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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Ok, so I have a 03 mustang gt with a kenne bell twin screw, I finally have money for a suspension, but not sure which one is best for me. I want to get the most power to the ground but i want it to be able to handle, I plan on taking it to the track in May and I don't want to only be a force in the straights I want to be able to make my way around the corners as well. Any help is MUCH appreciated, thanks in advance.
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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The first thing you need is FLSFC's and some LCA's with at least a single spherical end. Then you have decisions to make as there are some different directions in which to go and a big difference in cost/performance considerations.

The Official Suspension Guide will be your friend in this reguard, so read up

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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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who should i go with for the FLSFC and LCA?
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 03KBGTGrl
who should i go with for the FLSFC and LCA?
+1 i'd like to know that too
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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I would recommend AM for the FLSFC's and, depending on your driving needs, UPR or MM or Griggs for the LCA's. Reguardless of which brand of LCA you go with, it is VERY important to get at least ONE spherical end to improve articulation of the rear axle. I would not "necessarily" recommend a set of UCA's to the OP due to the stated long-term goals, as I would recommend a PHB or WL and TA instead.

For the rest of you pepes, your ULTIMATE goals are really needed to be decided before moving onto further mods of suspension.

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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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MM Extreme Duty Lower Control Arms is where its at, and MM FLSFC's is where its at as well. Email MM directly and ask them what they suggest. They are very helpful and explain everything for you and what they suggest. I'm planning on going with their suspension stuff for my car. Good stuff.
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Thanks for the guidance, I think i'm going to get the MM XL FLSFC.
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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good choice
Old Apr 8, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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I'll be installing it in the next few weeks as well as some other stuff, i'll let you know how it goes
Old Apr 8, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Subframes do wonders, feels so much tighter in the turns it's like a whole new car. Hey jazzer, didn't know you were on here lol.



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