Backyard Mechanic wrote:
>> "alexiastati>>
>>
>>> I read that Ford went cheaper on the suspension to keep
>>> it under the 25thou mark. But that is all fixable.
>>>
>>
>> I think that's a mis-understanding. From all reports the
>> car handles better than the '04 in both base and GT trim.
>>
>> They didnt go IRS, like previous Cobras, but they used
>> the panhard bar setup that Fox-body (like the 80's)
>> modders used to set the car up for road course racing.
>>
>> And since it shares the Lincoln/ Jag DEW platform it is
>> indeed improvable..{and likely with 'bolt-ons'} but you
>> might not gain as much handling as you'd think.
>>
>> And remember Nascar Road Course cars still use the live
>> axle. And those cars, thoguh they aint the same as
>> always turn left, still follow the template and dont do
>> all that badly.
>
> True, it surely does handle well! I have to say it is tight!!!,
> especially since it is a new car test drive, I want to know if it will
> still do hairpins at 50? I know my Sunfire has a great ability to take a
> turn without missing a beat, that is one of the things I liked about
> it.(no slide) And will it continue on after a year? Hey I don't know
> anything much about suspension if you guys have some suggestions I would
> love to hear them! I don't want to go all out on body modification
> because I love it the way it is, my hubby was saying this kit and that,
> but I want to keep it simple, it rocks by itself. But I want to make the
> suspension the best it can be.
> As far as any mods I do have a question for you guys, I would like to
> raise the car a bit, it will have the 17 inch rims on it, but what is
> the best way to raise the entire car a few inches without sacrifice or
> do you think that is a bad idea? I have been looking at parts and gotta
> say that the Saleen hood is the best look for me, although the
> cal-induction hoods aren't bad either.
> I am tempted to go ahead and purchase, but I decided to wait until I
> have another thou to put down. I like the Torch Red, do not like the
> pony package front--although he said a lot of people do...think I will
> go with the smoked front covers and a black satin grille in the front
> top and bottom, only a black trim between the headlights in the back,
> some side trim and louvers for the side and back window...and gotta join
> the Mustang Club here in Houston....I always wanted one, and now is the > time :-)
> My husband saw something about the new Camero on a car show on tv, now
> he is all drooling at the thought. But I can't say anything about it
> cause I always wanted a Mustang(60 look) and I am doing a lot of
> drooling of my own lol, and I am finally going to have one YES! Merry
> Christmas toooooo ME... :-) I already bought a new buffer and some
> really nice polish!
> BTW the back seat is a little better on this model! Although it has no
> room for the middle, most of your sporty cars don't but I don't like the
> hump in the center at all, but OH well heehee.
> Beth
>
>
>
NOW, dear... it's time for you to take this to:
rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
I already sent this response there...
And you'll meet Kate... who went the other way... into the realm of off- road darkness, Mustang > Jeep ;)
- - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - And that hump in the back seat? What's the diff!... Back in the day..... that's what blankets were for in summer and parents with Buicks in the winter.