Anyone have this handling kit?

[Skidzz]

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=5740
I was looking into getting this kit after all of my engine work is done. I would really like to go with h&r springs, bilstein s/s, and MM c/c plates, but handling isn't quite important enough to spend well over $1,000 on parts alone. How good is this FR kit and will it even require c/c plates? It's only supposed to drop my car 1", which is all I really need anyway, so I'm thinking I don't need plates.

BTW......The GT goes into MD for the PI swap and comp cams on June 12th. I'll be sure to get some vids and scan my dyno sheet to show you guys.

 

[tomustang]

Same thing as the Bullitt kit, lotta people have them and they are better than stock

 

[Skidzz]

So, then, it's basically the same parts that a stock bullitt has? HOW MUCH better than stock is it? And what about the c/c plates question, would I need them?

 

[Mel96GT]

You will not need CC plates for a 1" drop. The car's handling will be better than stock and the ride will be fine. Unless you are a pro racer, you will not be able to out drive that suspension setup. It wouldn't hurt to get SFC's since that is what all Bullits have from the factory.

 

[Skidzz]

You will not need CC plates for a 1" drop. The car's handling will be better than stock and the ride will be fine. Unless you are a pro racer, you will not be able to out drive that suspension setup. It wouldn't hurt to get SFC's since that is what all Bullits have from the factory.

Already got 'em

 

[Disturbed One]

I put that on my car just over the last week. So far I like the way it handles. It feels a lot more planted going around corners. I haven't put too many miles on it due to working lately but I think for the $$ it's worth it. It's kind of hard to tell if it's dropped the full amount so far in 50 miles or not.

 

[hognutz]

I would spend that money on LCA, subframes.

the rear of the car is still unstable with that suspention.

 

[drew_shipley]

I like my suspension. It's a good choice if you're looking for a good cost effective upgrade to improve your handling.

 

[Skidzz]

Well, I already have the subframes, if I buy this kit, I was planning on buying the LCA's at the same time. What do you guys think?

 

[san~man]

What is your overall goal as far as your suspension is concerned? Do you want a little better handling, or do you want to rip it up in the turns?

If you want the later, this isn't for you. I had this suspension and for me, it wasn't up to par. I eventually changed it out for H&R's, Bilsteins and a MM PHB. Totally different car now.

But if you want the former, it will probably suffice, depending on your expectations of course.

 

[Skidzz]

Well for now, I think this kit might be enough for me. I'd eventually like it to handle like a champ, but for right now I just want to lower it some, but I want to make sure I do it right and buy all of the parts that I need. Later on down the road, after I am done with power mods, brakes, rims, tires, etc., I'll probably change out for H&R's and Bilsteins.

 

[hognutz]

if you can afford that kit and LCA's. I would think about just doing it all right now. h&r with bilstiens.

 

[tomustang]

unstable with that suspention.

is that spelling proper for the west coast?

 

[GT02MG]

its a pretty sweet kit but save yourself some money bro:

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=458

 

[Torinalth]

if you "eventually" want to rip into corners, dont bother with this kit. i have the HR race springs, bilsteins, steeda swaybars, and subframes.... my LCAs and PHB are in the mail currently, and its still not enoiugh for me. so if you want to rip the turns, just splurge and get the bils, HR, CC plates or dont bother. why spend even more money?

Torinalth

 

[Mustang5L5]

Here's the same kit but about $100 cheaper

http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=458

Also, Mach 1 brakes for $310!!
http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=594

 

[squares98]

if you "eventually" want to rip into corners, dont bother with this kit. i have the HR race springs, bilsteins, steeda swaybars, and subframes.... my LCAs and PHB are in the mail currently, and its still not enoiugh for me. so if you want to rip the turns, just splurge and get the bils, HR, CC plates or dont bother. why spend even more money?

Torinalth

"At some point you just have to buy a different car".

But yeah what you said, the FRPP kit might excite you for a week, maybe less, until you will want more stability,(if you are in it for the handling)

 

[Skidzz]

Ok, maybe I'll just go with my original plan of H&R's, bilsteins, and cc plates....

 

[tomustang]

(if you are in it for the handling)

Yeah there's not many of us out there

All go or Go home

 

[Skidzz]

Ok well, you guys have convinced me to go with the expensive setup. I've said from the very beginning that I don't want my mustang to be one-dimensional.