Thoughts on these first mods?

[CarmeloS]

Taking a break from meme's to just ask how these mods sound for a weekend cruiser/alt daily:

https://www.americanmuscle.com/dss-aluminum-driveshaft-manual-2015gt.html/https://www.americanmuscle.com/bmr-front-safetyloop-red-1114.html
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-5536-mustang-extreme-g-trac-k-member-brace
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-...ce-short-throw-shifter-15-16-gt-555-7317.html
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-stainless-braided-brake-lines-2015-gt-555-6027.html
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-clutch-spring-assist-spring-perch-kit-555-7027.html
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-heavy-duty-braided-clutch-line-2015-555-7016.html
https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-5061-s550-road-race-k-member

Not my first rodeo w/this chassis

(Towards the bottom), just would be a manual GT, bodystyle still tbd. Of course I'd also throw in the inserts and bushings, just thinking other than a drop in filter, I'd focus on the drivetrain, brakes and chassis first. There's more I'm looking at, but also at work, so this took longer to type up than expected.

Again, Alt daily/Weekend car, leaning towards vert but see what happens. Just figure weight savings would help make things feel a little lighter and more free. I'll figure everything else out in due time.

Thanks for taking a look, and have a great day now

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[MiamiGT350]

The driveshaft and braces are pretty aggressive upgrades for a street/weekend car. Out of curiosity, what are your motivations in selecting these over some of the items I mention below? I presume you're looking to be "quick off the line?"

If you are looking to clean up DS slop, you may find this DS carrier interesting: https://www.jxbperformance.com/prod...eshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade

If just for street, you might find a 2 point g-trac brace and the items in Steeda's "stop the hop kit" cheaper and likely to give you the results you want. Also check out BMR components which I rarely see complaints about.

I highly recommend the clutch perch kit from Steeda.

My next upgrade will likely be Steeda dual rate springs.

 

[CarmeloS]

The driveshaft and braces are pretty aggressive upgrades for a street/weekend car. Out of curiosity, what are your motivations in selecting these over some of the items I mention below? I presume you're looking to be "quick off the line?"

If you are looking to clean up DS slop, you may find this DS carrier interesting: https://www.jxbperformance.com/prod...eshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade

If just for street, you might find a 2 point g-trac brace and the items in Steeda's "stop the hop kit" cheaper and likely to give you the results you want. Also check out BMR components which I rarely see complaints about.

I highly recommend the clutch perch kit from Steeda.

My next upgrade will likely be Steeda dual rate springs.

Figure reduce drivetrain loss, thus adding more power without doing power mods off the bat (Aside from drop in filter). How much more aggressive are we talking though, would I still be able to take roadtrips and stuff comfortably or would that be shooting myself in the foot, like when I overbuilt my suspension?

Friend has a 2 point brace on his V6, like how it feels, so curious how the 4 point one would be. I'd get a stop the hop if I get a coupe, up in the air which body style to get.

Appreciate the reply btw, ty

 

[Flyhalf]

I usually mod for a specific resson/objective.
What's yours? Better driving experience? Drag? Roadcourse? Tell us a little more

 

[vinny89gt]

A k-member seems really aggressive for a first mod.

My recommendation would be something to stop the awful wheel hop. I went BMR but, as mentioned above, Steeda also has fixes for it.

 

[NightmareMoon]

I would not do a road race K member for a street car. Its not a ton of weight and the stock parts are basically indestructible and retain the use of the belly pan. The replacement K members are not indestructible and I don't think you keep the stock underbody?

 

[CarmeloS]

I usually mod for a specific resson/objective.
What's yours? Better driving experience? Drag? Roadcourse? Tell us a little more

Figure address the weak links (bushings/inserts), always found the 1 piece something I wish I tried with my old Mustang, and ok, no road race brace, although I do like my friends 2 piece on his V6.

Basically, I figure I'd ease into modding for power, sort out and enhance the chassis/drivetrain/suspension first. Looking to have a little edge with the experience, although I doubt I'll be tracking or drag racing if its a vert. Only other thing are maintenance free parts, figure other than a filter, pads and other wearable items, don't want something I'll have to go back to maintain

 

[MiamiGT350]

Your posts sound like you just want some improvements over oem and you want the car to be more enjoyable to drive.

