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05-01-2010, 06:49 PM
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Well most F - Bodies are old now so they arn't going to handle like any new car. If its a car close to 100k then your going to feel that little sway in the rear that tells you the shocks are going bad. Other than that they handle just fine !
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05-02-2010, 05:38 PM
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Personally I think handling SUCKS on a stock car. To the point of being dangerous for a car this fast that handles so bad. Koni SA's, Strano bars & springs is a night and day difference and you would never dream you are in the same car.... A Watts link would be my next mod except my current savings are going toward a LS2 402 and the new dirt bike I want...... Not enough $$$ and too many toys.....
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Maybe now that most have 100k+ on stock shocks they feel pretty lazy, but they weren't that bad when new. Compared to other cars of their price, class and age, they handle fine for a stock car.
I think some people buy these cars thinking they will handle like a Corvette, because they can accelerate like a Corvette - and that misconception leads to disappointment.
I think some people buy these cars thinking they will handle like a Corvette, because they can accelerate like a Corvette - and that misconception leads to disappointment.
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for what its worth, my 00 Camaro SS with stock everything for suspension handles better than my 07 Mustang GT did with sway bars and 265s in the front and 285s out back with goodyear eagle f1s
05-03-2010, 06:05 PM
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I dont beleive that either.. but as far as feel goes.. the newer mustang rides a little higher than our fbodies ever did.. So he could be experiencing more of a body roll sensation.
But my car handles like its on rails.. lol koni/ground control/strano/maier/CCW/kumho. FTW..
05-03-2010, 06:26 PM
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Maybe now that most have 100k+ on stock shocks they feel pretty lazy, but they weren't that bad when new. Compared to other cars of their price, class and age, they handle fine for a stock car.
I think some people buy these cars thinking they will handle like a Corvette, because they can accelerate like a Corvette - and that misconception leads to disappointment.
I think some people buy these cars thinking they will handle like a Corvette, because they can accelerate like a Corvette - and that misconception leads to disappointment.
You know I just realized the OP has over 752 posts. So they must already know the answer to this ???
05-03-2010, 06:37 PM
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Ever driven one? I have and I agree with his statement. Very poor handling cars. Sloppy is more like it. Sad, but nothing to compete with so it didn't need to.
Any and every car has its pro's and con's. My TA when I got it had just over 70k on it and it was still good. I have upgraded since then and now it is amazing! Well...except the worn rod ends....
Any and every car has its pro's and con's. My TA when I got it had just over 70k on it and it was still good. I have upgraded since then and now it is amazing! Well...except the worn rod ends....
