S197 Brakes & Suspension upgrade-advice

Calipony

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I've got a 2007 California Special in the low 13's. I plan on doing a couple of road courses a year, but mainly drag, and would like to upgrade the brakes and suspension before I add any more Go-Fast goodies. I have a Strut Tower Brace and Lower Control Arms so far. Any suggestions?? Mild to Wild, welcome.

 

kooldawg6

mine works really well and can take a fair amount

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jlisle01 would be a good member to talk to about the road course side. He loves racing his

 

bigcat

start with the upper hole, and if more traction is

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look into the GT500 brake kit. one of the cheapest ways to get brembos on your car.

 

jlisle01

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WARNING: Loooooong post. Click with caution.

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=719812

 

V8JamesGT

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I'm planning on going with the Stop Tech Stage 2 brake upgrade from brenspeed. It shouldnt add much if any weight to your car and give you a lot better stopping power for a good price. As for suspention, I would go with lowering springs/shocks/struts and rear swaybar to improve handling.

 

Calipony

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Well guys, I appreciate the advice, now I need to dig a little deeper and do more research. I'll let you know what I come up with. Thanks again.

 

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kenaimone

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the only advice i would add, is stick with one company. i know that there are shops out there that can mix and match, but that is because they know what works. if you dont know what works stick with a company that has cars that can do what you want to do. i perfer steeda. but bmr is cheaper and they have a tublar k member. just my .02