Jugg2Driver
08-04-2005, 09:20 AM
Ok, so Paul turned me on to Kenny Brown's performance upgrades when I was looking to increase the handling and over all stability of my 2004 Mustang GT. Over the last couple of months SVPU has installed the complete Stage 2 Package on my car.
This includes:
Panhard Bar
Swaybar bushings
Strut tower brace
Rear shock brace
Super subframe connectors
Jacking Rails
Matrix bracing
Castor/Camber plates
4 point brace
Additional Items I had installed not included in Stage 2
KB UCA's & LCA's, Tokico Illuminas 5 way adjustable shocks/struts.
I'm am going to do my best to describe what is probably impossible.
Initially my intention was to get better handling while eliminating the typical mustang rear end issues (lateral movement, easily upset by rough surface, etc) so Paul turned me on to KB's panhard bar(we also installed new control arms and castor/camber plates). The installation was labor intensive, but straight forward (can be completed in a day). The improvement in the cars stability and ride was exceptional. It was like having a brand new vehicle. All the driving dynamics had changed. It was strange to be going through a turn at a decent rate of speed, mash the gas through the turn and feel the car's rear end plant and push you through the turn, tighter! Honestly, its hard to describe but this car asks to be pushed harder through turns!
Ok, so now that I have experienced the PHB, I decided I wanted more. So at Pauls advice we completed the stage 2 package. Essentially stiffening the car up completely. This installation put the strut brace, rear shock brace, 4 point brace(under K member), jacking rails, & matrix bracing(I already had the super subs installed). The results of these additions once again changed the dynamics of the car. The car is so stiff, it goes where ever you point with no hesitation or inkling of flex. Saw the wheel back and forth and you can feel just how tight the chassis has now become.
The only true way to get an idea of just what this Performance package can do is to experience it.
The KB products are top notch items, their qualilty is superb and installation is straight forward. If your desire is the improve handling, driveability, and stiffness I couldn't imagine a better package. The great thing about the KB package is you can do it in steps, each piece is independant and can be installed when ever you feel. You don't have to buy everything at once!
Bottom line is I highly recommend this package. It simply turns a Mustang into what it should have always been! A quick car with extreme handling!
For those of you that are like me and prefer the twisties to the straights, this is the performance mod to do!
Matt
This includes:
Panhard Bar
Swaybar bushings
Strut tower brace
Rear shock brace
Super subframe connectors
Jacking Rails
Matrix bracing
Castor/Camber plates
4 point brace
Additional Items I had installed not included in Stage 2
KB UCA's & LCA's, Tokico Illuminas 5 way adjustable shocks/struts.
I'm am going to do my best to describe what is probably impossible.
Initially my intention was to get better handling while eliminating the typical mustang rear end issues (lateral movement, easily upset by rough surface, etc) so Paul turned me on to KB's panhard bar(we also installed new control arms and castor/camber plates). The installation was labor intensive, but straight forward (can be completed in a day). The improvement in the cars stability and ride was exceptional. It was like having a brand new vehicle. All the driving dynamics had changed. It was strange to be going through a turn at a decent rate of speed, mash the gas through the turn and feel the car's rear end plant and push you through the turn, tighter! Honestly, its hard to describe but this car asks to be pushed harder through turns!
Ok, so now that I have experienced the PHB, I decided I wanted more. So at Pauls advice we completed the stage 2 package. Essentially stiffening the car up completely. This installation put the strut brace, rear shock brace, 4 point brace(under K member), jacking rails, & matrix bracing(I already had the super subs installed). The results of these additions once again changed the dynamics of the car. The car is so stiff, it goes where ever you point with no hesitation or inkling of flex. Saw the wheel back and forth and you can feel just how tight the chassis has now become.
The only true way to get an idea of just what this Performance package can do is to experience it.
The KB products are top notch items, their qualilty is superb and installation is straight forward. If your desire is the improve handling, driveability, and stiffness I couldn't imagine a better package. The great thing about the KB package is you can do it in steps, each piece is independant and can be installed when ever you feel. You don't have to buy everything at once!
Bottom line is I highly recommend this package. It simply turns a Mustang into what it should have always been! A quick car with extreme handling!
For those of you that are like me and prefer the twisties to the straights, this is the performance mod to do!
Matt