01-28-2000, 03:06 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA
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|  I like the suggestion (2 posts back) about going Griggs ($$$). I think they are after a more streetable (not that its rough or anything) but budget seems to indicate that a set of springs/shocks/braces will deliver _plenty_ of smiles. To make use of the Griggs or IPS (I consider them in the Exotic category) you need to look into race-compound tires. Street tires with race suspensions just dont cut it on the track, and on the street its overkill. As for the Eibach springs. I had a set. I got their "Street" 450-580lbs. THis was my first spring and was very satisfied. Nice firmer 10% ride, and handling was great. Then I built the t-arm/panhard and needed stiffer springs and went (still cheapie) BBK 650# linears. Now, this spring I am going to Tokikos with 400# (800# @wheel) coilovers. ------------------ Darius Rudis Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page |
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02-01-2000, 09:03 PM
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| Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: San Antonio, TX
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|  All of this info couldn't have come at a better time. We're getting ready to do some serious suspension work. Our 90 LX is a daily driver , but some of the curves I take are starting to get a bit too squirrely for me. On a good hard take off from a light the backend swings a little to the right (just enough to make it fun), but I'm getting a little peeved over losing good traction. In fact, the car appears to lean just a bit to the left (drivers side) when we look at it straight on from the front. We've got Goodyear American Eagle 225/60/15s on it now that are about 2 1/2 yrs old. We will go with some better tires once these wear out. Any more suggestions out there? Cheers. |
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02-04-2000, 01:24 PM
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| Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada
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|  Well the Griggs people are very informative, and I wish I could afford most of their stuff. I think I'm gonna go with the Kenny Brown kits though, they're easy for me to get around here. Thanks for all the input, and hey keep it flowin... |
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02-07-2000, 12:48 PM
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| Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: California, USA
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| If your looking for an inexpensive way to upgrade, try finding a wrecked SVO. You can pick them up for 500 to 1500 dollars. You can get Koni adjables shocks, heavy duty sway bar, control arms, rear traction lok, 3.45 or 3.73, 5 bolt axles and spindles, 4 large disc brakes, and 16 inch alloy wheels that way. Then you can part-out the turbo motor and T-5 tranny, interior, and any body parts that are usable, to recoup part of your money. Just another option, Mustang Mike http://members.spree.com/SIP/svo86/M...4and86SVOs.htm [This message has been edited by Mike W (edited 02-07-2000).] |
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02-14-2000, 12:37 PM
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| Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA
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|  The SVO came with a 7.5" carrier. :-( You do get the advantage of the gear ratio though. For some specs about the T-coupe axle, see: http://www.mich.com/~drudis/photos/axle1.jpg & axle2.jpg ------------------ Darius Rudis Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page |
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