Based on paul thedes wildly popular race tech suspension seminars, this stepbystep guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kids, handle like a pros. Tuning ford mustangs with aems engine management software. For v6 buyers, the pony package became available in 2006. When suspension works correctly the bike will be much more enjoyable to ride. It retained the same basic live axle rear suspension setup of the mustang v6 and gt. Are you still riding on the stock suspension settings from when you purchased your bike. This book, by americas premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. This kit allows you to drop the ride height over 4 inches from the original stock height for a killer parked stance. Unfortunately it is something a lot of people forget about. Download automotive suspension system and steering pdf free.
Sway bars are probably one of the biggest areas of improvement available in suspension tuning. Drag racing suspension setup and tuning with digital video. A 3link setup includes 2 lower control arms, but only 1 upper control arm. Steedas fusion sport lowering springs are inhouse engineered and custom made to our specifications. It also included a tremec 6speed manual transmission, custom suspension tuning, a body kit, and custom 18inch wheels. Thats why performance suspension parts are some of the most popular parts that we sell for the 2005 to 2009 mustang gt. For this reason, the scheduled maintenance guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules. The suspension setting process provided here is a basic methodical guide to providing a way to update you current suspension to the style of riding to best suit your needs. Lmr is your goto source for mustang suspensions and parts.
S197 rear suspension installation lower control arms. Drag racing suspension setup and tuning using video. Haynes supplies cj pony parts with diy manuals for s197 mustangs, and are the ultimate guide books for repairs, maintenance and customization. Set the trz control arms to the same length as the stock ones by adjusting the rod end in or out.
Sagging rear suspension or new hitch ford expedition forum. Of course, being enthusiasts, we like driving fast and a lowslung profile. Constructing control system for active suspension system. Eibach makes the finest performance parts in the world. This sport car was acclaimed for its unique, modern, classy styling, and sophisticated interior design. The s197 was a fantastic generation of mustangs, but time keeps marching on. Racecraft, camaro mustang chassis suspension kmember. Recommended use with whiteline 33mm front sway bar bff55z 4 point adjustable engineered to activate more grip, antiroll bars are principally designed to reduce body roll or. S197 ford mustang 20052014 air suspension air ride air lift. Track dog racings rotrex kit development news 07162018 the tdr rotrex is for sale. You may set things up a little differently than someone else due to your own personal driving style, i know i do.
All 2011 v6 models sport revised suspension tuning, a standard limitedslip differential, and larger brakes11. The pony package included the suspension from the gt, along with 17inch wheels with wider tires and a unique grille with fog lamps. Now my book for for mustangs and just looking today, i stumbled across this. Qa1 provides performance shock absorbers, suspension, driveshafts, rod end bearings, ball joints and more for circle track, drag racing, street performance, street rodding and industrial markets. We offer suspension and components for mustangs ranging from 19792020. Read all about aems amazing new software that will allow you to tune your ford mustangs engine control chip without rewiring it 5. All panels must fit properly and be free of sharp edges. Cj pony parts distributes merchandise for a great manual replacement company, haynes manuals. It also provides a protected space for the occupants. Official site of ford performance parts mustang parts.
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The frame supports span from the seat crossmembermain hoop junction to the frame rails or floor pan, near the suspension mounting points, such as the ladder bar or four link brackets. Download automotive suspension and steering classroom manual. It retained the same basic live axle rear suspension setup of the mustang v6 and gt, with some minor durability. Whether you are considering modifying an existing suspension or constructing a new one from the ground up, these books can help by providing the concepts, the math, and the illustrations required for a thorough understanding. The other, by des hammill, i felt was far more informative. The book includes chapters on chassis design, suspension design, frame construction, aerodynamics and tuning. As a specialty vehicle brand since 1984, saleen offers a range of white, yellow, and black label highperformance vehicles. Please contact specialized at 877 8088154 or rockshox at 800 3462928 for further information or questions, and visit. And just lowering the car doesnt fix the problem if you. Looking back i see that we installed this 1st style s197 ast 4100 back in january of 2011 and drove on them this way for a couple of months. Remember that they call suspension tuning a black art for a reason. For some items, it may make sense to replace a worn component with a performance part instead of another stock.
