Fox Body Mustang Drifting

GBC · 06-04-2007, 10:15 AM

For all you old Mustang fans out there.

The only mods to the car so far are Weight removal, Bilstein Coilovers and an MM Panhard bar. Everything else it 100% stock. We are adding stiffer suspension and more steering angle next.

toji004 · 06-04-2007, 01:32 PM

interesting :$)

soultron · 06-04-2007, 08:45 PM

Hot stuff, how much was it?

Mars · 06-04-2007, 10:30 PM

sounds like something broke. SHoulda left the spoiler on there or used a coupe. GTs look hideous without them

GBC · 06-05-2007, 12:08 AM

That was one of our junkyard tires exploding.

Ghost of Duluth · 06-06-2007, 09:00 AM

Fun video, you spent more time in the dirt than my Jeep does.

Mustangs, old ones are not the easiest car to put sideways. The snap around on you very quickly, lot like an FD. Just poof and you are around. Hard to catch.

Mars · 06-09-2007, 11:52 AM

How are you going to go increase the steering angle? I know a lot of cars had rack limiters that you can pull out, but looking at the spindles there doesnt seem to be a lot you can do.

GBC · 06-09-2007, 10:24 PM

We are having a set of custom lower control arms built up. They are going to give us a significant increase in angle.

Right now the brake caliper is hitting the LCA long before we run out of steering lock. We are running a 1/8" wheel spacer up front with 17x8 30mm offset front wheels. I also did some clean up work on the spring pocket of the front subframe.

GBC · 06-11-2007, 11:07 AM

This past weekend at Willow Springs.

soultron · 06-11-2007, 01:25 PM

Now that's what I call drifting volume 1.

DV19 · 06-13-2007, 09:48 PM

Wow... That reminds me of when our car was mostly stock... Keep up the good work. With enough parts and effort they make pretty good cars...
Good Luck,
DV

GBC · 06-14-2007, 12:41 AM

Got a sweet new exhaust on the car today. Still tame enough for street use and smog legal. Done a little different the your average 5.0 exhaust.

DV-
Yeah, we are running SN95 spindles and rearend, but there is some serious work that remains to get this little 5.0 working right. We should chat a bit at Sonoma, Seattle, or Irwindale. Driftlive should be at those events.

Mars · 06-14-2007, 01:24 AM

I thought about doing side exhaust on mine, but I wouldnt have much for ground clearance after having to have it clear the subframe connectors

DV19 · 06-14-2007, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBC

DV-
Yeah, we are running SN95 spindles and rearend, but there is some serious work that remains to get this little 5.0 working right. We should chat a bit at Sonoma, Seattle, or Irwindale. Driftlive should be at those events.

We'll do..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mars

I thought about doing side exhaust on mine, but I wouldnt have much for ground clearance after having to have it clear the subframe connectors

When I ran side exhaust I ran oval shaped tubing... Dr Gas makes a kit that bolts in unless you know a shop that can make it for you from scratch. If you're in So. Cal. I have a guy that can do it for you.
HTH,
DV

GBC · 06-14-2007, 10:35 AM

I've used Dr Gas pipes in the past. They are quality pieces.

The tips that we have on the car now are resonators to keep the drone down a bit as we are still driving this car to the track. Once I get something to tow with, I think it will be time for some boom tubes.

pwrslide · 06-15-2007, 02:27 PM

What changes were made from the first to second vid? Have you had the LCAs made yet?

d3p0 · 06-17-2007, 03:59 PM

Between the two track events the only differences were the rear spring rate and the switch from moldy junkyard tires to somewhat newer (but still used) tires.

http://youtube.com/driftlive

Episode 3 was when we installed the new spring rate which made a significant effect on the handling in drift.

BenR · 06-17-2007, 07:20 PM

Love the stang David.

GBC · 06-17-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3p0

Between the two track events the only differences were the rear spring rate and the switch from moldy junkyard tires to somewhat newer (but still used) tires.

http://youtube.com/driftlive

Episode 3 was when we installed the new spring rate which made a significant effect on the handling in drift.

And by rear spring we mean front, the rear rates still need to be stepped up a bit.

Steering angle and lower ride height are on the way soon!!

soultron · 06-17-2007, 10:19 PM

Still badass for mostly stock.

Mars · 06-20-2007, 11:54 AM

btw, how come you guys dont have subframe connectors welded up? I didnt see any in the video, those make a night and day difference in the car.

DV19 · 06-20-2007, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mars

btw, how come you guys dont have subframe connectors welded up? I didnt see any in the video, those make a night and day difference in the car.

x2.... they made a huge difference in our car.....

GBC · 06-20-2007, 02:45 PM

We are going to do through the floor subframes, but not until after we get a cage in the car.

GBC · 06-23-2007, 06:15 PM

DV19,

it is my understanding that you run the racecraft spindle setup. How have those worked for you?

