First time to Watkins Glen

m4a1mustang · 09-16-2011, 09:15 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, 09:38 AM

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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, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

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, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

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, 09:50 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!

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

Red__Zed · 09-16-2011, 10:08 AM

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

Red__Zed · 09-16-2011, 10:09 AM

Not 10 quarts though

m4a1mustang · 09-16-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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.

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

ChrisSlicks · 09-16-2011, 11:41 AM

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

m4a1mustang · 09-16-2011, 11:45 AM

Great stuff, Chris!

wh1te370z · 09-16-2011, 11:52 AM

Awesome! def some good info on that for me!

Red__Zed · 09-16-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

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

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

cossie1600 · 09-16-2011, 12:34 PM

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

ChrisSlicks · 09-16-2011, 01:01 PM

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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, 01:16 PM

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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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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	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! Something is definitely amiss with his engine -- I'm certain Ford will replace it. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Great stuff, Chris! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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wh1te370z Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, Long Island Posts: 559 Drives: PW Base Sport 6 Spd Rep Power: 16	Awesome! def some good info on that for me! __________________ 1998 BMW 328is... Track Build 2010 White 370z.... sold

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Pretty common to consume oil for the first 3-5k in the stangs.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Not 10 quarts though

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	helmet cam is dizzying if you have a hansdevice securing your head!

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