Quote: Is there any good before and after tests on these aftermarket suspensions?
By good I mean a couple of things. Third party, same rims and tires and if possible same brakes?
Not interested in manufacturer's claims, seen too many shenanigan's over the years. Like running 305 heads on a 350 and claiming 40+hp gain over "stock" heads.
Almost not interested in magazine claims, seen too many shill for the sponsor shenanigans too, unless it was a three way head to head, like stock vs XV vs RMS vs Hotchkis type article, if it exists.
I have seen articles were an aftermarket suspension was put on a Mopar and showed improvement, but they serious upgraded the tires and rims too, so who knows what did what and that, in my book, is not a real test of the suspension swap.
well.... one of us would probably have to do it. I'm automatically out since the car has not been together running since before i was born.
I do the next best and thing and look at the setup and or technology,suspension style and see what other kinds of cars use it. same with the chassis.
like if it is an Independent front suspension we already know it allows for better articulation since the movement of one wheel doesn't disturb the other thusly improving the contact patch with the tire.
The best i have ever seen is with tires but, not suspension.
it's mustang and an IRS though, this is kind of stuff i look at since we don't have access to before and after videos which ultimately would king over all. Give me an idea on what kind of positive effect independent suspension, FRONT and rear can have on traction.
