Some IRS upgrades

MiKeYbAnKs3435 · March 2nd, 2011, 08:27 PM

Planning on upgrading my IRS sometime soon. How much of an improvement in overall handling would I see if i decided to get new shocks + springs, sub-frame connectors, and replacing all the bushings with stronger ones?

mustang3194 · March 2nd, 2011, 09:11 PM

depends on what your use for shocks and springs, if you use lowering springs you will lose ride quality and the shocks should help also but depends on if you go oem specs or if you go harder or softer rates. the bushings will help it ride smoother and the sub frame will cause it to be slightly rougher since the body is more rigid but nothing that you should notice much.

1999cobra92 · March 2nd, 2011, 09:20 PM

alright take lessons from me

1999cobra92 · March 2nd, 2011, 09:21 PM

i have subframe connectors, coil overs with cobraR shocks 650lb springs. subframe bushings, adjustable swaybar endlinks

1999cobra92 · March 2nd, 2011, 09:22 PM

and pretty good tires and say bye-bye to wheel spin

oooohhh also rear shock tower brace

1999cobra92 · March 2nd, 2011, 09:26 PM

this is as low you can go

MiKeYbAnKs3435 · March 2nd, 2011, 10:29 PM

I really like that stance. So was it worth installing those parts? How difficult was the install for those?

jk_aktion · March 2nd, 2011, 11:14 PM

look at my sig for my build, garage for complete list.

va boy · March 3rd, 2011, 12:16 AM

Full length subframe connectors for sure. Then search the web for "Full tilt boogie racing". He offers different levels of replacement bushings and has some great videos showing how the factory bushings in our IRS assembly is less than perfect. Check it out, I plan on doing the full kit later on this year, but with warm weather in sight, I don't want any down time right now!

MiKeYbAnKs3435 · March 3rd, 2011, 05:36 AM

I read the IRS tech thread on SVT performance, is that complete bushing kit for $675 a good buy?

March 2nd, 2011, 08:27 PM	#1
MiKeYbAnKs3435 Regular 2001 SVT cobra N/A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kirkwood Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 reviews	Some IRS upgrades Planning on upgrading my IRS sometime soon. How much of an improvement in overall handling would I see if i decided to get new shocks + springs, sub-frame connectors, and replacing all the bushings with stronger ones? __________________ Imports are like tampons. Every pussy's got one.

March 2nd, 2011, 09:11 PM	#2
mustang3194 Regular 1996 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 113 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	depends on what your use for shocks and springs, if you use lowering springs you will lose ride quality and the shocks should help also but depends on if you go oem specs or if you go harder or softer rates. the bushings will help it ride smoother and the sub frame will cause it to be slightly rougher since the body is more rigid but nothing that you should notice much. __________________ 95 Mustang swapped to a 96 Cobra Drivetrain

March 2nd, 2011, 09:20 PM	#3
1999cobra92 Enthusiast 1999 mustang cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 882 iTrader: 1 reviews	alright take lessons from me __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 5 Check garage for mods and pics if you Los Angeles and want to ride send me a text (323) 270-6827 0% Wheel hop, 0% broken parts, 100% wheel spin

March 2nd, 2011, 09:21 PM	#4
1999cobra92 Enthusiast 1999 mustang cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 882 iTrader: 1 reviews	i have subframe connectors, coil overs with cobraR shocks 650lb springs. subframe bushings, adjustable swaybar endlinks __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 5 Check garage for mods and pics if you Los Angeles and want to ride send me a text (323) 270-6827 0% Wheel hop, 0% broken parts, 100% wheel spin

March 2nd, 2011, 09:22 PM	#5
1999cobra92 Enthusiast 1999 mustang cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 882 iTrader: 1 reviews	and pretty good tires and say bye-bye to wheel spin oooohhh also rear shock tower brace __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 5 Check garage for mods and pics if you Los Angeles and want to ride send me a text (323) 270-6827 0% Wheel hop, 0% broken parts, 100% wheel spin

March 2nd, 2011, 09:26 PM	#6
1999cobra92 Enthusiast 1999 mustang cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 882 iTrader: 1 reviews	this is as low you can go __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 5 Check garage for mods and pics if you Los Angeles and want to ride send me a text (323) 270-6827 0% Wheel hop, 0% broken parts, 100% wheel spin

March 2nd, 2011, 10:29 PM	#7
MiKeYbAnKs3435 Regular 2001 SVT cobra N/A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kirkwood Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really like that stance. So was it worth installing those parts? How difficult was the install for those? __________________ Imports are like tampons. Every pussy's got one.

March 2nd, 2011, 11:14 PM	#8
jk_aktion Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 380 iTrader: 2 reviews	look at my sig for my build, garage for complete list. Last edited by jk_aktion; March 2nd, 2011 at 11:20 PM.

March 3rd, 2011, 12:16 AM	#9
va boy Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: VA Posts: 320 iTrader: 0 reviews	Full length subframe connectors for sure. Then search the web for "Full tilt boogie racing". He offers different levels of replacement bushings and has some great videos showing how the factory bushings in our IRS assembly is less than perfect. Check it out, I plan on doing the full kit later on this year, but with warm weather in sight, I don't want any down time right now! __________________ Whippled 03 Sonic Blue Terminator

March 3rd, 2011, 05:36 AM	#10
MiKeYbAnKs3435 Regular 2001 SVT cobra N/A Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kirkwood Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 reviews	I read the IRS tech thread on SVT performance, is that complete bushing kit for $675 a good buy? __________________ Imports are like tampons. Every pussy's got one.

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