Raced Stock 99+ GT. Conclusion. My Car=Freak.

[Mercury]

Dark 5.0.

When I shifted into third, and let off the clutch, the rear end protested. Hopped twice, then hooked.

I noticed traction was getting worse and worse. At first it wasnt on the launch, but around 4800-5000 RPM the car started spinning tires, and breaking traction. I knew it wasnt because of any kind of power. Checked the tires thouroughly.

My friend Tim C had the same problem, but it was much worse since he has 4:10's. It started getting really really bad shortly before he put his Lakewood Control Arms on.

When he took the old ones off, he saw he had some pretty chewed up Control Arm bushings. Of course we checked mine next, and they were pretty shot also. I still have to replace them, but I'm trying to take it easy till I can get the Lakewood Arms with the Poly bushings.

I understand if you doubt me, and want to say BS, but I assure you all it is not.