Our Suspension Set Up

ReverendDexter · November 3rd, 2011, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Smilieboy

Fixed it again:

MM Torque Arm
MM Torque Arms Road and track springs
Centric rotors all four corners
Torsen T2R

How do you like the Torsen? And how shot was your trak-lok when you pulled it?

Smilieboy · November 3rd, 2011, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

How do you like the Torsen? And how shot was your trak-lok when you pulled it?

Love the torsen. In combo with the TA the car rotates and is hard to break the rear end loose. Trak-lok didn't look too bad. with 94K miles on it though it is going to need to be rebuilt by the new owner.

ReverendDexter · November 3rd, 2011, 05:20 PM

Yeah, I contemplated a different LSD when I did gears, but it was hard to justify $700-$1k when new carbon-fiber clutch-packs for the t-lok were only $100. Wasn't sure how much to kick myself over saving $600.

Boss002 · November 3rd, 2011, 08:13 PM

I've never ran any steeda parts ever, but for the ESP class since I can't run MM's T/A setup, it really sounds like the best bet to help out the rear

Smilieboy · November 3rd, 2011, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Yeah, I contemplated a different LSD when I did gears, but it was hard to justify $700-$1k when new carbon-fiber clutch-packs for the t-lok were only $100. Wasn't sure how much to kick myself over saving $600.

I stole mine for around $400.

EscortSportage · December 5th, 2011, 11:16 PM

im actually thinking of just rebuilding my stock rearend, (get it packed tight) and bumping up my gears from 3.55s to 3.73

ReverendDexter · December 6th, 2011, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by EscortSportage

im actually thinking of just rebuilding my stock rearend, (get it packed tight) and bumping up my gears from 3.55s to 3.73

Why the gear bump? I mean, 3.55s to 3.73s is barely any change at all. I mean, if you max out 2nd at 60mph now, you'll still be at 57 with with new gears.

94racing · December 6th, 2011, 10:35 AM

^exactly

idk if it would make youres undrivable or not but 4.10s may be the way to go at that point. or you can just turn youre turbo up for that small bit of juice youre going to get out of it.

EscortSportage · December 6th, 2011, 03:09 PM

Im back to all motor sold turbo stuff to my drag racing buddy
So time for a big cam i figured im gonna lose some buttom end torque so the 373s will help keep me in the power band

Ill wait on the gears for now

EscortSportage · December 11th, 2011, 07:01 PM

So im almost done with the MM catalog,
Just ordered the aluminum rack bushings, swaybar reinforcement kit, hybrid steering shaft, frot swaybar, bumpsteer conversion kit, and k member

Sooo how do i get sponsored by them! Wtf

Whiskey11 · December 11th, 2011, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by EscortSportage

So im almost done with the MM catalog,
Just ordered the aluminum rack bushings, swaybar reinforcement kit, hybrid steering shaft, frot swaybar, bumpsteer conversion kit, and k member

Sooo how do i get sponsored by them! Wtf

Win something big that gets them lots of attention. Solo Nationals might be a good start

May need some silly wide A6's and tons of weight reduction as I'm sure you'll end up in CP with the full MM catalog!

My suspension set up rocks, I have this HUGE LONG LIST!!!!!

Here it is:

Tokico D-Specs

ReverendDexter · December 12th, 2011, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Whiskey11

My suspension set up rocks, I have this HUGE LONG LIST!!!!!

Here it is:
Tokico D-Specs
Driver Mod

Fixed that for you.

Whiskey11 · December 12th, 2011, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Fixed that for you.

Still very uncertain about that last addition.

I think the 1st in the Street Tire PAX was a fluke and entirely circumstantial. I mean, lets be honest, how does a 2009 Mustang GT completely stock except for a K&N drop in air filter with the spare tire removed head around the course less than a tenth faster than a stock prepped Miata on street tires? I haven't the foggiest idea, but I bet I couldn't replicate it if I tried! The event before the last I placed like 4th or 5th in the street tire pax.

April is too far away =( I want to go autocross again...

