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On 2001-08-08 12:52, BULLITT00208 wrote:
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On 2001-08-08 00:08, tracktoy wrote:
hey 208,
here is my take on the suspension. i agree with you on the traction factor, when it is in a corner, it says there. I trust is in heavy corners, and know it is an improvement over a stock gt.
I just dont like the amount of body roll before it tightens up. to me, it doesnt feel stable at high speeds. i like my car to squat and be predictable at any speed. under normal braking, the nose dive is a bit severe for my taste. I havent driven it in the rain yet, cant wait to see what that is like. ill probably fishtail to no end. Im not looking to build a G machine, but I dont want to slam the car either. I do want to eliminate the fender gaps and tighten things up a bit. Get rid of the Crown vic feel. I am a young guy, when i want a cushy ride, i will drive my truck. Ideally i want my car to sit like a Roush. Before 3177, i had a gt probe with suspension work, man did that car handle. I want to be able to say the same thing about my bullitt.
Track
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Tracktoy,
If you are doing it for the reasons above then it makes sense. While the Bullitts don't have the same 4X4 look as the stock GT from the factory, the fender gaps are still pretty large. One of the things I like about this suspension is the lack of body roll. My car corners very flat, so I'm suprised to hear that as a complaint. There is a bit of brake dive, but nothing like a stock GT.
I had a 96GT with a suspension and it handled great, but the ride got tiring at times. It was my daily driver and when I had other people in the car I was really conscious of how stiff it was. That doesn't sound like an issue for you.
If you really want to make this car handle you should look at the posts by fordbullitt. He has done some mods that will give you the best bang for the buck. They will give you the handling you are looking for without buying more than you need. Here is a link to a page with pics of what he has done:
http://community.webshots.com/album/18367860FGhqmqHQOO
As far as driving in the rain. My suggestion, leave the traction control on! These cars with the Goodyear Eagles can't get traction to save their life. It's fun but can bite you occasionally. If you live in a wet area it won't be long before you will want to change these tires.
BTW- A good set of weld-in subframe connectors are a must if you tighten up the suspension. You need to stiffen up the body if you want the suspension to be able to do its job.
Good luck,
Keep us posted on what you do!
Eric
Can anybody suggest a good tire to switch to
for the Bullitt? I too found absolutely no grip in a rainstorm...Paloman,
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