Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
11-28-2005, 12:05 AM
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RE: Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
I think you should remove that word "smoothness" [8D] This is the roughest ride I've ever had - but then again I didn't buy it as a luxury ride. With the Saleen suspension upgrades and this rubber, its feels like riding on rails compared to the old stock 5.0's I had in the 80's and 90's.
11-28-2005, 01:29 AM
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RE: Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
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I think you should remove that word "smoothness" [8D] This is the roughest ride I've ever had - but then again I didn't buy it as a luxury ride. With the Saleen suspension upgrades and this rubber, its feels like riding on rails compared to the old stock 5.0's I had in the 80's and 90's.
I think you should remove that word "smoothness" [8D] This is the roughest ride I've ever had - but then again I didn't buy it as a luxury ride. With the Saleen suspension upgrades and this rubber, its feels like riding on rails compared to the old stock 5.0's I had in the 80's and 90's.
11-29-2005, 12:04 AM
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RE: Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
Speaking of ride.
I live in New Orleans and the streets are terrible here.
Have you hit any major bumps or gone up or down curbs yet. I need to know if there is ANY hint of wheel rub (specifically in the back). I made the mistake of taking saleen's advise on rims last time and found that with the sportline springs, the rear 10" wheels rubbed like crazy on my 2000 mustang. I don't want this to happn again. I had to buy enough rubber for other reasons without worrying about the wheel well cutting into my tires.
I live in New Orleans and the streets are terrible here.
Have you hit any major bumps or gone up or down curbs yet. I need to know if there is ANY hint of wheel rub (specifically in the back). I made the mistake of taking saleen's advise on rims last time and found that with the sportline springs, the rear 10" wheels rubbed like crazy on my 2000 mustang. I don't want this to happn again. I had to buy enough rubber for other reasons without worrying about the wheel well cutting into my tires.
11-29-2005, 03:09 PM
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RE: Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
No tire rub yet on my car. The suspension is so tight on this thing though 
I imagine you would experience some rub if you went 20's, lowered but did nothing to upgrade the suspension.
I imagine you would experience some rub if you went 20's, lowered but did nothing to upgrade the suspension.
11-30-2005, 05:46 AM
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RE: Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
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Speaking of ride.
I live in New Orleans and the streets are terrible here.
Have you hit any major bumps or gone up or down curbs yet. I need to know if there is ANY hint of wheel rub (specifically in the back). I made the mistake of taking saleen's advise on rims last time and found that with the sportline springs, the rear 10" wheels rubbed like crazy on my 2000 mustang. I don't want this to happn again. I had to buy enough rubber for other reasons without worrying about the wheel well cutting into my tires.
Speaking of ride.
I live in New Orleans and the streets are terrible here.
Have you hit any major bumps or gone up or down curbs yet. I need to know if there is ANY hint of wheel rub (specifically in the back). I made the mistake of taking saleen's advise on rims last time and found that with the sportline springs, the rear 10" wheels rubbed like crazy on my 2000 mustang. I don't want this to happn again. I had to buy enough rubber for other reasons without worrying about the wheel well cutting into my tires.
12-01-2005, 12:31 AM
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RE: Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
I've learned my lesson on those springs, the sportlines lowered the car a little over 2 inches. Then, with the extra weight of the sound system in the trunk, the car looked slammed to the ground.
I've never used a progressive rate spring, and I think that the pro kit may give me the look I want without sacrificing the ability to install wide rear wheels.
I've never used a progressive rate spring, and I think that the pro kit may give me the look I want without sacrificing the ability to install wide rear wheels.
12-01-2005, 03:41 AM
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Yes, I think you should consider the pro-kit. The car is noticeably lower and I've got no problem with these wheels. I don't know how much wider than 10.5 you could, or would want to go without problems.
12-02-2005, 02:14 AM
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RE: Axis 20's and Pro Kit on, pictures!
9 second 1/8 is a little slow for an 05 with all that stuff on it. I know because mine is slow too. It ran 9.22 at 78, but that was the first time I had been to the dragstrip and the first 5 speed I have ever had. Only been driving it about a month when I went. I missed third alot, plus I was nervous. What was your 60 foot?