MM SLA for the 05+ Stang
11/3/05, 04:35 PM
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:worship: looks good! Just hoping those components' total net weight is lighter than stock - especially with the IRS setup. Didn't Kenny Brown have a front SLA suspension kit for the 05+ Mustangs? I also wonder how streetable this is. As for price, if I have to ask...
11/3/05, 07:57 PM
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These won't be available for sale for a few months, but I can wait MM is the best suspension makers around.
I will at least get the SLA and coil overs at first and then the IRS later if I have the extra money.
I will at least get the SLA and coil overs at first and then the IRS later if I have the extra money.
11/3/05, 09:52 PM
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I almost wasn't able to look at the suspension components. Couldn't get past that ricer wing on the back!
How much extra weight does this bring? The fronts in particular look like they are going to weight a LOT more than stock. And that is not a great place to add extra pounds...
How much extra weight does this bring? The fronts in particular look like they are going to weight a LOT more than stock. And that is not a great place to add extra pounds...
11/3/05, 09:56 PM
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There aren't any specifics yet, and that is a competition wing for use in the NASA American Iron series, in that respect it's not rice it's a nessesity.
The big deal with the fronts is that design will increase negative camber as the car rolls, which will make the car corner like a Vette or 350Z.
The big deal with the fronts is that design will increase negative camber as the car rolls, which will make the car corner like a Vette or 350Z.
11/4/05, 04:21 AM
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it isnt "fwap" worthy but I suppose its "fap" worthy... :P
Im all for the BMR stuff when it comes to suspension.
An IRS is a cool part but I dont see many people installing them as most of us are more interested in drag racing where the solid axle is indeed the winner.
-Dan
Im all for the BMR stuff when it comes to suspension.
An IRS is a cool part but I dont see many people installing them as most of us are more interested in drag racing where the solid axle is indeed the winner.
-Dan
Looks like this IRS kit adds an extra 400 pounds at least.
11/4/05, 07:51 AM
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This is what these Suspension peices are for
American Iron Racing
I've tried drag racing and I've tried Autocross, Drag racing is boring compared to an Autocross or Roadrace.
Like I said the specs aren't out on these parts yet and probably won't be for a while. I am much more intereset in the front suspension than the IRS.
American Iron Racing
I've tried drag racing and I've tried Autocross, Drag racing is boring compared to an Autocross or Roadrace.
Like I said the specs aren't out on these parts yet and probably won't be for a while. I am much more intereset in the front suspension than the IRS.
11/4/05, 08:25 AM
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You guys also need to check out their suspension kits for SN95 and Fox Body stangs. Note the pricing!!! This IRS system combined with the SLA will be probably 7-10K dollars. That's a lot of money!!!
11/4/05, 08:51 AM
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Sure drag racing is more boring, but the risk of crashing my $30k daily driver is a lot less than autocross. If your wealthy or have sponsors, then autocross is the way to go.
11/4/05, 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by dustindu4@November 4, 2005, 9:54 AM
Sure drag racing is more boring, but the risk of crashing my $30k daily driver is a lot less than autocross. If your wealthy or have sponsors, then autocross is the way to go.
Sure drag racing is more boring, but the risk of crashing my $30k daily driver is a lot less than autocross. If your wealthy or have sponsors, then autocross is the way to go.
11/4/05, 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by max2000jp@November 4, 2005, 11:28 AM
You guys also need to check out their suspension kits for SN95 and Fox Body stangs. Note the pricing!!! This IRS system combined with the SLA will be probably 7-10K dollars. That's a lot of money!!!
You guys also need to check out their suspension kits for SN95 and Fox Body stangs. Note the pricing!!! This IRS system combined with the SLA will be probably 7-10K dollars. That's a lot of money!!!
are you serious? they arent going to sell very many then.
11/4/05, 09:34 AM
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Those Suspension kits that cost 4 grand is enough stuff for you to take and run in the American Iron Series and have a competetive car.
The lower level kits that would be more to what someone with a daily driver wants are around 1.5 grand.
Considering the parts contained within the kit the price are comparable to Steeda, Kenny Brown and Bruce Griggs.
The lower level kits that would be more to what someone with a daily driver wants are around 1.5 grand.
Considering the parts contained within the kit the price are comparable to Steeda, Kenny Brown and Bruce Griggs.
11/4/05, 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by softbatch@November 4, 2005, 7:54 AM
I've tried drag racing and I've tried Autocross, Drag racing is boring compared to an Autocross or Roadrace.
I've tried drag racing and I've tried Autocross, Drag racing is boring compared to an Autocross or Roadrace.
11/4/05, 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by softbatch@November 4, 2005, 11:37 AM
Those Suspension kits that cost 4 grand is enough stuff for you to take and run in the American Iron Series and have a competetive car.
The lower level kits that would be more to what someone with a daily driver wants are around 1.5 grand.
Considering the parts contained within the kit the price are comparable to Steeda, Kenny Brown and Bruce Griggs.
Those Suspension kits that cost 4 grand is enough stuff for you to take and run in the American Iron Series and have a competetive car.
The lower level kits that would be more to what someone with a daily driver wants are around 1.5 grand.
Considering the parts contained within the kit the price are comparable to Steeda, Kenny Brown and Bruce Griggs.
It will be more than 4K just for the IRS suspension. They have to recover the R&D costs, then factor in the parts. Ground Conrol coilovers and shocks are 1700 alone.
If I was going to add nearly 10K to my 05 to make it handle, I would sell it and buy a C5 Z06. All you need is R-compounds and race pads and it's an amazing track car. FYI.....I saw 3 FRC cars at the track last weekend.
11/4/05, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by max2000jp@November 4, 2005, 11:50 AM
It will be more than 4K just for the IRS suspension. They have to recover the R&D costs, then factor in the parts. Ground Conrol coilovers and shocks are 1700 alone.
If I was going to add nearly 10K to my 05 to make it handle, I would sell it and buy a C5 Z06. All you need is R-compounds and race pads and it's an amazing track car. FYI.....I saw 3 FRC cars at the track last weekend.
It will be more than 4K just for the IRS suspension. They have to recover the R&D costs, then factor in the parts. Ground Conrol coilovers and shocks are 1700 alone.
If I was going to add nearly 10K to my 05 to make it handle, I would sell it and buy a C5 Z06. All you need is R-compounds and race pads and it's an amazing track car. FYI.....I saw 3 FRC cars at the track last weekend.
Those cars should come with a toupee, gold neck chain and wide-lapel shirt.
11/4/05, 01:40 PM
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Lol, If I didn't need a back seat and would have thought of this I would have waited until the C6 Z06 came out and would ahve gotten a used C5 Z06. I'm not particulaly worried about what a woman thinks about the Z06 when they wouldn't know what they were looking at.
I'm also married, lol
I'm also married, lol
