R Thomas

[QUOTE=johngeorge;265380][QUOTE=wesmc;265360]I am new to the FFR challenge scene and bought an early configuration car last year to run in NASA. FF Challenge is dead in my area as well so I'm looking at ST3 or 4 so that I won't be winning a class of 1. I didn't change a thing on the car last year and just did some events for me and the car to get to know each other. So my question today is where to go with the car. Brakes are a must and got with Levy racing on that. What's next to make this old car competitive? Wheels and tires or do you guys find the little 17s good? They seem heavy and narrow to me. Specific suspension mods? I've heard rear sway. I didn't notice a ton of roll in the car without it but if the conventional wisdom here is to add it I will.[/QUOTE]

The 2012+ FFR rules allows for 13" front rotor/PBR caliper from 1998 mustang cobra, I would upgrade to those brakes. They are great brakes, leave the rear brakes alone. Factory Five sells an upgrade kit FFR#15415 that upgrades the spindles, SAI kit, and front swaybar changing the front end geometry to add a lot more grip in the front. You should definitely do that before you do anything else. I think that is the best bang for the buck with stock power levels.

Factory Five Suspension Kit FFR#15415
spindles
bearing hub assemblys
SAI upper control arm weld-in bracket
swaybar with mounting hardware

Brakes
1998 FORD MUSTANG COBRA 4.6L 281cid V8 FI (V) DOHC
Part Number Part Type
CENTRIC 12061045(120.61045) Right Rotor
CENTRIC 12061044(120.61044) Left Rotor
RAYBESTOS FRC10603 Right Caliper with Bracket
RAYBESTOS FRC10604 Left Caliper with Bracket[/QUOTE]