Chasing the Ghosts of LeMans - Thunder - Project 487 Super Snake

[syborg tt]

I just noticed your ? about the clips on the helmet. It's a poor mans version of a HANS Devise. Just metal restaining clips that are attached to neck restraint.

http://www.saferacer.com/evs-r4-race-collar

[Ripped]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

I just noticed your ? about the clips on the helmet. It's a poor mans version of a HANS Devise. Just metal restaining clips that are attached to neck restraint.

http://www.saferacer.com/evs-r4-race-collar

Thats excellent, thankt a lot!

[Ripped]

Sounds like the pistons are about a week away from being shipped.
Keeping my fingers crossed!
(plus the weather is getting nicer out as of late)

[FETorino]

Doug

Do you have something to tell us?

http://www.network54.com/Forum/75943...spension+68-70

[Ripped]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Doug

Do you have something to tell us?

http://www.network54.com/Forum/75943...spension+68-70

MAYBE....

What do you think of this offering from Shaun?

[syborg tt]

works for me

[Ripped]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

works for me

Thanks. One of the good features of Shaun's system, is that I do not have to cut off the coil spring support, and he is easy to get a hold of on the phone.

He also custom ordered my brake system, a couple years ago, and it's awesome.

Should be deciding in a day or so.

I also heard news that the pistons arrived and the crank has already been sent out for balancing

[GrabberGT]

I think you'll like the kit. Im using the Total Control Products front suspension on mine and think it handles great. (Virtually the same thing) I did however go to a Fatman dropped spindle to get my ride height. I currently run a 265/35-18 and have plans to change to 275 soon enough. There is enough room under there, you just have to NAIL the backspacing.

The export brace setup is awesome. I almost purchased it for my mav but there were too many differences between the Mustang and Mav firewalls to make it work. I might go back and purchase the shock tower plate and rods later if he'll break up a kit though.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Ripped

MAYBE....

What do you think of this offering from Shaun?

I think a lot of vintage racers cut some fast laps on leaf springs and modified OEM mustang front ends. As long as the upper mounting point is lowered to get some camber gain and the shock dampening is dialed in it should work well.
With that kit you get better bushings and less flex in the control arms along with a longer shock body with the ability to revalve as needed.

The drawbacks are the old Mustang spindle and the retention of the shock towers and stock frame rails which limit your ability to stuff a large tire up front.

In your case you have a nice front brake package for that spindle so that drawback is a plus of sorts.

You also have a nice set of wheels and a decent sized front tire so the kit makes sense.

I think you will be happy with it overall.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Spoken like a true Ford guy