Excited to drive the mach... new suspension parts

[bwahl602]

Just sharing a little work i did this weekend.. My mach has been riding like total crap.. likely due to the absolutely shot factory struts and shocks

the mach got brand new bilstein HDs at all 4 corners (my tokico factory struts would collapse with light pressure from one hand), a MM steering shaft, shorter sway bar endlinks, MM bumpsteer kit (properly adjusted), front and rear slotted/dimpled rotors from rotorpros and hawk pads. Also added some LED light strips to the trunk so that there is actually light when i open the trunk

front suspension now includes:
Bilstein struts
MM C/C plates
MM bumpsteer kit
Steeda Sport springs w/ isos
MM rack bushings
MM steering shaft
Braided lines
Slotted/dimpled rotors and HPS pads

Rear: Steeda springs, MM LCAs, Bilsteins

Just snapped a few pics with the cell phone

New LED strips in the trunk. Much better

heres a pic of the car from last year

wednesday ill re-check the alignment and do my inspection.. after that its off to Barry Theal of Presidential Details for a professional paint work over


Bill

 

[BreBar21]

Similar setup to mine. You'll be very happy. More pics once she's ready to roll!

 

[bwahl602]

after the detail ill be taking her out for a little photoshoot

 

[timspony]

Can't wait to see the PICS!

 

[CobraBob]

Great suspension upgrades. I like the slotted & dimpled rotors, too. Definitely post up a photo of your Mach after the paint is detailed.

 

[dohc32v]

great suspension upgrades. I like the slotted & dimpled rotors, too. Definitely post up a photo of your mach after the paint is detailed.

+2

 

[GeoffGT]

very nice!

 

[96whitelightnin]

looks awesome!

 

[DSGWhippedSnake]

looks great man. If you don't mind me asking, what did rotorpros charge you for the rotors? Just curious to see if their prices have gone up since I need to do my brakes

 

[bwahl602]

damn hawk hps pads didnt come with anti-rattle clips for the rear brakes. After a trip to AutoZone I'll be finished.

I found out that my passenger front Wheel has a dent on the inside lip hopefully it balances. Stupid pot holes

I'm really expecting this thing to ride a lot better

 

[bwahl602]

$305 I think for 4 rotors and pads to my door

 

[bwahl602]

oh and as far as bumpsteer. I used maximum motorsports gauge it worked pretty well. I know that the factory control arm bushing mess with readings.

1st inch of bump has less than .004" on both sides. Both sides have less than .030 to max bump.

 

[gabe1530]

nice, i bet it feels much better. i pretty much did the same thing on mine except i didnt do new shocks.

 

[Wilk95GT]

Very nice Mach!!!

I just did springs/rotors/pads on my 95' GT last week.... I need shocks/struts as well... but need to save up some $$$ first!


West Grove, eh? I'm in Landenberg....

 

[HoustonGT]

$305 I think for 4 rotors and pads to my door

That's a great price. Is that with Hawk pads on all 4 corners as well?

 

[WyoTechMSA]

Man that thing is beautiful, what brand/size tires do you have if you don't mind me asking?

 

[RedDemon91]

Wow, that is a very good looking Mach!

 

[bwahl602]

i actually live in landenberg, not west grove.. shoot me a PM

the wheels are 18x9/18x10 FR500s powder coated black

tires are 275/295 Nitto Invo's.. The best performance tires ive owned

And yes, 305 for 4 rotors and hawk HPS pads at all 4 corners to my door

PS.. i got the bilsteins from shox.com. best price by a mile and delivered here in two days

 

[HoustonGT]

i actually live in landenberg, not west grove.. shoot me a PM

the wheels are 18x9/18x10 FR500s powder coated black

tires are 275/295 Nitto Invo's.. The best performance tires ive owned

And yes, 305 for 4 rotors and hawk HPS pads at all 4 corners to my door

PS.. i got the bilsteins from shox.com. best price by a mile and delivered here in two days

Thanks a lot for the info :beer:

I actually emailed them and got a response within 10 minutes...and that's on a Sunday. Got a great deal and will be placing a deal tomorrow morning for slotted/dimpled rotors and Hawk HPS pads.

 

[bwahl602]

took it for a quick test drive.. what a difference in ride feel. (old struts clunked and banged over bumps). couldnt test handling because its got the stock wheels and bald/dry rotted tires on it for the alignment rack

car feels solid though... ill be really happy if it does what I want through the turns.. for some reason, the car just hasnt inspired confidence.. Im hoping this will help a lot