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  1. bbbart

    Best tires and rim size for racing

    Very much agree, the 295/40/r20 I have on my ST's 20x10's +35mm saved my rims more than once. Driving with the R888R's will be significantly more stressful but the feeling of yeeting into a corner will be priceless. I have had a few year's of experience running 245/40ZR20 on 20x9 up front and...
  2. bbbart

    Best tires and rim size for racing

    Really appreciate that info . I was having a hard time finding that information in the forum. The 305/35/zr20 R888R should work fine on a 20x10.5.
  3. bbbart

    Best tires and rim size for racing

    $2,000 every 5000 miles would be ideal for weekend usage. This would be cut short to 250-500 miles on the track, so a compromise between those two numbers. For wheels, forged magnesium monoblock seem like the best value, carbon fiber seemed like they would be the best, but it was surprising to...
  4. bbbart

    Best tires and rim size for racing

    Greetings everyone, There are significantly more choices available for 20 in. rims that would vastly improve the skidpad performance of the ST (i.e. Toyo R888R, Nitto NT01, Falken Azenis RT660 only go up to 20 in.). A few sizes of the aforementioned tires are on the borderline of the load...
  5. bbbart

    FenFAB oil pan initial test results.

    Awesome! Please keep us updated I can't understand why they didn't make a larger oil pan from the factory. 6-6.5 quarts is way too small for an engine making 400hp / 415lbs...
  6. bbbart

    First "built" motor Explorer hits the dyno!

    Amazing! Can't wait to see how she performs.
  7. bbbart

    22” Wheels??

    That likely stems from a different issue unrelated to alignment. I had my car aligned a few times and it keeps pulling to the right, mechanic said it wasn't worth fixing because the chassis was lightly bent from a well-covered up fender bender.
  8. bbbart

    Sway Bar rattle and clunk?

    Replacing the front sway bar end links fixed my clunking issue.
  9. bbbart

    Explorer ST and theft

    Was wondering the same... Based on the current information in the forums, it seems very difficult to steal an Explorer ST. Besides the club, are there any other tricks we can use to slow down thieves?
  10. bbbart

    New Member starting my research !!

    Welcome Gloria! The St is an amazing value with an incredible amount of aftermarket support. The quickest way to big power is an intercooler and a ZFG racing tune. A rear differential brace is a must for launches, and there are several other modifications you can do to beef up the drivetrain...
  11. bbbart

    What Down pipes should i order?

    With FenFab you're paying for the better than average structural integrity and quick customer service. It's essentially the closest you can get to handmade quality. You can check his pages to see the meticulous work he puts into welding and machining his parts. If you want something to last as...
  12. bbbart

    WTB Performance upgrades wanted. Ready to buy now

    That's my observation based on my limited experience. If I'm wrong I will gladly admit it, that's what I've experienced.
  13. bbbart

    Diffy Stiffy fenfab explorer install SOLVED - Do not use the nuts provided.

    Definitely go with Steeda for a 1-bolt. I was lucky to get a 2-bolt subframe.
  14. bbbart

    Diffy Stiffy fenfab explorer install SOLVED - Do not use the nuts provided.

    I'd have to ask Brett for that one. It must have been a serious thrashing to snap a diffy brace.
  15. bbbart

    Diffy Stiffy fenfab explorer install SOLVED - Do not use the nuts provided.

    Oh ok, thanks for the correction. I'm surprised Kevin didn't install both on my build when he was making 707hp. Brett & Kevin must have been confident with one brace.
  16. bbbart

    Diffy Stiffy fenfab explorer install SOLVED - Do not use the nuts provided.

    I believe that is a very recent development. I bet the vast majority of those 600 launches were with one brace. My build made a high 10 second pass with the stiffy diffy and there were no issues.
  17. bbbart

    Diffy Stiffy fenfab explorer install SOLVED - Do not use the nuts provided.

    A member in the High Performance Explorer ST group just posted he made 600+ passes with the stiffy diffy without issue and he's making 11.5 passes
  18. bbbart

    Diffy Stiffy fenfab explorer install SOLVED - Do not use the nuts provided.

    At 18:52, Jay states in the video states it will likely be just as good as the other braces:
  19. bbbart

    Diffy Stiffy fenfab explorer install SOLVED - Do not use the nuts provided.

    During their comparison video for the differential bushing inserts, JXB mentioned the FenFab brace was just as solid as the AWR and Steeda braces.
  20. bbbart

    WTB Performance upgrades wanted. Ready to buy now

    For daily driving catted downpipes are a must. The nauseating stench from all the cars missing catalytic converters is unbearable. Being stuck in traffic with a catless downpipe is worse than sitting in a porta potty on a hot summer day. It gets on all your clothes etc...


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