It was a whisperquiet bigblock with abundant lowend torque for large. By just replacing control arms and shocks you can improve everything the suspension does at once. S197 suspension for cornering and drifting mustangs. Similar to bmrs lower control arm relocation brackets, its adjustable upper control. Click here to download a pdf copy of the suspension tuning guide. Fifth generation s197 mustang trunk release switch retrofit from a 2010 ford taurus. Chassis engineering is a great introduction to race car design. S197 ford mustang suspension system better than good bruce griggs likes to be first, and he is with a radical suspension revamp for the already sharphandling s197.
I was recommended this book because of the technical expertise of the author, andrew trevitt, from sport rider. One of the major keys to a successful suspension setup is the condition of the components. Try to find settings that make the vehicle comfortable for you. I bought this book because it was one of only two suspension books i found on the kindle shop.
And, also inevitably, wonder why they didnt choose eibach in the first place. An independent rear suspension would have added a substantial cost to the initial price of the mustang. Mustang coyote motor swaps are a great performance modification for fox body, sn95, new edge and s197 owners everywhere. Andrewt march 06, 2014 outside of having your suspension tuned and setup by a professional, you can fine tune your dirt bike. The bbk brand has been synonymous with bolt on performance for the modern muscle car since its beginning in 1988. In a practical and downtoearth way, it covers the fundamentals of how race cars handle and the requirements for designing and constructing a car.
S197 ford mustang suspension griggs racing gr40 system 5. After all its just another rule in a very fat book of rules, give it a shot first and see what happens right. And just lowering the car doesnt fix the problem if you drop the car without the right supporting modifications, the cars rear end will. Install the trz control arms using the stock hardware. Turn to qa1s handling suspension kits for the best ride that fits your needs. S197 ford mustang 20052014 air suspension air ride air. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year.
The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from. This car will be fitted with the t56 6speed and cobra independent rear suspension. I just bought a 2015 expedition king ranch with 24k miles on it and has a payload of 65. To get the right s197 suspension, we turned to whiteline for a complete solution. S197 mustang with power tv and bmr suspension youtube. The tremec tr3650 5speed manual transmission from the mustang gt is used, but the bullitt featured a heavier. Book cover of ford 19491951 ford car repair shop manual original. These braces will improve the chassis reaction time, increase the response to chassis tuning and make the car less flexible. Below will be listed some mods and suggestions so you can do your own suspension tuning to adjust your car to your personal driving tastes. Air suspension bellows are used as elastic constructional elements. Sowe are selling record amounts of s197 suspension product right now. The new body featured an oldschool, cowled upper grille and a larger lower grille. Flared fenders lead into the sharp lines trailing toward the mustangs rear and are complimented by an interior compartment set rearward for a.
Unfortunately, the factory suspension of nearly every s197 mustang outside of a few roush models, boss 302 and the laguna seca need some suspension work to sit right and actually handle well. With air lifts s197 mustang performance air suspension kit, you can get the look and the performance you want in one easytoinstall package. Suspension tuning is a critical part of getting the ultimate performance package, it is even possible to have a more competitive car then a rival with superior upgrades by having a well balanced set up, which maximises the available grip levels. Constructing control system for active suspension system sayel m. The eibach multipro r2 kit provides coilover suspension for s197 ford mustangs and we test the system out on the street and at the track 5. Avoid doing several changes andor large adjustments at one time as this may well produce an undesired result and will make it more difficult for you to fine tune your car. Mustang suspension overview everything you need to know. We recently added a couple new suspension kits by ford racing and jarrod could not wait to get one of them on his 20 mustang gt.
Finetuning with swaybars, wheels, brakes, steering components, a roll bar, etc. Best car chassis, suspension, aerodynamics design books. Its very complicated, every car is different, and if thats not enough every driver is different. Check out an online version of the ford performance catalog. Hes been making amains at big races since some of todays younger pro racers were in diapers. Rgr 322 3v jpc intake vortech ysib magnum t56 xl built 8. Please read this tuning guide as well as rockshoxs suspension fork user manual in its entirety for proper setup and service before riding. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. You need at least 45% of the cars weight on the rear wheels to make a 4 link suspension work properly.
