Bam Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm trying to determine why the handling sux ass on our car. I need to figure out if it has a 3-link or 4-link rear suspension setup? It is currently a 4lug w/ rear drums. We are ready to order the FR 5lug/big brake setup, but have yet to decide on a new suspension. It is a solid axle in the back, and as of now we have no plans to switch to IRS. The car is downright scary above 80 mph and just doesn't feel right above 40mph. We also need to replace the motor/trans mounts because if your hard in the gas/high rpm's and let off or shift slow, the car swerves violently and if your not careful would switch lanes by itself. I think its a combination of bad alignment, possibly bad shocks, maybe too large of rear sway and just age. We want to get this ready for Mid-Ohio and autocrossing next spring. We're not looking to spend more than $1500 on the complete suspension setup, whatever it may be. If anyone cares to give the car a once over and maybe go for a ride to understand what I'm talking about, you're more than welcome to give me a call and we can try and get together. Thanks Matt BTW, we're also looking for some 17x9 wheels, 5lug w/ 4.5" backspacing, any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 4 link... so many parts . so little time. you have a lot of options on the table ... maximummotorsports.com you can convert it too 5 lug cheap with ranger rotors and two long side 8.8 ranger axles and the drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Mustangs are good for straight lines, and thats about it Besides, everyone on here will tell you that road racing is gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I forgot to tell you, this car uses mustang parts, but is really a Shelby cobra kit car. Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J E T Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Mustangs are good for straight lines, and thats about it Besides, everyone on here will tell you that road racing is gay Yep. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Mustangs are good for straight lines, and thats about it Besides, everyone on here will tell you that road racing is gay Even so, this car can still feel comfortable above 80mph, and much higher, Shit I'm afraid to take the car to the track because I don't think I have the balls to take it out of 3rd, and that will hurt what I can run/trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 How are your bushings? End links? Balljoints? Are you sure the axle is mounted straight? I would check for build errors and mechanical problems before trying to throw upgrades at it. Also, it helps to clarify exactly what kind of car you are needed info for rather than listing something else. And on that note, I'm kicking this to the tech help forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 who built the car? if its been hand built and never aligned do that first, then see where your at... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 We bought it off an old guy near cleveland,who built it back in 2001. Maybe I'll take it in and have you/derek inspect it and give me an idea if anythings wrong. Either way, we're still planning on upgrading/overhauling the entire thing. We mainly bought it to build upon, since it was a cheap starting point and even if we dump $10g's into it, we'll still have less than they sell for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Autocrossing it would be fun. you should drop it down 2 inches with some springs, add a full exhaust if you don't have it new intake If its a 5.0 and dont put 17's on it for autocrossing grab a setopf cheap rims and some autocross tires from tirerack even maybe a rain set. a 5.0 fox could be used to autocross quite well there was a oragne that used to run and did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Autocrossing it would be fun. you should drop it down 2 inches with some springs, add a full exhaust if you don't have it new intake If its a 5.0 and dont put 17's on it for autocrossing grab a setopf cheap rims and some autocross tires from tirerack even maybe a rain set. a 5.0 fox could be used to autocross quite well there was a oragne that used to run and did a great job. It's already tucking the tires, can't be lowered any more. The only reason to go to 17x8's was for the BBK. It's got headers and side exit's now, can't fit anything else there. And its not a foxbody bill, its a cobra w/ a 5.0l in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 well your post said foxbody damn you. so i thought it was a foxybody chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 no , it uses all the foxbody parts ... sort of a kit car if you will.. is it a factory five? who built the chassis? sometimes they arent straight! i love the cobra cars... the only one i would build is the one with the big round tube chassis just like carrol made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Mustangs are good for straight lines, and thats about it Besides, everyone on here will tell you that road racing is gay :bs: :bs: many fox cars have been road raced and still kicking ass.. as far as road racing being gay,,, well i wouldnt go that far..its just not my cup of tea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Yes, it is a Factory Five kit, and some old dude built it. How would it NOT be straight? The chassis comes already finished, w/ mounts and what not. Just bolt it together and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 dropped during shipping, flexxed ..etc etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtbolt64 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Something you might want to look into. Out in London Ohio near Lake Chocktau "sp?" a guy by the name of Ed Combs builds these kits cars all the time. You might want to take it to him as he knows these cars extremly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted September 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 ^^That's nice to know, but would you have ANY idea on how to contact him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtbolt64 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 I have not seen Ed in years but I bet a buck with a little ivestigation on this site you can find him very easy http://www.londoncobrashow.com/ his bussiness is Classic Roadsters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I have built 3 FFR kits. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me and I will give you my number. Also try http://www.ffcobra.com. I have also have autoxed them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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