Anyone have this TCP rear end suspension?

uk66fastback

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http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/rearcoil.html

Has anyone fitted this to their 65 or 66? A long-term aim of mine is to import this to the UK and fit it to my '66 fastback becuase a) it'll be a MASSIVE improvement over the original system and b) it looks superb and c) there are aren't any cars in the UK with them fitted so it'll be a nice project to do.

I realise that for normal street driving it'll be way over the top but what the hell!

Anyone tell me HOW much better it is - what the limitations are and any other pros and cons?

Thanks

 

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I think its over priced but thats just me, my friend just got a nice rear set up from Martz for much much less. http://www.martzchassis.net/mustangrearinstall

 

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StaffAmerica74 said:

I think its over priced but thats just me, my friend just got a nice rear set up from Martz for much much less. http://www.martzchassis.net/mustangrearinstall

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Cheers Staff, that's one I hadn't seen before - and a lot cheaper ...

That's the troube with being in the UK - a lot of these things pass you by - not having good access to the Mustang magazines etc., it's sometimes difficult keeping up with that's out and what's not.

Any other variations on a theme?

 

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Well here is another setup that might interest you.

Heidt's Rear 4-Link Coil-Over Suspension

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthre...ight=Heidt's+Rear+4-Link+Coil-Over+Suspension

Also the Martz rear suspension does require a bit of cutting into your trunks floor.

 

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I have one on my 70 Mustang. I put it on after I took of the GW leafs and watts system which was a good system to begin with. I like it better than what it had before and it articulates the road better than before. Not a major improvement but definitely noticeable. My version is the older version no longer being sold by TCP. They are in the process of revising it.

 

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IRS

Another variation, using Jaguar which should be familiar to to you.

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uk66fastback said:

http://www.totalcontrolproducts.com/rearcoil.html

Has anyone fitted this to their 65 or 66? A long-term aim of mine is to import this to the UK and fit it to my '66 fastback becuase a) it'll be a MASSIVE improvement over the original system and b) it looks superb and c) there are aren't any cars in the UK with them fitted so it'll be a nice project to do.

Anyone tell me HOW much better it is - what the limitations are and any other pros and cons?

Thanks

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Just finished the install. It's an incredible system and a major improvement. The car turns much easier and does not have the tendency toward over steer. Made a wheel hop problem I had disappear! This is the new version!

 

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uk66fastback

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You guys never cease to amaze me! Some great looking cars ... with some incredible modifications. Jag IRS ... who would have thought it - William Lyons would be turning in his grave ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Lyons

I think I'm going to have to get one of these even though the import duty and tax to the UK adds another 20% or so ... I can get it shipped for about $350 to my door which is good.

Thanks again guys, for the advice.