Suspension guys in here
05-13-2008, 10:21 AM
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Suspension guys in here
C'mon, I see you guys browsing the forum. It's not like I'm asking a gears/CAI/dyno #'s question.
As of now I have bolt-in suspension:
MM Full Length Subs
UPR Tubular Chromoly Poly Bushing Non-Adjustable UCAs/LCAs
Bilstein Non-Adjustable shocks/struts
Mach 1 Springs
Much of it was put in with the intention of making a solid street car I could take interstate on/off ramps at a rate of speed. Not making a car that will 1.4x in the 60'. Best 60' I've EVER gone in this car was on a set of BFG DR's @ 1.84. If I wanted to improve my 60' would the SSM/UMI lift bars improve them? One of the big things for the F-Body cars I noticed was installing some LCA relocation bracket to increase the angle downwards, which in turn preloaded the axle downwards and helps tremendously for them.
The UMI/SSM lift bar/LCAs I found supposedly do the same thing, but since we use a 4-link, not a 3-link/panhard like the GM guys I wanted to know if it was still a good idea.
As of now I have bolt-in suspension:
MM Full Length Subs
UPR Tubular Chromoly Poly Bushing Non-Adjustable UCAs/LCAs
Bilstein Non-Adjustable shocks/struts
Mach 1 Springs
Much of it was put in with the intention of making a solid street car I could take interstate on/off ramps at a rate of speed. Not making a car that will 1.4x in the 60'. Best 60' I've EVER gone in this car was on a set of BFG DR's @ 1.84. If I wanted to improve my 60' would the SSM/UMI lift bars improve them? One of the big things for the F-Body cars I noticed was installing some LCA relocation bracket to increase the angle downwards, which in turn preloaded the axle downwards and helps tremendously for them.
The UMI/SSM lift bar/LCAs I found supposedly do the same thing, but since we use a 4-link, not a 3-link/panhard like the GM guys I wanted to know if it was still a good idea.
05-13-2008, 01:14 PM
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EVERY SN95 MUSTANG NEEDS A MAXIMUM MOTORSPORTS PANHARD BAR. In addition to cornering incredibly, you no longer have to worry about the axle torqueing out of square to the body when you launch.
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05-13-2008, 01:43 PM
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The only reason I am not doing a panhard bar is because i love the way my exhaust tips look. You have to do some fabbing with the exhaust/run dumps dont you with a panhard bar?
05-13-2008, 01:47 PM
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The only reason I am not doing a panhard bar is because i love the way my exhaust tips look. You have to do some fabbing with the exhaust/run dumps dont you with a panhard bar?
The only reason I am not doing a panhard bar is because i love the way my exhaust tips look. You have to do some fabbing with the exhaust/run dumps dont you with a panhard bar?
05-13-2008, 01:51 PM
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I thought lift bars did about the same thing as decent aftermarket LCAs.. Maybe not?? Even then, getting a panhard bar would be a great idea..
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05-13-2008, 02:18 PM
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RE: Suspension guys in here/Big ***** *pics in here*
I'm almost positive ive read threads about guys running pan hard bars and brand name companies such as magnaflow, slp, bassani catback systems not fitting...
05-13-2008, 02:46 PM
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It may be a fitment issue, but you wouldn't really have to toss much.. Worst case scenario, you weld in a new, altered section of pipe to compensate.. If you want the suspension upgrade that badly, you'd make some concessions to make it all work.. Otherwise, why even bother??
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05-13-2008, 03:08 PM
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oh i totally agree with you. If you are dead set on getting the panhard bar, then what is the big deal of fabbing up a little piece of exhaust work? But im just stating that I dont think the original guy posting knew that there might be some fab work involved on the exhaust.
05-13-2008, 03:48 PM
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Gotcha.. I still think the panhard bar is the way to go, unless you go with something bigger like a Watts-Linkage set up.. I don't believe a Watts-Linkage set up is best for drag racing though, more for road course/autoX...
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