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Topic: Suspension and handling
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streetstang67
Gearhead Posts: 334
From: SC, USA
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 01-15-2003 05:36 PM
   
I want my '67 coupe to handle as well as a expensive sports car.(autocross) I already plan on lowering the upper control arms an inch, getting 17" rims with sticky tires, disk brakes up front, and either KYB shocks or more expensive KONI shocks. What else should I need?
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1004
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-15-2003 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by streetstang67:
I want my '67 coupe to handle as well as a expensive sports car.(autocross) I already plan on lowering the upper control arms an inch, getting 17" rims with sticky tires, disk brakes up front, and either KYB shocks or more expensive KONI shocks. What else should I need?
Chassis stiffening.
Subframe connectors, Export brace and Montecarlo bar.
I assume you are changing springs and sway bars also....
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 431
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-15-2003 07:30 PM
Alos, You might want to check out the Global West Web Site. They have some real nice stuff. I used it on my 65 Fastback.------------------
Have a Wonderful Day
CandyApple 65 Fastback
351W, 4 Speed
Versaille 9" Rear End
Global West Front End
[email protected]
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-16-2003 09:13 AM
Hey Ernie, is that the same hardware as the 'Total Control' stuff Mustangs Plus has? ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-16-2003 09:31 AM
Will 17" rims help any? I've been hearing from some of my autocross friends, that tire wall height makes no real difference in handling.Front and rear sway bars, bought as a match set, will help too. Also, use the Shelby templet to lower your front end by at least an inch. This will help keep your tire wear even. ------------------
Dustin C 56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 1075
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 01-16-2003 11:30 AM
Perhaps 17 or 18" rims will increase the maximum cornering g a little or something barely measurable, but I bet that its harder to control. Some sidewall flex will make the "limit" easier to feel. I bet 15 or 16" is a good compromise.the 1" shelby drop is supposed to be a dramatic improvement. I have not done it yet though so I dont know
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GT350Clone
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: Kansas
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 01-16-2003 01:40 PM
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Hey Ernie, is that the same hardware as the 'Total Control' stuff Mustangs Plus has?
NO, the Total Control stuff is a copy of the Global West.  GW, has been developing, racing and selling their for 20+ years. TCP is about 5 years old... GW is lower price also.As far as 14" vs 15" vs 16" vs 17" wheels, Here's a good comparison test. ------------------
My webpage: www.gt350clone.com
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