I think we're going to put traction bars on both the 71 and the 72. Does anyone have them and do they do anything other than look awesome? I'd like to see some of your set-ups if possible. We are looking at Lakewood Traction Action...
Cool, I don't foresee any long range trips, mostly local shows so I guess we could go either way! Maybe we'll put them on the 72 since it is already torn apart! Then see how it handles before deciding to add them to the Mach1.No, I don't think it would "hurt" anything, especially since it is not a daily driven commuter type car.
Again, don't expect it to be real comfortable on long drives where you are trying to enjoy the scenery (LOL)! There are better suspension choices if you intend to use the car frequently for that aspect of our hobby.
Quite frankly, that is why I went to two vehicles - - I want the best of both worlds. "Ice" (the '73 Grande) is designed to be an @550 HP cruising machine with relative tame suspension, somewhat on the par with my stock '89 5.0 LX, but with a LOT more grit. "Fire" (the '73 MACH I) is designed to be an @800 HP primary track machine with a much different suspension, cooling system, ignition and internals.
To a very large degree, it is about compromises - - what can you live with over the long haul.
Hope this helps!
BT
Sounds cool! I'll have to look into that!I disagree on the old school slapper bars affecting ride, unless you have the j-bolts and preload on the bars you should not notice any difference. For the old school vibe go with the slappers. For all out traction go wit the split mono-leafs and caltracs. Virtually every leaf spring stock eliminator drag car in the country are running them. They WORK!
Planning on building a set of slappers for my car, just for the look of it. The look I am going for is a day 2 style, doing the mods the way I would have done them in the 70's if I could have afforded to. Some nods to current technology will be incorporated as well but mostly hidden.
Same as you I liked the old school look so I installed a set of Lakewood bars too. Used a different model and they fit with no issues.Hey. I'm old school as I had these on my 69 Camaro (Yes I owned a 69 Camaro back in 1973)
Anyway, I'm thinking of some spring projects and really liked them back in 73. But now they would be for show.
http://www.amazon.com/Lakewood-20475-Yellow-Universal-Traction/dp/B000BWCDDY/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422994530&sr=8-1-fkmr3&keywords=lakewood+traction+bars+for+mustang+1973
A few questions
1) Does anyone have these installed
2) If not, anyway of knowing if they will fit
3) Thoughts on how you think they would look (even though it's my choice or not)
Looks good.Same as you I liked the old school look so I installed a set of Lakewood bars too. Used a different model and they fit with no issues.Hey. I'm old school as I had these on my 69 Camaro (Yes I owned a 69 Camaro back in 1973)
Anyway, I'm thinking of some spring projects and really liked them back in 73. But now they would be for show.
http://www.amazon.com/Lakewood-20475-Yellow-Universal-Traction/dp/B000BWCDDY/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422994530&sr=8-1-fkmr3&keywords=lakewood+traction+bars+for+mustang+1973
A few questions
1) Does anyone have these installed
2) If not, anyway of knowing if they will fit
3) Thoughts on how you think they would look (even though it's my choice or not)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lak-21602/overview/year/1973/make/ford/model/mustang
I can attach a pic if you want to see how they look.
Hey guys set me straight going from memory of 50 years ago. The Shelby mustangs at the least the 65 R models has what I think was called an override traction bar for the road racking. It did not lift the front end it pushed it down to make the front end stick coming out of a corner. Is that what I remember correct? So if you are autocross or road racing you need an entirely different traction bar set up. For drag you are trying to lift the front end to transfer weight to the rear but not so for handling. I know someone that knows will set me straight if I am wrong.I think we're going to put traction bars on both the 71 and the 72. Does anyone have them and do they do anything other than look awesome? I'd like to see some of your set-ups if possible. We are looking at Lakewood Traction Action...
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