Threads 388,697 messages 3,948,281 members 190,248 latest member. Its hard to get springs that will serve both drag and turn because those are two very different jobs. Apply settings in small steps and try to do only one or two at a time. A new mustang is a willing track partner when fitted with kenny browns s197 suspension upgrade. Dont work on your vehicle without coming here first. An upgrade made popular by s197 mustangs and has since spread out to other gens is replacing the main bits of the suspension with an air lift suspension kit. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford. Converting your stock aarm front suspension to coilover shocks is now a simple bolton procedure. Short of creating another st class where minimum weight is 3400lb and max tire width is 335, this is the best and most appropriate class we can ask for so i support your effort 100%. Total control products front subframe clip is a directfit, highperformance suspension solution designed for 19641970 mustangs and cougars, featuring a factorywelded subframe with gmachine double aarm, rackandpinion crossmember. Vmp gen 2 ati 15% scj tb full bassani exhaust full suspension upper pulley meth injection jlt 127mm. We will be glad to observe your cars performance and make tuning suggestions. Were gonna do that for the springs get a little more category wheels tires suspension tuning the migration and then fifth. With over 15 years of suspension tuning experience, we can adjust or modify your suspension to specifically suit your riding style.
S197 mustang, instant center, anti squat, suspension dragzine. The s550 mustang made drastic improvements to the suspension setup from the factory, but still struggled in some areas. Mustang haynes repair manual 20052014 cj pony parts. The car has received a mini tub in the back and all four fenders have been flared 11. All about the s197 mustang 20052014 mustangs cj pony.
Available in three different levels of performance, these handling kits offer easy, boltin installation and seamlessly work with whatever oe component each piece attaches to. Dec 29, 2014 since this is a street car that jtp will drive regularly, he also needs a suspension system that wont send him to the chiropractors office after every trip to the burger stand. Bfr65z whiteline rear antiroll bar 27mm heavy duty blade. With air lifts s197 mustang performance air suspension kit, you can get the look and. The fourlink suspension setup was nixed in favor of a threelink panhard bar setup, a compromise between a full independent rear suspension and a solid axle. I got it because my family owns a travel trailer and my dads 2012 f150 platinum 3. There are multiple types of chassis but all of them can be classified into one of two approaches use lengths of round or square tubing, or other structural metal shapes to form the. All about the s197 mustang 20052014 mustangs cj pony parts. We at wish to supply you, the enthusiasts who drive the ser, all the correct current information on vehicle setup to enhance your driving pleasure. Videotaping your race car a video camera may turn out to be one of your best performance investments if you use it to help diagnose what your car is doing. With this s197 suspension upgrade we show you some of the finer points of improving your s197. They provide the best combination of handling and ride quality available on the market by greatly improving the appearance of your fusion sport. This book also includes wiring diagrams for the mustang owner that can tackle the job at hand.
If you have any doubts about particular tuning changes, feel free to give us a call or better yet, seek us out at an upcoming high performance driving event. The rod end and aluminum spacers go towards the front of the car and the delrin. Proper turbo installation, read this before you build or. Is your bikes suspension not performing the way you think it should. Ford mustang service and repair manuals free car repair. When other springs sag, wear out, or create sketchy handling or a bonecrushing ride, top street tunerslike top race teams, from f1 to wrc, from le mans to nascarinevitably turn to eibach.
Click here for more details or check out the december 2012 issue of 5. Get expert information from the ford performance tech experts. This allows for further tuning of the rear suspension geometry. You want your mustangs transmission to be smooth and quiet, and this ford performance t5 transmission rebuild kit will help you get there. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. It helps to draw out what we are doing here so you can measure and be able to set up your 4 link the easy way. The first gen ast 4100s for s197, and installed on our 2011 gt on jan 18, 2011.
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Suspension tuning guide for high performance vehicles. Automotive suspension and steering classroom manual by don knowles helps readers coverage of the latest mandatory tire pressure monitoring systems to the newest electronically controlled suspension systems. Air suspension kits remove the shocks, struts, and springs, replacing them with a pneumatically controlled airbag and air spring. Weve got modular engines, 302 small blocks, 351 engines, and other race engines. Apr 15, 2008 sportbike suspension tuning after reading the motorcycle suspension bible, i wanted another reference for tuning the suspension on motorcycles. Pdf suspension tuning download full pdf book download. Eibach lift kits, lowering springs, race springs, shocks. Lower your s197 mustang the right way with these 4 upgrades. Sway bars keep the car a lot flatter, spreading the cornering load more evenly and making the chassis feel a lot more stable. Ford pulled out all of the stops for the 2005 mustang with a completely redesigned body and interior based on the s197 frame that erased all traces of the fox body.
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