I was as Daytona yesterday with the Ferrari club testing our MR2 CHUMP CAR. I was approached by the Speedway PR Director about giving a ride around the track to the asst. of a FORD VIP. While one of our drivers was out, I had a conversation with the Ford VIP who happened to be involved in completing the development of the 2005-06 Ford GT. We discussed the SLC and that I have a Ricardo yada yada yada. I questioned the axle bolts, and his response was right to the point. (paraphrased)
If you have allen head bolts, replace them. IF you have 10mm hex heads recessed in the washer they are the gen2 Ford fix. There has been no problems with their gen2 fix. I asked about the accufab kit. He stated they use a thicker washer which reduces the shear on the bolts.
I assumed he felt the thicker washer was superior to the only upgraded hardened Ford bolts. If I remember correctly Cam MacIssac had a 10mm hex head shear off.
Today I visited the Ford GT forum and on like page 26 I found the following. (I had to cut and paste to word)
BTW: We ran consistent 2:20+ lap times in a 1985 Toyota 4cyl MR2 Chump Car. I had a GPS tie wrapped in and every session max speed was 132mph. I think the Garmin GPS must be programmed for a max speed of 132. This speed was impressive but I'm sure we exceeded that.
If you have allen head bolts, replace them. IF you have 10mm hex heads recessed in the washer they are the gen2 Ford fix. There has been no problems with their gen2 fix. I asked about the accufab kit. He stated they use a thicker washer which reduces the shear on the bolts.
I assumed he felt the thicker washer was superior to the only upgraded hardened Ford bolts. If I remember correctly Cam MacIssac had a 10mm hex head shear off.
Today I visited the Ford GT forum and on like page 26 I found the following. (I had to cut and paste to word)
BTW: We ran consistent 2:20+ lap times in a 1985 Toyota 4cyl MR2 Chump Car. I had a GPS tie wrapped in and every session max speed was 132mph. I think the Garmin GPS must be programmed for a max speed of 132. This speed was impressive but I'm sure we exceeded that.
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