EscortSportage · December 13th, 2011, 07:55 PM

win the nationals!

im a complete novice!

all i have been doing is very aggressive street driving, its time to get TRACK TIME!

Boss002 · February 7th, 2012, 10:44 PM

Smilieboy, how long have you had your torsen in and how much abuse has it gone through. I've been debating on getting a T2-R myself and remember reading years ago about people having problems with them failing after like a year or two

Smilieboy · February 8th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Ive had it installed in Oct 11. It was used with about 36K miles on it. Seems to do just fine. Really helps mid corner. If it goes out, gives me an excuse to buy another. However, most i have seen issue with is people being stupid with them. If used and cared for correctly, i have heard of them lasting past 100K.

Boss002 · March 28th, 2012, 04:53 PM

Winter Project update:

ESP car, 02 Boss Shinoda Legacy #002
OLD SETUP

H&R Super Sport
Bilstein HD's
MM FLSFC
Corbeau FX1 (to keep me planted)
Junk yard stock UCA and LCA rear
Hawks HPS pads F and R
Bullit Brake Upgrade Front
275/45/17 (or 40) Kumho V710s F and R
17x9 and 17 x10.5 bullit replica's (wanting to get better rims and go 315's F and R)
MM Caster Camber Plates 2.1* - camber, 5.5 Caster
Stock Sways
Stock Bushing
Stock End Links

New Stuff
Steeda 5 link rear
Steeda Competition Springs F & R
Poly Isolators
Torsen T2-R
BBK Longtubes
A/C Delete
Corbeau 5 point camlock
Spare set of 295/30/18 Hoosier A6's

ReverendDexter · March 28th, 2012, 05:08 PM

Boss... you can fit 315s up front?

Widest I've seen is 295s and that was with an SLA conversion.

Boss002 · March 28th, 2012, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Boss... you can fit 315s up front?

Widest I've seen is 295s and that was with an SLA conversion.

I'm currently only going 295's. I've seen a 96 do it and have read about alot other's doing 315's at every corner and it's my overall goal. If I remember right just need the right rims and rack limiters to help with rub.

Whiskey11 · March 28th, 2012, 06:40 PM

Well I suppose I can post whore and update my list!

Most isn't installed but either sitting waiting to be installed or on the way to my house.

Dunlop Direzza Z1 Sport Star Specs in 245/45/18
Tokico D-Specs
Steeda Sport Springs
Steeda HD Mounts
Fays2 Watts Link
Strano Performance Parts 35mm 3 hole adjustable front swaybar
Strano Performance Parts 25mm 3 hole adjustable rear swaybar
UMI Competition Endlinks for front swaybar
K&N Drop in replacement air filter (gives me over 9000 HP and Torques!!!11!1!one)

Only thing left really is the Steeda Competition UCA and mount but that can wait until I have cash again, and some 9" wide lightweight wheels with 265 wide tires (probably star specs again since they do well in rain and dry). That completes the suspension that I want to change. Then I can focus on the power with a CAI and cat back exhaust and brakes.

Edited for bad spelling.... silly phone!

November 3rd, 2011, 05:20 PM	#43
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I contemplated a different LSD when I did gears, but it was hard to justify $700-$1k when new carbon-fiber clutch-packs for the t-lok were only $100. Wasn't sure how much to kick myself over saving $600. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

December 5th, 2011, 11:16 PM	#46
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	im actually thinking of just rebuilding my stock rearend, (get it packed tight) and bumping up my gears from 3.55s to 3.73 __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

December 6th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#48
94racing Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 mustang gt500racecar Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: athens ohio Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 0 reviews	^exactly idk if it would make youres undrivable or not but 4.10s may be the way to go at that point. or you can just turn youre turbo up for that small bit of juice youre going to get out of it. __________________ Check out our race team! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...3927011?v=wall American Iron Mustang- ^1.6 lateral gs 03 Steeda 1.2 lateral Gs-ra1 08 Gt

December 6th, 2011, 03:09 PM	#49
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im back to all motor sold turbo stuff to my drag racing buddy So time for a big cam i figured im gonna lose some buttom end torque so the 373s will help keep me in the power band Ill wait on the gears for now __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

