Suspension upgrade advice....

[Onewolf]

I have a 2023 Ecoboost Premium Convertible and I am getting stuff sorted out to improve it's sloppy handling.

#1) I replaced the factory 20x9 wheels and All Season tires with Steeda Trident 19x10 wheels and Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires. This made a huge improvement in the grip and turn-in precision.

#2) Next week I am having the front brakes replaced with 15" Ford Performance rotors, Brembo 6 piston calipers, Ford Performance pads, and Ford Performance brake lines (aka Bullitt brake kit).

#3) Suspension issues: Front brake dive, excessive body roll, general sloppiness (compared to my previous Porsches).

This is purely a street car for east TN country/mountain roads. I don't mind if the suspension mods lower the car a little, but I would prefer to avoid getting into camber plates/etc. I am inclined to stick with Ford parts unless there is compelling reason (price/performance) for different after market parts.

I'm leaning towards buying the Ford Performance Street Handling Pack: https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/m-fr3a-maa.html

For my use case (street only) is there reason to get the Ford Performance Track Handling Pack instead ? https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku/m-fr3a-m8a.html

Thanks!

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[shogun32]

Ford Performance Street Handling Pack:

No, no good God no!!!!

That is the same garbage the PP1 cars come with If you want Ford, you want the TRACK package!
What you really need at first is the IRS lockout (white line) and alignment bits (Steeda/bmr/lethal?) and one of the IRS braces. And Bilstein or Ford Track dampers.

If you want more, THEN look at min drop front springs in 200lb/in and a front bar from eibach or bmr.

 

[boB]

Every upgrade also comes with some downgrades, always $$, usually NVH, drivability, comfort. etc.
#1 - maybe tramlining
#2 - your spare tire will not fit (the Automotive Authority spare will fit)
#3 - try to drive a PP1 car to see if that is enough. If not then go further. Look at what Car and Driver did with stock Mustangs at their Lightning Laps.

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