
Horsepower mode-Note:This reading will vary from advertised
engine horsepower. It includes losses through the drivetrain and other
factors such as fuel octane, wind, weight, road grade, etc. In order to
obtain the most accurate numbers, it is important that the correct
vehicle weight be stored in the gauge (see Setup section). The gauge has
been preset with the weight preset to 3830 lb (1737 kg) and should be
modified as needed. To select horsepower mode, do the following:
1. Press MODE until “HP” (horsepower) is displayed.
2. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop at the beginning of your
course, then press ENTER to confirm. The display will show “CAL” to
indicate mode has been entered.
When the display reads “Go”,
1. Lightly accelerate your vehicle through first gear.
2. Shift between gears at approximately halfway to redline.
3. In second gear, (ideally at 2,000 rpm) accelerate under full throttle up
to, but not exceeding, the engine redline.
4. Let off the accelerator and safely stop the vehicle to view your results
once redline has been reached.
5. The gauge will display your horsepower results. Press B to view your
results again. See the section on viewing best run/last run/etc results.
Setup mode:(There are eight parameters that can be adjusted in Setup
mode).
To select Setup mode, do the following:
1. Press the mode button until “Sup” is displayed.
2. Press the enter button to confirm.
3. Press the exit (C button) to exit setup mode.
Vehicle calibration:
Performing this operation will be necessary in order to obtain correct
readings from the performance gauge while operating in real time mode
and performance modes. The vehicle calibration function allows the
gauge to determine its angle, pitch, and general location in your vehicle,
and to compensate accordingly, allowing you to mount it virtually
anywhere in any position, and still get accurate readings.
To select vehicle calibration mode, enter Setup as described above, then
press the A button until “VCAL” is displayed, then press ENTER to
confirm. “REDY” should display. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on
a flat and level surface and then press ENTER. “HOLD” will display. At
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Vehicle weight:Accurate weight is necessary for the gauge to make a
valid horsepower calculation. The vehicle weight has been preset to
3830 lb (1737 kg).
To enter/modify vehicle weight, do the following:
1. Repeatedly press the MODE button until “SUP” is displayed.
2. Press ENTER to confirm.
3. Press A until “ULBS” is displayed.
4. Press ENTER to confirm. The value displayed is total vehicle weight in
pounds (lb). To increase the value, either press or press and hold the A
button. To decrease, press or press and hold the C button. Weight is
adjusted in ten pound increments and can be set to any value from
500 lb (227 kg) to 8,000 lb (3629 kg).
5. When the correct value is reached, press B to confirm.
6. To exit and return to real time display, press EXIT (C button). A
lower than actual weight setting will result in a lower than expected
horsepower reading. The opposite is true with a higher than actual
weight setting.
Bar graph forward high setting:
The bar graph forward high mode allows you to adjust the G force scale
for forward acceleration as shown on the gauge when operating on the
forward axis in real time mode. For example, if you set the “bGFH” to
1g, when the bar is fully lit on the right hand (acceleration) side, the
vehicle is achieving 1g of acceleration force or more.
To select bar graph forward high mode, enter Setup, then press the A
button until “bGFH” is displayed. Press ENTER to confirm. The current
setting should be displayed, and can be adjusted up and down from .3 to
2.0 G’s using the A and C buttons. When the desired result is displayed,
press ENTER to confirm. The bar graph high setting is preset to 0.7G.
Bar graph forward low setting:
The bar graph forward low mode allows you to adjust the G force scale
for rearward acceleration (deceleration or braking) as shown on the
gauge when operating on the forward axis in real time mode. For
example, if you set the “bGFL” to 1g, when the bar is fully lit on the left
hand (deceleration) side, the vehicle is achieving 1g of force or more
during braking.
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To select bar graph forward low mode, enter Setup, then press the A
button until “bGFL” is displayed. Press ENTER to confirm. The current
setting should be displayed, and can be adjusted up and down from .3 to
2.0 G’s using the A and C buttons. When the desired result is displayed,
press ENTER to confirm. The bar graph low setting is preset to -0.7G.
Bar graph lateral setting:
The bar graph lateral mode allows you to adjust the G force scale for
lateral acceleration (cornering) as shown on the gauge when operating
on the lateral axis in real time mode. For example, if you set the “bGL”
to 1g, when the bar is fully lit on either side, the vehicle is achieving 1g
of force or more during cornering.
To select bar graph lateral mode, enter Setup, then press A until “bGL”
is displayed. Press ENTER to confirm. The current setting should be
displayed, and can be adjusted up and down from .3 to 2.0 G’s using the
A and C buttons. When the desired result is displayed, press ENTER to
confirm.
Reaction time:
Enabling this function allows the gauge to test your reaction time while
in the 1/4 mile mode only. With reaction time on, the gauge will perform
a dragstrip “Christmas Tree” start and then measure the time it takes
between when it displays “Go” and when the vehicle starts to move.
•To enable or disable reaction time, enter Setup mode, and press A
until “rEAC” is displayed. Press ENTER to confirm. The display will
then read “on” if reaction time feature is enabled, or “oFF” if it is
disabled.
•To enable reaction time, press A. To disable, press C. When the
desired result is displayed, press ENTER to confirm.
Start G’s:
The Starting G’s setting allows the customer to adjust the sensitivity of
the accelerometer within the performance gauge. This setting affects
how quickly the gauge detects movement of the vehicle when
determining vehicle start time. Too low of a setting may result in false
starts due to engine vibration. Too high of a setting may result in the
gauge not properly detected at the start of the run. The gauge has been
optimally programmed to 0.7 G’s for this vehicle.
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•For track sessions, it is recommended to run 41 psi (283 kPa) hot for
the OEM tires, front and rear.
•Depending on track temperature, ambient temperature and driving
style, you may need to reduce the starting tire pressure by as
much as 4 psi (27 kPa).
•The starting pressure may be lower in the rear tires relative to the
front tires to achieve 41 psi (283 kPa) hot.
•Reset tire pressures to placard recommended pressures before
leaving the track.
•For improved track performance, Ford recommends
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available through Ford Racing. See your local Ford dealer or go to
http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information (M-14204-MBTKA).
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Your Boss302 is equipped from the factory with Brembo 4-piston front
calipers and unique, high-performance rear brake pads that will provide
excellent performance under normal driving conditions. Ford recommends
the following bedding procedure for race track driving be followed.
Note:Restore the vehicle to factory specifications prior to driving on
public roads.
Brake burnishing procedure for race track driving
If the vehicle has to be driven on a track (racing) or in severe driving
conditions, the following steps must be performed on a closed course,
not on public roads:
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Burnish: 30 burnish stops at 60-0 mph (96-0 km/h), 0.4g deceleration,
one mile (1.6 km) between stops. If the vehicle has more than 200 miles
(322 km) on the brakes, skip this step and proceed to the Fade stops.
•Fade: 20 fade stops, at 65-0 mph (105-0 km/h), 0.85g deceleration or
just below ABS activity, no dwell between stops
•Cool down: Minimum of five mile (8 km) cool down route, if on public
roads (no brakes) run at 60 mph (96 km/h)
•Recovery: 30 recovery stops at 60-0 mph (96-0 km/h), 0.4 g
deceleration, one mile (1.6 km) between stops
•Cool down: Minimum of five mile (8 km) cool down route, if on public
roads (no brakes) run at 60 mph (96 km/h)
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