Absolute mods with Ford Performance Track Handling Package

[skinnysaurus]

Just ordered a Ford Performance Track Handling package because as a suspension novice, I know it will work together as a package.

To save on future labor costs, what mods would you recommend as must have upgrades since the struts and shocks are Getting swapped out. Figure it makes no sense to pay a shop to do it twice down the line. Unfortunately I have no mechanical skills.

I also plan on picking Steedas IRS brace but I know I can install that anytime. This is a DD so I’d like to preserve some ride quality. I also don’t track but looking for solid handling for spirited street driving.

Any insights appreciated.

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[moffetts]

Camber plates are one item. They replace the existing strut mounts so you may as well do them now because it sucks to do it later. Did you buy the kit with the assembled struts And sway bars and stuff or did you buy the kit that is just shocks and struts with no springs?

 

[skinnysaurus]

Camber plates are one item. They replace the existing strut mounts so you may as well do them now because it sucks to do it later. Did you buy the kit with the assembled struts And sway bars and stuff or did you buy the kit that is just shocks and struts with no springs?

The full kit with the sway bars and springs.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

I would only add the Steeda roll center correction and bump steer kit. Enjoy the new suspension

 

[Bluemustang]

Rear shock mounts, BMR CB005, Steeda front control arms w/extended ball joints and bumpsteer kit, camber plates.

 

[K4fxd]

Call steeda and ask them. Lots of bad advice in this thread.

The CB005 is mentioned a lot, but no one admits it covers the Ford grips and raises the body over the subframe. Yea the Steeda parts are more expensive, but they work. The IRS braces also improve chassis stability, the CB005 does not.

Try both you will go with Steeda. Now on the front of the car, the BMR CB006 is the ticket.

 

[Biggsy]

Call steeda and ask them. Lots of bad advice in this thread.

The CB005 is mentioned a lot, but no one admits it covers the Ford grips and raises the body over the subframe. Yea the Steeda parts are more expensive, but they work. The IRS braces also improve chassis stability, the CB005 does not.

Try both you will go with Steeda. Now on the front of the car, the BMR CB006 is the ticket.

Did you install the CB005 yourself on your car? Or did someone you know say that?

Not accusing you of anything but I just find it hard to believe that the product on the top the first to do list for this platform has a negative effect on the car. Several cars that have been tracked on a road course or strip have positive feedback. The only negative feedback I’ve seen is compatibility with other suspension parts.

 

[K4fxd]

Did it myself. It goes over the top of the bushing and covers the sawtooth

 

[Bluemustang]

Call steeda and ask them. Lots of bad advice in this thread.

The CB005 is mentioned a lot, but no one admits it covers the Ford grips and raises the body over the subframe. Yea the Steeda parts are more expensive, but they work. The IRS braces also improve chassis stability, the CB005 does not.

Try both you will go with Steeda. Now on the front of the car, the BMR CB006 is the ticket.

Yeah and CB762 will trump the Steeda braces for increasing chassis rigidity. Hatin' much? lol
Btw, these cars have a pretty rigid chassis. You do not really need to stiffen it other than for a race car.

 

[K4fxd]

Yeah and CB762 will trump the Steeda braces for increasing chassis rigidity. Hatin' much? lol

Always a better mousetrap.

I like racecar rigidity. It makes the suspension more predictable. I don't think there would be enough difference for me to switch braces.

 

[Nuked]

The CB006 on a PP car does little to nothing, and yes I have it and drove with and without.

 

[K4fxd]

The CB006 on a PP car does little to nothing,

I have it on my car along with all the PP parts and I feel it in braking. Not as much mush under hard braking.

That said I probably would not buy it again.

 

[Bluemustang]

I have it on my car along with all the PP parts and I feel it in braking. Not as much mush under hard braking.

That said I probably would not buy it again.

If you upgrade the front control arms, particularly the tension link, it will improve stability under hard braking and better than doing the CB006 per Kelly Aiken when he worked at BMR previously. That said, extra chassis rigidity is usually good, but probably isn't worth the weight - just my opinion.

 

[K4fxd]

It raises the body the thickness of the bushing cup. Photo 2 in the installation instructions shows this.

 

[K4fxd]

Maybe. I put this on a friend's car and it sure looked to me like the spacer prevented the grippy area from contacting the body.

If it does not, then I apologize. I don't want to spread false information.

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