After your suspension upgrades

[jofivepointoh]

How does it feel? lateral G's ? How would you compare it to let's say a Corvette or a M3 after your upgrades?

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[timd38]

How does it feel? lateral G's ? How would you compare it to let's say a Corvette or a M3 after your upgrades?

I lowered the Mustang, bigger tires and sway bars, but it is not in the same league as my Corvette. The Corvette has coilover and other suspension upgrades, but the Corvette is 500 pounds lighter and has better weight distribution. That being said, I enjoy them both. Short trips, take the Corvette, long trips I take the Mustang.

 

[tj@steeda]

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[Azzurro]

How does it feel? lateral G's ? How would you compare it to let's say a Corvette or a M3 after your upgrades?

You will NEVER get a Mustang GT suspension equal to a Corvette or M suspension. You can get it sort of kind of but equal? No. The GT350 with adaptive suspension... Yes.

 

[Dominant1]

You will NEVER get a Mustang GT suspension equal to a Corvette or M suspension. You can get it sort of kind of but equal? No. The GT350 with adaptive suspension... Yes.

These guys would like to prove you wrong.


http://www.maximummotorsports.com/

 

[Cascadia_302]

You will NEVER get a Mustang GT suspension equal to a Corvette or M suspension. You can get it sort of kind of but equal? No. The GT350 with adaptive suspension... Yes.

It's one thing to get a suspension set-up under the GT to equal the Vette/M, it's a whole nother matter to get the GT's weight down to make it a handling equal.

 

[Rebellion]

How do you make the suspension feel like the Vette?

I think I'm not asking much, but I really like how the suspension on the Camaro works, stable, planted, appears to eat up all the high frequency, low amplitude problems of the road...with all respect, the S550 feels abnormally soft and "all over the place." I would be happy if I can make the S550 suspension behave like the Camaro 5g.

 

[SpeedLu]

You can make a truly great-handling Mustang with some of the stuff the aftermarket has produced. There are so many good options. Steeda, BMR, FRPP, Koni, Viking, to name a few. People are often loyal to one brand and will tell you to go with that brand, but you can mix parts from different brands to make a good system too. I wanted an all-in-one, so I got the track pack from Ford Racing. I have no delusions that my Mustang could ever compete with a mag system, but I do know I am satisfied and done with the suspension on this car.

 

[wildcatgoal]

Well let me count the ways (you can see what I have in the signature)

- Body doesn't roll like a boat
- No constant bounce while driving, even on flat roads
- Vastly improved turn in response
- Improved IRS "connected feel"
- Improved overall grip from the rear end, especially post-apex and overall much more predictable grip/handling
- Reduced understeer which better camber balancing will tune out (in my case)
- Reduced tendency for steering to follow road imperfections
- Rides damn near exactly like the last M3 I drove on the road
- Negligible brake drive felt by the driver and I shift forward less in the seat somehow
- Lift of the front when gunning it is vastly less obvious
- Vastly more situations where I can save myself from myself negotiating turns improperly
- Legitimate driver confidence I simply could not get with stock PP suspension (sorry, it may make numbers, but it isn't for me)

The only issue I have is my drag strip times have suffered, but that makes sense considering I set up the car to turn and my very low rear end with a bunch of -camber... and there's no helping me at a drag strip without an auto, anyway.

If I'm ever in FL or if you're ever in Atlanta, you can come for a ride. I'm sure Todd will be in here with his compliments as well (we have a very similar suspension setup).

Biggest must have for me? Dampers.
Biggest not need to have, IMHO? Differential bushing inserts.
Biggest want? Actual bushing replacements all over the IRS (screw the added NVH at that point)
Biggest downside overall? Because the car doesn't feel like it's dipping in the back as much, the car "feels" slower. Same thing happened when I put Ohlin's on my Harley... I was faster in all respects but it felt slower. Annoying to a degree but... makes sense.
What I'm considering right now? Aluminum driveshaft

Going to an HDPE event this weekend. We'll see how that goes.

 

[Azzurro]

It's one thing to get a suspension set-up under the GT to equal the Vette/M, it's a whole nother matter to get the GT's weight down to make it a handling equal.

That's what I meant. I didn't mean to imply the Mustang suspension can't be made significally better but will never handle like the Corvette or M in turns because of the smaller size and weight.

 

[wildcatgoal]

If I could get the seats to sit lower, I'm willing to bet I'd have even more confidence driving this car. As it is now, I feel like I'm driving my pickup truck in this thing... not helpful.

 

[tj@steeda]

If you are also ever in the Pompano Beach FL. or Valdosta, GA areas ... come on by, we'll give you a ride too!

Best Regards,

TJ

 

[tj@steeda]

WildCatGoat,

We have Pony Wars coming up right around the corner ... you attending?

http://www.steeda.com/ponywars

Hope to see you & any of the other members there!

Best Regards,

TJ

 

[Rebellion]

Just remembering some stuff...I know a chassis engineer, he said that the first thing he'll change in every car is dampers!

Perhaps I should actually listen to this guy...

 

[Azzurro]

Just remembering some stuff...I know a chassis engineer, he said that the first thing he'll change in every car is dampers!

Perhaps I should actually listen to this guy...

New springs & adjustable dampers do wonders for this car. Should be mod #1 IMHO.

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