As such, I'd talk you out of the one-piece DS and the k-members. I think the g-trac brace and rear IRS braces are right up your alley. You'll feel an improvement in hard corners and less tram-lining.

The subframe bushings and the alignment kit will tighten things up, but in exchange for some stiffness in the suspension that won't be as soft as oem. These upgrades will make the car feel more planted, especially along dips in the road.

The clutch perch kit will help a lot with pedal feel and engagement. I can't speak to the Steeda shifter; I see a lot of preference to the MGW... Or perhaps consider a transmission mount bushing to help with engagement. I also see a lot of references to the discontinued Blowfish mounts.

Something you didn't mention that I think greatly improves the butt-feel is a throttle controller. You might find the Soler Performance ported throttle bodies and their throttle controller quite compelling.

 

[CarmeloS]

Your posts sound like you just want some improvements over oem and you want the car to be more enjoyable to drive.

As such, I'd talk you out of the one-piece DS and the k-members. I think the g-trac brace and rear IRS braces are right up your alley. You'll feel an improvement in hard corners and less tram-lining.

The subframe bushings and the alignment kit will tighten things up, but in exchange for some stiffness in the suspension that won't be as soft as oem.

Something you didn't mention that I think greatly improves the butt-feel is a throttle controller. You might find the Soler Performance ported throttle bodies and their throttle controller quite compelling.

Out of curiosity, whats wrong with the one piece. You mentioned it before but didn’t elaborate. Ill cross the k-member off, just wanna see whats up with the ds before I cross it off as well

 

[Flyhalf]

Figure reduce drivetrain loss, thus adding more power without doing power mods off the bat (Aside from drop in filter). How much more aggressive are we talking though, would I still be able to take roadtrips and stuff comfortably or would that be shooting myself in the foot, like when I overbuilt my suspension?

Friend has a 2 point brace on his V6, like how it feels, so curious how the 4 point one would be. I'd get a stop the hop if I get a coupe, up in the air which body style to get.

Appreciate the reply btw, ty

Figure address the weak links (bushings/inserts), always found the 1 piece something I wish I tried with my old Mustang, and ok, no road race brace, although I do like my friends 2 piece on his V6.

Basically, I figure I'd ease into modding for power, sort out and enhance the chassis/drivetrain/suspension first. Looking to have a little edge with the experience, although I doubt I'll be tracking or drag racing if its a vert. Only other thing are maintenance free parts, figure other than a filter, pads and other wearable items, don't want something I'll have to go back to maintain

Got it.
I'll give my opinion. (I have a gt500
For the street and a 2018 gt racecar that was slowly brought to be a racecar)

1. K member is one of the most overrated update. First. IT DOES NOT MAKE YOUR CAR STIFFER. Quite the opposite (please check NO FAST racecar has a regular after market k member). If you drag race your car and every lbs counts then yes. But that's it.
2. The bushing is a good upgrade. Front bushing and rear LCA are a great one. however. The more spherical bushing the less comfy the ride is.
3. I like linear springs more than dual. Especially if you like a sharper left right driving experience. Bmr linear spring is my choice. Also a small drop which is nice from esthetic point of view
4. A good idea would be to upgrade the sway bars with the linear springs.
A bmr front (medium stiffness ) and a 350 rear is a great proven combo.
5. Braided lines are not necessary UNLESS you abuse on track of your brakes. Focus more on better pads and a DOT 4 fluid.
6. Another qnd maybe one of the betst upgrade is better and bigger wheels FOR bigger and better tires. apex wheels are my choice (track and street proven) and for the tires a I would focus on some "cheater" 200tw (AVOID TOYO OR NITTO!)

Edit. One piece driveshaft is NOT NECESSARY UNLESS you looking for every single lbs of weight saving. (I waited for 4 years for my racecar)

well now you know my thoughts
Hope this help.

 

[WItoTX]

IMO, for best driving experience for weekend rides, I would swap every rubber bushing in the suspension, and the subframe pucks and dowels in the rear. The bushings, personally I would swap with sphericals. But if you want something slightly less direct, there are bushings out there that are much stiffer than stock too. But I wouldn't consider the ride "harsh" with sphericals either.

