Question about the IRS

Monx

Monx

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Ok guy's, so I'm picking up a few parts for the IRS because I get wheel hop a lot.

I'm ordering differential bushings, now my question is what should I go for, Urethane kit for $50 or Aluminum set for $250

To keep in mind, my main concern is I don't want to sacrifice ride comfort and I don't want any added noise.


Both are from Maximum Motorsports
 
Monx

Monx

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04 orange cobra said:
Also did the Kenny Brown rear torque brace w/urethane bush....Have you done sub frame connectors....What are you running for rim size &tire size...
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No I havn't, I'm getting all the IRS bushing and brace, currently I have 245 17' and 315 17' DR.

I think I will get the aluminum set since you were told it won't make any noise.
 
teknik

teknik

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Hey Rami,

I have a bunch of stuff done to my IRS and I have 0 wheel hop and 0 road noise coming from it. It's PERFECT !!! This is what to get.......

Maximum Motorsports:

IRS Adjustable Complete Tie Rod Kit, 1999-04 Cobra

IRS Sway Bar End Link Set, 1999-04 Cobra

IRS urethane swaybar bushings, 1999-04 Cobra

IRS Urethane Control Arm Bushing Kit, 1999-04 Cobra

Urethane IRS Subframe Bushing Kit, 1999-04

IRS differential mounts, urethane, complete kit

You don't need the bushing tool because I have it. Total cost will be $515 plus shipping. It will take me and you pretty much all day to get it done, and also we can weld in some supports since the IRS will be out. Oh, good time to do gears if you want too. I live like 5 min from mustang magic, and we can drop the pumpkin off while we are working and pick it up later in the day. You should call me on this one. Lata.

Oh sorry, you need to get the IRS Brace too. LRS has one for like $120 that works well, but I have seen better looking ones for a few dollars more if the cosmetic thing is important to you. Talk soon.
 
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1BIGMOFO

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teknik said:
Hey Rami,

I have a bunch of stuff done to my IRS and I have 0 wheel hop and 0 road noise coming from it. It's PERFECT !!! This is what to get.......

Maximum Motorsports:

IRS Adjustable Complete Tie Rod Kit, 1999-04 Cobra

IRS Sway Bar End Link Set, 1999-04 Cobra

IRS urethane swaybar bushings, 1999-04 Cobra

IRS Urethane Control Arm Bushing Kit, 1999-04 Cobra

Urethane IRS Subframe Bushing Kit, 1999-04

IRS differential mounts, urethane, complete kit

You don't need the bushing tool because I have it. Total cost will be $515 plus shipping. It will take me and you pretty much all day to get it done, and also we can weld in some supports since the IRS will be out. Oh, good time to do gears if you want too. I live like 5 min from mustang magic, and we can drop the pumpkin off while we are working and pick it up later in the day. You should call me on this one. Lata.

Oh sorry, you need to get the IRS Brace too. LRS has one for like $120 that works well, but I have seen better looking ones for a few dollars more if the cosmetic thing is important to you. Talk soon.
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Shit man, care to do this deal wit me in the spring?? What do you charge? PM me soem details... Please and thank you.,.. LOL
 
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03SONIC

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1BIGMOFO said:
How does the airbag setup work?
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They work fine and they are cheap and as weather conditions change the track condition you can adjust pressure accordingly.

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teknik

teknik

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03SONIC said:
I am not sure why many people spend mad money. I have a MT tire, Irs Brace and Air bags and I get zero wheel hop.
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Wheel hop happens when you have no traction. When you use a sticky tire with air bags in the springs on a nice day with good track conditions, you will not have wheel hop due to greater traction. When you use street tires on NY crappy roads in changing weather conditions, and have pitch to the roads, you get little to no traction and here is where the wheel hop happens. In a solid axle situation, the tire simply spins and thus you get a burn out. With an IRS , the wheels will hop due to too many points that lack the rigidness needed to properly maintain foward bite of the rear wheels. Airbags are a good idea for any track car, but unfortunately they are not as reliable for routinely driven street only cars. Honestly though, $700 isn't that bad of a price to be able to not worry about it if your on the street or at the track. IRS Brace is a must though. That is the main reason for lack of wheel hop.
 
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1BIGMOFO

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teknik said:
Wheel hop happens when you have no traction. When you use a sticky tire with air bags in the springs on a nice day with good track conditions, you will not have wheel hop due to greater traction. When you use street tires on NY crappy roads in changing weather conditions, and have pitch to the roads, you get little to no traction and here is where the wheel hop happens. In a solid axle situation, the tire simply spins and thus you get a burn out. With an IRS , the wheels will hop due to too many points that lack the rigidness needed to properly maintain foward bite of the rear wheels. Airbags are a good idea for any track car, but unfortunately they are not as reliable for routinely driven street only cars. Honestly though, $700 isn't that bad of a price to be able to not worry about it if your on the street or at the track. IRS Brace is a must though. That is the main reason for lack of wheel hop.
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Thanks for the clarification! I got my IRS Brace last week and I ordered the Steeda Bushings that Summit Stocked as well. All I need is the MM things that i couldnt get from Steeda (Summit) and I will be ready for the install!!! Ohh yea I got 3.73's too :)
 
Monx

Monx

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Tommy (Teknik) knows his stuff for sure!! I always learn something from him, wish I knew the stuff you know man

Impressive :awesomework:

I have all the parts sitting in my room for installation when it's warm :)
 
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