Sleeperstang1994 Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 auto cross i where i hope to go. draging is fun but only for 10-12 seconds. auto cross lasts longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVRL8TE Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Sorry to foul up the vid with an f bomb, but it was GNARLY! Great times were had!And iRoush has you covered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 no need to be sorry, you know that it is probably the word i use the most lol.. just warning people in case there is a sensitive ear around. it was a blast, i gotta get some time in on both autocross and drag racing. Maybe ill make a trip down to norwalk before the season is over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 thanks! i was planning on keeping it as stock as possible for now. I had a problem with some wheel hop, so i was thinking lcas would fix it?Sorry for the delayed response, hard to find time to give a detailed response from my phone at work.LCA's will definitely help reduce wheel hop, as well as promote more traction out of the corners. The stock 4 link design (2 uppers and 2 lowers) is very restrictive and has a tendency to bind or hop. the best legal setup without going custom is the steeda 5-link to permanently fix the terrible 4 link disaster. If you want to go custom, you can build your own 3-link design like I am. SM allows you to do whatever you want to suspension as long as it connects to oem mounting points.Now if you just want to start small, I recommend the Maximum Motorsports Extreme Duty Control Arms. The high load of autocross requires a strong LCA to keep the axle located without wheel hop. The MM LCA's do this to a tee: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=514_21_91_426_441_446Reason I suggest the non-adjustable LCA, is due to the fact that you'll eventually want to run coilovers. you don't need double the adjustment IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 It's not a problem. I was looking at the adjustable ones, but you do make a good point, I'll go with those! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 read through the build. didn't realize you had that much into this car or i would have paid more attention to it at MW...damn it. have to keep an eye on this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Haha, thanks. I wasn't really showing if off because it is disgusting how bad the paint isSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 black is difficult to keep clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 It needs paint correction so bad..I just have no timeSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVRL8TE Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Don't listen to Donovan. He beats the car up WAY too much. F that. I want it! It's a rad car that needs a paint correction. Simple as that, then it will be MINT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 It's not a problem. I was looking at the adjustable ones, but you do make a good point, I'll go with those! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4 BetaBesides that adjustable lower control arms will reduce the amount of travel you have on the spring, which could negatively affect driving characteristics for autocross and road racing. A lot of people go with adjustables for drag racing but obviously that's for a different application. The MM XD LCA's are perfect for what you want. Let me know if you need any more help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Don't listen to Donovan. He beats the car up WAY too much. F that. I want it! It's a rad car that needs a paint correction. Simple as that, then it will be MINT!Haha thanks, but seriously, I need to get on the paint correction thing bad..don't lieBesides that adjustable lower control arms will reduce the amount of travel you have on the spring, which could negatively affect driving characteristics for autocross and road racing. A lot of people go with adjustables for drag racing but obviously that's for a different application. The MM XD LCA's are perfect for what you want. Let me know if you need any more help!Oh I will, I can't thank you enough for the help thus far! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4 Beta*edit*I seriously considered selling my car today. there is a blue mach 1 for sale locally for 10k. cams, headers, built 4r70w...yes, for 10k..but i think i love my car too much. maybe ill con my dad into buying it Edited July 25, 2013 by 1997cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildWillyWalker Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 My fun fact. I had horrible wheel hop in my Fox when I would brake hard during autocross. Installed the MM Extreme Duty Adjustable (I like shit low ) LCA's and it fixed wheel hop big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Haha thanks, but seriously, I need to get on the paint correction thing bad..don't lieOh I will, I can't thank you enough for the help thus far! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4 Beta*edit*I seriously considered selling my car today. there is a blue mach 1 for sale locally for 10k. cams, headers, built 4r70w...yes, for 10k..but i think i love my car too much. maybe ill con my dad into buying itKeep your car! Too much blood sweat and tears into it already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVRL8TE Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 That's what I'm saying Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 My fun fact. I had horrible wheel hop in my Fox when I would brake hard during autocross. Installed the MM Extreme Duty Adjustable (I like shit low ) LCA's and it fixed wheel hop big time.awesome, hopefully they fix my problemKeep your car! Too much blood sweat and tears into it already!aaaand thats a reason to keep it? lol this thing is starting to crowd out my dirtbiking and jeep budget and timeI havent even rode my bike once