MM SLA for the 05+ Stang
11/4/05, 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by hi5.0@November 4, 2005, 3:42 PM
Apparently Hal900x didn't see those Ford commercials of the powersliding Mustang that had the words "Start your midlife crisis"
Apparently Hal900x didn't see those Ford commercials of the powersliding Mustang that had the words "Start your midlife crisis"
The solid rear does handle really nice for a live axle. But the fact remains that my GT was DESIGNED from the get-go to have an IRS, then switched to a live axle in development. I think a nice independent rear would be a dramatic improvment in the mountain twisties, which is where I prefer to be.
11/4/05, 05:41 PM
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The thing that is going to help the most will be the Front SLAs because of the dynamic negative camber.
The IRS will be great for static negative camber in the rear and toe out on the rear wheels.
The right set up will make the '05 with SLA and IRS Corner better than a M3/M5.
Has anyone ever looked into adapting the Lincoln LS or Ford Thunderbird SLAs for the Mustang???
The IRS will be great for static negative camber in the rear and toe out on the rear wheels.
The right set up will make the '05 with SLA and IRS Corner better than a M3/M5.
Has anyone ever looked into adapting the Lincoln LS or Ford Thunderbird SLAs for the Mustang???
11/4/05, 06:49 PM
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In response to the 2 previous posts, I don't watch too much TV either - really! I would have liked to see the Mustang with a factory SLA and IRS suspension. Of course, it all boils down to the cost for Ford to produce it and the price consumers would pay had it been done. Then the Mustang could completely wipe the floor with the 350z, G35, and non-M BMW's etc. I was wondering about the application of Lincoln LS and Thunderbird suspension parts to the Mustang as well - glad I'm not alone in this regard. However, other than cost, the problem I see would lie in how long the rear end / diff carrier or housing would last under a heavy foot. If I recall correctly, the official reason for a strut front set up was to allow the fitment of the 4.6. Maybe wider fenders would solve this. (Should anyone attempt this, bring lots of $$$$ - or just buy the MM gear and spend $$$$)
11/4/05, 07:04 PM
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I am not to worried about the rear end, IRS would be nice but I think the SLA would have much more of an effect on the handling of the car.
The three link solid rear has been race proven so I think with the excepetion of bumpy roads it is pretty close to the IRS, with some small mods of course.
The three link solid rear has been race proven so I think with the excepetion of bumpy roads it is pretty close to the IRS, with some small mods of course.
11/4/05, 07:08 PM
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Originally posted by Trampus@November 4, 2005, 10:13 AM
I think drag racing is a lot more fun.
I think drag racing is a lot more fun.
11/4/05, 07:33 PM
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All I have to say is,Way to many colors for my car.i will be buying everything BMR has made.i should just make the stuff my self but for the time it would take me i will just go with BMR.Plus there parts come in RED wich matches beautifully
11/5/05, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by softbatch@November 4, 2005, 9:54 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
11/5/05, 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by bob@November 5, 2005, 6:06 PM
Naw, drag racing is the last 4 to 14 seconds of the race, IMO nothing better than two well matched machines making a mad dash to the finish line.
Naw, drag racing is the last 4 to 14 seconds of the race, IMO nothing better than two well matched machines making a mad dash to the finish line.
Auto crossing is 10000x more fun but more costly and harder to do on a weekly basis, for that Drag racing is the best way to spend 10-20 dollars and have a blast
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