Ford Performance Track Handling Pack - What do I need?

[Dennis Tierney]

It gets pretty low in front

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[Jubbs2116]

So I didn’t read all the comments but I put the track kit on my car a few years ago. I just ordered the steeda roll center correction kit, so I wanted to point that out in case it is of interest. Haven’t put it on yet, but sounds like a helpful upgrade for lowered cars. I had also added some chassis bracing from BMR and a rear subframe alignment kit.

 

[GrabberBargeCaptain]

These cars have a pretty high ride height in general, so I’m happy with the height on this kit, never scrape on anything. Can even go up my driveway entrance straight on if I want. Nothing like driving a gt350 where you scrape the crap out of the front fascia everywhere you go. If you add more splitter or body mods expect to run into scraping issues and go at an angle over everything.

***I did get some extra height from 275/40r tires over the stock 255/40r. Your experience will vary depending on tire setup

 

[Mach 307]

I just wanted to update this thread as to not keep anybody hanging on results of my install… I returned the kit and traded my GT for a Mach 1 this week.

 

[S550HPP]

I just wanted to update this thread as to not keep anybody hanging on results of my install… I returned the kit and traded my GT for a Mach 1 this week.

Congrats!! M1s are worth every penny on looks alone!!

 

[jcm3]

For others that look at this mod (I love it), I didn't go the full Steeda Stop the Hop kit but did install the Steeda Mustang IRS Subframe Alignment Kit while I was in there. It's so odd that the bolts and washers have so much space around them in stock form.

They're only $80, and will help keep everything aligned.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-irs-subframe-alignment-kit-2015-all-555-4438.html?setCurrencyId=1&sku=555 4438&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20737158380&gbraid=0AAAAADtDFHNzFDOcn5IBRRq2RsknFjOas&gclid=CjwKCAjw9anCBhAWEiwAqBJ-cz6KcikAKSdt05ttr8UgDIIY191agfE6pNqrkhbddDO0DJX1DoZYYBoChhEQAvD_BwE

It's lower, but not so much that I rub on much. There are some exits in my work parking garage that are really steep, so I do have to use one specific exit.

Before: (PP1)

After, although not at exactly the same angle:

 

[High Velocity]

For others that look at this mod (I love it), I didn't go the full Steeda Stop the Hop kit but did install the Steeda Mustang IRS Subframe Alignment Kit while I was in there. It's so odd that the bolts and washers have so much space around them in stock form.

They're only $80, and will help keep everything aligned.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-irs-subframe-alignment-kit-2015-all-555-4438.html?setCurrencyId=1&sku=555 4438&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20737158380&gbraid=0AAAAADtDFHNzFDOcn5IBRRq2RsknFjOas&gclid=CjwKCAjw9anCBhAWEiwAqBJ-cz6KcikAKSdt05ttr8UgDIIY191agfE6pNqrkhbddDO0DJX1DoZYYBoChhEQAvD_BwE

It's lower, but not so much that I rub on much. There are some exits in my work parking garage that are really steep, so I do have to use one specific exit.

Before: (PP1)

After, although not at exactly the same angle:

Is that the ford springs? Can you post side pictures of the car?

 

[blankman]

Is that the ford springs? Can you post side pictures of the car?

There are some pictures that myself And others have posted on page 3.

 

[Mustangpursuit]

While mine was a base GT and had the Track Shocks/Struts + Steeda Minimum Drop Springs. I had alignment done back then on 19x9 (255/40/19) and shop did Track Pack specs. However I just got the FP front control arm kit installed today, but also had other updates since then such as going to 19x10 (275/40/19) and Oil Pan replacement which they probably dropped the K-member (said no need for alignment) After the control arms, they did PP2 specs instead. Not sure if the alignment is good for street? car drives fine and does not tram line and stays straight. Tires have been on car for 2 years and no tire wear reported and last rotation was the week before the upgrade kit.

Original alignment before 19x10 wheels and front control arm kit.

New alignment with 19x10 and front control arm kit.

Wonder if PP2 is ok setting for those who have the FP track suspension package even if only street driven?

 

[jcm3]

Is that the ford springs? Can you post side pictures of the car?

Were you looking for outside before/after pics or something of the suspension specifically? I did post some before/after pics a few posts up, but I can post a few of the suspension on the car.

They are the springs that came with the Ford Performance Track Kit. Springs were already mounted in the struts (no spring compressor needed), sway bars and a few other links.

It did seem to turn flatter after the install, and the shocks work well. Definitely more stiff, but not uncomfortable at all.

I didn't take as many pics as I thought I did.

 

[High Velocity]

Were you looking for outside before/after pics or something of the suspension specifically? I did post some before/after pics a few posts up, but I can post a few of the suspension on the car.

They are the springs that came with the Ford Performance Track Kit. Springs were already mounted in the struts (no spring compressor needed), sway bars and a few other links.

It did seem to turn flatter after the install, and the shocks work well. Definitely more stiff, but not uncomfortable at all.

I didn't take as many pics as I thought I did.

Outside before and after pictures would be great. Thank you.

 

[blankman]

Will post tomorrow. Had to take my car to a touch less wash as I've got to replace two cheap sillcocks with plastic internal parts. Will edit the post accordingly. Going from stock base GT to FP track springs and dampers

 

[jcm3]

Outside before and after pictures would be great. Thank you.

These are the closest to being the same angle, my above pics are probably harder to tell.

I'm not sure it had completely settled in the second pic, it was just after the install and I was getting an alignment.

First is stock PP1 height, second and third are after.

 

[High Velocity]

These are the closest to being the same angle, my above pics are probably harder to tell.

I'm not sure it had completely settled in the second pic, it was just after the install and I was getting an alignment.

First is stock PP1 height, second and third are after.

Looks great!

 

[S550HPP]

For others that look at this mod (I love it), I didn't go the full Steeda Stop the Hop kit but did install the Steeda Mustang IRS Subframe Alignment Kit while I was in there. It's so odd that the bolts and washers have so much space around them in stock form.

They're only $80, and will help keep everything aligned.

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-irs-subframe-alignment-kit-2015-all-555-4438.html?setCurrencyId=1&sku=555 4438&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20737158380&gbraid=0AAAAADtDFHNzFDOcn5IBRRq2RsknFjOas&gclid=CjwKCAjw9anCBhAWEiwAqBJ-cz6KcikAKSdt05ttr8UgDIIY191agfE6pNqrkhbddDO0DJX1DoZYYBoChhEQAvD_BwE

It's lower, but not so much that I rub on much. There are some exits in my work parking garage that are really steep, so I do have to use one specific exit.

Before: (PP1)

After, although not at exactly the same angle:

Did you try with just track dampers on PP1 springs? Has anyone? How was ride on trashed roads?

Looks amazing!!

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