My build

Deca said:

impressive! what spare tire solution did you go with?

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ldp82 said:

First off, build is probably the wrong word. I would call this more my eclectic assortment of subtle tweaks. Build does roll off the tongue a little better. My car is at the shop now getting most of the stuff done.

This is to be a streetcar at this point, so NVH has to be kept at a reasonable level. Reduce some of the “floatyness” of the car and sharpen the steering some. The car drives big, I would like it to feel a little more nimble and communicate a little better.

I thought the first place to find improvement would be a reduction in unsprung rotating mass so wheels were ordered

Signature SV501 wheels 19x11 et 50 in gunmetal these with studs and spacers are rotatable


from Steeda I bought:
Cradle alignment
Jacking rails
Front brace
Vertical links (poly)
Clutch spring
Rear lower control arm bearing

From others
OP mustang front lower control arm with brake deflector and bearings
MGW short shift kit
BMR cradle lock out
Ford racing toe knuckle bearing
Ford racing catch cans
Caliperfexion brake studs
APR studs front and rear with open lug nuts
25mm front spacers
no drill front plat
JLT rock blockers
Airaid filter
FTBR front endlinks
Zl1 add on splitter guards
Ti shims
Spare tire
DSC controller (on its way)

I am looking to add camber plates, x-pipe and carbon drive shaft later this year or next.



Please let me know what your thoughts are on these mods

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H6G said:

A very impressive list of mods.... Just out of curiosity, which shop in MA did you choose to have these mods installed?

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ldp82 said:

I am having DWW do it. I have known Dave for a long time, he worked on my miata and a friends 350Z. He also has experience with the S197 cars and has a FP350S at the shop.


http://www.dww-motorsports.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dwwmotorsports/

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ldp82 said:

I am having DWW do it. I have known Dave for a long time, he worked on my miata and a friends 350Z. He also has experience with the S197 cars and has a FP350S at the shop.


http://www.dww-motorsports.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dwwmotorsports/

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ldp82 said:

First off, build is probably the wrong word. I would call this more my eclectic assortment of subtle tweaks. Build does roll off the tongue a little better. My car is at the shop now getting most of the stuff done.

This is to be a streetcar at this point, so NVH has to be kept at a reasonable level. Reduce some of the “floatyness” of the car and sharpen the steering some. The car drives big, I would like it to feel a little more nimble and communicate a little better.

I thought the first place to find improvement would be a reduction in unsprung rotating mass so wheels were ordered

Signature SV501 wheels 19x11 et 50 in gunmetal these with studs and spacers are rotatable


from Steeda I bought:
Cradle alignment
Jacking rails
Front brace
Vertical links (poly)
Clutch spring
Rear lower control arm bearing

From others
OP mustang front lower control arm with brake deflector and bearings
MGW short shift kit
BMR cradle lock out
Ford racing toe knuckle bearing
Ford racing catch cans
Caliperfexion brake studs
APR studs front and rear with open lug nuts
25mm front spacers
no drill front plat
JLT rock blockers
Airaid filter
FTBR front endlinks
Zl1 add on splitter guards
Ti shims
Spare tire
DSC controller (on its way)

I am looking to add camber plates, x-pipe and carbon drive shaft later this year or next.



Please let me know what your thoughts are on these mods

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PAWOLF said:

Nice list !! I'm actually trying to get the spare tire for a piece of mind sometime next month as well. As far as the ZL1 add on splitter guards goes, let me know how you like them. I've seen mixed reviews that they don't really do their job that well and some love it. It's a cheap mod to protect the splitter guards but I wouldn't want to put it on if it doesn't do anything.. :headbonk:

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tdzee said:

Whose Ti brake shims did you go with?

Thx :ford:

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nastang87xx said:

Just for thinking ahead's sake, if you're doing just a street car, DO NOT let anyone convince you that you need to upgrade your sway bars. You'll get zero benefit until you hit track or autocross and depending on your skill level, you may never feel a difference.

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