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01-16-2008, 06:44 AM
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S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Gearing Up
Join Date: Jan 2008
City: Baltimore
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You can see that I am another new guy to this and I have recently added Saleen shocks, struts and lowering springs. The car is lowered by 1.25" all around. I want to change out my panhard bar and lower control arms but have not been able to decipher which brands are good and which to stay away from. Any help is appreciated.
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05 GT Premium. Saleen S/C, Saleen suspension, staggered 20" Wheels, Borla C/B
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01-16-2008, 08:10 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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WTF^^...
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Ive always liked maximum motorsports or griggs. I would see what they offer and how it compares in quality/performance to others.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 416
Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
10th Anniv Brakes, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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01-16-2008, 08:51 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
State: Arkansas
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How about the lower control arms for a GT-500? How do they stack up when installed on a stock GT? Will they stop the wheel-hop issues? Sorry, I don't mean to hijack this thread, but this may be another option for you.
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01-16-2008, 09:02 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
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What are you wanting to build the car for? Recommendations for drag racing are totally different than what I would recommend for handling. You can build it for both, but it won't excell in either then. I would take a look at what you are wanting, a canyon carver or a straight line demon and build from there.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
-02 V6- alot done...sold...
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Bassani catted X, Bassani catback w/ cherry bomb mufflers, K&N filter..for now.., buncha Kenny Brown stuff, look good stuff...
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01-16-2008, 10:03 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Gearing Up
Join Date: Jan 2008
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The goal is to have a nasty mustang for the road. I've only had it for three months and I am trying to make it a head turner on the roads and be able to handling my late night driving as well. The Borla c/b gets some attention and I will continue to finish out my intake with a new throttle body and my exhaust with a Bassani x-pipe and undetermined shorty headers then get it retuned. I'm having enough trouble with traction as it is and I want to upgrade the suspension before more power goes in. I do know that I will need new wheel and tires. . . those will be the graduation gift in June.
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01-16-2008, 10:17 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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WTF^^...
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do you want to corner carve or hook up and go when you get on it. Both call for different setups.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 416
Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
10th Anniv Brakes, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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01-16-2008, 10:24 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Gearing Up
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I'd have to go with cornering. I know that I should get an adjustable panhard bar but from where? I am also thinking of lower control arms but if you have better suggestions, that's why I'm posting. . .
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05 GT Premium. Saleen S/C, Saleen suspension, staggered 20" Wheels, Borla C/B
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01-16-2008, 11:20 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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postarama
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In that case look for a good adjustable set of lower control arms with delrin or aluminum bushings (aluminum being the harsher ride of the two) to eliminate binding there, also, a panhard bar would probably help you out with the 3-link setup as it will help keep the diff planted in the center, giving you more predictabe handling. Those two items alone will allow you to push harder with a more predictable result in the rear suspension.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
-02 V6- alot done...sold...
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Bassani catted X, Bassani catback w/ cherry bomb mufflers, K&N filter..for now.., buncha Kenny Brown stuff, look good stuff...
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01-16-2008, 11:25 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Gearing Up
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Sweet. I wasn't even thinking of adjustable LCA's. Are there any brands to stay away from?
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05 GT Premium. Saleen S/C, Saleen suspension, staggered 20" Wheels, Borla C/B
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01-16-2008, 11:33 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
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You could always go with a solid setup, I just prefer being able to do minor adjustments.
I don't really know of anyone to stay away from...just make sure you go with a company that you have actually heard of.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
-02 V6- alot done...sold...
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Bassani catted X, Bassani catback w/ cherry bomb mufflers, K&N filter..for now.., buncha Kenny Brown stuff, look good stuff...
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01-16-2008, 01:41 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Senior Member
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Griggs, Steeda, Maximum Motorsports, Agent 47, etc all make great suspension pieces for Mustangs.
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01-16-2008, 03:17 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
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adjustable stuff generally never gets adjusted once on there fyi only to get it setup right then it remains the same 90% of the time especially for DD cars (not track duty)
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 416
Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
10th Anniv Brakes, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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01-16-2008, 05:33 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Jackson
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Unless you want to swap between drag and handling. You can take an adjustable lower and basically turn it into a lift bar if need be for track duty then change it back for normal driving. I have a friend that does this and it works out pretty well for him.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
-02 V6- alot done...sold...
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Bassani catted X, Bassani catback w/ cherry bomb mufflers, K&N filter..for now.., buncha Kenny Brown stuff, look good stuff...
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01-16-2008, 08:29 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Gearing Up
Join Date: Jan 2008
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
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Would there be any problems if I get non-adjustable lower control arms for my 1.25" lowered GT? I don't plan on changing between drag and handling. I just want a well-corning daily driver which, you know, does get pushed to the limit occassionally.
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01-16-2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
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There's no problem going with solid LCA's, just throwing the idea out there.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
-02 V6- alot done...sold...
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Bassani catted X, Bassani catback w/ cherry bomb mufflers, K&N filter..for now.., buncha Kenny Brown stuff, look good stuff...
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01-17-2008, 08:08 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
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State: Alabama
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i would call maximum motorsports and talk to a tech that knows 05+ setups. I remember them saying a few things about some of the upgraded components on the market not doing anything and are a waste... so research it before you spend a ton.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 416
Borla Stingers, MGW Shifter, JLT CAI, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC, MM CC Plates,
10th Anniv Brakes, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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01-18-2008, 01:17 AM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
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go with a nice corner carving setup. everyone goes with drag setups and to me its a waste, why have a car thats only fun for 13 seconds at a time and a fat pig the rest of the time, when you can have a setup that makes the car fun 100% of the time? even a "corner carving" setup will be a bit better than stock suspension in a drag scenario, however the other way around doesnt work out to well (IE a drag setup wont be better than stock setup in the twisties).
id do what spec said, give MM a call and see what they recommend for your needs and goals with a setup that would fit your budget.
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2003 Redfire Cobra "Ruby" - Mine Again!
1990 Eclipse GSX - Project "get it running and out of the garage"
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01-28-2008, 12:28 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
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So what is a good "drag" set-up. I wanna hook. Already have Steeda billet LCA's, LCA relocation kit, Nitto 305 45/18 drag radials, Roush springs/shocks. Can't hook for nuthin' and I am N.A.
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01-28-2008, 01:13 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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I just lubricated on your foot!
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^What kind of power are you making?
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'05 GT - Borla Catback, Koni Adjustable Shocks/Struts, Hawk HP+ Brakes all around, Steeda Front Sway Bar & End-Links, Hoosier A6's on Enkei Race Wheels, Royal Purple Fluids
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01-28-2008, 01:21 PM
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Re: S197 Suspension: Which brands are best?
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385 at the wheels. Building BB stroker short block now. will be close to 450 when done.
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