Have Mustang questions ?

[trueblue]

I don't know where to legaly put the brake ducting. Where does everyone else place them?


I need some chasis tips. I was used to the structure of the Fiesta. This Mustang chasis twists a lot.

If I could get this car to handle like a Fiesta the car would be awesome! It is not bad now I would just like to make it better. Thanks

[SilverHorseRacing]

Originally posted by trueblue:
I don't know where to legaly put the brake ducting. Where does everyone else place them?

In the nose, depends on which model you have. Look in the archives of my site at my old car (#88), using a GT nose. I also have a new nose on the new car, which will duct from the side intakes (see pictures to see what I mean). I've also seen some good under car types too, might want to go look around at corner-carvers for some pics. But read the wiki site first, it's not like this place.


I need some chasis tips. I was used to the structure of the Fiesta. This Mustang chasis twists a lot.


Yep. Put in more cage. Lots more.


If I could get this car to handle like a Fiesta the car would be awesome! It is not bad now I would just like to make it better. Thanks

Evolution Motorsports Watts Link, swaybar, etc...

Koni shocks, stiff springs. As to making it handle like a Fiesta? Why? Rear drive is the only way to go!




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-Marcello Canitano
www.SilverHorseRacing.com

[trueblue]

Man I like that cage! Thanks for the tips.

I have a stock 90's LX front end.

I hope to get out on the track with you in the near future!

Thanks
Jim

[airpiraterob]

hey silverhorse,

hows that new suspension working out? i havent heard any reviews on it with track racing use yet. there was some discussion about it being a little thin/flexible perhaps...probably all bumpkus comments anyway. what improvements/problems have you noticed?

[SilverHorseRacing]

For an in-depth discussion about it's track use, thicknesses, etc... I'd suggest just typing "Evolution Motorsport" or "watts-link" into the search function at http://corner-carvers.com/forums/index.php

The discussions have been ongoing over there, and are quite detailed if you can wade through some of the other "stuff". I've responded there in great detail. Also, if you check the EVM site, you can download the article from Mustang Enthusiast Magazine where they quoted me on the characteristics of the watts on track.

Short answer, it's plenty strong, works great, and increases rear grip to the point that a different driving style is required from the old "stab and steer" technique.

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-Marcello Canitano
www.SilverHorseRacing.com

[SilverHorseRacing]

Originally posted by trueblue:
Man I like that cage! Thanks for the tips.

I hope to get out on the track with you in the near future!

Thanks
Jim

Thanks, I like it too, except for the weight. (Damn A/S cage rules make it a bit overweight for IT). I'll be glad to see you out there... stop by and say hi!




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-Marcello Canitano
www.SilverHorseRacing.com

[trueblue]

I thought the cage would have to add quite a bit of weight. You should not have any concerns about the safety of it and if it stiffens the chasis you may very well make up up for it in handling. I will definately stop by.

Jim

[trueblue]

OH the pedals in this car are aweful for toe heel driving. What have you done to make this possible?

Jim

[airpiraterob]

if you didn't do the A/S cage, how much weight would you save? would you need to ballast?

[SilverHorseRacing]

Yeah, safety was paramount concern, chassis stiffening 2nd, weight way back in third.

I could've probably saved ~150 pounds or more, had I went with a minimalist cage. My old car (now #88 in Virginia) was within 100lbs of minimum, and the cage in that had been added to as well, but was much less than the new car's. FWIW, in A/S the Mustang weighs 3100, so I'd be right at minimum with the V8 drivetrain added in place of the 2.3 stuff.


As to the pedals, add the skid plates the ricers use, and bend the gas pedal to your preference. It moves pretty easy, just got to yank on it a bit.


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-Marcello Canitano
www.SilverHorseRacing.com

[trueblue]

Thanks. I'll do that