how does this setup sound??

[nates02gt]

Parts I already have-
Steeda strut tower brace
Steeda rear adjustable sway bar
Steeda sport springs
Pro3i CC plates
Bilstien shocks and struts

Future parts-
MM A arms non offset with delrin bushings
MM adjustable 'weight jacker' LCA's
MM upper control arms
MM panhard bar
Steeda X2 balljoints
Steeda bumpsteer kit
Steeda tubular front sway bar

I use my car for everyday driving as well as some autocross and 'legal' street racing. Does this sound like a good set up? Is there anything I should change, add or delete?? Thanks

[Gene Fine]

If you do the MM a-arms, you're going to need coilovers as well. At that point, do the MM K-member. If you don't plan on going to coil-overs, then just get better bushings for the stock a-arms.

I wouldn't do the tubular front sway bar. Mustangs already push bad enough as it is...stiffening the front bar will just make it worse.

Also, instead of doing UCAs, just run the stock ones until you can afford to go to a torque arm. With the panhard bar, the UCAs won't be as responsible for lateral location, so you can get away without buying them.

Other than that, I think you're on the right track. Do you have subframe connectors yet? What are your autocross plans (i.e. is it just for fun, or are you planning on trying to win)? Street Prepared doesn't allow subframe connectors, so it's something to consider.

If you're autocrossing just for fun, get subframe connectors before you do anything else...they'll make a world of difference in the way the car handles.

[nates02gt]

I have looked for subframe connectors but the ones I have found dont seem to be that great. I have steeda side exhaust. I got the borla subs used from someone but he messed them up pretty good. Are there any other companies that make a good subframe connector?? Also I havent been able to find a company that will weld them for me. They say that they are working to close to the fuel lines. I live in the Seattle WA area if anyone has any ideas. As far as autocrossing, Im just doing it for fun atleast for the next several years. What exactly do you mean by mustangs 'pushing'?? Would it be better to replace the K member and go with coil overs in the front or just change the bushings on the stock arms?? If I just replace the bushings which should I use??

[Gene Fine]

Pushing is understeer. When you autocross the car, you'll see what I mean. It's when you turn the wheel, and the car just keeps going straight.

It's far better to do a K-member and coil-overs, but significantly more expensive. Just doing good bushings in the front will help the feel of the car, but it's still a band-aid to fixing the geometry issue.

I replaced mine with the Steeda offset bushings. There's a very noticable difference over stock, but it's still not up to doing k-member.

The best source for subframe connectors is Maximum Motorsports, but you might have clearance issues with your side exhaust. Someone makes SFCs that are notched to clear side exhaust, but I can't remember who. Hopefully someone else will chime in with that info.