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2013-14 Shelby GT500
Science experiment - can the IRS from the S550 be transplanted into a 13/14 GT500?
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<blockquote data-quote="SlowSVT" data-source="post: 14529106" data-attributes="member: 20202"><p>:smmon::smmon:</p><p></p><p>If you talk to most guys who are drag race enthusiasts it becomes very apparent they're thinking regarding suspension dynamics doesn't extend much beyond what's needed to minimize 1/4 mile and 60' times. For that role a straight axle has it's advantages. The problem is a well sorted drag car makes for a crappy street car or even an occasional track car. Nothing wrong with a car that's built to go fast in a straight line but not very good for everything else which is where the car will most likely put 99% of it's miles on the odometer.</p><p></p><p>An IRS will do a lot more then provide a "nice ride". That is just an indicator the suspension is doing a better job allowing the wheel to be more compliant with irregular road surfaces and not transferring it to the chassis. They are tailored to articulate the rear wheel maximizing grip as the chassis rolls, pitches and yaws something an SRA can't do since both the wheels are married to one another. There is a lot more going on with regard to suspension geometry then most drag racers realize. I always say to people who dismiss the advantages of an IRS <u>is to go post their views in the Cobra R section where a most of the those guys actually track their cars and see what there reaction is</u>. No one in their right mind swaps out an IRS for a straight axle if they are trying to improve handling. Would you?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SlowSVT, post: 14529106, member: 20202"] :smmon::smmon: If you talk to most guys who are drag race enthusiasts it becomes very apparent they're thinking regarding suspension dynamics doesn't extend much beyond what's needed to minimize 1/4 mile and 60' times. For that role a straight axle has it's advantages. The problem is a well sorted drag car makes for a crappy street car or even an occasional track car. Nothing wrong with a car that's built to go fast in a straight line but not very good for everything else which is where the car will most likely put 99% of it's miles on the odometer. An IRS will do a lot more then provide a "nice ride". That is just an indicator the suspension is doing a better job allowing the wheel to be more compliant with irregular road surfaces and not transferring it to the chassis. They are tailored to articulate the rear wheel maximizing grip as the chassis rolls, pitches and yaws something an SRA can't do since both the wheels are married to one another. There is a lot more going on with regard to suspension geometry then most drag racers realize. I always say to people who dismiss the advantages of an IRS [U]is to go post their views in the Cobra R section where a most of the those guys actually track their cars and see what there reaction is[/U]. No one in their right mind swaps out an IRS for a straight axle if they are trying to improve handling. Would you? [/QUOTE]
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