Red1988

Thinking of participating in the silver state classic next year. How is the straight line stability of a well maintained stock 1988 at that speed? I have not had mine over 100 mph. Speedo only goes to 85, so doubt I have really gone much over 90. Was stable and solid there, but another 30mph I'm sure is another ball game.

TRexGAWD

Ehhh, it's shaky... and of course the faster you go the higher risk you run of seriously getting hurt.. But I did it a few times with my stock suspension (minus quad shocks) before I did the full chassis upgrade and it never bothered me really... However, I don't know how easy it will be to reach that speed in a stock motor fox, ha.. I had quite a bit of power mods at that point and I think the fastes I got to was around 130-140..

Red1988

From what I have read, top speed of stock is a bit over 130, so I agree, 120 is likely the top I can expect really. Top allowed for the class is 124, I would attempt to average 110 for the 90 miles. When you say you have done it, did that mean the classic, or the speed?

TRexGAWD

I've never heard of the silver state classic, sorry... Don't really even know what it entail.. I was just saying I've hit that speed a few times with stock suspension.. Did I like it, not completely, could I handle it, yeah..

Red1988

Thanks, just wanted to make sure I understood what you were saying. I have only gone a bit over 120 once(different car) I can't say I found it soothing, lol.

TRexGAWD

After I beefed up the suspension and chassis, I had not problem topping 140 in the fox and feel solid.. It doesn't cost much to make it a solid car..

Red1988

I have been trying to read as much as I can on the subject. Have the basic idea, though there is some conflicting advice ot there. This event is really sustained speed over 90 miles. Not really a strain from a cornering perspective. What did you do to your fox suspension wise?

TRexGAWD

Pretty much a full MM sport box kit.. plus a tubular k member and a arms.. and rear UCA/LCAs.. Overall I spent around 2K on everything, saved a few pounds in weight, and had a much much better handling ride that planted.. good wheels and tires make a difference too.. Do you need all of that for normal streetability? No.. if you're not worried about tracking the car then struts and shocks with some springs will do just fine.. Maybe add a subframe connector and tower brace too for hard cornering..

Red1988

Ya, my initial thoughts were to instal flsfc's and the bilsteens mm suggests, that allow there use on the coil over kit. Was also thinkining lca, but the more reading I do, the less I'm sure that would be the next step. tires too, my choice there is restricted by the rules.

Red1988

Anybody else with experience with fox mustangs at constant high speeds?