cant figure out what to buy...

mustangsoldier · April 10th, 2009, 04:41 PM

ok so i have about 270 to spend at latemodelresto.com and i can't decide what to get... im definetly buying the trickflow a/c delete and belt for about 60 and change and some new spark plug wires. but where im stuck at is between the steeda short throw shifter (Steeda Mustang Shifters at LRS - Same Day Shipping! ) or a set of upper and lower control arm w/ bushings (79-98 CONTROL ARM KIT, TUBULAR, REAR, UPPER & LOWER, BLACK MUSTANG ) im kinda leaning towards the control arms seeing as how i already have traction bars i think id be able to hook very well. thanks for any opinions guys.

grnstang · April 10th, 2009, 05:05 PM

control arms

flyin ryan · April 10th, 2009, 05:05 PM

What kind of shifter do you have now? I'd want the shifter with adjustable stops first so I have less chance of destroying the glass t5 trans even though the controls will help with wheel hope a bunch. I'd say both are a needed mod and you can't really lose eitherway

mustangsoldier · April 10th, 2009, 05:16 PM

i have the stock shifter still. i know i need to upgrade both...

mustangsoldier · April 10th, 2009, 06:17 PM

ok so i think i decided on the control arms for now lol but now im thinking of possibly scraping the wires idea and going w/ these 79-04 SUBFRAME CONNECTORS, RED MUSTANG . would these be good to install on a daily driver (for now) /occasional strip car?

slow 98 · April 10th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Yes do subframes, defently a good idea. the car will handle like its on rails.

88-gt-t-top · April 10th, 2009, 08:42 PM

Yeah, +1 for the sub-frames and controll arm w/ bushings.

buddyantunez1 · April 10th, 2009, 08:44 PM

control arms first, then short throw.

Burn'nRubber · April 10th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Yeah definately go with the subframe connectors and control arms. After installing my subframe connectors and control arms, it felt as if I was driving a different car....You might look into a full length subframe connector, I would think they would be a little stronger than those standard length ones, but im sure the standard length ones would suit you fine.

BTW I got a set of full length subframe connectors from blue oval for like 100 bucks..

flyin ryan · April 11th, 2009, 12:13 AM

Do the subframes.. they should be one of the first mods for a fox iv'e seen stock foxes hook enough to cause stress cracks. With those subframes welded up and bolted to your seat bolts the car will feel more solided it sounds weird but when you hope and and drive it after the install you'll know what i mean.

Stock shifter is total junk but if the cable is adjust good it will work for a while but i'd rather invest in a nice shifter before damage to the trans occurs plus it's something you'll use allot were as the lower control arms will only really be used when launching but either one will work because both need to be addressed

mustangsoldier · April 11th, 2009, 11:59 AM

ok so would you guys suggest waiting on the subframes till i can afford full length ones or will the standard length ones be good enough? yea i REALLY want to get a new shifter but i just can't afford it right now... its either the shifter or the control arms

86er · April 11th, 2009, 12:07 PM

make your own sub frame connectors
just buy some metal stock cut it and weld the bitches

mustangsoldier · April 11th, 2009, 12:09 PM

easier said than done lol

86er · April 11th, 2009, 12:29 PM

not really, go buy metal stock, measure cut, and weld it to the car, it is as easy as it sounds

86er · April 11th, 2009, 12:30 PM

if you want to get fancy buy some small squares of metal and drill holes in them and mount under the seats and weld to the metal stock.

really not hard at all

flyin ryan · April 11th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by mustangsoldier

ok so would you guys suggest waiting on the subframes till i can afford full length ones or will the standard length ones be good enough? yea i REALLY want to get a new shifter but i just can't afford it right now... its either the shifter or the control arms

Full lenght would obviously be better but not sure if there needed.. my turbo car which put done 460 and change on the dyno has the standard length t brace style subframes so it depends on what you want to do.