December 11th, 2011, 07:01 PM	#50
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	So im almost done with the MM catalog, Just ordered the aluminum rack bushings, swaybar reinforcement kit, hybrid steering shaft, frot swaybar, bumpsteer conversion kit, and k member Sooo how do i get sponsored by them! Wtf __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

November 3rd, 2011, 08:13 PM	#44
Boss002 Regular 2002 Boss Legacy 13.1 @ 106 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MI Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've never ran any steeda parts ever, but for the ESP class since I can't run MM's T/A setup, it really sounds like the best bet to help out the rear

December 13th, 2011, 07:55 PM	#54
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	win the nationals! im a complete novice! all i have been doing is very aggressive street driving, its time to get TRACK TIME! __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

February 7th, 2012, 10:44 PM	#55
Boss002 Regular 2002 Boss Legacy 13.1 @ 106 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MI Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	Smilieboy, how long have you had your torsen in and how much abuse has it gone through. I've been debating on getting a T2-R myself and remember reading years ago about people having problems with them failing after like a year or two

February 8th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#56
Smilieboy Regular 2004 Mustang GT 13.2@105.66 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 232 iTrader: 3 reviews	Ive had it installed in Oct 11. It was used with about 36K miles on it. Seems to do just fine. Really helps mid corner. If it goes out, gives me an excuse to buy another. However, most i have seen issue with is people being stupid with them. If used and cared for correctly, i have heard of them lasting past 100K. __________________ JLT CAI, Bullit intake swap, SCT tuner (custom 93 octane tune), MAC LTs, o/r prochamber and catbacks Steeda pullies, Bilstein HDs, 300 lb coilovers (front), MM Road and track TA springs (rear), MM panhard bar and TA, Torsen T2R 2012 Boss 302

March 28th, 2012, 04:53 PM	#57
Boss002 Regular 2002 Boss Legacy 13.1 @ 106 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MI Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	Winter Project update: ESP car, 02 Boss Shinoda Legacy #002 OLD SETUP H&R Super Sport Bilstein HD's MM FLSFC Corbeau FX1 (to keep me planted) Junk yard stock UCA and LCA rear Hawks HPS pads F and R Bullit Brake Upgrade Front 275/45/17 (or 40) Kumho V710s F and R 17x9 and 17 x10.5 bullit replica's (wanting to get better rims and go 315's F and R) MM Caster Camber Plates 2.1* - camber, 5.5 Caster Stock Sways Stock Bushing Stock End Links New Stuff Steeda 5 link rear Steeda Competition Springs F & R Poly Isolators Torsen T2-R BBK Longtubes A/C Delete Corbeau 5 point camlock Spare set of 295/30/18 Hoosier A6's

March 28th, 2012, 05:08 PM	#58
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Boss... you can fit 315s up front? Widest I've seen is 295s and that was with an SLA conversion. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

March 28th, 2012, 06:40 PM	#60
Whiskey11 At the Apex pulling 1.2g 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 2,214 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well I suppose I can post whore and update my list! Most isn't installed but either sitting waiting to be installed or on the way to my house. Dunlop Direzza Z1 Sport Star Specs in 245/45/18 Tokico D-Specs Steeda Sport Springs Steeda HD Mounts Fays2 Watts Link Strano Performance Parts 35mm 3 hole adjustable front swaybar Strano Performance Parts 25mm 3 hole adjustable rear swaybar UMI Competition Endlinks for front swaybar K&N Drop in replacement air filter (gives me over 9000 HP and Torques!!!11!1!one) Only thing left really is the Steeda Competition UCA and mount but that can wait until I have cash again, and some 9" wide lightweight wheels with 265 wide tires (probably star specs again since they do well in rain and dry). That completes the suspension that I want to change. Then I can focus on the power with a CAI and cat back exhaust and brakes. Edited for bad spelling.... silly phone! __________________ 20 May 2012 Auto-X event after action report: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...nals-site.html Last edited by Whiskey11; March 28th, 2012 at 08:26 PM.

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