jumped my mustang a few times

Torinalth · 12-11-2002, 04:41 PM

and wanted to know what could posibly go wrong, and possibly break.... i'm thinking the suspension will take the most trauma, but what will actually would have problems.

i go about 75 mph when i hit the jump and get around 3 feet in the air... land slightly early on the right side of the car most times as the physical dynamics of the jump.....

I know it is not the best.... but so damn fun... any thoughts as to problem prevention and breakage?

Torinalth

mustanggt_50 · 12-11-2002, 05:54 PM

umm, im not sure if im correct in this statement but when u say landing slightly early on the right side, i would think there could be a chance of bending the frame of the car since its only a unibody construction, and im sure most of the suspension will take a beating from this.

if you really like to jump cars you should go buy a POS and go nuts on it, i knew someone with a caravelle that used to jump it alot, and he fucked that car up pretty good, just a thought but u could mess up your mustang,

The Deuce · 12-11-2002, 07:49 PM

If you really want to jump the car, make sure you've got Koni's or at least some nice KYB's. I would say strut tower braces too, so your car doesn't flex, the shocks do. Anything else you can do to take the body flex out is good, k-members, etc.

blue00gt · 12-12-2002, 01:09 AM

I don't jump my stang, but it is very low and the roads around here are horrible, so I can tell you that the oil pan and crossover pipe will be the first things to hit if you land too hard.

Snakeman · 12-12-2002, 12:33 PM

not something i'd do with a car that's actually worth something, tho!

GaryDawg · 12-12-2002, 01:34 PM

I did it once without intending to... I jumped a small ditch in an accident. I didn't hit any other cars and landed on soft dirt.

I bent my rear axle and my frame beyond repair. Both air bags came out too, destroying the passenger side window, the windshield, the rear view mirror, both side mirrors and not to mention a nasty bruise down my right arm.

The car was deemed totalled.... then I bought the GT I have now.

mlambrecht82 · 12-13-2002, 07:02 PM

I have a 2001 F 150 that I used to jump. Let me tell you it isn't worth it! No matter what you do to your car you are still going to tear it up if you jump it. I had my truck all fixed up and jumping in the sand was no problem, however, when I decided to catch about 5 feet of air on hard dirt I bent the frame and deployed the air bags. I fixed everything myself so my dad wouldn't find out, and it still cost me close to $2k to fix, so it isn't worth it. My Lifted truck still does 0-60 in 7 seconds flat (used to be 6) but it won't ever be the same. Get some old car and do it in that, not a mustang. I recomend an old honda Civic, nothing could be more fun than thrashing an import.

tireburner163 · 12-13-2002, 10:00 PM

no comment

Boosted50 · 12-14-2002, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
no comment

I am with this guy. What were you thinking?

sn95gt19 · 12-15-2002, 03:38 PM

dude, did you eat paint chips. i have an 87 s10 thats rusted beyond repair with all kinds of wiring problems and i was hesitant to jump speed bumps in the city with it. buy yourself a $100 beater and jump that. your outta your mind.

if you need psyhological help i can set you up with someone

jump civics not stangs

wade73 · 12-16-2002, 01:00 AM

i am speechless

by any chance, are you the same tech the took the '03 cobra vert for a test drive?

Titan · 12-17-2002, 01:13 AM

Woa guys, easy. Although I don't agree with it, if you have the money to spend...sure, just make sure you pass a little of along to me...damn college--makes you go broke

Torinalth · 12-17-2002, 08:43 PM

sure why not.. I'll be the same guy that took out the cobra

sheesh, Just wanted information, not a load of insults.

