Suspension or performance?

energiesource · February 22nd, 2008, 12:50 AM

So I can basically buy a full on suspension setup from either maximum motorsports, or ride tech, air ride system. or i can get a supercharger for about $600 more. what do you think priority would be?

whtpny · February 22nd, 2008, 12:52 AM

you could get a few of the basic suspension upgrades and then go for the s/c

lol

energiesource · February 22nd, 2008, 12:55 AM

true, but the roads in my city are absolute shit. like im talking a gravel road would ride better than these, so i just dont want to end up breaking anything or putting more force on my tires as it is.

workinprogress · February 22nd, 2008, 12:57 AM

thats a big decision...i would personally go for the s/c...just cant help the need for power...but as stated some suspension would make the s/c much more effective.

whtpny · February 22nd, 2008, 12:58 AM

i vote suspension then

energiesource · February 22nd, 2008, 12:59 AM

yeah i want as much power as i can get, but whats the point of it all if you end up breaking a fuckin tie rod or something because of shitty suspension, i dunno lol

workinprogress · February 22nd, 2008, 01:03 AM

find a kit that just replaces the weak points in the stock setup ie control arms...tie rods, shocks/struts and drop springs

Drgnracin72 · February 22nd, 2008, 01:13 AM

do you want your car to handle well or go faster. if your priority is the road course then do suspension and screw the blower

serjo · February 22nd, 2008, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by energiesource

yeah i want as much power as i can get, but whats the point of it all if you end up breaking a fuckin tie rod or something because of shitty suspension, i dunno lol

more like breaking a piston rod....

If you put a sc on a stock motor (you have a stock motor, right?) how much power are you going to get out of it? 400 rwhp? for $6k? for that much money you can build a N/A motor that will give you 400rwhp that will last you so much longer than FI, and it would be brand new.

If you want handling, forget about the motor, get suspension, with good suspension and stock motor you could beat vettes on a road course.

So what are your goals?

hardhitter · February 22nd, 2008, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by serjo

more like breaking a piston rod....

If you put a sc on a stock motor (you have a stock motor, right?) how much power are you going to get out of it? 400 rwhp? for $6k? for that much money you can build a N/A motor that will give you 400rwhp that will last you so much longer than FI, and it would be brand new.

If you want handling, forget about the motor, get suspension, with good suspension and stock motor you could beat vettes on a road course.

So what are your goals?

I set up my sc for around $3k and it was definitely worth it

jivepepper · February 22nd, 2008, 04:03 AM

I vote supercharger. I ran a 11.39 on a completely stock suspension and 17" dr's. Then you can slowly piece together the suspension.

Drgnracin72 · February 22nd, 2008, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by serjo

more like breaking a piston rod....

If you put a sc on a stock motor (you have a stock motor, right?) how much power are you going to get out of it? 400 rwhp? for $6k? for that much money you can build a N/A motor that will give you 400rwhp that will last you so much longer than FI, and it would be brand new.

If you want handling, forget about the motor, get suspension, with good suspension and stock motor you could beat vettes on a road course.

So what are your goals?

your not gonna be building any 400 rwhp n/a 2vs so dont have a clue where you got that form and if you did, it would cost a helluva lot mroe than 6k to do so

energiesource · February 22nd, 2008, 07:58 AM

Originally Posted by serjo

more like breaking a piston rod....

If you put a sc on a stock motor (you have a stock motor, right?) how much power are you going to get out of it? 400 rwhp? for $6k? for that much money you can build a N/A motor that will give you 400rwhp that will last you so much longer than FI, and it would be brand new.

If you want handling, forget about the motor, get suspension, with good suspension and stock motor you could beat vettes on a road course.

So what are your goals?

they set twin screw superchargers at a set psi so it doesnt do what you just said. if you dont maintain everything then yes, its possible, but it shouldnt be happening in the first place.
and a built engine would be alot more than $6k. besides, i can get a kb for $5k, so why bother?

