Ford Performance Track Handling Suspension Package - Advice

[shogun32]

You run a really good chance of throwing off the frame alignment

the IRS alignment from the factory is total crap. use the Bmr/Steeda alignment dowels and get it actually right.

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[GR11M]

Take the lower control arm completely off and use a hydraulic press. I removed mine using a c-clamp and the amount of leverage required was ridiculous. They do however go back in much easier than they come out.

 

[mtr5.0]

eibach.

So you recommend using the eibach bumpstops instead of the ones supplied in the ford kit ?

 

[shogun32]

Yes and trim them as well

 

[rsayers]

I'll add another review for this kit since I recently had it installed.

Can't comment on installation as I had a shop do it. But I can confirm what was said earlier, the stance looks amazing, and it drives even better. I have had a chance to push it a little. The whole car feels so composed no matter what you are doing with it. You definitely feel a bit more of the road, but it's not uncomfortable at all. I can still navigate speed bumps just fine.

 

[mtr5.0]

Yes and trim them as well

How much would you recommend trimming off ? If using minimum drop springs with the ford performance dampers, I’m considering buying this kit w/ minimum drop springs

 

[shogun32]

0.5 to 0.75"

 

[StrongFord]

I created a how-to thread for the press and install of the bearing. It might help you out.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...bearing-install-how-to-it-can-be-done.172015/

 

[Hack]

Another review of the FP track handling kit. The ride firmness is similar to the 2016 GT350 I used to own. Possibly just slightly more firm. Definitely still comfortable on the streets and a lot more confidence inspiring than the mushy stock springs on the PP1.

I haven't been to the track with the car yet, so I don't know how it will feel there, but I think I'm familiar enough with the GT350 I owned for 3 1/2 years and put 33,000 miles on and S550s in general to say that I believe it will be really good on track.

The car is much lower, but I don't have any problem with the front spoiler or body bottoming out and hitting everything like I did with the GT350. That is so nice not constantly worrying and planning to try to prevent rubs and scrapes.

The toe bushings are a real PITA to swap. I did it with a rental tool from the local auto parts store. Definitely the ones in the kit are going to hold the rear wheels in the correct position far better than the soft stock PP1 bushings. Compared to the bushings in my PP1, the bushings in the kit are very precise. IMO it depends on your goals, but for great handling I think it's worth doing the bushings.

 

[mtr5.0]

Another review of the FP track handling kit. The ride firmness is similar to the 2016 GT350 I used to own. Possibly just slightly more firm. Definitely still comfortable on the streets and a lot more confidence inspiring than the mushy stock springs on the PP1.

I haven't been to the track with the car yet, so I don't know how it will feel there, but I think I'm familiar enough with the GT350 I owned for 3 1/2 years and put 33,000 miles on and S550s in general to say that I believe it will be really good on track.

The car is much lower, but I don't have any problem with the front spoiler or body bottoming out and hitting everything like I did with the GT350. That is so nice not constantly worrying and planning to try to prevent rubs and scrapes.

The toe bushings are a real PITA to swap. I did it with a rental tool from the local auto parts store. Definitely the ones in the kit are going to hold the rear wheels in the correct position far better than the soft stock PP1 bushings. Compared to the bushings in my PP1, the bushings in the kit are very precise. IMO it depends on your goals, but for great handling I think it's worth doing the bushings.

What spring did you go with ?
Thanks

 

[Hack]

What spring did you go with ?
Thanks

I bought the FP track handling full kit with the springs included. I used the springs that are part of the kit.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-pe...DX-UXociJ9yDMWm34Q6qrTygEGhRU__RoCu2gQAvD_BwE

 

[GR11M]

What spring did you go with ?

I bought the FP track handling full kit with the springs included. I used the springs that are part of the kit.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-pe...DX-UXociJ9yDMWm34Q6qrTygEGhRU__RoCu2gQAvD_BwE

This is also what I installed. It lowered the car about 1 inch over the stock GT PP stance.

 

[Type550]

Another review of the FP track handling kit. The ride firmness is similar to the 2016 GT350 I used to own. Possibly just slightly more firm. Definitely still comfortable on the streets and a lot more confidence inspiring than the mushy stock springs on the PP1.

I haven't been to the track with the car yet, so I don't know how it will feel there, but I think I'm familiar enough with the GT350 I owned for 3 1/2 years and put 33,000 miles on and S550s in general to say that I believe it will be really good on track.

The car is much lower, but I don't have any problem with the front spoiler or body bottoming out and hitting everything like I did with the GT350. That is so nice not constantly worrying and planning to try to prevent rubs and scrapes.

The toe bushings are a real PITA to swap. I did it with a rental tool from the local auto parts store. Definitely the ones in the kit are going to hold the rear wheels in the correct position far better than the soft stock PP1 bushings. Compared to the bushings in my PP1, the bushings in the kit are very precise. IMO it depends on your goals, but for great handling I think it's worth doing the bushings.

Sounds great!

I'm having the FP FR3 track suspension kit installed today! Can't wait to feel the difference!

Are you also planning to fit any front/rear K / IRS subframe braces to further improve chassis rigidity?

Is it worth also fitting all the subframe braces if you've got the track handling pack?

 

[Hack]

Sounds great!

I'm having the FP FR3 track suspension kit installed today! Can't wait to feel the difference!

Are you also planning to fit any front/rear K / IRS subframe braces to further improve chassis rigidity?

Is it worth also fitting all the subframe braces if you've got the track handling pack?

I did the rear subframe bushing lockout kit from BMR. I think it's CB005. I've read up on other braces but haven't gone forward with any of them. I had the CB005 on my GT350 as well. I felt like I noticed a difference in the GT350 with the CB005, so I decided to go with that kit again.

 

[Type550]

I did the rear subframe bushing lockout kit from BMR. I think it's CB005. I've read up on other braces but haven't gone forward with any of them. I had the CB005 on my GT350 as well. I felt like I noticed a difference in the GT350 with the CB005, so I decided to go with that kit again.

Good stuff. I'm thinking I'll go with the STEEDA Ultimate 'Stop-The-Hop' Package for the rear, and also the Steeda shock tower and G-Trak K-member front braces to compliment the FR3 track handling pack.

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