I love the Fox Mustang as much as anyone, but the suspension design leaves a lot to be desired. The aftermarket has done a great job improving on it, and with 3-5K you can get a pretty good handler. At that point the biggest problem is simply weight distribution, which is hard to fix with the engine ahead of the front tires.
I've always wondered what would happen if you modified a Fox to bury half of the engine under the windshield like the GM F-body cars... Like a full 12" setback or even more. Maybe then the shifter would at least be in a place you could reach it without having a lever that looks like the branch off a haunted oak tree LOL.