Well, ok not that bad.
Here's an excerpt from a review at a site I frequent. The URL for the full review can be found at http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/content/110808092334068140/
"To keep costs low, the Blue Oval’s Bean Counters decreed a continuation of the Mustang’s live rear axle. “Live” as in “bouncy”. In fact, this set-up virtually guarantees a crap ride and significant traction loss during hard cornering. To their credit, Ford’s clever boffins have tweaked the Mustang’s Luddite suspension to provide a reasonable ride and minimal wheel hop. Even so, the GT still displays a natural aversion to hard-charging in anything other than a straight line. Fling yourself into a bumpy corner and the Mustang’s rear end threatens to fling you right back out. The problem is exacerbated by a major dose of initial body lean, which is exacerbated by a driving chair that offers less lateral support than a highly polished mahogany bench"
I find this to be all too true. Now, let's get one thing straight: I love this car. Let me repeat: I LOVE this car. But the reviewer is correct. This car flails wildly in the twisties. Hazardously so. It's disappointing after all the gushing reviews from both press and owners stating the handling is "respectable" etc. Respectable in comparison to a '68 maybe.
Anyway, I'm looking for recommendations for handling-improving mods, especially mods to reduce oversteer and body roll, and then after that looking at wheel hop. Preferably non-warranty-voiding mods, but as the Stones once stated, "you can't always get what you want." But then again, if you try sometime, you just might get what you need. So let's here your suggestions, please.
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Here's an excerpt from a review at a site I frequent. The URL for the full review can be found at http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/content/110808092334068140/
"To keep costs low, the Blue Oval’s Bean Counters decreed a continuation of the Mustang’s live rear axle. “Live” as in “bouncy”. In fact, this set-up virtually guarantees a crap ride and significant traction loss during hard cornering. To their credit, Ford’s clever boffins have tweaked the Mustang’s Luddite suspension to provide a reasonable ride and minimal wheel hop. Even so, the GT still displays a natural aversion to hard-charging in anything other than a straight line. Fling yourself into a bumpy corner and the Mustang’s rear end threatens to fling you right back out. The problem is exacerbated by a major dose of initial body lean, which is exacerbated by a driving chair that offers less lateral support than a highly polished mahogany bench"
I find this to be all too true. Now, let's get one thing straight: I love this car. Let me repeat: I LOVE this car. But the reviewer is correct. This car flails wildly in the twisties. Hazardously so. It's disappointing after all the gushing reviews from both press and owners stating the handling is "respectable" etc. Respectable in comparison to a '68 maybe.
Anyway, I'm looking for recommendations for handling-improving mods, especially mods to reduce oversteer and body roll, and then after that looking at wheel hop. Preferably non-warranty-voiding mods, but as the Stones once stated, "you can't always get what you want." But then again, if you try sometime, you just might get what you need. So let's here your suggestions, please.
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