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<blockquote data-quote="CobraRed01" data-source="post: 9632214" data-attributes="member: 11346"><p>Stiffer bushing won't necessarily make the Mustang IRS rougher than an SRA. Stiffer bushings are to correct the inherent problem of too many bushings in the Mustang IRS...namely the additional IRS subframe bushings. Frankly, any Mustang will handle better and ride a bit rougher with stiffer bushings. The advantage of the IRS over the SRA is handling performance (accurate tracking and confidence in power application) on rougher "real world" roads. Stiffer bushings really help in this respect. If you like to boogie the backroad twisties with confidence the IRS is your weapon of choice. Hey, the S197 SRA is pretty damn good (especially considering the lesser tendancy to wheelhop for the drag racers out there)...but a properly setup IRS would be better all around. </p><p></p><p>We shall see....but my guess is with Mustang becoming an international platform down the pike...the Euro's are going to want an IRS. If there is an upward spike in Mustang production volume due to the international demand, and the next platform is properly designed, maybe you'll be able to get either an IRS or SRA option at some point. Interesting Ford developments to consider Australian V8 Supercars like the Ford Falcon and American Mustang Grand Am road racers run stick axles, but Ford just developed a rear transaxle and IRS (a'la Corvette) for the new 2011 Mustang in FIA GT3 class. First run for the later is at Silverstone in UK this weekend. Ford GT runs in this class as well. Good time to bleed Blue.</p><p></p><p></p><p>RE IRS in F1....it was used regularly by Ferrari as far back as the 1950's. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ferrari-f1.htm/printable" target="_blank">http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ferrari-f1.htm/printable</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CobraRed01, post: 9632214, member: 11346"] Stiffer bushing won't necessarily make the Mustang IRS rougher than an SRA. Stiffer bushings are to correct the inherent problem of too many bushings in the Mustang IRS...namely the additional IRS subframe bushings. Frankly, any Mustang will handle better and ride a bit rougher with stiffer bushings. The advantage of the IRS over the SRA is handling performance (accurate tracking and confidence in power application) on rougher "real world" roads. Stiffer bushings really help in this respect. If you like to boogie the backroad twisties with confidence the IRS is your weapon of choice. Hey, the S197 SRA is pretty damn good (especially considering the lesser tendancy to wheelhop for the drag racers out there)...but a properly setup IRS would be better all around. We shall see....but my guess is with Mustang becoming an international platform down the pike...the Euro's are going to want an IRS. If there is an upward spike in Mustang production volume due to the international demand, and the next platform is properly designed, maybe you'll be able to get either an IRS or SRA option at some point. Interesting Ford developments to consider Australian V8 Supercars like the Ford Falcon and American Mustang Grand Am road racers run stick axles, but Ford just developed a rear transaxle and IRS (a'la Corvette) for the new 2011 Mustang in FIA GT3 class. First run for the later is at Silverstone in UK this weekend. Ford GT runs in this class as well. Good time to bleed Blue. RE IRS in F1....it was used regularly by Ferrari as far back as the 1950's. [url]http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ferrari-f1.htm/printable[/url] [/QUOTE]
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