Blk01ponyGT · February 22nd, 2008, 08:02 AM

thats a tough one man..but id probobly go with the supercharger and then call it a day with performance. after that start spending money on suspension parts

superbeef1000 · February 22nd, 2008, 08:06 AM

+1 suspension ,,as with my car i am doing all suspension and suporting mods befor i build the power plant

takiller · February 22nd, 2008, 09:07 AM

I vote for the supercharger. theres always little bits and pieces you can buy that will be good enough to support the s/c. just my .02 cents

Eagle2000GT · February 22nd, 2008, 10:35 AM

Supercharge. You will be glad you did.

the real shocker · February 22nd, 2008, 10:39 AM

save another 2 weeks and buy both! My UPR adjustable uppers and lowers were somewhere around $300, then another $130ish for a bumpsteer kit to eliminate the tie rods

later you can get more hardcore into the suspension

mbmconstruction00 · February 22nd, 2008, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Blk01ponyGT

thats a tough one man..but id probobly go with the supercharger and then call it a day with performance. after that start spending money on suspension parts

haha i thought i was going to call it a day with my blower....how wrong i was..you always want more no matter how much you have....but neways CHARGE IT! you will get much more satisfaction for your money

workinprogress · February 22nd, 2008, 10:49 AM

shocker...what are your mods

February 22nd, 2008, 12:50 AM	#1
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	Suspension or performance? So I can basically buy a full on suspension setup from either maximum motorsports, or ride tech, air ride system. or i can get a supercharger for about $600 more. what do you think priority would be? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

February 22nd, 2008, 12:52 AM	#2
whtpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	you could get a few of the basic suspension upgrades and then go for the s/c lol __________________ Mods: Fidanza Al Flywheel, Steeda UDP, EMP/Stewart Components WP, PP Plenum, K&N FIPK, Mac Prochamber, Magnapacks WhtPny's Videos

February 22nd, 2008, 12:55 AM	#3
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	true, but the roads in my city are absolute shit. like im talking a gravel road would ride better than these, so i just dont want to end up breaking anything or putting more force on my tires as it is. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

February 22nd, 2008, 12:58 AM	#5
whtpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gainesville, GA Posts: 1,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	i vote suspension then __________________ Mods: Fidanza Al Flywheel, Steeda UDP, EMP/Stewart Components WP, PP Plenum, K&N FIPK, Mac Prochamber, Magnapacks WhtPny's Videos

February 22nd, 2008, 12:59 AM	#6
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah i want as much power as i can get, but whats the point of it all if you end up breaking a fuckin tie rod or something because of shitty suspension, i dunno lol __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

February 22nd, 2008, 01:13 AM	#8
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	do you want your car to handle well or go faster. if your priority is the road course then do suspension and screw the blower __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

February 22nd, 2008, 04:03 AM	#11
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	I vote supercharger. I ran a 11.39 on a completely stock suspension and 17" dr's. Then you can slowly piece together the suspension. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

February 22nd, 2008, 08:02 AM	#14
Blk01ponyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 SVT Cobra Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 1 reviews	thats a tough one man..but id probobly go with the supercharger and then call it a day with performance. after that start spending money on suspension parts __________________ Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-9480/ 04 Cobra - STOCK for now

February 22nd, 2008, 08:06 AM	#15
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,474 iTrader: 2 reviews	+1 suspension ,,as with my car i am doing all suspension and suporting mods befor i build the power plant __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

February 22nd, 2008, 09:07 AM	#16
takiller Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 9.0 in the 8th Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,194 iTrader: 1 reviews	I vote for the supercharger. theres always little bits and pieces you can buy that will be good enough to support the s/c. just my .02 cents __________________ C&L CAI, 75 TB, Plenum, O/R H Pipe, SLP LM1's (Dumped), Eibach SS, Tokico S/S, Moser 31 Splines, Cobra Diff, FRPP 410's, XCal 3 93 Tune

February 22nd, 2008, 10:35 AM	#17
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	Supercharge. You will be glad you did. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

February 22nd, 2008, 10:39 AM	#18
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	save another 2 weeks and buy both! My UPR adjustable uppers and lowers were somewhere around $300, then another $130ish for a bumpsteer kit to eliminate the tie rods later you can get more hardcore into the suspension __________________

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