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But I am curious, is she paying for it? Why justify it? |
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The problem is with the soft factory lower and upper control arm bushings. I replaced the lowers but still haven't done the upper yet. I'll be adding an adjustable UCA and some LCA relocation brackets (for a more aggressive LCA angle to increase traction) and should be golden. I'm also picking up a pair of rear wheels for some sticky drag tires. |
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*When I worked for Ford, we thrashed a 2005 GT 5-speed. It would blow the tires off hitting 2nd gear. IIRC, those were PZero's on there as well, albeit something stupid like 235's, lol. Still, 100whp more needs more than just 20mm more tire. |
I have Steeda lowers so I'll probably just use them.
The reason they don't do solid bushings is because they need to balance NVH/Comfort and performance. There is A LOT more noise from the rear end with the solid bushings and you feel more of the bumps, so they need to compromise. Which is fine. I'm willing to live with the added suspension noise but I know 80% of the consumer group isn't. Any car that's sold to the masses will always have to make compromises. And like I said, the car does really well on the street with the 255s. I only feel like the car is under-tired on the drag strip, but that's more a compound issue than anything else. |
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However, this does lead me to ask...Do you wish it had a properly set-up IRS now :stirthepot: ? |
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You can tell me this is impossible but I own the car and drive it every day. It is what it is. |
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I love that idea..... I think the SVTPP are hawt! |
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I will either do 19x9 all around with a 275 tire or 19x9 front and 19x10 rear. I would prefer a non staggered setup for the best handling balance, though 19x10 in back would look hot. :icon17: |
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It has to be a REALLY rough road for it to step out, but even the Z stepped out.
IMO the SRA performance on the Mustang is VERY close to the Z's IRS. But I am tainted for life because I have driven a Cayman S in anger so I compare every suspension to that. :icon18: |
The Z is better in the rain, though. I think it's just because it has less low range torque... it doesn't step out as much.
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Were you granny shifting? If you power shift, I'm pretty sure you'll get rubber, at least on the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts.... |
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Someone stated better shifts at 5K and above. Just got it out on the 5 in CA and shifts are MUCH smoother. I was having challenges from 1-2 but no longer; I was shifting too soon........ Going to turn off VDC today and see if I can break it loose and have fun. Have had the car 3 months now and its time. |
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Someone stated better shifts at 5K and above. Just got it out on the 5 in CA and shifts are MUCH smoother. I was having challenges from 1-2 but no longer; I was shifting too soon........ Going to turn off VDC today and see if I can break it loose and have fun. Have had the car 3 months now and its time.[/QUOTE] OK, drove over the weekend and found a lot of areas I could test the shifting at without interference. Gears 1-2 seem to like 4K, 2-3 and on do well with around 3K unless you really want to move quickly in which case, 7K does VERY well.... Posting in case anyone cares... :tiphat: Anyone else have any thoughts regarding shift RPMs? |
I care. Good info!
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I have really started to enjoy my car more again.
Switched a few things out and the car has a much better sound, performance is fantastic and daily driving is wonderful. |
Like cames4, I've had the Z for just over 3 months now, and am starting to push it handling-wise. I've been hesitant to take the VDC off especially with the colder temps we've been experiencing and summer tires. I will at some point under the right conditions, as I do find it to be moderately intrusive. Still, I am gaining more of an appreciation of what this car can do. I have mentioned before that I am not used to the combination of power and handling, and am back in a RWD car after a 5 year hiatus since the RX-8 was traded in.
Oh, and Mustang Steve, that exhaust sounds awesome on your GT! |
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