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SVT Cobra, how good does it really handle?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greensix" data-source="post: 14439006" data-attributes="member: 49473"><p>Why would an IRS car need a 3 link rear suspension? The solid axle is not ideal for road racing or auto-x in any way. Ford has just done a REALLY good job at getting the absolute most out of a stick axle but it is far from ideal. That is why the new generation Mustang is going with an IRS and not a stick axle. </p><p></p><p>"Handling" is subjective to a point. I use to track a 2002 Mustang with a stick axle, then swapped to an IRS, then sold everything and now race in Spec Miata. The IRS was just as fast around the track as the stick axle with the MM 3 link but felt a lot more stable over bumps. It was easier for me to go faster in it and didn't feel as much of a white knuckle drive.</p><p></p><p>I have driven several 05-10 Mustangs on track (including an FR500S) with upgraded 3 links and watts links. Darreng is correct about the chassis being much much stiffer and well designed. Ford has done the homework for you and matched proper spring rates with dampening rates. It is just so much easier to set up a S197 chassis than it is a SN95 chassis. </p><p></p><p>Is there a reason you are wanting to compare it to a Boss? If you want a pre-2005 to handle really well, get ready to spend some serious cash on either the IRS (coilovers, bushings, braces) or the live axle (3 link, coilovers, control arms, etc.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greensix, post: 14439006, member: 49473"] Why would an IRS car need a 3 link rear suspension? The solid axle is not ideal for road racing or auto-x in any way. Ford has just done a REALLY good job at getting the absolute most out of a stick axle but it is far from ideal. That is why the new generation Mustang is going with an IRS and not a stick axle. "Handling" is subjective to a point. I use to track a 2002 Mustang with a stick axle, then swapped to an IRS, then sold everything and now race in Spec Miata. The IRS was just as fast around the track as the stick axle with the MM 3 link but felt a lot more stable over bumps. It was easier for me to go faster in it and didn't feel as much of a white knuckle drive. I have driven several 05-10 Mustangs on track (including an FR500S) with upgraded 3 links and watts links. Darreng is correct about the chassis being much much stiffer and well designed. Ford has done the homework for you and matched proper spring rates with dampening rates. It is just so much easier to set up a S197 chassis than it is a SN95 chassis. Is there a reason you are wanting to compare it to a Boss? If you want a pre-2005 to handle really well, get ready to spend some serious cash on either the IRS (coilovers, bushings, braces) or the live axle (3 link, coilovers, control arms, etc.) [/QUOTE]
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