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Old 09-20-2006, 04:43 PM
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Can someone school me on this? I have a chance to get this brand new for $125 dollars and I really want to get it if its worth it. The thing is, Im not sure if its what I want with my setup (or what its going to be) The car will be able to handle but I also want it to perform at the track... how will this affect it? Basically the panhard bar just stops your axles from moving? So, this is basically for a road racing car? how will this affect me on the street? Sorry for all the questions... Thanks.

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Old 09-20-2006, 04:54 PM
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I need to know within the next few hours so if anyone could help me it would be great.
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Old 09-20-2006, 04:56 PM
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I thought it helped stop the axle from moving side to side as well
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It consists of a beam that bolts to the differential/rear axle, runs parallel to the driveshaft, and pivots at a point near the transmission output shaft. It prevents pinion angle changes (axle wide-up). When you install a torque arm in combination with a panhard bar or a watts link, they take over both functions of the Mustang's upper control arms (side-to-side axle location and prevention of pinion angle changes). Both of the stock upper control arms can be removed and discarded. Doing that gives you a 3-link rear. It exhibits almost no bind and performs much better than the stock system during extreme cornering, acceleration, and braking.
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Old 09-20-2006, 05:10 PM
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So do you think this is something I should definetly get for my street car? Im not too much of a corner carver but Im just wondering if its going to have a negative affect at the track...
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Old 09-20-2006, 05:11 PM
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re-read what I said...it will help with acceleration....
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Old 09-20-2006, 05:27 PM
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^^ Thank You! Will I need anything else to run this panhard bar or just bolt it up and be done with it?
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Old 09-20-2006, 05:29 PM
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if you dont want it i do

it will help with the track as well as corners. foxs have a LOT of side to side movement in the axle, and this will eliminate that issue
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Old 09-20-2006, 05:31 PM
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LoL Nah I think I will take it. Im getting a brand new Maximum Motorsports Full Lentgh Subframes and Maximum Motorsports Panhard Bar for $200

Both are brand new and never installed...
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hell yes you better get that for $125 i got one and its the bomb
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