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Old 03-08-2007 | 09:41 AM
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Toe in Toe out

I was wondering if anyone has played around with the toe in toe out adjustments on a 04 (8) or if we even have the option to play around with that. As i amtrying to make my car as stable as possible for highspeed drifting. I have already lowered it and put 1 1/4 inch spacers on the back with a set a 255/40r18's

help on this matter or any information you may be able to give me would be awesome as this is my first import tuner coming from a long line of mustang 1/4mile racing and I know **** about these cars
Old 03-08-2007 | 10:49 AM
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Toe is adjustable.
If you already lowered your car I believe your toe has already changed. Might want to put a tape measure on it.
Toe out will help with turn in but will make it more Un-stable at high speed. I know nothing of drifting other than I couldn't get my car to do it very well. Looks like fun. I guess my brain and butt are tuned to get the car to grip not slip.
Old 03-08-2007 | 11:06 AM
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has all your anwers.

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Old 03-08-2007 | 11:11 AM
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when I installed my coilovers my toe outs were sticking out way too far! talk aboutreposiveness! I'd be on the freeway doing 75-80 and the slightest little nudge the car would start to turn. I forget the actual number they were at. After my alignment it feels much better, straight line performance was much better. I still do have a slight toe out setup though.
Old 03-08-2007 | 11:22 AM
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Getting big rear tires and stock size in the front wont help you do what you want, you dont have 500hp to break the back end loose. Lowering hte car shouldn't change your toe since toe is adjusted through the tie rods. Put some toe out in the rear if you want to snap the rear, gurantee you will be in the walls
Old 03-08-2007 | 11:53 AM
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I dont need to have 500hp if im at 7000rpm when i drop the clutch as i have a specialized clutch installed for that but i do have 425hp at the crank...so just for refresh i can adjust it at the rods and ur suggesting a slight toe out
Old 03-08-2007 | 11:58 AM
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i will keep everything @ 0 and try it out first.
Old 03-08-2007 | 12:04 PM
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I dont need to have 500hp if im at 7000rpm when i drop the clutch as i have a specialized clutch installed for that but i do have 425hp at the crank...so just for refresh i can adjust it at the rods and ur suggesting a slight toe out
got any pics of your 425hp beast?
Old 03-08-2007 | 08:59 PM
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I well soon im just waiting for them to finish with the kit install theyll mostly be on my facebook royce_j_K@hotmail.com
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