i took my tl type s to the track at raceway park in nj last wed my best 1/4mile was
a 15.2 but now i am getting
a tapping noise from the belt tensioner
and a vibration from the rear wheel when
i first back up anyone else have this prob.

 

15.2 isn't bad for a car that isn't "fully" broken in. You'll probably shave a tick or two off that time w/ some better rubber up front. That vibration you're hearing when you back up is normal -- it's the ABS kicking in -- and you should hear it once more when you put the car in drive (less audible the second time though). The "tapping" from the belt tensioner? I hear something similar -- I think a few other people have mentioned how poorly constructed the belt adjusters are. They tend to make a very plasticky creaking noise while driving -- someone suggested adjusting the height to a lower setting, and that may tend to tighten the adjuster and prevent further creaking.

 

I wouldn't be doing any racing until the car has been broken in

 

I have 3000 miles on it would it be
safe to say it is broken in yet
the track is the first time i had it to
the floor.

 

That time is not good. even for a green car.

My stock Tl did that.

Whazzup?

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Rage On!
2002 TL-S w. Comptech header/exhaust
SSR Integral A2's
17x7 45mm offset
Pirelli P7000 (Summer) 215-50/17

 

Uh-oh - do we have the making of another Mustang Cobra under delivery of power?

My S feels seat of the pants faster than my TL, which did 0-60 in 6.48 with Ctech gofast parts.

I am expecting a 6.1 run or better - hope I am not diasppointed.

When I test with my Vericom VC2000 performance computer, I will advise.

Stay tuned.

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Rage On!
2002 TL-S w. Comptech header/exhaust
SSR Integral A2's
17x7 45mm offset
Pirelli P7000 (Summer) 215-50/17

 

that's funny, i ran into a guy with the blue tl type s in houston also. i could tell by the markings on his car that he had just gone to the track and he said that he ran a 15.2 also. granted it was 80+ degrees out and humid here. he's bone stock also.