Jazzer The Cat

Hey, Riley

I recommend 18" wheels on ALL SN95+ Stangs. This will give you MANY more tire options in which to choose and likely be lower cost for same make/model of tire as well. Staggered is a nice way to go and recommend generally recommend a 265/35 on 9" wheels up front. As for rears, do you want to go 10"s or 10.5"s?

PM me with your additional thoughts please.

Jazzer

Hey Jazzzer,
My buddys dad just bought a brand new 2010 GT500 and it looks unreal on the stock 19's, he just sent it down to vegas to get the super snake package on it , now its winter up here in canada, but im looking to get some 19's for my 03 gt, i was just wondering what i should run for a tire sizes i should run for a staggered setup and or if this setup would be a bad idea and possibly downsize to 18's?
Thanks,
Riley

You will not *need* CC plates, but they can be beneficial for your Stang. The rule of thumb is 1.75" of drop and you really should have them. This is subjective, but most would agree with this amount to address geometry issues created by such a drop.

I will get into a bit more detail on the PM in my inbox.

Jazzer

Hello Jazzer, I had a question about CC plates. i just picked up a 04 GT and its lowered about 1-1.25" from what people have told me by posting a pic via some yellow springs i have not studied to see if there is a name on them.

http://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6-m...de-height.html

it sits 15" from center of wheel to fender lip in the back and 14.5" in the front. i just ordered some 17'9 and 17x10.5 running 275's and 315's. will i NEED to get CC plates or is that for cars that a slammed? i would say mine sits in between stock and to where some ppl lower it so much the top of the tire and the fender lip are equal.

i didnt know if running a 275 over the stock 245 will be more of a problem with tire wear running wider tires. im hoping i can get an alignment and have enough adjustment to not need to get them.

thanks for any help

Well, I would still ask you your ultimate goals, but a new "K" is a wonderful upgrade for the front end. The #1 thing I would recommend prior to ANY other suspension work, would be FLSFC's.

What are the specific issues you are having with the suspension? Please just PM me with your answer as it is easier to follow than this.

Eric

sorry but i was talking about my new edge Mach 1... the 09's on hold right now... im lucky enough to own two mustangs....

Well, you linked an SN95 tube "K" and you have an S197, silly

I would ask you what your ultimate goals are in the suspension of your ride? You will certainly upgrade your cornering going with a tube "K", but I am not as familiar with the '05+, as I am with previous years, sorry. I would refer you to the Handling Performance section of MF's for further assistance.

Eric

hey you said to get suspension mods and after trying to read some of you stuff i think this is about right i really need help with the suspension...

Seems to me the config. you mention would be soft up front and stiff out back. This would cause oversteer issues and sounds like a drifting set up.

Ones car really needs to be set up for a single type of condition to really work well. There are some things can be done to improve 1/4 mile from twisty pretty easy, such as removing front sway bar to transfer weight better. Much of this gets into spring rate and shock/strut combos as well and far-and-away my weak point on suspension mods. I would recommend you start with some good frame support as this is going to benefit you in ALL realms of performance driving. If you are really intent on getting both twisties and 1/4 mile results, go coil-overs and maintain the ability to swap them out for different driving applications. This is going to be more $$$, but the flexability to meet the needs of different events.

hey jazzer, what would u say to a 1/4 mile front suspension, with a twistes rear suspension. im running the chromoly drag front end with a stock rear, and was thinking about making it setup for twistes. i could always throw the stock front wheels back on to balance out the drag front end. i drive my car more on the road than at the track and twistes seem more fun. what would u say?