires. Fast and stable.

 

[fordracer]

Ford GT40 Mark 1 '66
SH Tire Tune

Paint: GT Old Generation 004-W
Rims: stock

PP: 500
HP: 335
WEIGHT: 1280
WEIGHT DIST: 48:52
TIRE(S): SH

GT Auto:
Oil Change - yes
Rigidity Improvement - yes
Front Aero - Type B
Wing - Stock
Other- Type B

Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 70/70
SPRINGS - 7.60/8.42
COMP - 4/5
EXT - 5/4
ARB - 5/6
CAMBER - 0.5/0.0
TOE - -0.08/0.08
BRAKES - 8/7

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 124mph
1ST - 2.793
2ND - 1.957
3RD - 1.474
4TH - 1.167
5TH - 1.000
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.000
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 14
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 9

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT:
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Standard
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Standard
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO -
POWER LIMITER - 90.0

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Standard
CARBON HOOD - Standard
WINDOW WEIGHT - Standard

BALLAST - 200
Position- -50
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Same as the Sports Soft car with weight added and toe/camber adjustments. Works well on lots of different tracks.

 

[fordracer]

Mercury Cougar XR-7 '67

Paint: GT Old Generation 004-W
Rims: American Racing Vintage Torq Thrust

PP: 500
HP: 380
WEIGHT: 1206kg
WEIGHT DIST: 52:48
TIRE(S): SS

GT Auto:
Oil Change - Yes
Rigidity Improvement - Yes
Front Aero - N/A
Wing - no


Flat Floor -
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 130/125
SPRINGS - 8.25/5.90
COMP - 6/4
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 7/6
CAMBER - 0.5/0.0
TOE - -0.04/0.04
BRAKES - 6/6

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.500
TOP SPEED TO - 112
1ST - 2.372
2ND - 1.654
3RD - 1.241
4TH - 1.000
5TH - 0.870
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.500
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 15
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 15

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: Installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Sports
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Standard
INTAKE TUNING - Installed
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - no
POWER LIMITER - 100.0%

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 45kg
Position- +50
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Tuned at Silverstone. One of the faster 500pp cars I've ran there. Great handling. Tuned with auto trans.

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

I see someone has been on a Ford Frenzy 👍

And has a favorite color.

 

[Burned_Rubber]

View attachment 443456

Ford Mustang Cobra R '00

Paint: Champion Blue
Rims: Boyd Coddington Legacy F-09

PP: 500
HP: 399
WEIGHT: 1400kg
WEIGHT DIST: 53:47
TIRE(S): Sports hard

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - stock
Wing - Custom, C mounts, F wing, H winglets
Heigth -8, Width +8

Flat Floor - n/a
Other -

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 115/115
SPRINGS - 8.45/6.25
COMP - 4/4
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 6/4
CAMBER - 0.5/0.0
TOE - -0.05/+0.05
BRAKES - 5/6

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 3.55
TOP SPEED TO - 186mph
1ST - 2.929
2ND - 2.091
3RD - 1.622
4TH - 1.257
5TH - 1.000
6TH - 0.850
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.55
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 10
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 13

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: Installed
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Semi-Racing
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - no
POWER LIMITER - 97.7

WEIGHT REDUCTION - stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - 97kg
Position- +50
DOWNFORCE - 5

NOTE: Very capable tune.

It is indeed a very capable tune. Took it to Clubman Cup Autumn Ring and the seasonal at Mid Field and no surprise, easy wins. Handled the sweepers nicely and has great mid corner/exit grip to make it easy to put the power down. Great tune thanks

 

[fordracer]

Happy you liked it and thanks for the feedback. Sounds like it preformed well
for you also. 👍

 

[fordracer]

I am back! The move is complete and things are almost back to some semblance of normal. I have a couple new tunes and a project that I have been working on. Its good to be back, and I hope you enjoy the new cars.

 

[fordracer]

Toyota FT-86 Concept '09

Paint: Orange Metallic
Rims: STD

PP: 500
HP: 334
WEIGHT: 889kg
WEIGHT DIST: 51:49
TIRE(S): SM

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - No
Wing - No


Flat Floor - No
Other - No

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 110/110
SPRINGS - 4.20/4.30
COMP - 5/5
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 7/7
CAMBER - 0.00/0.00
TOE - +0.03/-0.05
BRAKES - 7/5

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.500
TOP SPEED TO - 137mph
1ST - 2.984
2ND - 2.165
3RD - 1.657
4TH - 1.327
5TH - 1.123
6TH - 1.00
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.700
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 8
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 10

CLUTCH TYPE: triple-plate
CARBON SHAFT: yes
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 3
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Racing
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Yes
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - n/a
POWER LIMITER - 100.0

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Standard
WINDOW WEIGHT - Yes

BALLAST - 9kg
Position- +20%
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: A work in progress. Car has great potential. Tuned at Silverstone and Brands Hatch. Great Grip with SS....maybe too good. Set up as a five speed for now. Feed back welcome.

