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[QUOTE=Bob Cowan;208574]I started out with standard Ford brakes, a dual MC (no booster), and some good pads. I found them to be easy to use, with excellent stopping power with minimal effort. At anything less than about 20mph or so, I had to be careful not to lock them up on a panic stop. IMO, a well set up and adjusted system using stock Ford parts will be more than enough for these light weight cars.

However, once I started racing, I quickly burned them up. If you're planning ...

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[QUOTE=2bking;119038]Its been awhile since my last post so this is an update on progress and activities. I completed assembly of the front suspension and installed the power rack. I safety wired the Wilwood brake rotor screws in groups of four (I didn't have a tool). They aren't real pretty but the screws won't back out. Here are some before and after photos.
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There are quite a few bare metal parts in the kit that ...

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[QUOTE=smokinss;209418][QUOTE=65 Cobra Dude;209268]A nibbler also makes great cuts.

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I prefer the Bad Dog Biter type of nibbler. I got mine at SEMA several years ago and it is a miracle cutting device. Curves, straight and circles. Cleaner cut than plasma cutting and no sharp edges like cutters. You drill a hole to start and then insert the nibbler. Other brands are as cheap as $40 on Amazon. The Bad Dog is over $150. But worth every penny when cutting ...

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Ok, I have graduated to becoming a member with privileges. Finally I can start my own blog. Social media stuff is not my strong suit so feel free to comment on any errors. In general, I am building the FFR 818 using a twin turbo Subaru engine I purchased on Ebay. It is out of a 2001 Legacy Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) car. The engine management has several challenges unique to this configuration. I knew it would but this is part of it's allure. There won't be many others like it. My plans also ...

In a few days I leave the absolutely most western point of Texas - Mountain time zone - for FFR's 20th Anniversary Open House. Ya, it will be a trip of about 2400 miles one way to get to FFR but like most of my trips that will only be a pause in the trip. After the Open house I'm driving on up to what is called Downeast Maine. We'll repack the car with some additional bags, suitcases, books, etc THEN the real trip will begin! Our granddaughter is coming down to Texas for her summer adventure! ...