2012 Boss 302S Finally Tested!

[Copenhagen GT]

What a beautiful race car ...... Love it!!! .... and now I want one too

Please post pictures of interior, engine, trunk etc. ...... want to see it all - to compare with the FR500C


Anders

[timcantwell]

Tim,

Great looking car. That vented hood looks like it will expel quite a bit of hot air. At the Utah Rally the Boss 302 drivers had to remove the front grill to keep from overheating. How were your temps? Looks like Hoosier or other track only tires?

Chip

The ambient temperature was 52 degrees, so overheating was not a concern. The Boss 302S has a much bigger racing radiator, and does not have the restrictive grill that the Laguna's have, it is basically wide open, like removing the grill would do. It also has auxillliary differential and transmission coolers with fans. The race cars have not run hot even in 100 degrees +.

[timcantwell]

Cool Tim!!! Awesome it has a right seat, as I really wanted a ride in your ACRx at Miller!! Hope to get a ride in this one!! Garrett "owes" me for the radical ride :-)

It didn't have a right seat from the Factory, but Garrett insisted that we install one. We had three OMP seat in the shop, so naturally one found its way into the car. The cabin has so much room in it, I couldn't resist installing it. Plus, the cool shirt cooler fits right into the seat if I don't have a passenger. I'll be happy to give you ride.

[timcantwell]

Tim,

Great looking car. That vented hood looks like it will expel quite a bit of hot air. At the Utah Rally the Boss 302 drivers had to remove the front grill to keep from overheating. How were your temps? Looks like Hoosier or other track only tires?

Chip

Forgot to answer your second question. I ran Hoosier R6 tires.

[Specracer]

Awesome!!

It didn't have a right seat from the Factory, but Garrett insisted that we install one. We had three OMP seat in the shop, so naturally one found its way into the car. The cabin has so much room in it, I couldn't resist installing it. Plus, the cool shirt cooler fits right into the seat if I don't have a passenger. I'll be happy to give you ride.

[timcantwell]

What a beautiful race car ...... Love it!!! .... and now I want one too

Please post pictures of interior, engine, trunk etc. ...... want to see it all - to compare with the FR500C


Anders

Anders - Here are the photos I have now, I don't have one of the trunk but will post it later. The trunk is bare except for the transmission and differential coolers and fans on each side.

[nota4re]

Hi Tim,

I really hope the best for your parents and family. Glad to have you "back".

For the occasional track-driven car, this Cool Tech company makes some really trick bolt-in roll bar! The bars come fully powdercoated, are relatively easy to install and also incorporate a rear shock tower brace that improves rigidity. Also, the harness bar kicks back a full 6 inches to FULL seat travel is retained. First pic is the Race Red bar to match the interiors of the Laguna Seca. The next pic is a Competition Orange bar with the optional diagonal bar. The diagonal bar still allows full driver's seat motion, but restricts passenger seat by only one click.

[timcantwell]

Kendall, that bar looks great. If I ever buy a street version. I gotta have one!

[roketman]

I got one for my 2013 Boss LS!Very ,very nice!
Kendal has some real nice goodies for the Boss!

[nz05gt]

Looks like every body has there new Boss 302s out for the first time.
We had ours out on the Dyno last week and monday for her first test, But only managed 25 laps be for the clutch plate lost its linings, just a nother thing to upgrade.
Car goes well for 430 rwhp@ 6550 rpm and 457 fwtq at 4550 rpm
cheers
NZ05GT