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06-06-2014, 08:34 AM | #1 |
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Front tire size/Reaction Times/Mustang 5.0
If i switch from 26" to 24" in my N/SA 3285lb stocker will my reaction times pick up or is that just a myth? It's very difficult to cut a light right now.
And to not start two threads, how to I get the car to launch evenly and not like this: Last edited by Bobby Fazio; 06-06-2014 at 10:37 AM. |
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Re: Front tire size/Reaction Times/Mustang 5.0
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Quick and dirty? Put an airbag in the right rear. Oh and do that before you change your front tires as getting the car to not roll over will quicken your RTs.
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Re: Front tire size/Reaction Times/Mustang 5.0
I agree with Billy,
Looking at your pics, I would get rid of the big squat you have on the right rear by doing an airbag in that corner. They work well, inexpensive ($35?) and your excessive rear roll will reduce considerably picking up RT. I rarely see less than 26s on Mustangs to get decent rts. Usually the chassis need some tightening up first. I run a rear anti roll bar as well. Throw the bag in , add about 25-30 PSI in it and then check rts. The front end will come down somewhat than it is now and your twist will too, but you will be moving forward sooner. Good Luck!
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Re: Front tire size/Reaction Times/Mustang 5.0
What kind of shocks on the rear, and what settings. What rear control arms upper and lower, or are they stock. Is the subframes tied, and if so how? You might be surprised how much these cars flex. A through the floor subframe connector vs one that is not, is not even in the same zip code. The shocks should control the body roll issue. BTW I have 27.5 front tires
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Re: Front tire size/Reaction Times/Mustang 5.0
Does anyone make a bolt in anti-roll bar now for these cars? I saw some a few years ago, but all the products now are weld in.
I agree with the airbag. That will help you out alot along with what Sean said regarding the frame connectors. You don't have a roll bar in there either do you?
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Re: Front tire size/Reaction Times/Mustang 5.0
I have Eibach drag launch springs with the right rear airbag. Have 15lbs in but we didnt put that in until right before Q3 and it straightened it out a little but the sixty was actually slower. I have strange single adjustable shocks all the way around. I have subframe connectors welded in and am thinking about adding a 6 point rollbar to tie the car up some more and in case I want to move into M/SA. Adjustable chromoly upper control arms. Lower control arms are granatelli I think, but basically stock. Factory sway bar is in the rear. None in the front. Just picked up a used set of 24" hoosiers for 130 bucks so maybe I will try them.
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