Suspension Recommendations

Twist 2 Go · September 17th, 2005, 07:38 PM

If you were going to build a corner-carver w/o a kidney belt, what parts would you use?

mdvaldosta · September 17th, 2005, 07:55 PM

Interesting topic, I'd like to know as well. I'd a straightliner at heart.

Twist 2 Go · September 17th, 2005, 08:03 PM

yeah, me too. I'm thinking of buying another GT for a daily driver and want to build a nice handling "SLOT CAR" w/o having it beat me to death on our quality roads here in Virginia.

turp · September 18th, 2005, 05:59 AM

Maybe start off with steeda strut twr and chromoly upper and lwr cntrl arms. Then a rear sway bar and tubular K member up front. And some 2" drop springs... Adj. camber plates up top in the front tokico struts all the way around. Cobra brake conversion front AND back! And if you really want to spend some big bucks drop 5K on a progressive brake controller oh yeah and Falken z tires on a set of 17" wheels... If I had an endless bank that is what I would do...

fallstar01 · September 23rd, 2005, 01:34 PM

Well, I'd say adjustable shocks/struts would be a good choice so you can tune it for more comfort or more performance when you need to. Maybe the Advanced Geometry IRS (as apposed to the torque arm/PHB or 5-link setups) because you'll still get some of the comfort that comes from IRS but superior handling to the stock version. Other than that, some really comfortable seats.

DC97Cobra · September 25th, 2005, 03:19 AM

I have the complete Steeda suspension and must say that it handles quite nicely. I've taken looped on ramps at 60+ and still have yet to find her limit!

IcantDo55 · September 25th, 2005, 09:19 AM

I'm going with H&R race springs 800/350lb and Bilstein race valved shocks and struts. Also a HD adjustable rear swaybar by Maximun Motorsports. A good K-member also could hekp the geometry of the front end. As always good stiffining is in order, sub frames and cage.

The Fox bodys problem is UNDERSTEER. So you want to increase the stiffness of the rear springs and swaybar and soften the front springs and sway bar.

There is many other aftermarket suspension upgrades like 3-link, 4-link, WATTS link and coilovers. But listed above is what I consider the best upgrade for stock "type" suspension.

99mustang232 · December 4th, 2005, 01:08 PM

a lot of good information is to be found on (corner-carvers.com)

September 17th, 2005, 07:38 PM	#1
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	Suspension Recommendations If you were going to build a corner-carver w/o a kidney belt, what parts would you use? __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

September 17th, 2005, 08:03 PM	#3
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah, me too. I'm thinking of buying another GT for a daily driver and want to build a nice handling "SLOT CAR" w/o having it beat me to death on our quality roads here in Virginia. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

September 18th, 2005, 05:59 AM	#4
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,012 iTrader: 0 reviews	Maybe start off with steeda strut twr and chromoly upper and lwr cntrl arms. Then a rear sway bar and tubular K member up front. And some 2" drop springs... Adj. camber plates up top in the front tokico struts all the way around. Cobra brake conversion front AND back! And if you really want to spend some big bucks drop 5K on a progressive brake controller oh yeah and Falken z tires on a set of 17" wheels... If I had an endless bank that is what I would do... __________________

September 25th, 2005, 03:19 AM	#6
DC97Cobra Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the complete Steeda suspension and must say that it handles quite nicely. I've taken looped on ramps at 60+ and still have yet to find her limit! __________________

September 25th, 2005, 09:19 AM	#7
IcantDo55 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Va Beach VA Posts: 590 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm going with H&R race springs 800/350lb and Bilstein race valved shocks and struts. Also a HD adjustable rear swaybar by Maximun Motorsports. A good K-member also could hekp the geometry of the front end. As always good stiffining is in order, sub frames and cage. The Fox bodys problem is UNDERSTEER. So you want to increase the stiffness of the rear springs and swaybar and soften the front springs and sway bar. There is many other aftermarket suspension upgrades like 3-link, 4-link, WATTS link and coilovers. But listed above is what I consider the best upgrade for stock "type" suspension. __________________ -Mike Link to My Site Want to Play Some Pool??? Stroked and Blown!

September 17th, 2005, 07:55 PM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Interesting topic, I'd like to know as well. I'd a straightliner at heart.

September 23rd, 2005, 01:34 PM	#5
fallstar01 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, I'd say adjustable shocks/struts would be a good choice so you can tune it for more comfort or more performance when you need to. Maybe the Advanced Geometry IRS (as apposed to the torque arm/PHB or 5-link setups) because you'll still get some of the comfort that comes from IRS but superior handling to the stock version. Other than that, some really comfortable seats.

December 4th, 2005, 01:08 PM	#8
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	a lot of good information is to be found on (corner-carvers.com)

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