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PS and the track
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PS and the track
So now that I've had two track weekends with the new car three things really stand out:

One: it handles and brakes wonderfully and draws a lot of attention from the BMW crowd, especially the Americans ... having said that, a larger front sway bar (still stock ZX5) and slightly lower springs would be welcome

Two: you don't need a lot of horsepower to be really fast at Mosport ... on Sunday I had a Porsche 944 driver come over to thank me for a very entertaining 10 laps while he tried to prevent me from passing after I had caught him (I eventually did) ... and only the most serious machines are faster than I am.

Three: the reputation for power steering issues associated with high performance driving are not overstated ... I've already had to change a pump, and I've had to create a new high pressure hose (looks purty) and relocate it away from the SVT header, and I've changed to Redline full synthetic PS fluid.

And still I can't believe how hot it gets.

So ... I'm looking for suggestions on PS cooling ... location, part numbers, ducting ... who's done it ... where and how.

Thanks guys.

2008 Fusion SEL MTX ... 2009 Fusion SEL ... 2003 Focus ZX5 track rat: * JRSC BBK * AEM water meth injection * Gates Racing Timing Belt * SVT suspension * SVT brakes * SVT header & exhaust * Torsen T2 LSD * Spec Stage 2 clutch * AEM water temp, oil temp, boost gauges * AEM UEGO digital wideband * NASA ghetto intake insulation * XCal2 with Steeda tunes * 2010 LCAs * Moog endlinks * 24mm Progress RSB * Magnecor plug wires * SVT 5-spoke rims with 215 Falken Azenis RT615 * ebay projectors * Hidden Hitch Class I * Custom 3-tier track support trailer
07-29-2010 10:59 PM
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