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Funny you should mention that. Yes, I’m planning to wrap it further back since the diff cooler hoses run close to the pipes. I initially wrapped just around the differential in hopes that, along with switching to 75w140 gear oil, would keep the axle temps low enough. It did help it run longer...

Installed the MMR differential oil cooler. Now I’m ready to go try it out in the track and see how the temps are.

I get it. I drove an hour to a dealer a few towns over, when my office is less than 2 miles from my local dealer. I’m just not up for working with someone who doesn’t know what’s going on.

Same thing happened to me when I tried to order my 2024. My local dealer said order banks weren’t open when I knew they were. I called a different dealer and placed my order. Received my VIN the day after ordering. I figure if a dealer doesn’t know when order banks are open, then they’re...

I’m not sure I’d say the S650 is noticeably slower than the S550 PP. That looks to be a PP2 S550. The PP on the S650 is essentially a PP1 S550, which would explain a slower time than the PP2. I considered buying the Dark Horse, and compared with the GT I was considering, it was right at $9k...

As expected, when I took it in they said the technician would have to verify the serial numbers personally due to liability concerns even though I provided pictures.

I'm thinking the same thing, but I'm hopeful they will take pictures in place of having to check it out themselves. I'm taking my car to the dealer in about an hour for the recall. I have the pictures of the knuckles printed out and am hopeful they will close out the recall without me having...

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the image above is of the driver's (left) side, although the "Note" says it is the passenger side. Even the second line of the serial numbers match up to the left rear knuckle. Am I looking at it incorrectly?

For the drag strip experience, there were no events where the instructor rode along, including autocross. On the drag strip itself, which required wearing the racing suit, HANS, and helmet, no passenger was allowed, but the other events the participant and guest rode together. Actually, I’m not...

It was great! The instructors were excellent and I had a very enjoyable time. Weather actually held out for us and started coming in Wednesday evening after we finished. I plan to make a new post about the event, but have just been so busy I haven't taken the time to do it. We drove the Dark...

I’m living dangerously with regard to the spare. I’m running with just the tire inflator and slime. I know if I have a blowout I will be out of luck, and it could be bad if I’m somewhere without a cell phone signal. It’s a risk I’m willing to take. I’ve been driving for 30 years and in that time...

I did 35 sides and back with 70 on the windshield. With 70 on the windshield you really cannot tell it even has tint when looking at it, but it makes a huge difference in the heat when the sun is shining directly through it. The 35 sides and back are legal in GA. Any tint on the windshield is...

I also recommend the Steeda springs. They have several options and I’ve been very pleased with mine.

The biggest difference to me is in the change from normal to sport or track and how well it stiffens up the suspension. It is definitely subjective, but I would say the non-Magneride feels somewhere between the normal and sport mode with Magneride as far as stiffness/comfort. After having...

I haven’t noticed it on mine and we’re having 95 degree daytime temps here. However, I do have ceramic tint on all windows including the windshield, which does a great job of heat rejection.

I agree. If you’re looking for the same ride quality with lowering springs, the Steeda progressives are a good bet. I had them on my non-Magneride S550 and also on my Magneride S650 and there is very little difference ride quality for daily driving from stock.

Thanks for the info. I’m new to taking my car to the track so I appreciate input from those with much more experience. I realize there is no downside to flushing after every race weekend other than the cost of the fluid, but Castrol states SRF, which is specifically intended for use in racing...

I swapped to Castro SRF in mine after doing quite a bit of research. It doesn’t absorb moisture as readily as the 660, has a much higher wet boiling point, and has a lower viscosity at cold temperatures. It doesn’t requires as frequent of flushes when tracking. That said it’s about twice the...

Disclaimer: I have no inside knowledge of the order process. However, from reading multiple threads on ordering for the S650 going back to March 2023 as well as my own experience, I would be somewhat concerned about not receiving a confirmation email from Ford within a couple of days of placing...

Sounds as though the tech simply forgot to reset the oil life monitor.