MM Rear Grip Package - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

fanofstang · 02-22-2006, 06:25 PM

My suspension is stock right now. What do you guys think this package will give me in performance? http://www.maximummotorsports.com/mmrg.asp

I want more stability in the rear going around corners (accelerating through them), a better launch, and some high speed stability. The car kind of scares me right now with how easily the rear forgets it should stay in the rear. I notice it when braking hard in a turn too.

Thanks in advance.

Torchmach · 02-22-2006, 07:26 PM

I have allways thought that my Mach's rear suspension is light years ahead of my Fox GT's, but there is room for improvement. I would check with Maximum Motorsports on clearance issues with aftermarket exhaust systems, and fitment of the panhard bar. Have heard some have issues there.

A tire softer than the stock Goodyear "Iron Eagles" would be first on the list. Followed by a good set of springs and shocks/struts, then LCA's.

Madmax305 · 02-22-2006, 10:23 PM

I have the MM panhard bar and I had to have the tailpipes cut and slightly re-routed for the bar to fit. The tailpipes were 2 1/2" however, I don't know if the stock tailpipes need to be cut.

fanofstang · 02-22-2006, 10:52 PM

Thanks for the heads up about that. How do you like the panhard bar? Would you recommend it?

I already have 18's w/very good tires, but I need more. I am used to driving C5's, C6's, and M3's and IMO the Mach needs a lot of help to get anywhere near those cars. I don't need it to be quite that good, but I need it better than it currently is.

Madmax305 · 02-22-2006, 11:05 PM

The panhard bar really helps in cornering. You may want to also invest in a torque-arm, then you will have the ultimate set up. The torque arm is my next investment. I also have tokico adjustables with coilovers, mm castor/camber plates, kenny brown matrix subframe connectors, mm lower control arms, aluminum rack bushings, adco front sway bar, eibach rear lowering springs and baer bump-steer kit.

98StangRidah · 02-22-2006, 11:31 PM

I love MM and that's all I have to say about that.

NukeSubLDO · 03-05-2006, 05:00 PM

I have the MM Max Grip Box modified as follows:

+ Heavy Duty Torque Arm (supercharged)
+ Bilstien Race-valved Coil-overs
+ Chrome CC Plates

- Strut Tower Brace (won' fit due to blower tube interference)

Comments:

It' a different car. The back end doesn't "steer" the car anymore (used to -whenever it wanted to, normally all at once, at the apex of the turn). The stock setup "may be light years ahead of past Fox body suspensions", but if you drive hard at all, you're gonna scare yourself into driving like grandma. The rear end can move UP TO TWO inches laterally under load - that'll cause you to "change lanes" without your consent.

Torque arm, the coil-overs, tubular K and control arms and all other adjustable hardware: The parts are all extremely well engineered and are race ready/proven (by professionals - not me). Exhaust compatability: The MM system/parts WILL limit your options. You may have to modify even the exhaust parts that will fit. MM will help you - they are a class act. ITS WORTH IT. I promise, after I took my first hard turn, I immediately forgot the effort I put into making the exhaust fit. (Borla sold, UltraFlow bought and modified, Bassani X modified, etc...). Smiles. Smiles. Smiles.

I am a MM believer. PM me with your concerns/questions.

Nuke.

IBShakin · 03-05-2006, 09:56 PM

Wow, I wonder how much modification I will need if I get a Panhard bar with my Magnaflows?

02-22-2006, 06:25 PM	#1
fanofstang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA and AZ Posts: 411	MM Rear Grip Package My suspension is stock right now. What do you guys think this package will give me in performance? http://www.maximummotorsports.com/mmrg.asp I want more stability in the rear going around corners (accelerating through them), a better launch, and some high speed stability. The car kind of scares me right now with how easily the rear forgets it should stay in the rear. I notice it when braking hard in a turn too. Thanks in advance. __________________ 2004 - Comp Orange Mach 1 - not stock

02-22-2006, 07:26 PM	#2
Torchmach Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 834	Re: MM Rear Grip Package I have allways thought that my Mach's rear suspension is light years ahead of my Fox GT's, but there is room for improvement. I would check with Maximum Motorsports on clearance issues with aftermarket exhaust systems, and fitment of the panhard bar. Have heard some have issues there. A tire softer than the stock Goodyear "Iron Eagles" would be first on the list. Followed by a good set of springs and shocks/struts, then LCA's.

02-22-2006, 10:23 PM	#3
Madmax305 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,081	Re: MM Rear Grip Package I have the MM panhard bar and I had to have the tailpipes cut and slightly re-routed for the bar to fit. The tailpipes were 2 1/2" however, I don't know if the stock tailpipes need to be cut. __________________ MMR-950 5.0 STROKER PORT/POLISH-FRPP RACING CAMS KB 2.1 15LBS 570RWHP 550RWTQ (SAE) LDC COOLING MOD, DAVIS WP, 8-RIB BELT TKO 600 .82OD 3.55 GEARS EATON POSI/31 SPLINE AXLES COBRA TANK/PUMPS, SCT-2800 MAF, BAP 60LB INJ, FORE FUEL RAILS, -8AN FUEL LINE BASSANI HEADERS/X-PIPE CANTON 7QT PAN MM TUBULAR K-MEMBER/PANHARD BAR ALUMINUM D.S./FLYWHEEL BILSTEIN SPORT VALVE COILOVERS 4-PISTON BREMBO CALIPERS/ROTORS 18X9/18X10 CHROME BULLITS/NITTO DR'S 2001 COBRA FRONT COVER RET Tune

