Upgrade Upper and Lower Control Arms?
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That is what I have heard about upgrading lower control arms. The factory soft rubber bushings soak up a lot of road noise and bumps, whereas the poly bushings in aftermarkets arms don't and the ride quality of your mustang drastically decreases. The Spherical bushings are said to be worse yet. Unless you're an active drag strip patron, lower control arms might not be the best idea. I was about to pull the trigger on the BMR lowers until I read enough reviews that convinced me otherwise.
For me, the Steeda setup was perfect. The wheel hop , though not eleminated, is drastically reduced. When I did the CA's, I also installed Koni.STR shocks (front and rear), Ford Racing Springs (front and rear) with GT500 front strut mounts, Steeda front and rear sway bars with adjustable endlinks, Steeda adjustable panhard rod, and Steeda X11 Ball Joints with caster/camber bolts. Overall I feel this combination of parts has produced a significantly better handling car that really digs in on acceleration and taking a favorite piece of twisty road 30 mph faster than stock is icing on the cake.
BTW, all work was done by Realspped in Bohemia, NY
BTW, all work was done by Realspped in Bohemia, NY
Actually road noise wouldn't bother me too much. My old Mustang had gear whine and I'm so happy I don't have it now. That's why I'm hesitant on getting the UCA. I ordered the Boss 302Rs and a BMR panhard bar. Hopefully it kills off most of the wheel hop. I daily drive my car and take it to the drag strip. So I'm willing to accept some NVH, preferably not gear whine though!
Stringtheory, you do all that at once?
Stringtheory, you do all that at once?
Now one more item, to lower the quarter mile time at the strip. Carbon fiber or aluminum drive shaft. I used carbon fiber on both my S197's. The Drive Shaft Shop units are excellent. 2013/14 GT 500 had a carbon fiber drive shaft as standard equipment. The carbon fiber is lighter stronger & faster rotation but tends to cost way more than the aluminum. If you do not mind the NVH then your control arm choice will do you well. The Ford Racing components are excellent. May i also recommend a Boss 302 alternator for your ride. The electrical is sometimes overlooked when upgrading . Put it on my 2014 Roushcharged CS. 
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That and a CAI and tune. 
Need to see if my dealer is cool with tunes first though. How noticeable was the acceleration from the driveshaft? Not sure I would shell out $1,200 for the carbon fiber but the aluminum option looks nice.
Need to see if my dealer is cool with tunes first though. How noticeable was the acceleration from the driveshaft? Not sure I would shell out $1,200 for the carbon fiber but the aluminum option looks nice.
