Hello

I just purchased a 2000 Mustang V6 convertible, 5spd, and I am hoping that you might help me with this question:

I used to have an 89 GT Convertible, and was pretty happy with the way it handled stock for a daily driver. My new Mustang seems to be annoyingly flexible, even though it seems to already have factory wimpy bolt-on stock subframe connectors. It still has the factory 15 wheels and tires. This will just be my daily driver, but I want it to feel better than it does now.

It also has a stock factory lower front suspension brace already, although it's somewhat wimpy looking also.

What do you think my first step should be make it handle better? :

o Full length weld-in subframe connectors (even though it already has factory bolt-in ones)
o upper shock tower brace
o 17 inch, 245/45 tires and wheels (to replace the stock 15 inch ones)

Thanks for your help,
Lorrin

 

Well you're definitely experiencing a combination of Ford build quality, and the lacking of cutting edge chassis technology.

The Ford chassis on a Mustang is about 25 years old (think Atari).

I would definitely get all the chassis stiffening out of the way first. Full Length Subframes, Strut Tower Brace, and a beefier 4-Point K-member brace will make a noticeable improvement. Once you have the chassis prepped, you can go with all the tuning/handing modifications such as shocks, struts, springs and items such as this that will improve the handling of the car.

I think you're on the right track of what you wish to purchase...

Sincerely,