TKOTLARZ · April 11th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by mustangsoldier

ok so would you guys suggest waiting on the subframes till i can afford full length ones or will the standard length ones be good enough? yea i REALLY want to get a new shifter but i just can't afford it right now... its either the shifter or the control arms

definitely get the full length..if u cant afford them now just wait a little bit

mustangsoldier · April 11th, 2009, 08:02 PM

i mean im not looking for an all out drag car... right now its a dd that i want to get into the 12s w/ maybe eventually the 11s

mustangsoldier · April 11th, 2009, 08:02 PM

so would that be ok for the standard length connectors?

Squints · April 11th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by grnstang

control arms

April 10th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#1
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	cant figure out what to buy... ok so i have about 270 to spend at latemodelresto.com and i can't decide what to get... im definetly buying the trickflow a/c delete and belt for about 60 and change and some new spark plug wires. but where im stuck at is between the steeda short throw shifter (Steeda Mustang Shifters at LRS - Same Day Shipping! ) or a set of upper and lower control arm w/ bushings (79-98 CONTROL ARM KIT, TUBULAR, REAR, UPPER & LOWER, BLACK MUSTANG ) im kinda leaning towards the control arms seeing as how i already have traction bars i think id be able to hook very well. thanks for any opinions guys. __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

April 10th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#2
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	control arms __________________

April 10th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#4
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have the stock shifter still. i know i need to upgrade both... __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

April 10th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#5
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so i think i decided on the control arms for now lol but now im thinking of possibly scraping the wires idea and going w/ these 79-04 SUBFRAME CONNECTORS, RED MUSTANG . would these be good to install on a daily driver (for now) /occasional strip car? __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

April 10th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#6
slow 98 Regular 90 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Offutt AFB Posts: 75 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes do subframes, defently a good idea. the car will handle like its on rails. Last edited by slow 98; April 10th, 2009 at 08:35 PM.

April 10th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#3
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	What kind of shifter do you have now? I'd want the shifter with adjustable stops first so I have less chance of destroying the glass t5 trans even though the controls will help with wheel hope a bunch. I'd say both are a needed mod and you can't really lose eitherway

April 10th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#8
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	control arms first, then short throw. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

April 10th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#9
Burn'nRubber Regular 1992 Mustang GT Coming soon... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rushville, IN Posts: 253 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah definately go with the subframe connectors and control arms. After installing my subframe connectors and control arms, it felt as if I was driving a different car....You might look into a full length subframe connector, I would think they would be a little stronger than those standard length ones, but im sure the standard length ones would suit you fine. BTW I got a set of full length subframe connectors from blue oval for like 100 bucks.. __________________ 1992 Hatch: 306ci, gt40p's, comp xe270, Edelbrock Performer, 1.6 r/r, full bolt-ons, and some supension work

April 11th, 2009, 12:13 AM	#10
flyin ryan Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,387 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do the subframes.. they should be one of the first mods for a fox iv'e seen stock foxes hook enough to cause stress cracks. With those subframes welded up and bolted to your seat bolts the car will feel more solided it sounds weird but when you hope and and drive it after the install you'll know what i mean. Stock shifter is total junk but if the cable is adjust good it will work for a while but i'd rather invest in a nice shifter before damage to the trans occurs plus it's something you'll use allot were as the lower control arms will only really be used when launching but either one will work because both need to be addressed

April 11th, 2009, 11:59 AM	#11
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok so would you guys suggest waiting on the subframes till i can afford full length ones or will the standard length ones be good enough? yea i REALLY want to get a new shifter but i just can't afford it right now... its either the shifter or the control arms __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

April 11th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#12
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	make your own sub frame connectors just buy some metal stock cut it and weld the bitches __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

April 11th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#13
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	easier said than done lol __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

April 11th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#14
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	not really, go buy metal stock, measure cut, and weld it to the car, it is as easy as it sounds __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

April 11th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#15
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you want to get fancy buy some small squares of metal and drill holes in them and mount under the seats and weld to the metal stock. really not hard at all __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

April 11th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#18
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	i mean im not looking for an all out drag car... right now its a dd that i want to get into the 12s w/ maybe eventually the 11s __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

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