T

12-11-2002, 04:41 PM	#1
Torinalth Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chapel Hill, NC - USA Posts: 188	jumped my mustang a few times and wanted to know what could posibly go wrong, and possibly break.... i'm thinking the suspension will take the most trauma, but what will actually would have problems. i go about 75 mph when i hit the jump and get around 3 feet in the air... land slightly early on the right side of the car most times as the physical dynamics of the jump..... I know it is not the best.... but so damn fun... any thoughts as to problem prevention and breakage? Torinalth __________________ When you finally shut down the car, just sit back and remember the run.... win or lose, you know it was a surge of adreneline

12-11-2002, 05:54 PM	#2
mustanggt_50 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 91	umm, im not sure if im correct in this statement but when u say landing slightly early on the right side, i would think there could be a chance of bending the frame of the car since its only a unibody construction, and im sure most of the suspension will take a beating from this. if you really like to jump cars you should go buy a POS and go nuts on it, i knew someone with a caravelle that used to jump it alot, and he fucked that car up pretty good, just a thought but u could mess up your mustang, __________________ 87 GT T-roof (needs paint) lol, rebuilt motor and trans, AOD - stage 2 shift kit, 3.73 gears - auburn posi, Dynomax Super Turbo Cat Back, FRPP 155lph fuel pump, K&N filter - air silencer removed, subframe connectors, strut tower brace. 88 GT T-roof 1989 LX Coupe 5.0 - 5spd Rice Haters Club member#105

12-11-2002, 07:49 PM	#3
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	If you really want to jump the car, make sure you've got Koni's or at least some nice KYB's. I would say strut tower braces too, so your car doesn't flex, the shocks do. Anything else you can do to take the body flex out is good, k-members, etc. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-12-2002, 01:09 AM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	I don't jump my stang, but it is very low and the roads around here are horrible, so I can tell you that the oil pan and crossover pipe will be the first things to hit if you land too hard. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

12-12-2002, 12:33 PM	#5
Snakeman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Grass Valley, CA, USA Posts: 1,389	i used to jump my Pinto not something i'd do with a car that's actually worth something, tho! __________________ LX ~vs~ Camaro

12-12-2002, 01:34 PM	#6
GaryDawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 202	I did it once without intending to... I jumped a small ditch in an accident. I didn't hit any other cars and landed on soft dirt. I bent my rear axle and my frame beyond repair. Both air bags came out too, destroying the passenger side window, the windshield, the rear view mirror, both side mirrors and not to mention a nasty bruise down my right arm. The car was deemed totalled.... then I bought the GT I have now. __________________ '98 Rio Red Mustang GT 'vert (clicky) See my "User Ride"...

12-13-2002, 07:02 PM	#7
mlambrecht82 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 101	I have a 2001 F 150 that I used to jump. Let me tell you it isn't worth it! No matter what you do to your car you are still going to tear it up if you jump it. I had my truck all fixed up and jumping in the sand was no problem, however, when I decided to catch about 5 feet of air on hard dirt I bent the frame and deployed the air bags. I fixed everything myself so my dad wouldn't find out, and it still cost me close to $2k to fix, so it isn't worth it. My Lifted truck still does 0-60 in 7 seconds flat (used to be 6) but it won't ever be the same. Get some old car and do it in that, not a mustang. I recomend an old honda Civic, nothing could be more fun than thrashing an import. __________________ _________________________________ 04 Cobra densecharger CAI BBK off road X pipe Custom Electronic Exhaust cut outs Tuning via Diablo Predator Ported and polished Throttle body and plenum Line locker (for the smoke shows) Stock boost 412 rwhp 379 rwtq

12-13-2002, 10:00 PM	#8
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	no comment __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

12-15-2002, 03:38 PM	#10
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	dude, did you eat paint chips. i have an 87 s10 thats rusted beyond repair with all kinds of wiring problems and i was hesitant to jump speed bumps in the city with it. buy yourself a $100 beater and jump that. your outta your mind. if you need psyhological help i can set you up with someone jump civics not stangs __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

12-16-2002, 01:00 AM	#11
wade73 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 108	i am speechless by any chance, are you the same tech the took the '03 cobra vert for a test drive? __________________ 98 GT - Usual "Get in, sit down, shut up and HANG ON"

12-17-2002, 01:13 AM	#12
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	Woa guys, easy. Although I don't agree with it, if you have the money to spend...sure, just make sure you pass a little of along to me...damn college--makes you go broke __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

12-17-2002, 08:43 PM	#13
Torinalth Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chapel Hill, NC - USA Posts: 188	sure why not.. I'll be the same guy that took out the cobra sheesh, Just wanted information, not a load of insults. T __________________ When you finally shut down the car, just sit back and remember the run.... win or lose, you know it was a surge of adreneline

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