 

[fordracer]

Mercedes-Benz SL 600 (R230) '04
Paint:Champion Blue
Rims: Boyd Coddington +1

PP: 550
HP: 548
WEIGHT: 1503kg
WEIGHT DIST: 54:46
TIRE(S): SS-SM

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - No
Wing - No


Flat Floor - No
Other - No

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 100/100
SPRINGS - 11.30/9.50
COMP - 5/5
EXT - 5/5
ARB - 5/4
CAMBER - 0/0
TOE - -0.04/+0.04
BRAKES - 5/5

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.00
TOP SPEED TO - 137mph
1ST - 2.697
2ND - 1.688
3RD - 1.271
4TH - 1.000
5TH - 0.800
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 3.40
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 10
ACCEL - 10
DECEL - 12

CLUTCH TYPE: Triple-Plate
CARBON SHAFT: yes
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Sports
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Standard
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - Noemal
POWER LIMITER - 97.3

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body color
WINDOW WEIGHT - yes

BALLAST - 0
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Super grip with SS tires, will rotate through corner with some throttle. Easy Gold at the Deep Forest 550pp seasonal (11/2015)

 

[fordracer]

Coming Soon..........


THE VIPER'S NEST

 

[Thorin Cain]

View attachment 486771


Coming Soon..........


THE VIPER'S NEST

Looks like this could be interesting, I don't have many Vipers in my collection. Might have to swing by and see what you got to offer

 

[fordracer]

A couple have tuned up well. Final tweeking/testibg in progress !

 

[fordracer]

FITT Toge Challenge Trans Am
Pontiac Trans AM '78

Paint: Black Special Edition
Rims: Stock

PP: 450
HP: 251
WEIGHT: 1325kg
WEIGHT DIST: 56:44
TIRE(S): CS

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - stock
Wing - stock


Flat Floor - no
Other - n/a

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 135/130
SPRINGS - 5.00/4.20
COMP - 5/4
EXT - 8/5
ARB - 7/5
CAMBER - 0/0
TOE - + 0.03/-0.01
BRAKES - 4/4

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 137mph
1ST - 2.929
2ND - 2.031
3RD - 1.519
4TH - 1.206
5TH - 1.000
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 2.700
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 7
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 11

CLUTCH TYPE: triple plate
CARBON SHAFT: yes
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Standard
COMPUTER - Standard
EXHAUST - Standard
MANIFOLD - Standard
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Installed
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - no
POWER LIMITER - 100.0

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - +12kg
Position: +50
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: Looked at a lot of different cars and didn't like many. So I went back to what I know. I asked a couple friends what they thought about this entry in this contest and one said " it might not be fastest, but gets a 10 for style." I agree! This was FUN tuning and this car is super fun to DRIVE. Those that drive "cockpit" style I hope enjoy the look. The car brakes well, with a the rear coming around a touch. Will take a lot of power through the corner and likes aggressive exits. A lot more grip than I was expecting. Have fun with it and looking forward to the reviews. Merlin

 

[fordracer]

MATTERHORN DRISTELEN MONSTER

Pontiac Trans AM '78

Paint: Black Special Edition
Rims: Stock

PP: 500
HP: 358
WEIGHT: 1325kg
WEIGHT DIST: 56:44
TIRE(S): SH

GT Auto:
Oil Change - No
Rigidity Improvement - No
Front Aero - stock
Wing - stock


Flat Floor - no
Other - n/a

SUSPENSION: Full Custom // Brakes: Racing
RIDE HEIGHT - 135/130
SPRINGS - 5.30/4.20
COMP - 5/4
EXT - 8/5
ARB - 7/5
CAMBER - 0/0
TOE - + 0.03/-0.02
BRAKES - 5/5

TRANS: Full Custom (install all power upgrades first!)
FINAL TO - 5.000
TOP SPEED TO - 137mph
1ST - 3.083
2ND - 2.139
3RD - 1.583
4TH - 1.238
5TH - 1.000
6TH -
7TH - n/a
FINAL - 2.900
(^^^Adjust for top speed here)

LSD: Full Custom
INITIAL - 7
ACCEL - 8
DECEL - 11

CLUTCH TYPE: triple plate
CARBON SHAFT: yes
TORQUE CENTERING DIFF: n/a

POWER PARTS:
ENGINE TUNING - Stage 1
COMPUTER - Sports
EXHAUST - Standard
MANIFOLD - Isometric
CATALYTIC CONVERTER - Sports
INTAKE TUNING - Installed
SUPERCHARGER/TURBO - no
POWER LIMITER - 96.9

WEIGHT REDUCTION - Stage 3
CARBON HOOD - Body Color
WINDOW WEIGHT - Installed

BALLAST - +12kg
Position: +50
DOWNFORCE - n/a

NOTE: An adaption of the FITT tune above. Will turn low 1:12.000's. Gold several different races against different "rabbits". Enjoy. Merlin

 

[Thorin Cain]

FITT Toge Challenge Trans Am
Pontiac Trans AM '78

Paint: Black Special Edition
Rims: Stock

So you're going after the style points then are you? 👍 It had to be in that paint job too, just had to be '
I've just had a quick blast round Sierra and a run down the Touge with her. Nice ride Merlin 👍 I'll leave out any mention of specifics so the testers can find out for themselves . But I like it dude, easily under 11 mins on Sierra at 450pp on CS in a big old heavy "Yank Tank" ain't too shabby 👍 even if the driving was in places

until next time....

