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Old 07-24-2012, 07:40 PM
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"MUST BUY UPR"
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Old 07-25-2012, 10:02 PM
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So I should actually buy UPR?
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Old 07-25-2012, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DutchManDann
I think my ultimate goal is off-the-line. I don't really like cornering quickly anyways i don't know why. I want the power to be put to the ground better.
I had a cheap and simple setup that netted me a 1.60 sixty foot NA on 17" nittos, while leaving too low (3800 rpm). Not too many people that I know of have done the same thing.

Loose up front and tight in the rear!
Front:
4 cyl springs up front (cut)
Lakewood 90/10's
Swaybar removed

Rear:
FRPP C Springs (dead coil cut)
Tokico shocks
UPR Dbl Adj Uppers (-2.5* pinion angle)
UPR Solid Lowers
UPR Rearend Mount Spherical Bushings

I would hole shot just about everyone and some people would try to leave early b/c they knew I was about to kick their *** off the line.
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Old 07-26-2012, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DutchManDann
So I should actually buy UPR?
Yep! I think Jazzer was just teasing me because he knows I work for UPR so of course I'm gonna recommend UPR. However, I've personally owned dozens of Mustangs and I've tried all different types of suspension setup. I truly believe UPR offers the best bang for the buck. We offer really good grip without spending $10,000 on suspension like some of the kits out there.


Originally Posted by 01GT4.6
I had a cheap and simple setup that netted me a 1.60 sixty foot NA on 17" nittos, while leaving too low (3800 rpm). Not too many people that I know of have done the same thing.

Loose up front and tight in the rear!
Front:
4 cyl springs up front (cut)
Lakewood 90/10's
Swaybar removed

Rear:
FRPP C Springs (dead coil cut)
Tokico shocks
UPR Dbl Adj Uppers (-2.5* pinion angle)
UPR Solid Lowers
UPR Rearend Mount Spherical Bushings

I would hole shot just about everyone and some people would try to leave early b/c they knew I was about to kick their *** off the line.


^^See? UPR!!!
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Old 07-26-2012, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by UPRSharad
Yep! I think Jazzer was just teasing me because he knows I work for UPR so of course I'm gonna recommend UPR. However, I've personally owned dozens of Mustangs and I've tried all different types of suspension setup. I truly believe UPR offers the best bang for the buck. We offer really good grip without spending $10,000 on suspension like some of the kits out there.
I don't want to sound like I'm accusing you of lying, but we wouldn't expect you to say anything else.
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Old 07-26-2012, 09:23 PM
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Ha ha.... Sharad

My body was taken over by your Jedi Mind trick and became mesmerized
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Old 07-28-2012, 12:09 AM
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Hmm well I guess I will go with UPR assuming my budget allows it. Although I am curious, can someone explain to me how the UPR subframe connectors are so much better than other brands such as MM?
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Old 07-28-2012, 09:41 AM
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I don't see the thickness of UPR's FLSFC's on their site, but you would notice a difference on two otherwise identical cars. UPR's are about $5.00 less with shipping/tax running less as well. Add some additional discount from UPR being a site sponsor to MF's and you will save a nice little bit of $$$ from Sharad

Jazzer... pimpin' for da sUPRpimp

PM Sharad for the discount code
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Old 07-29-2012, 06:35 PM
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Alright I PMed Sharad, going to order the subframe connectors when he gets back to me.

Are there any other suspension mods I should look into? I already have a strut tower brace that came off of a 97 GT so it's a Ford OEM one. Are the OEM ones good?

Thanks for the help guys
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Old 07-29-2012, 07:37 PM
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A STB is just not very beneficial to an SN95+ car It certainly wont hurt anything, but unless you were going serious open-track/AX, not enough body flex up there to supress.

In order of how I like to see those do mods for cornering:

#1 ~ Tires, tires, tires... ones that fit the needs of the driver
#2 ~ FLSFC's
#4 ~ LCA's (Jazzer approved, of course)

Above all of this.... seat time! There is just no substitution for the driver-mod

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