this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 lol well if you cant budget your time between toys, dont ever try to budget your time between two girls at once. plus if you get a mach1 instead you think you're gonna not mod it? Fat chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 at 550 hp, id probably leave it alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 you say that now, until you line up against cobra tim and he walks your ass. then it allllllllll starts again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Lmao, you're probably rightSent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 welp, here comes the bad news...my brother got into an accident with my other car that i was letting him borrow. Had my friend check it out at his shop for insurance reasons, and its not even worth fixing. So, this leaves me with the 5.9l GC, and my mustang. My brother has to use one of them, which screws me out of a DD. so, i'll be rebuilding the t45, putting the stock brakes back on, and offing it asap. sucks..but that's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Forgive me if this comes across as rude, but WHY do YOU have to supply your brother with a vehicle? I've got 3 little brothers, so I know all about family... Just curious though why it's your responsibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) meh, i dont want to explain. its just how it is Edited August 8, 2013 by 1997cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 sucks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 it happens. maybe ill get lucky and something will save me from this. but if not, ill have another mustang soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 it happens. maybe ill get lucky and something will save me from this. but if not, ill have another mustang soon enough.Teal teal teal teal teal! Posted via Topify using Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 what ever it is, it wont be black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Dude stop seriously I will sell him my Grand Prix lol or me you and Bryan can't pull a bender and get one of the other jeeps driving :thumbsup:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 money is the problem..1 jeep is mid engine swap, and the other needs some serious roof repair. Id basically have to pull 2k from somewhere no matter what i do. and i am not touching my savings account anymore, ive done enough of that this year. im trying my hardest to keep it, but it isnt looking good right now. all efforts are going towards getting this thing back to sort of stock so that i dont loose my ass on the t56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 what ever it is, it wont be black.I don't think I'll ever buy another black car! Freaking sucks.This is all bad news... I was looking forward to all your future plans! What's the deal with the other Jeeps? A friend of mine works for Quadratec if you need any help finding parts or advice of any kind. Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Doesn't mean he has to drive a Bentley strap a tarp down on the jeep and call it a daySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 What would it take to get the jeep in the backyard running parts wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 So you were gonna sell the bike anyways? Just thinking outload here. sell the brembos you have in the basement, the bike, and the t56 and you're looking at at least 4-5k that's more than sufficient to put one of the jeeps together or get something he can drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm sure there's a lot I don't know about the situation with your brother, but it seems like he should have some financial responsibility for wrecking a vehicle he borrowed from you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 what ever it is, it wont be black.I don't think I'll ever buy another black car! Freaking sucks.This is all bad news... I was looking forward to all your future plans! What's the deal with the other Jeeps? A friend of mine works for Quadratec if you need any help finding parts or advice of any kind. Sent from SpaceI'll let you know if I need anything.thanksDoesn't mean he has to drive a Bentley strap a tarp down on the jeep and call it a daySent from my iPhone using TapatalkProblem is, any repairs that his car ends up being will most likely come out of my pocket. That, combined with my work schedule says that I can't just get him a junkerWhat would it take to get the jeep in the backyard running parts wise?A ton of stuffSo you were gonna sell the bike anyways? Just thinking outload here. sell the brembos you have in the basement, the bike, and the t56 and you're looking at at least 4-5k that's more than sufficient to put one of the jeeps together or get something he can drive.I will need to buy 2 cars. I need a spare for myself, and one car for him. The mustang isn't a very good spare anyways, because it is always broke. My niner had need work since I bought it, but the mustang hasn't been reliable enough to tear the niner down. Which is another reason it has to go. This is just the straw that broke the camel's backI'm sure there's a lot I don't know about the situation with your brother, but it seems like he should have some financial responsibility for wrecking a vehicle he borrowed from you...There is a lot to the situation, it's not easy. Posted via Topify using Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Challenge accepted you are not getting rid of mustang we will figure something out.- - - Updated - - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I've already figured it out.mustang goes first, if that isn't enough, the bike will go after. I gotta do what I gotta do Posted via Topify using Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Sad panda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) i guess topify doesnt embed.. Edited August 9, 2013 by 1997cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
