02-09-2015, 08:28 PM
Okay I figured I would give a quick update. So I finally got around to taking 33 on the cruise the other day. And goooooood lord nice road. Totally changes a few things on the build. Sounds like the summer plans are for suspension and brakes :thumbup:
So here is what I am thinking, in the order I am thinking as well:
First thing is first, I am getting new wheels and tires
. Chrome Saleens, staggered set up. 18x9 up front 18x10 in the back. I think I'm going for Nitto NT555 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear (stock measurments: 255/45/17 all around on obviously 17" wheels)
Then:
Brakes:
1) Stainless Brake Lines
2) Slotted/Drilled Rotors (more for looks than performance)
3) Performance Brake Pads (Hawk?)
4) Good Brake Fluid/ Get brakes bleed
Suspension:
1) Eibach Roll bars
2) Maximum Motorsport Lower Control Arms (height adjustable)****
3) ***Balljoints/Bumpsteer
***If necessary
****After reading on this more, I found that the upper control arms can be left alone unless bushings are worn out (they aren't). I also am excited because these have essentially a coilover style capability, and if the rear isn't low enough after removing ISOs, I can get two birds with one stone, and lower the rear independently and improve my traction to the ground.****
I really want to try to eliminate that lovely wheel hop that the Mustang's live rear axle is known for. Hopefully the lower control arms and roll bars should help with that tremendously.
Finally:
Power:
1) K&N Filter
2) Pro-M MAF
That is looking like the rest of the year and the summer plans for the Cobra. After this, I have done essentially all the bolt-ons that are possible to the car without touching the motor. Might have to get it tuned just to see the power on the dyno it is putting down. I'll have to remember to take some pictures when I am home over spring break of the suspension as it sits :mrgreen: . Can't wait for the show and the cruise!
So here is what I am thinking, in the order I am thinking as well:
First thing is first, I am getting new wheels and tires
. Chrome Saleens, staggered set up. 18x9 up front 18x10 in the back. I think I'm going for Nitto NT555 265/35/18 front and 285/35/18 rear (stock measurments: 255/45/17 all around on obviously 17" wheels)Then:
Brakes:
1) Stainless Brake Lines
2) Slotted/Drilled Rotors (more for looks than performance)
3) Performance Brake Pads (Hawk?)
4) Good Brake Fluid/ Get brakes bleed
Suspension:
1) Eibach Roll bars
2) Maximum Motorsport Lower Control Arms (height adjustable)****
3) ***Balljoints/Bumpsteer
***If necessary
****After reading on this more, I found that the upper control arms can be left alone unless bushings are worn out (they aren't). I also am excited because these have essentially a coilover style capability, and if the rear isn't low enough after removing ISOs, I can get two birds with one stone, and lower the rear independently and improve my traction to the ground.****
I really want to try to eliminate that lovely wheel hop that the Mustang's live rear axle is known for. Hopefully the lower control arms and roll bars should help with that tremendously.
Finally:
Power:
1) K&N Filter
2) Pro-M MAF
That is looking like the rest of the year and the summer plans for the Cobra. After this, I have done essentially all the bolt-ons that are possible to the car without touching the motor. Might have to get it tuned just to see the power on the dyno it is putting down. I'll have to remember to take some pictures when I am home over spring break of the suspension as it sits :mrgreen: . Can't wait for the show and the cruise!
1995 Mustang Cobra- 1 of 717 Rio Red