90/10 struts

Calgary351GT · #1 (**permalink**) 02-13-08, 08:20 PM

I was wondering if anyone on here has tried 90/10 front shocks on the street with their Fox Mustang.
I've got Competition Engineering adjustable rears.

The car is no daily driver, but I DO drive it on the street. I had some serious traction issues last summer at the track and am thinking about a set of front shocks. I've been warned the 90/10's are a bit of a chore on the street.

**timeless2** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-14-08, 09:51 AM

Moved to 5.0 Tech.

1991vert · #3 (**permalink**) 02-14-08, 11:25 AM

i wouldn't. they're designed pretty much to lift. why not 70/30's?

Calgary351GT · #4 (**permalink**) 02-14-08, 11:34 AM

I had so much traction problems at the track last summer, I want to get as much weight transfer as possible.

347 Pony · #5 (**permalink**) 02-14-08, 11:59 AM

I had 90/10's on my ols convertable and had no issue with driving it on the street, I also drove this car daily about 35 miles a day with 90/10's, 50/50's and 4.30 gears.

90_Red_LX · #6 (**permalink**) 02-14-08, 07:02 PM

What about some of the adjustables? On the far side they do almost as well as a stocker, then on the other side of adjustment their like a 90/10?

Foxfan88 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-14-08, 07:13 PM

i run 90/10s on my car and it drives just fine. the front end moves up and down alot easier but i cant hardly tell.

leroy93lx · #8 (**permalink**) 02-15-08, 03:03 AM

I have Lakewood 90/10s with moroso(drag only!) springs with adjustable rear shocks and an air bag on the street and i love it. Its rides nice and you can get some wicked holeshots from stoplight to stoplight! The drag radials and 4.10s help that alot to though

PUNISHER RACING · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-08, 07:28 AM

I run em everyday in the dd 90/10's and 50/50 rears

Calgary351GT · #10 (**permalink**) 02-15-08, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by leroy93lx

I have Lakewood 90/10s with moroso(drag only!) springs with adjustable rear shocks and an air bag on the street and i love it. Its rides nice and you can get some wicked holeshots from stoplight to stoplight! The drag radials and 4.10s help that alot to though

Nice!!!

I have 4.10's and MT street ET radails too.
I was considering adjustables in the front, but really, the car is only set to go in a straight line now anyway.lol
90/10's it is.

Thanks for the info everbody

**BullittStangV8** · #11 (**permalink**) 02-15-08, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary351GT

Nice!!!
the car is only set to go in a straight line now anyway.lol

Thanks for the info everbody

You solved your own question.

leroy93lx · #12 (**permalink**) 02-16-08, 12:17 AM

Have you changed your control arms , removed sway bar and added subframe connectors yet? That would help if you havent already.

JJFIVEOH · #13 (**permalink**) 02-16-08, 01:32 AM

Strange makes 10 way adjustable OEM replacement shocks/struts. Ever think about those? They are relatively inexpensive. I've tried multiple combinations on mine, you can basically set it up for any kind of driving. Only thing I don't like is the plastic adjusters, they fell flimsy, but i haven't had a problem in 2 years.

Travis-Homuth · #14 (**permalink**) 02-17-08, 12:56 PM

I'm about to buy my first mustang. a 92 gt. I want to build it to be a strip car and being new to this. I am looking for tips on how to get the best traction at launch. like a friend of mine with a 3000gt VR4 said, "you're not wining if you're spining." I would love to show him what V8 power can do so please help. I don't know what 90/10 or 50/50 means or even how to start my own post in this forum lol. my email is travishomuth@aol.com if you have any tips. thanks

Calgary351GT · #15 (**permalink**) 02-19-08, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by leroy93lx

Have you changed your control arms , removed sway bar and added subframe connectors yet? That would help if you havent already.

Yes, I have subframe connectors, but I have NOT taken off the sway bar yet.

Calgary351GT · #16 (**permalink**) 02-19-08, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JJFIVEOH

Strange makes 10 way adjustable OEM replacement shocks/struts. Ever think about those? They are relatively inexpensive. I've tried multiple combinations on mine, you can basically set it up for any kind of driving. Only thing I don't like is the plastic adjusters, they fell flimsy, but i haven't had a problem in 2 years.

I've thought about the dial-type adjustables, but I've heard they aren't as aggressive for straight drag.(90/10)

JJFIVEOH · #17 (**permalink**) 02-19-08, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary351GT

I've thought about the dial-type adjustables, but I've heard they aren't as aggressive for straight drag.(90/10)

I'm not quite sure you need anything as aggressive as 90/10's. The Strange adj. ca be pretty soft if that's what you set it up for. I drove around once with all the settings set at 1 and it felt like I was riding on jello, lol. I can set my shocks/struts to the 10th setting (stiffest) and on a marginal track lose .01 in my 60'. I have them all set at 7 right now with no traction issues. Granted, my 1.81-1.83 60' times aren't record breaking, but I think you need to have SERIOUS horsepower to require 90/10's. Just my 2 cents.

Calgary351GT · #18 (**permalink**) 02-19-08, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JJFIVEOH

I'm not quite sure you need anything as aggressive as 90/10's. The Strange adj. ca be pretty soft if that's what you set it up for. I drove around once with all the settings set at 1 and it felt like I was riding on jello, lol. I can set my shocks/struts to the 10th setting (stiffest) and on a marginal track lose .01 in my 60'. I have them all set at 7 right now with no traction issues. Granted, my 1.81-1.83 60' times aren't record breaking, but I think you need to have SERIOUS horsepower to require 90/10's. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the info