02-22-2006, 10:52 PM	#4
fanofstang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA and AZ Posts: 411	Re: MM Rear Grip Package Thanks for the heads up about that. How do you like the panhard bar? Would you recommend it? I already have 18's w/very good tires, but I need more. I am used to driving C5's, C6's, and M3's and IMO the Mach needs a lot of help to get anywhere near those cars. I don't need it to be quite that good, but I need it better than it currently is. __________________ 2004 - Comp Orange Mach 1 - not stock

02-22-2006, 11:05 PM	#5
Madmax305 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,081	Re: MM Rear Grip Package The panhard bar really helps in cornering. You may want to also invest in a torque-arm, then you will have the ultimate set up. The torque arm is my next investment. I also have tokico adjustables with coilovers, mm castor/camber plates, kenny brown matrix subframe connectors, mm lower control arms, aluminum rack bushings, adco front sway bar, eibach rear lowering springs and baer bump-steer kit. __________________ MMR-950 5.0 STROKER PORT/POLISH-FRPP RACING CAMS KB 2.1 15LBS 570RWHP 550RWTQ (SAE) LDC COOLING MOD, DAVIS WP, 8-RIB BELT TKO 600 .82OD 3.55 GEARS EATON POSI/31 SPLINE AXLES COBRA TANK/PUMPS, SCT-2800 MAF, BAP 60LB INJ, FORE FUEL RAILS, -8AN FUEL LINE BASSANI HEADERS/X-PIPE CANTON 7QT PAN MM TUBULAR K-MEMBER/PANHARD BAR ALUMINUM D.S./FLYWHEEL BILSTEIN SPORT VALVE COILOVERS 4-PISTON BREMBO CALIPERS/ROTORS 18X9/18X10 CHROME BULLITS/NITTO DR'S 2001 COBRA FRONT COVER RET Tune

02-22-2006, 11:31 PM	#6
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: MM Rear Grip Package I love MM and that's all I have to say about that. __________________ For Sale: 2004 Comp. Orange Mach1 - purchased 3/26/2005 Exhaust MRT H-Pipe with cats Magnaflow catback Suspension Bilstein struts & shocks Steeda sport springs MM - caster/camber plates, steering rack bushings, swaybar bushings and endlinks 18x9 Bullits with Michlein PS2s in 255/40 Other stuff - MGW shifter, MRT hood struts and black exhaust tips, SCT tune, PHP spacer

03-05-2006, 05:00 PM	#7
NukeSubLDO Go Faster, Go Faster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bremerton WA Posts: 21	Re: MM Rear Grip Package I have the MM Max Grip Box modified as follows: + Heavy Duty Torque Arm (supercharged) + Bilstien Race-valved Coil-overs + Chrome CC Plates - Strut Tower Brace (won' fit due to blower tube interference) Comments: It' a different car. The back end doesn't "steer" the car anymore (used to -whenever it wanted to, normally all at once, at the apex of the turn). The stock setup "may be light years ahead of past Fox body suspensions", but if you drive hard at all, you're gonna scare yourself into driving like grandma. The rear end can move UP TO TWO inches laterally under load - that'll cause you to "change lanes" without your consent. Torque arm, the coil-overs, tubular K and control arms and all other adjustable hardware: The parts are all extremely well engineered and are race ready/proven (by professionals - not me). Exhaust compatability: The MM system/parts WILL limit your options. You may have to modify even the exhaust parts that will fit. MM will help you - they are a class act. ITS WORTH IT. I promise, after I took my first hard turn, I immediately forgot the effort I put into making the exhaust fit. (Borla sold, UltraFlow bought and modified, Bassani X modified, etc...). Smiles. Smiles. Smiles. I am a MM believer. PM me with your concerns/questions. Nuke. __________________ 2004 Comp Orange Mach 1 Polished Aftercooled Vortech MGW shifter MM Maximum Grip Box Suspension FRPP Torsen Differential Moser 31 Spline Axles FIKSE Black Split 5 Wheels Kumho ECSTA MX Tires Brembo 14" GT Brakes (F) Brembo 13" GT Brakes w/Mclaren e-Brake (R) Optima Yellow Battery relocated in trunk SCT Pro Racer ECU Tuner (Flash) Solid Steering Shaft FRPP 4.10 Gears Canton Aluminum Oil Pan w/ Windage Tray Bassani Mid Length Header and X Dynomax Ultra Flow Cat Back

03-05-2006, 09:56 PM	#8
IBShakin Just got Blown Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reading, Pa. Posts: 629	Re: MM Rear Grip Package Wow, I wonder how much modification I will need if I get a Panhard bar with my Magnaflows? __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1- 5 speed, Oxford White -ATI Procharger P-1SC w/ 3 core intercooler -FRPP 42# injectors -SVT Focus fuel pump -BBK Longtube headers -BBK Shortie O/R X pipe -Magnaflow cat back -Steeda Tri-Axe -FRPP 4.10's -MAF X-tender -Amsoil 0W30, Amsoil 75W140 in the rear -SCT Custom Tune by Kauffman Motorsports 455rwhp / 415 rwtq :ORANGE:

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