quick question??

vande97 · 05-30-2001, 05:07 PM

how do i get my 88 fox body to handle and ride like an new mustang 94 and up???? about how much cash am i looking at to spend??

thanks

swtstang · 05-30-2001, 05:26 PM

You can't it's a fox body!!! What do you mean handle good? At high speeds around corners or do you want it to hook up at the track or both?

vande97 · 05-31-2001, 03:46 PM

I want to be able to hang around the corners with my friends 94 i can bust his A$$ on the stright away's but i have to slow way down for the sharp corners that he can zipp right around, there is not anything out there that will make mine out perform his in the corners also????

Smokedawg · 05-31-2001, 03:49 PM

Subframe connecters--about 90-120bucks
New control arms---????
Lowering springs---100-???
These will help

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dinomite · 05-31-2001, 05:16 PM

I put the FMS B springs up front in my car, and it handled innumerately better. I haven't gotten to drive it much since i did the control arms and rear springs, but it hooks massively, even on my cheap *** dunlop street tires.

vande97 · 05-31-2001, 09:12 PM

cool thanks for the advice, is it really that hard to do the suspension myself? or should i have some one do it for me, i am pretty good with the old arc, but i am just not sure about the spring and struts and shocks and all that good stuff.

BlackFly · 06-01-2001, 12:48 AM

the rear suspension is a breeze to replace if your exhaust can swing out of the way.it makes a huge difference in all situations. it gets real tight, real quick.eurathanes up front on the sway bar help to. strut tower brace also is very noticeable(especially on a convertible). these pieces should go a long way to helping you hang with him in the corners. if you can afford it get adjustable camber plates for up front to, they help lots.

jimberg · 06-01-2001, 02:30 AM

Get yourself the Steeda G-Trak suspension. The kit comes with pretty much everything you'll need. Good wheels and tires are a big help, too. For cornering, get tires that are 1/2" to 1" wider than wheel for a good straight sidewall. I got 245/45R17s for 17x9 rims and they grip will well.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

05-30-2001, 05:07 PM	#1
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	quick question?? how do i get my 88 fox body to handle and ride like an new mustang 94 and up???? about how much cash am i looking at to spend?? thanks

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05-30-2001, 05:26 PM	#2
swtstang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: stockton, ca usa Posts: 160	You can't it's a fox body!!! What do you mean handle good? At high speeds around corners or do you want it to hook up at the track or both?

05-31-2001, 03:46 PM	#3
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	I want to be able to hang around the corners with my friends 94 i can bust his A$$ on the stright away's but i have to slow way down for the sharp corners that he can zipp right around, there is not anything out there that will make mine out perform his in the corners also????

05-31-2001, 03:49 PM	#4
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	Subframe connecters--about 90-120bucks New control arms---???? Lowering springs---100-??? These will help ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del

05-31-2001, 05:16 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	I put the FMS B springs up front in my car, and it handled innumerately better. I haven't gotten to drive it much since i did the control arms and rear springs, but it hooks massively, even on my cheap *** dunlop street tires.

05-31-2001, 09:12 PM	#6
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	cool thanks for the advice, is it really that hard to do the suspension myself? or should i have some one do it for me, i am pretty good with the old arc, but i am just not sure about the spring and struts and shocks and all that good stuff.

06-01-2001, 12:48 AM	#7
BlackFly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: winnipeg , manitoba , canada Posts: 83	the rear suspension is a breeze to replace if your exhaust can swing out of the way.it makes a huge difference in all situations. it gets real tight, real quick.eurathanes up front on the sway bar help to. strut tower brace also is very noticeable(especially on a convertible). these pieces should go a long way to helping you hang with him in the corners. if you can afford it get adjustable camber plates for up front to, they help lots.

06-01-2001, 02:30 AM	#8
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Get yourself the Steeda G-Trak suspension. The kit comes with pretty much everything you'll need. Good wheels and tires are a big help, too. For cornering, get tires that are 1/2" to 1" wider than wheel for a good straight sidewall. I got 245/45R17s for 17x9 rims and they grip will well. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible