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Recent content by Steven Mike

  1. S197 GT500 Bilstein "Damptronic" shocks.

    Hi all I've been looking at suspension for my '12 GT and came across the Bilstein "Damptronic" shocks. It appears the rear shocks are not electronically adjustable but the fronts are? Anyone have experience with this suspension? What are your thoughts?
  2. 8.8 vs 9 inch? How to laterally locate it?

    Yes. A s197 has a three link suspension. Two lower and one upper control arm with a panhard bar for lateral location. I'm converting it to a torque arm three link but still need a way to locate the rear end laterally.
  3. 8.8 vs 9 inch? How to laterally locate it?

    I like the idea of a 9 inch as well especially with the aftermarket availability of brake kits etc...I'm having trouble finding a watts link compatible with the s197 and a 9 inch. Any suggestions? Or should I go wishbone?
  4. 8.8 vs 9 inch? How to laterally locate it?

    Hi all, My 2012 GT is about to enter a new stage of my ownership. Graduating from daily driver status to weekend warrior. And 160k miles of less than gentle driving has caught up with me. The rear end needs to be rebuilt. That said I hate to do anything twice and the car will be getting built to...
  5. 2012 mustang suspension rebuild and upgrades.

    Hi all my 2012 GT is coming up on 150k and I have decided to park it to tackle much needed preventive maintence and do some upgrades.So far here is my shopping list, mind you suspension is currently full stock and I do street the car a lot as it is my part time daily.Out front: Prothane...
  6. Suggested mods for DD and occasional canyon runs or track events, 2012 GT

    Hi all looking to get some insight on what mods I should start queueing up for my 2012 GT. Keep in mind I am in south Louisiana so its HOT.First I will go over what has been done and then I'll go over what I'm thinking of doing.Currently the car has a Lund 93 tune, PMAS CAI with airaid...
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