 

[fordracer]

Glad you enjoyed it Thorin! Its a fun ride...no doubt! 👍

 

[Thorin Cain]

👍

Ok, now for something a little bit later than previously expected
I believe you may have noticed a comment I made elsewhere recently about a certain car from a certain garage I tried a while back, with a certain intention. Well, that wasn't the only one I tried I will be posting this review in the appropriate CotM later

So I have been meaning to stop by and try out something in a Muscle Car from her for a while I usually just go straight to Mr Muscle's Speed Shop for that sort of thing, but it's good to try something new and you seen to have a liking for them yourself So I thought that this was as good a time as any 👍 (or I did a few months ago when it was the CotM )

So where to go..

Classic Muscle Car Series.
Tracks:
Willow Springs "Big Willow"
Laguna Seca
Matterhorn Dristelen,

Willow Springs:
Not really too much to complain about here, It's not a track I'm very familiar with, but I've been logging some miles there every so often to try and learn the nuances. Even still the race it'sself was a bit of a non event. The 600pp SS limit allowed here really masks the level of competition and with this car at 500PP on SS it was an all to easy a victory. The car itself feels to have a pretty good balance and was very intuitive. I felt pretty comfortable in the first few corners and by the second lap the race was pretty much over when I passed the Buick Special to take the lead. The transmission pulls like a train out of the corners here and the sound coming out the pipes while it's running up through the rev range . Overall I like the car here, nicely matched for the track IMO.

In the interest of full disclosure....
I hope you don't mind, I also ran the race with a slightly altered set-up I removed the racing brakes and took off the ABS Don't worry, I'm not going to start moaning about you using ABS , given a choice I would use it every chance I get too 👍 But in the name of learning and experiencing, I try these things .

I find that a lot of times the brakes can hide things with ABS and you can sometimes see a completely different side to the tune when you take it off (Thanks to a certain Canadian and his challenges in the CotM last year ). The racing brakes are more or less a complete no-no for me on sports tyres with no ABS, the tyre only has so much grip, and I feel that the brakes use up too much of it, leaving too little left for other purposes (steering/maintaining traction) So I like to remove them and test the BB out that way too . This car still worked rather well like this 👍 There was a little evidence of locking up the front if too aggresive on the brakes in a hard braking zone, but as long as I was a little more responsible with the "chicken pedal" all was pretty managable. IMO this shows the balance of the car for what it is and I felt little change in how I had to drive the car either way. For me this is a very good thing

Laguna Seca:
A bit more of a handful here But in saying that I do know the track a little better (a lot better really) so I was probably pushing a bit more The front was still doing it's job well, but I felt the rear was a little looser here, mostly on exit to some of the flatter corners. In saying that, coming round the Andretti hairpin pretty fun, and getting the rears lit up coming out the Corkscrew was just :tup:. Again, no significant problem posed in the race (with either brake configs ) 👍

The GT40 had no chance in Rainey Curve.

Matterhorn Dristelen:
Now that was fun , I'd say other than the last couple of corners the car was great here. Just a little too slippery on the final tight left for my liking, but it wasn't out of control. It felt good everywhere else, even the right-hander right before it was pretty easy to negotiate after the downhill plunge 👍

The race though was a little more difficult too many cars grouped together early in the race, coupled with an accident in turn 1 on lap 2 held me back a little and allowed the Cobra to stretch his lead a bit

Not to worry, I got past him coming out that corner 👍, just didn't want to show the "small ding" in the front of the car ....plus the next time I got a good shot of the mountain in the background, he was nowhere to be seen


Nice tune my friend 👍 and sorry it took so long to get to letting you know



Edit: Fixing smileys

 

[fordracer]

Thanks for the AWSOME review my friend! Dont sweat the time frame... we all have other things going. Just glad you gave it a try and happy you liked it.It too is a fun ride.

 

[Thorin Cain]

My pleasure 👍 I had another go around Dristelen a little.earlier too, it's good for an easy 1:10.xxx in traffic and an easy win in the current seasonal against the GTO '84

 

[fordracer]

WOW!!! 👍 Great job getting more outta this tune than I ever expected of it. Thanks Mate.
👍

 

[Thorin Cain]

As a friend of mine on psn (who regularly kicks my tail) would say. " Good setups make good times possible. " Keep 'em coming

 

[fordracer]

The Misses and I, would like to Wish each and everyone of you and your's, a Very Merry Christmas!!

 

[Bowtie-muscle]

And a very Merry Christmas to you!