Ford Racing Handling Kit

MrGame

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http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FMS-M-5400-A&N=700+115&autoview=sku

Anyone here have one on their car or know anyone who has one? I'm not worried about the lowering only being 1 in. because i have a steep driveway

 

Mattstang04

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Ive been looking in to that kit as well. Ive heard it is the same setup as the Bullitts come with stock. Don't quote me on that though. I like the fact that it doesnt require cc plates but I will probably do them at the same time anyway.

 

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I'm starting with supsension for handling by working my way to the full Matrix system, and tokico shocks & struts in like two weeks....i'm very excited!

Then i'll work my way to sway bars, anti-roll bars, control arms, etc...

Probably hopefully get close to this set up (just no IRS plans for now ) :
http://www.kennybrown.com/motorsports_csrot.cfm

 

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i think i staterted a trend w/ suspension questions when i made a thread in tech yeah that's the bullit suspension set up, theres a link to a site in my tech thread that has it for cheaper but it's on back order

 

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That kit is awesome and the shocks and springs are matched and tuned for 99-04 Mustang coupes perfectly.

 

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Kilgore Trout said:

That kit is awesome and the shocks and springs are matched and tuned for 99-04 Mustang coupes perfectly.

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how's the ride? because the price is amazing and I think it's a really good option

 

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Cheaper price

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

 

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MrGame said:

how's the ride? because the price is amazing and I think it's a really good option

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Have not ridden on it but I really wanted that kit for my GT. I am sure the ride is quite reasonable... New shocks almost always feel better...

 

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The ride on that kit is excellent. It is the setup that came stock on the Bullitt, and I loved how my Bullitt handled. This kit is on my christmas list. :-D

 

Mattstang04

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Im gonna get this kit too. As well as the FRPP cc-plates and strut tower brace and a Kenny Brown rear strut tower brace. Any comments? Good or not so good on any of these components?

 

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I have the FRPP handling kit on my car. I had a blown front right strut and my rear left spring was snapped..don't ask me how my car stayed in one piece when I drove it like that for over a month Overall I like it, I don't care for the stance as much as I could because the back end seems too low compared to the front. Otherwise I'm happy. I have pics of it in my cardomain link in my sig.

Edit: IF you do get this installed do me a favor though! When the guy was installing mine we found out that the stock front sway bar is thicker than the FRPP kit one. Since stronger ones are usually the thicker ones we left the stocker on, but i'm wondering if the FRPP bar is just made of stronger metal? If you want to find out why the FRPP kit's sway bar is thinner than the stock sway bar that'd rock my world.

 

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i also am wondering about the sway bars

 

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Mattstang04 said:

Im gonna get this kit too. As well as the FRPP cc-plates and strut tower brace and a Kenny Brown rear strut tower brace. Any comments? Good or not so good on any of these components?

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You really do not need c/c plates with the small drop the kit will give you but if you get them its Maximum Motorsports or nothing on those, PERIOD...

You def do not need a rear STB, that will just f'k up your trunk space and mess up your trunk trim. Plus Kenne Brown is kinda out of business right now so the part may be hard to find.

 

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The stock sway bar is hollow and the FRPP one is solid, that is probably why the stocker has a greater circumference.

But since it is hollow it does have a tendency to break.

 

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Dusstbuster said:

Edit: IF you do get this installed do me a favor though! When the guy was installing mine we found out that the stock front sway bar is thicker than the FRPP kit one. Since stronger ones are usually the thicker ones we left the stocker on, but i'm wondering if the FRPP bar is just made of stronger metal? If you want to find out why the FRPP kit's sway bar is thinner than the stock sway bar that'd rock my world.

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I beleive the stocker is hollow while the bullitt bar is solid...therefore stronger.

Either way, the bullitt bars are tuned specifically for the suspension, so I would definitely put it on.

A friend of mine put this kit on his car and loves it. It rides great and handles much better

 

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Here's my 2 cents.

I purchased that kit way back in 01, before it was really well known about what a great deal it is. It handled well, much better than stock, but I did install MM LCA's at the same time which also improved the handling.

As my needs progressed, I found that the kit wasn't up to my expectations, so I replaced it. H&R SS, Bilsteins and an MM PHB with CC plates. The difference is really night and day, but a lot of it is due to the addition of the PHB. But, the Bilsteins and the SS's did add to the equation.

So, my advice to you is this: before you spend a single dime, think really hard about what your goal is as far as the suspension is concerned.

How much of an improvement are you looking to gain?
What is your budget for the suspension upgrade?
What are your future plans?

For some, the kit will suffice and is a great bang for the buck so to speak. But for others, it won't be enough in the long run and you'll end up spending money twice like me.

Just some advice...