DV19 · 06-23-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBC

DV19,
it is my understanding that you run the racecraft spindle setup. How have those worked for you?

No, we run stock Mustang spindles that we have modified ourselves...
I know that they have started to make some for roadracing applications that a few guys are R&Ding for them.... From what I've heard, they are nice pieces that appear to be strong enough for the task...

06-04-2007, 10:15 AM	#1
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	Fox Body Mustang Drifting For all you old Mustang fans out there. The only mods to the car so far are Weight removal, Bilstein Coilovers and an MM Panhard bar. Everything else it 100% stock. We are adding stiffer suspension and more steering angle next. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

06-04-2007, 01:32 PM	#2
toji004 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: anaheim,ca Posts: 53	interesting :$) __________________ surferosa drift

06-04-2007, 10:30 PM	#4
Mars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 297	sounds like something broke. SHoulda left the spoiler on there or used a coupe. GTs look hideous without them __________________ Floridaracing.org Tenative Schedule

06-05-2007, 12:08 AM	#5
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	That was one of our junkyard tires exploding. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

06-06-2007, 09:00 AM	#6
Ghost of Duluth Sixgun Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Neverland Posts: 2,280	Fun video, you spent more time in the dirt than my Jeep does. Mustangs, old ones are not the easiest car to put sideways. The snap around on you very quickly, lot like an FD. Just poof and you are around. Hard to catch. __________________ Team SIXGUN, Don't whine about the food chain, be the top of it. Tokyo Pimps, Godzilla is coming. Lorin, oh Lorin, where have you gone?? If you're in the stands warming the bench, don't whine about the guys in the drivers seats.

06-04-2007, 08:45 PM	#3
soultron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Willy NC. Posts: 1,059	Hot stuff, how much was it?

06-09-2007, 11:52 AM	#7
Mars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 297	How are you going to go increase the steering angle? I know a lot of cars had rack limiters that you can pull out, but looking at the spindles there doesnt seem to be a lot you can do. __________________ Floridaracing.org Tenative Schedule

06-09-2007, 10:24 PM	#8
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	We are having a set of custom lower control arms built up. They are going to give us a significant increase in angle. Right now the brake caliper is hitting the LCA long before we run out of steering lock. We are running a 1/8" wheel spacer up front with 17x8 30mm offset front wheels. I also did some clean up work on the spring pocket of the front subframe. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

06-11-2007, 11:07 AM	#9
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	This past weekend at Willow Springs. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

06-11-2007, 01:25 PM	#10
soultron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Willy NC. Posts: 1,059	Now that's what I call drifting volume 1.

06-13-2007, 09:48 PM	#11
DV19 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cornelius, North Carolina Posts: 145	Wow... That reminds me of when our car was mostly stock... Keep up the good work. With enough parts and effort they make pretty good cars... Good Luck, DV __________________ www.dvanz.com For more video's For more pictures

06-14-2007, 12:41 AM	#12
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	Got a sweet new exhaust on the car today. Still tame enough for street use and smog legal. Done a little different the your average 5.0 exhaust. DV- Yeah, we are running SN95 spindles and rearend, but there is some serious work that remains to get this little 5.0 working right. We should chat a bit at Sonoma, Seattle, or Irwindale. Driftlive should be at those events. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

06-14-2007, 01:24 AM	#13
Mars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 297	I thought about doing side exhaust on mine, but I wouldnt have much for ground clearance after having to have it clear the subframe connectors __________________ Floridaracing.org Tenative Schedule

06-14-2007, 10:35 AM	#15
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	I've used Dr Gas pipes in the past. They are quality pieces. The tips that we have on the car now are resonators to keep the drone down a bit as we are still driving this car to the track. Once I get something to tow with, I think it will be time for some boom tubes. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

06-15-2007, 02:27 PM	#16
pwrslide User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 10	What changes were made from the first to second vid? Have you had the LCAs made yet?

06-17-2007, 03:59 PM	#17
d3p0 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 27	Between the two track events the only differences were the rear spring rate and the switch from moldy junkyard tires to somewhat newer (but still used) tires. http://youtube.com/driftlive Episode 3 was when we installed the new spring rate which made a significant effect on the handling in drift. __________________ our Drifting 5.0 Mustang \| DavidPadron.com

06-17-2007, 07:20 PM	#18
BenR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 270	Love the stang David.

06-20-2007, 11:54 AM	#21
Mars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 297	btw, how come you guys dont have subframe connectors welded up? I didnt see any in the video, those make a night and day difference in the car. __________________ Floridaracing.org Tenative Schedule

06-20-2007, 02:45 PM	#23
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	We are going to do through the floor subframes, but not until after we get a cage in the car. __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

06-23-2007, 06:15 PM	#24
GBC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 274	DV19, it is my understanding that you run the racecraft spindle setup. How have those worked for you? __________________ Drift Mustang - 1990 Mustang GT turned Drift Machine

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