mikeysgt
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nice runs on the videos don. man i hope i can get my car to run as good as your guys' cars someday!
Take a look at the two vids Ed posted HERE. He got a front/side angle on both vids.
I have a set of stock springs, but no shocks. Maybe I should just buy another pair of the Strange shocks I had before. At least they are cheap... hahaFirst thing, just ditch the damn coilovers and work fro there IMO. even if you start on the stock springs, I think the coilovers are hurting you right now.
Exactly, its not hitting hard off the line.I was looking at other vids of your car (with less power) and it seemed to launch more 'violent'? then it does now, if that makes sense?
It's coming out too soft considering your power and how your are launching it IMO.
He went back and forth with that at PSCA, and the tune I have now isn't the "detuned" version he ran on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. But, yea, it could still be too soft.However, Adam did tell me though that he took power out down low to preserve your tranny. It is a STRONG possibility that has a lot to do with it? Perhaps he just has it way too soft down low...
I know I need a "real" trans... but my funds are getting stretched in multiple directions these days. I need to replace the other car my son wrecked, as well as preserve my house rebuild budget. Somehow, the Mustang isn't at the top of the list right now.Could also just be a matter of that 5r55 just doesn't bode well with that kind of torque out of the hole. You've got more than enough power now to warrant a 'real' trans.
Sadly, all seven vids were the same rear angle. Look at my avatar - that's the angle you need to see exactly what is happening when you launch...
I honestly can give no feedback at all from that angle. Try to get a front/side angle next time.
Coincidentally, the two runs Ed saw just so happened to be the best two 60-ft times of the day, too (both 1.50x).Guess we will have to disagree on that one, Mark. In my experience, you cannot watch the rear of the car along with the rear tire from a front angle. You need a 3/4 rear view to do that. The first set of videos shows the car clearly bouncing. The two that Ed took do show the car just driving away from the starting line. Again.....SHOCKS. Coil overs belong on ladder bar and four link cars, Don. Put the Ranchos on the car.
Guess we will have to disagree on that one, Mark. In my experience, you cannot watch the rear of the car along with the rear tire from a front angle. You need a 3/4 rear view to do that. The first set of videos shows the car clearly bouncing. The two that Ed took do show the car just driving away from the starting line. Again.....SHOCKS. Coil overs belong on ladder bar and four link cars, Don. Put the Ranchos on the car.
Hell, that was a week ago. Do you expect me to remember that? LOLCalvert Racing sells the shocks. I posted the link for you before.
Yes, we have a set of Ranchos to fit for 178.00 per pair. If you would like to order please call me at 1-800-607-2266 Thank you
Travis VanKirk
Calvert Racing Suspensions
4530 Runway Dr.
Lancaster Ca 93536
661-728-9600
661-728-9615 fax
Well...you being one of those moderator-type thingies and all.................
Not anymore......... that reads every post on this forum
FYI... I just called and ordered the shocks from Travis at Calvert. The part number he gave me was 99179. He said the 99179 fit an '08 Mustang, so it should be the same for my '05. They are 9-way adjustables, and were $178.00/pr. Free shipping in CA, but I had to pay tax, so it came to $191.80 total.
Not quite yet. I'm going to see what the stock springs do first.Are you going with the Gt500 rear springs?
I wanted to borrow yours, not buy them.I don't think so or he would have bought mine...