Then go from there. All that other stuff seems like you are chasing tenths of seconds and/or looks, when the planted feel is what you are looking for first, and you can modify from there.

If you want something for looks, I always liked the roll hoop.

 

[CarmeloS]

Got it.
I'll give my opinion. (I have a gt500
For the street and a 2018 gt racecar that was slowly brought to be a racecar)

1. K member is one of the most overrated update. First. IT DOES NOT MAKE YOUR CAR STIFFER. Quite the opposite (please check NO FAST racecar has a regular after market k member). If you drag race your car and every lbs counts then yes. But that's it.
Gotcha, its off the list
2. The bushing is a good upgrade. Front bushing and rear LCA are a great one. however. The more spherical bushing the less comfy the ride is.
Did also have motor mounts in my old EB, don't mind a pinch less comfy
3. I like linear springs more than dual. Especially if you like a sharper left right driving experience. Bmr linear spring is my choice. Also a small drop which is nice from esthetic point of view
Thinking minimal drop springs,
4. A good idea would be to upgrade the sway bars with the linear springs.
A bmr front (medium stiffness ) and a 350 rear is a great proven combo.
Nice, gotta see how it compares to Steeda
5. Braided lines are not necessary UNLESS you abuse on track of your brakes. Focus more on better pads and a DOT 4 fluid.
I had Stainless Steel brake lines in my EB and my Audi, always do them regardless figuring I'm doing pads/rotors, might as well do that as well
6. Another qnd maybe one of the betst upgrade is better and bigger wheels FOR bigger and better tires. apex wheels are my choice (track and street proven) and for the tires a I would focus on some "cheater" 200tw (AVOID TOYO OR NITTO!)
Plan, although explain Toyo and Nitto some more

Edit. One piece driveshaft is NOT NECESSARY UNLESS you looking for every single lbs of weight saving. (I waited for 4 years for my racecar)
Been asking why, just curious as to why not too. Figure that and a lighter fly wheel would help make it just a bit more responsive.

well now you know my thoughts
Hope this help.

Appreciate it Alessando

IMO, for best driving experience for weekend rides, I would swap every rubber bushing in the suspension, and the subframe pucks and dowels in the rear. The bushings, personally I would swap with sphericals. But if you want something slightly less direct, there are bushings out there that are much stiffer than stock too. But I wouldn't consider the ride "harsh" with sphericals either.

Then go from there. All that other stuff seems like you are chasing tenths of seconds and/or looks, when the planted feel is what you are looking for first, and you can modify from there.

If you want something for looks, I always liked the roll hoop.

Will do, think I did that in my old EB as well. Just like a little bit more responsive mods, got ideas for looks I'll get into later, as my lunch breaks almost over.

Roll hoops? You mean the basket handles for verts?

 

[WItoTX]

Appreciate it Alessando



Will do, think I did that in my old EB as well. Just like a little bit more responsive mods, got ideas for looks I'll get into later, as my lunch breaks almost over.

Roll hoops? You mean the basket handles for verts?

Yes. No idea it was called a basket handle, but when I was like 10, I saw it on a red fox body, and loved it.

 

[RiotfunK]

Change wheels out to lighter ones and better tires and maybe wider. I dropped 12/14lbs off the corners swapping wheels and tires.
Do STEEDA IRS rear brace, some sway bars and springs. That’ll def help with handling without making it jarring. Will stiffen it up a bit.

Next I would do an MGW shifter with Motul DCTF, stainless clutch line along with the STEEDA clutch spring and perch. The shift feel is phenomenal, I love mine. Get a weighted knob also.

You could try the strut tower brace. They’re cheap and do help some on the coupe. So I’d think on the convertible would be more beneficial.

Could do PP Brembos and stainless lines.

Remember there’s a point of diminishing returns. I’d start with stuff like this to help with what you’re looking for.

I wouldn’t go drive shafts and other aggressive mods on a daily/ weekend warrior.

 

[CarmeloS]

Keeping all this in mind, but I would appreciate someone answering what's wrong with 1 piece Drive Shafts, just super curious

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