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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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On my 91 Lx hatch, I am getting a lot of wheelspin. My mods are only full exhaust and a cone filter... More to come, but still I can't get any traction and want to know what to do.

The purpose of this car is mainly street, but hopefully some strip time. Also 6 hour rides to college and back.

Here is what I was thinking:
Subframe Connectors (weld in) what brand?
Maximum Motorsports Rear Grip kit XD
Possibly new springs and shocks and struts
Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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The parts you mentioned are actually along the same lines as my recommendations.

Definitely attack your rear end suspension. Most of the axle wind-up, wheel hop, and traction lost can be attributed to the control arms and oem rubber bushings. Changing to the MM lowers with Panhard bar (rear end package) will make a huge difference.

For the subframes I recommend the MM Full Length Subframe connectors ... here is a link.. http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=327

New springs & shocks will make a big difference, especially the shocks. Shocks/Struts help absorbe wheel hop and axle wind-up... it will also improve street handling & comfort.

Get the MM Rear grip Package, subframe connectors, tokico/bilstein shocks & struts, with some soft progressive rate springs (ford B, eibach pro-kit).... your 60 ft times will really improve...
Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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Thanks Stang Suspenion. I am still concerned with full length subframes. It turns out that the previous owner used a jack that dented the frame rails near the front of the drivers side. I am unsure if full lengths would weld up nicely to these dents? I look forward to doing business with you concerning my suspension needs.
Old Jan 6, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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Also, I am wondering exactly what type of shocks/struts. There are so many different types.... like what are the differences of drag vs whatever ..

anyways if I just use the tokico shock / strut kit.. it adds up to $1142.37 is there any way to get this price down. being 18 it looks like my suspension woes aren't going to be solved soon. Then i have to add on installation fees because suspension i doubt isa diy project.
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