For this specifically I'd suggest an IRS subframe kit such as BMR's CB005 and/or Steeda's Stop the Hop kit. After that I'd suggest upgrading the dampers and include Steeda's rear shock mounts as well. As to which dampers that depends on your budget, the cheapest I'd go with is Steeda's adjustable Pro Actions.Under power from stop and turning, I get a side sway in the backend (kind of like a wiggle), tires are not sliding, it's more of a sway
Agreed, I was slowly getting there lolFor this specifically I'd suggest an IRS subframe kit such as BMR's CB005 and/or Steeda's Stop the Hop kit. After that I'd suggest upgrading the dampers and include Steeda's rear shock mounts as well. As to which dampers that depends on your budget, the cheapest I'd go with is Steeda's adjustable Pro Actions.
Thanks guys, just ordered the BMR lockout kit you all suggested as a good first step. I’ll probably hold off on better dampers for right now but understand that there are going need to be part of the equation.For this specifically I'd suggest an IRS subframe kit such as BMR's CB005 and/or Steeda's Stop the Hop kit. After that I'd suggest upgrading the dampers and include Steeda's rear shock mounts as well. As to which dampers that depends on your budget, the cheapest I'd go with is Steeda's adjustable Pro Actions.
Thanks as I said, just ordered the BMR lockout kit. I didn’t fully understand what they did till I read about them after getting your advice it hit me what was going on from all the rubber bushings allowing movement in the IRS. Makes sense. I’ll look for those Bikstein’s. Do you know when they are coming out? Like the idea of the BMR shock mounts as well raising the location on lowered car which mine is by 1”.Agreed, I was slowly getting there lol
If you're running a staggered wheel/tire setup, then you have no need for sway bars currently. Switch to a square setup to minimize understeer, work on the IRS, and increase damping/spring rate. Contrary to Grimace, I'd get the coming BMR rear shock mounts, as they actually raise the mount point to account for lowered vehicles. Dampers, I'm also going to contest Grimace on this one and say wait on Bilstein to release their S550 dampers before upgrading. For now, if you're just a basic HPDE'r, the FP dampers should be enough
Thanks for the reply and yes, I guess I should have included more intent and informationi have a set of st adjustable sway bars for sale. brand new never installed.
Here's what I would like to do:
PCA on larger road course
Autocross
Other types of road racing
No drag racing
What I have done to the car:
Ford Performance Street lowering springs
Ford Performance Tow bars
Ford PP Lower front Control Arms
stock sway bars, shocks
Desired driving improvements:
Less body roll
Correct understeer
Under power from stop and turning, I get a side sway in the backend (kind of like a wiggle), tires are not sliding, it's more of a sway
Appreciate any help.
John
There have been rumors swirling for a while now about when the Bilstein dampers are going to come out, but no one knows for sure. BMR mounts should be out soon though!Thanks as I said, just ordered the BMR lockout kit. I didn’t fully understand what they did till I read about them after getting your advice it hit me what was going on from all the rubber bushings allowing movement in the IRS. Makes sense. I’ll look for those Bikstein’s. Do you know when they are coming out? Like the idea of the BMR shock mounts as well raising the location on lowered car which mine is by 1”.
I didn't know BMR was coming out with their own mounts, pretty cool!Contrary to Grimace, I'd get the coming BMR rear shock mounts, as they actually raise the mount point to account for lowered vehicles.
Dampers, I'm also going to contest Grimace on this one and say wait on Bilstein to release their S550 dampers before upgrading.
No idea, but let's hope they're planning on a big enough production run to get it off the back burner. I forget how long it took for a small run of specially valved Bils that fit my wife's Subie except that it was a good bit longer than a few weeks.I’ll look for those Bikstein’s. Do you know when they are coming out?
Last I talked to Vorshlag, they didn't give a whole lot of information, but said expect them fairly soon. I don't know why Bilstein is taking so long or why they seem to be so tight-lipped on themVorshlag might have some idea (they've been big fans of Bilstein in the past), or perhaps RaceComp can find out even though they're not a Ford specialist.