Do I really need all of this?!?!!?

[stunner6910]

I really don't know too much about suspension, but I do know that my car needs some upgrades. It already has 133,000 miles and I know it's in desperate need of new suspension parts. I spoke to stangsuspension and the owner said I could get this kit from maximummotorports called the "Road and Track Suspension Package". It seems to have everything, but to my limited knowledge and what I've read on stangnet, it's lacking two very important components, k-member and tuburlar a-arms. Here's the link

http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=191

It only lists up to 89 Mustang but he said he can get it for a 95 Vert for $2300. I know I need shocks, struts, lowering springs, lighter k-member, a-arms,and of course all the bushings, but besides this, anything else. Can I get by with the stock camber plates, w/o subframe connectors, I don't have either sway bar on my car right and it runs fine, don't have STB anymore either. I guess I'll just wait to see what you all have to say.

PS My future plans are to get a 347 in there with a supercharger, if that means anything, but not til later later.

 

[Ryan Paterick]

With lowering springs, you'll need new CC plates. Alignment shops need them to dial in the correct specs for a lowered car.

Full lengths subs are probably the most talked about suspension mod next to springs here. I can't wait to get mine in.

MM is quality stuff and I would just buy everything off their website. Some dealers might be able to cut them by 10%, so that would probably save you about $23X.XX.

Good luck

 

[slvrbullit302]

I agree, there stuff is a little pricey but you pay for what you get in quality.

 

[stunner6910]

I guess I'm concerned with launching at the track. Will I have a good launch with this system or not. I will also have this car as a street car. Maybe no daily driver but would like to drive around on weekends or to certain events.

 

[Lab Rat]

I guess I'm concerned with launching at the track. Will I have a good launch with this system or not. I will also have this car as a street car. Maybe no daily driver but would like to drive around on weekends or to certain events.

Well, if you go to the Maximum Motorsports website (www.maximummotorsports.com), go to the online catalog and look under the packaged systems, they have what they call a "Launch Box". It has a bunch of goodies, but is even more pricey than the Road and Track package. Both of these are overkill in my opinion, unless you're into some serious hardcore competition. You can get a really nice, rigid suspension for about $1500 though: torque arm, lower rear control arms, full-length subframe connectors, good springs + CC plates, panhard bar, shocks/struts. Your car will ride really well and launch well with these. What else did I miss, anyone? Springs/struts/shocks and full-length subframes is a good place to start, and if you have any fabrication and welding skills at all, you can make a nice set of subframes for about $30.00 in materials. Here's a link:

http://www.oldwestracing.com/

Go to the articles section and look up the homemade subframe connectors article by Paul Campbell. I made a set of these once before and it was a snap. In fact, I'm starting another set tonight for my new '95 vert, so I know the material price is accurate - I just bought the steel today.

Matt

 

[stunner6910]

thanks, so then as far as new suspension i would need the following(sorry if i'm repeating you, just want to make sure):

Lowering Springs = Steeda Sport Springs $190
Caster Camber Plates = New Steeda Aluminum Plates $200
Struts = Tokico Hi Performance $100 ea.
Shocks = Tokico Hi Performance $70 ea
Subframe Connectors = Steeda $100
Panhard Bar = MM Aluminum PB $315

Lower Rear Control Arms = HAVE NO IDEA
Torque Arm = NO IDEA AS WELL

Now for a lighter K-member and a-arms, which one would you recommend? I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but I just want to know all I can about my mustang.

 

[Josh94gt]

From what I've heard the Maximum Motorsports C/C plates are a lot better than the Steeda ones, and they are about the same price. Plus they are a 4-bolt plate, not a 3-bolt plate like steeda. So if you want to switch to a front coil-over setup to save weight you will need 4-bolt plates. The Maximum Motorsports online catalog has prices listed for their torque arm and panhard bar. I believe the torque arm is about $450 and the panhard bar about $350. MM Adjustable Rear LCA's are about $380. I plan on getting those because they let you adjust your ride height.