how to get the best of both worlds?

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11-04-2006, 07:33 PM

racer02GTstang

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how to get the best of both worlds?

well.. i ran deals gap twice in the past week and i love the curves. how ever i also love going down the drag strip... is there a way to get both good straight line and good handling? up at the gap so far my kill list is.... 99 vette, a4 audi, and a porsche turbo.... i just dont know what to do to not sacrafice straight line... so far my suspension is... upper and lower control arms, eibach pro springs, CC plates, kyb agx struts, full length sub frames, and i also have a strut tower brace on the way.

11-04-2006, 07:39 PM

Matts00GT

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RE: how to get the best of both worlds?

Switch to a tubular k-member and coil-overs on all 4 corners.

11-04-2006, 07:56 PM

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RE: how to get the best of both worlds?

You get your new motor put together and installed/tuned?

11-04-2006, 08:02 PM

Colorado_Mustang

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RE: how to get the best of both worlds?

Not really...it'll be biased one way or another, or just not reach potential in either. For straight line, you want quick weight transfer. For curves, you want a solid suspension that doesn't dive or nose up easily. Find out which you want, and just add the power necessary to compensate.

11-04-2006, 08:05 PM

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RE: how to get the best of both worlds?

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You get your new motor put together and installed/tuned?

nope... not yet.. only the cams so far... the motor is still in the garage...

11-04-2006, 08:23 PM

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RE: how to get the best of both worlds?

Air Ride is the only way to go... It's adjustable on the fly for which ever you perfer. Although it does add 30lbs to your car... But if you get a chromoly Tubular K-member and lowers it wont be much of a hassle. Also you can mout the tank and compressor where ever you want to try and equalize weight transfer on your car.

Mike