I Own a 1986 Mustang 5.0 V8 Convertible

cgore · January 2nd, 2009, 05:50 PM

Hey guys Im new here and I was just wondering what are some things I can do to my car to make it safer? Other than a Roll-Bar and a 5 Point Harness?

White Thunder · January 2nd, 2009, 05:58 PM

what are you doing with it...drag racing

the verts have some extra support because of the lack of a roof....

just put down what your plans for the car and it will be easier to help

cgore · January 2nd, 2009, 06:03 PM

well drifting mainly probably some racing as well..

White Thunder · January 2nd, 2009, 06:12 PM

drifting....i hope you find something than can take more abuse than the t-5

i would get an aftermarket seat. 5 point harness, nice solid roll cage and depending on how much your getting into it lexan windows...

cgore · January 2nd, 2009, 06:17 PM

Alright thanks also its a convertible so would it be possible just to go with a roll bar instead of a whole cage?

cgore · January 2nd, 2009, 06:18 PM

I forgot to mention the car has to be drivable on the street because its the only car I own But I'd also like to have some fun with it

White Thunder · January 2nd, 2009, 06:18 PM

considering it weaker than a coupe or hatch and you talking about drifting why skip saftey.....go whole cage

White Thunder · January 2nd, 2009, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by cgore

I forgot to mention the car has to be drivable on the street because its the only car I own But I'd also like to have some fun with it

you can make gobs of power with the 5.0 and have it very streetable...a cage has nothing to do with streetable cars

95StangMX · January 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM

Are you planning on drifting on a course or are you just planning on doing this on the streets ( I hope not) but older mustangs especially beets would not be my first choice for a drift car

White Thunder · January 2nd, 2009, 07:10 PM

there you go talking people out of there dreams lol

rasalibre · January 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM

IMO i would ditch the convert, there are the most heaviest out of all the foxbodys... probably not the best for drifting.

R0B0T · January 2nd, 2009, 07:35 PM

they flex too much to be slid

cgore · January 2nd, 2009, 11:00 PM

I would possibly do courses but I meant more like church parking lots of a sunday with permits and 10 other people.

baine21225 · January 2nd, 2009, 11:41 PM

get something with a roof

jtyson8602 · January 2nd, 2009, 11:48 PM

get a 240sx for parking lot drifting. if youre stuck on the idea of the vert invest in a welding course and a bunch of good tube steel and get to supporting the body to get rid of the flex. a full cage will help a lot. sway bar, subframe connectors, lowering springs, etc...

January 2nd, 2009, 05:50 PM	#1
cgore Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	I Own a 1986 Mustang 5.0 V8 Convertible Hey guys Im new here and I was just wondering what are some things I can do to my car to make it safer? Other than a Roll-Bar and a 5 Point Harness?

January 2nd, 2009, 07:02 PM	#9
95StangMX MM Fanatic 95 Mustang GT depends how many people are pushing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,243 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you planning on drifting on a course or are you just planning on doing this on the streets ( I hope not) but older mustangs especially beets would not be my first choice for a drift car __________________ People should think about boarding up their glass house before starting a rock fight!

January 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM	#11
rasalibre Regular 1988 Mustang LX Coupe N/A Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	IMO i would ditch the convert, there are the most heaviest out of all the foxbodys... probably not the best for drifting. __________________ -Joe Alvarez

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January 2nd, 2009, 06:03 PM	#3
cgore Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	well drifting mainly probably some racing as well..

January 2nd, 2009, 06:17 PM	#5
cgore Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright thanks also its a convertible so would it be possible just to go with a roll bar instead of a whole cage?

January 2nd, 2009, 06:18 PM	#6
cgore Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	I forgot to mention the car has to be drivable on the street because its the only car I own But I'd also like to have some fun with it

January 2nd, 2009, 07:35 PM	#12
R0B0T Banned 12.8@103... stock motor 11.8@113...150 shot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 464 iTrader: 0 reviews	they flex too much to be slid

January 2nd, 2009, 11:00 PM	#13
cgore Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would possibly do courses but I meant more like church parking lots of a sunday with permits and 10 other people.

January 2nd, 2009, 11:41 PM	#14
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	get something with a roof

January 2nd, 2009, 11:48 PM	#15
jtyson8602 Regular 1986 LX none yet Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 277 iTrader: 0 reviews	get a 240sx for parking lot drifting. if youre stuck on the idea of the vert invest in a welding course and a bunch of good tube steel and get to supporting the body to get rid of the flex. a full cage will help a lot. sway bar, subframe connectors, lowering springs, etc...

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