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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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how would i go about improving handling while keeping stock suspension?
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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My only guess would be sway barsWhy not go all out and get an Eibach Pro-Kit and some shocks/struts?
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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and if you dont got the cash for the above mentioned, GT takeoff front & rear sways will make a very nice difference. you can also add the poly bushings to the takeoffs for even more cornering firmness.
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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GT take-off sways front and back with prothane
polyurathane bushings from moss mustang.

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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ORIGINAL: So_Cali My only guess would be sway bars Why not go all out and get an Eibach Pro-Kit and some shocks/struts?
where do i start lol. f'ed up streets of New York, uncovered manholes (yes, uncovered manholes!) craters the size of basketballs, speed bumps, etc. practically 85% of NYC streets are f'ed.
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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Ok in that case, u should consider an off-road set-up LMAO! JK, sways would be the best way to go if you're looking for better handling. Man and I thought our Californiafreeways were bad
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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also a strut tower brace would improve the rigidness of your cornering as woud a trunk support...not shure what the technical names are...saw them in the Moss Mustang catalogue lo
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: Mr.Bape

ORIGINAL: So_Cali My only guess would be sway bars Why not go all out and get an Eibach Pro-Kit and some shocks/struts?
where do i start lol. f'ed up streets of New York, uncovered manholes (yes, uncovered manholes!) craters the size of basketballs, speed bumps, etc. practically 85% of NYC streets are f'ed.

What ever you do, pray you don't go in one of those manholes. I hit one of those in a dark parking lot going about 25mph. It bent my rim, k-member, lca, and bent the frame in my Cobra... I was so upset then I went out and bought/insurance a complete Maximum Motorsports suspension and it handled like it was on rails.
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: Mr.Bape

ORIGINAL: So_Cali My only guess would be sway bars Why not go all out and get an Eibach Pro-Kit and some shocks/struts?
where do i start lol. f'ed up streets of New York, uncovered manholes (yes, uncovered manholes!) craters the size of basketballs, speed bumps, etc. practically 85% of NYC streets are f'ed.


okay in all seriousness, GT Take off sways..

http://newtakeoff.com/index.asp?Page...p;Category=139
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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ORIGINAL: Avalanch3

ORIGINAL: Mr.Bape

ORIGINAL: So_Cali My only guess would be sway bars Why not go all out and get an Eibach Pro-Kit and some shocks/struts?
where do i start lol. f'ed up streets of New York, uncovered manholes (yes, uncovered manholes!) craters the size of basketballs, speed bumps, etc. practically 85% of NYC streets are f'ed.


okay in all seriousness, GT Take off sways..

http://newtakeoff.com/index.asp?Page...p;Category=139
man i would LOVE to have that in bumper to bumper traffic! lol



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