okay, just got back from an open lapping day at the local track, High Plains Raceway just East of Denver.
The Steeda
suspension is amazing. My last time at the track, with stock
suspension, I kept getting violently whipped from side to side, as the body of the car rolled from left to right in the chicanes. Not to mention, no matter what I did last time, there was NO oversteer whatsoever, just plowing all day long. Now, its all MUCH more controlled and very neutral. Almost, more like a video game, point this way, go this way. The car is neutral in the corners, so you just rest there in a four wheel drift, give it a tiny bit of throttle to rotate the back end if you need it. Really, its effing brilliant. Just what I was hoping for.
If anyone is keeping track, I ran a 2.29 at HPR. I have no idea if that is any good. I was not able to get a lap time with the stock
suspension because I did not know about the lap timing function of the car. But I can say, on the back straight, I was able to top out third gear in stock (~100mph), and now I am able to get pretty well into fourth (~110mph)
Funny, I ran the track several times, and kept coming up with a 2.29. I would push it hard, run it up to redline, make sure to hit dead on each apex, and get a 2.29. Then, i would lazily romp around the track, and get a 2.29.
Got my arse whooped by a Nissan GTR. I kept them behind me for one full lap (not aggressively blocking them, just trying my damdest to keep the same speed) Finally, it was useless and I slowed to let them pass. I was pissed that I could not pull away from them. (I know, its a GTR, but you never know, maybe the driver sucks). Anyway, afterwards they driver said he was impressed with how the mustang was able to keep up, he thought I must have a supercharger. So that made me feel better.
Oh, and, this is on Falken Ziex-912s, 235/50-18. (Stock width street tires) I think I can tell that they are now the weak point in my road holding ability. The
suspension does not even seem stressed, but the tires just wont hold. I think they are great tires, just need to be wider.