Hello everyone!

How can I improve handling without lowering the car to much? I ask simply because my car is a daily driver and, given some of the places I have to go, being 1 1/2" lower like what is advertised in the FRPP Handling Pack might be a problem.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Cheers,
Jon

 

things like sub-frame connectors, and engine bay strut connectors wouldn't require lowering the car, I assume (I'm not really a suspension guy) that they would still stiffen up the car nicely even with out lowering.

 

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=8685

 

Depending on how far you want to go with you handling you can order custom springs from Eibach.

If you lower the car more than an inch it is actually detrimental to handling because of lowering the roll center to far. Read this if you serious about handling.

http://http://www.miracerros.com/mus...n.htm#Lowering

Do some research before buying anything for your Mustang.

The new chassis is much more torsionally stiff than the fox based chassis, you will not need Subframe connectors and such unless you are putting some very big power through the car.

 

above and beyond anything else....tires.

then go look into sways and some mild lowering springs

 

Steeda springs and their front lower control arm relocation kit should be considered as well. The Steeda springs have only a 1" drop all around. Its probably best to change the shocks and struts to match.

At the back end, then consider using either steeda or BMR lower and upper control arms.

Sway bars would round out the package.

IMO, the best way to upgrade the handling would be to use a proven aftermarket package. Mizing and matching parts could be an expensive and time-consuming proposition. Save your $$ and do it right the first time.

 

Well, since i spent the money, I have to go with my set up (See Sig). :-) I mixed and matched springs, susp parts, and shocks/struts on purpose after much research. Steeda Ultra Lite springs to only lower 1" all the way around and not make for a stiff ride, BMR parts (see sig) to strengthen the susp and complement the springs, and finally the Tokico D-Specs adjustable shocks/struts. Wow, that's the icing on the cake. I can go from a full Auto X set up (3.5 setting in back and 3 setting in front) to riding around with my 8 month pregnant wife (7 setting all around) feeling softer than stock. Cost a bit but well worth it since it's my daily driver, dragster, Auto X, pregnant wife limo when not using her Stratus R/T... :-)

Thought about going with the full Steeda set-up but I won't pay their prices. BMR is just as good if not better for a heck of a lot better price tag.

 

Steeda springs as mentioned don't lower the car too low. They and Saleen are the same drop. I'd do the springs, adjustable panhard bar(since lowering throws the stock bar to the left, your car will not be centerd over your wheels without the adjustable). Front swaybar, rear swaybar from Steeda. The stock shocks and struts are pretty good in this car. I would make the other changes first, then see if you want to change the shocks and struts. The initial 4 changes I mentioned above are a must for a start. It's the springs and the sway bars that will really restrict the unwanted roll to the car in corners. You might want to stay with the stock struts and shocks because of their cushion against harsh shocks and bumbs. It's the corner roll you want to get rid of first. Erik