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m4a1mustang 09-16-2011 08:15 AM

Nice, Chris!

Spohn, the GoPro gives you a lot of bang for your buck. I'd pick one up, I'm sure you'd find yourself using it a lot.

ChrisSlicks 09-16-2011 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1315698)
Nice, Chris!

Hey Steve, there was a Boss 302 LG there driven by a friend of mine. Nice car, but he is having an oil consumption problem at 2200 miles (this was his first track event with it). Heard anything on the Mustang forums about oil problems in certain 5.0's?

m4a1mustang 09-16-2011 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1315714)
Hey Steve, there was a Boss 302 LG there driven by a friend of mine. Nice car, but he is having an oil consumption problem at 2200 miles (this was his first track event with it). Heard anything on the Mustang forums about oil problems in certain 5.0's?

I actually have heard of some oil consumption issues with some of the Boss models. Depending on how much oil its consuming he should take it in to the dealer to document it. Most of them have been helpful and will replace the engine if that turns out to be the issue.

I'd send him over to The Mustang Source forums. There are a few threads on it and Ford has a dedicated customer service rep that will help him with scheduling an appointment and making sure the dealership takes care of him if necessary.

ChrisSlicks 09-16-2011 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1315718)
I actually have heard of some oil consumption issues with some of the Boss models. Depending on how much oil its consuming he should take it in to the dealer to document it. Most of them have been helpful and will replace the engine if that turns out to be the issue.

I'd send him over to The Mustang Source forums. There are a few threads on it and Ford has a dedicated customer service rep that will help him with scheduling an appointment and making sure the dealership takes care of him if necessary.

10 quarts? I think that is too much.

Thanks a lot, I'll let him know.

m4a1mustang 09-16-2011 08:50 AM

10 quarts!

I think your friend is already on that forum, I just read a post from an owner with 2200 miles and 10 quarts of consumption! :icon17:

Something is definitely amiss with his engine -- I'm certain Ford will replace it.

Red__Zed 09-16-2011 09:08 AM

Pretty common to consume oil for the first 3-5k in the stangs.

Red__Zed 09-16-2011 09:09 AM

Not 10 quarts though:eek:

m4a1mustang 09-16-2011 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1315764)
Pretty common to consume oil for the first 3-5k in the stangs.

I didn't really consume much at all in my first 3-5k, but I followed break-in to a T. No redline for 100 miles, no track for first 1,000 miles. :tup:

10 quarts is way too much, so there is definitely a tolerance issue there.

ChrisSlicks 09-16-2011 10:41 AM

Updated video with telemetry. My mistake on lap 3 is much more obvious in MPH here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmiQ715AfQ8

m4a1mustang 09-16-2011 10:45 AM

Great stuff, Chris!

wh1te370z 09-16-2011 10:52 AM

Awesome! def some good info on that for me!

Red__Zed 09-16-2011 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1315642)
You just have to figure out a mounting solution. You can use the rear glass but given how wide angle it is you end up with a lot of car interior in the shot and not much road.

This one has to be one of the best cameras out there, just expensive. Combine with an external mic it is great.
POV.HD Digital Video Camera :: V.I.O.

I like the rear quarter window

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e3...1/DSC_1354.jpg

As well as attaching to the drivers seat. Helmet works well also.

cossie1600 09-16-2011 11:34 AM

helmet cam is dizzying if you have a hansdevice securing your head!

ChrisSlicks 09-16-2011 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1316155)
I like the rear quarter window

As well as attaching to the drivers seat. Helmet works well also.

I do the quarter window for auto-x but I'm always afraid the camera will come off at 130 mph on the track. I should just attach it to the passenger seat head rest or something.

Red__Zed 09-16-2011 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1316216)
I do the quarter window for auto-x but I'm always afraid the camera will come off at 130 mph on the track. I should just attach it to the passenger seat head rest or something.

Yeah, I just tether it into the car when it's out there.


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