to brembo or not to brembo?
10-26-2010, 09:21 AM
#13
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 24
As Promised
Other features sure to improve the overall handling of the 2011 GT include an enhanced rear lower control arm to add stiffness, and a stiffened rear stabilizer bar for better on-center steering. Ford said stabilizer bar diameters, spring rates, and dampers have also been tuned for “improved dynamics.” In addition, a tower-to-tower front strut brace is now standard equipment, and the V-brace has been stiffened by adding gussets. Ford said the secondary cross member also has been stiffened while a front Z-brace has been added, connecting primary and secondary cross members. A-pillar stiffening foam also has been added to increase the rigidity of the car.
Those buyers looking for additional performance can opt for a special Brembo brake package. Ford said this package includes 14-inch vented front discs from the GT500 Mustang, unique 19-inch alloy wheels, and summer performance tires.
http://mustangs.about.com/od/2011/a/2011mustanggt.htm
Other features sure to improve the overall handling of the 2011 GT include an enhanced rear lower control arm to add stiffness, and a stiffened rear stabilizer bar for better on-center steering. Ford said stabilizer bar diameters, spring rates, and dampers have also been tuned for “improved dynamics.” In addition, a tower-to-tower front strut brace is now standard equipment, and the V-brace has been stiffened by adding gussets. Ford said the secondary cross member also has been stiffened while a front Z-brace has been added, connecting primary and secondary cross members. A-pillar stiffening foam also has been added to increase the rigidity of the car.
Those buyers looking for additional performance can opt for a special Brembo brake package. Ford said this package includes 14-inch vented front discs from the GT500 Mustang, unique 19-inch alloy wheels, and summer performance tires.
http://mustangs.about.com/od/2011/a/2011mustanggt.htm
10-26-2010, 01:08 PM
#15
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 28
As Promised
Other features sure to improve the overall handling of the 2011 GT include an enhanced rear lower control arm to add stiffness, and a stiffened rear stabilizer bar for better on-center steering. Ford said stabilizer bar diameters, spring rates, and dampers have also been tuned for “improved dynamics.” In addition, a tower-to-tower front strut brace is now standard equipment, and the V-brace has been stiffened by adding gussets. Ford said the secondary cross member also has been stiffened while a front Z-brace has been added, connecting primary and secondary cross members. A-pillar stiffening foam also has been added to increase the rigidity of the car.
Those buyers looking for additional performance can opt for a special Brembo brake package. Ford said this package includes 14-inch vented front discs from the GT500 Mustang, unique 19-inch alloy wheels, and summer performance tires.
http://mustangs.about.com/od/2011/a/2011mustanggt.htm
Other features sure to improve the overall handling of the 2011 GT include an enhanced rear lower control arm to add stiffness, and a stiffened rear stabilizer bar for better on-center steering. Ford said stabilizer bar diameters, spring rates, and dampers have also been tuned for “improved dynamics.” In addition, a tower-to-tower front strut brace is now standard equipment, and the V-brace has been stiffened by adding gussets. Ford said the secondary cross member also has been stiffened while a front Z-brace has been added, connecting primary and secondary cross members. A-pillar stiffening foam also has been added to increase the rigidity of the car.
Those buyers looking for additional performance can opt for a special Brembo brake package. Ford said this package includes 14-inch vented front discs from the GT500 Mustang, unique 19-inch alloy wheels, and summer performance tires.
http://mustangs.about.com/od/2011/a/2011mustanggt.htm
If you want the Brembos, then go for them. They're a bit overkill for daily driving though. You really need to track the car to realize the benefits of having them.
10-26-2010, 01:28 PM
#16
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MO
Posts: 3,234
You're taking that out of context - that passage is describing all '11 5.0s, not just the Brembo equipped ones. As previously stated, the only "suspension" difference really isn't a suspension difference - the ESC is slightly retuned for the Brembo models.
If you want the Brembos, then go for them. They're a bit overkill for daily driving though. You really need to track the car to realize the benefits of having them.
If you want the Brembos, then go for them. They're a bit overkill for daily driving though. You really need to track the car to realize the benefits of having them.
10-26-2010, 02:36 PM
#18
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 24
You're taking that out of context - that passage is describing all '11 5.0s, not just the Brembo equipped ones. As previously stated, the only "suspension" difference really isn't a suspension difference - the ESC is slightly retuned for the Brembo models.
If you want the Brembos, then go for them. They're a bit overkill for daily driving though. You really need to track the car to realize the benefits of having them.
If you want the Brembos, then go for them. They're a bit overkill for daily driving though. You really need to track the car to realize the benefits of having them.
You posted right under someone who has already stated that anyway. Also read my sig i already have the brembo's.
10-26-2010, 11:42 PM
#20
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vegas
Posts: 131
The only downside to the 19" wheels is the extra cost of replacing tires. Otherwise they look great. I've autocrossed my car in 100 degree heat and the stock brakes worked just fine at those lower speed ranges. For an open track event, according to some mags, if you are doing multiple hot laps you will need to upgrade even the std brembo package.