As you might expect, control arm relocation brackets allow you to change the rear lower control arm mounting location. They are setup for a 1/2-inch bolt to handle greater loads over the smaller factory 12 mm bolt. BMR recommends this type of setting for people who primarily race their Mustang, and have large amounts of power, requiring the maximum amount of traction possible.

This allows you to correct the lower control arm geometry for lowered Mustangs, or fine-tune the instant-center location and anti-squat percentage for perfect launches. These are the perfect upgrade for the enthusiast looking for max performance at an affordable price. Without traction, nothing else matters in drag racing. Combine this with soft bushings that have massive amounts of deflection and youre left with poor performance. This is the perfect suspension solution for anyone looking for the ultimate in street and track performance. Team Z also has a talented staff on hand to answer technical questions over the phone. There are some fundamental things that Zimmerman recommends enthusiasts do as their first modifications for better strip performance. In the 2005-2014 Mustangs, two bushings are responsible for handling the same torque load that four bushings had done before. The stock control arm mounting position is fine for stock height vehicles, but once you lower your car, the control arms change and need to be corrected. Theres also the support Zimmerman provides to all his customers.

Plotting your instant center can be a lengthy and tedious process. Zimmerman prefers this simple approach to altering the pickup points in extreme fashion on the vehicle.

This allows for further tuning of the rear suspension geometry. Weld sent us a set of 15x10 with a 5-inch backspace and a single bead lock. The UTCA020s heavy-duty construction eliminates control arm flex, giving you much improved repeatability on the street, starting line, or in the corners. The car needs to be level and at ride height, preferably with the weight on the tires. BMRs rod end, double-adjustable tubular control arms for S197 Mustangs (TCA020) are TIG-welded using heavy-duty DOM steel tubing.

We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. When it comes to setting up the rear suspension of your S197, you can set it up to give you options. Over the past few years, the S197 Mustang made a significant jump in popularity at the drag strip. The Viking B226s also feature a three-step sealing system that uses an exclusively engineered triple lip seal with wiper to eliminate seal drag and dirt intrusion. The chrome-moly Heim joints are made for Team Z by FK, and feature a kevlar-nylon race. Changing this point in relation to the cars center of gravity has a big influenceon the chassis, and how power is applied to the tires. Proudly made in the U.S.A. - Fits 2005-2010-S197 Mustang- 100% Bolt-on- Specific combination of parts - Fully street and track tested- Improves rear suspension geometry- Greatly improves traction and launch consistency- Adjustable and non-adjustable components- Heavy-duty construction- Durable powdercoat finish- 8-10 hour installation time- Proudly designed in the U.S.A.- Proudly made in the U.S.A.

The design gets the car within a window for anti-squat, etc, and weve found if we can get you in that window, the rest can be tuned with spring and shock adjustments. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. In a perfect world, this is the most efficient scenario. This sets up the front end loose and allows more weight transfer to the rear. Discussion in 'Drag Racing Tech Discussion & Timeslips' started by 09bbbkgt, Jan 27, 2011. ). The design gets the car within a window for anti-squat, etc, and weve found if we can get you in that window, the rest can be tuned with spring and shock adjustments.. Leave your factory rubber at home, Something that handles corners well, isnt going to launch well, says Zimmerman. 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The calculator will give you the instant-center length and height, as well as the anti-squat percentage. BMR Suspension has taken the guesswork out of making huge launch improvements to the S197 Mustang, and put it all in one convenient package. Hey guys im lookin to upgrade my suspension on my car. Zimmerman says that Team Z has also worked for years designing suspension components that work within the restrictions of the Mustangs stock pickup points. Team Z has worked for over a decade at designing and perfecting its rear suspension components. Three link suspensions place excessive loads on the upper link bushings. BMR Suspensions DRP002 Level 2 Drag Race Package is available in black hammertone and red powdercoat for long-lasting good looks. ***NOTE: requires use of existing bushing shell. Manufactured from heavy-wall 1.375-inch DOM tubing, BMRs Xtreme Anti Roll Bar (XSB005) is designed to eliminate body roll and transfer as much power as possible to the rear wheels. Without enough rear shock, the rear can react so quickly that it will literally bounce the tire off the ground, causing the suspension to unload and spin the tires. That doesnt mean that most still wont benefit from tying the front and rear subframes together. The effective length of the upper and lower control arms must be used. Urethane bushings are generally what wed recommend for a car that the owner is primarily using a street car or daily driver. Control arms are made from 4130 chrome-moly, and can be ordered with urethane bushings, or heim joints. Zimmerman gave us an example scenario to use in our discussion of setting up a Mustangs suspension. Mario Johnson Reveals Spectacular New 67 Camaro For 4.84 Shootouts! The instant center is in a position that isnt overly aggressive, and the anti-squat percentage is just under 100 percent. This causes the rear tires to separate from the body instead of the body squatting over the tires. This line is measured from the center of the rear tire contact patch to the center of gravity height at the front axle centerline. Xtreme Antiroll Bar (XSB005) It is important to know that if you have the correct parts, you have the ability to tune the chassis launch characteristicsso it performs the way you want it to. Depending on your setup, engine combo, power output, tire, etc., some instant center locations will work well, and some not so well. BMRs spherical, on-car adjustable tubular control arm for S197 Mustangs (UTCA020) is manufactured from heavy-duty 1 5/8 inch, 0.120-inch wall DOM steel tubing. By running the lower control arms in one of the lower holes, the instant-center position moves up and closer to the rear of the car (assuming the upper control arm position remains unchanged). Matching specific components and improving suspension geometry provides you with an incredible blend of performance, aesthetics, and comfort. In more advanced applications, tuning to control power at launch either via the computer, ignition, or power adder, can be crucial to getting off the starting line as well. For our purpose-built drag racer, we needed a no-compromise wheel and tire package.

First and foremost he recommends having the rear alignment checked. Having subframe connectors is a must for any car headed to the track, it stiffens the chassis and provides more consistent performance, says Zimmerman. Several factors affect weight transfer, including center of gravity, suspension geometry, and suspension damping. Taking weight off the front with the use of a tubular K-member and tubular A-arms not only reduces weight but also allows for faster tuning of the front suspension by switching out front struts and springs.

Running the control arms in the bottom position of both the upper control arm mount and relocation brackets will give you the most aggressive setup available. Experienced drag racers understand that many duels on the strip are won or lost in the first 60 feet.

This package address nearly all parts of the rear suspension system, and the installation is best suited for a seasoned mechanic. Mustangs have come a long way in the last decade in terms of body stiffness. The result is less deflection than what is typically associated with urethane bushings in aftermarket control arms. This decreases the anti-squat percentage, which will allow the body to squat over the rear tires. 10-second street cars arent uncommon these days. If youre making regular trips to the strip, investing in a set of tires for the job is a good idea. For most power adder cars we recommend measuring to the top of the water pump pulley. These illustrations are designed to give you an approximate idea of where the instant center and anti-squat percentages would be in other S197s with similar configurations.

Launch RPM, is something that most can control to a certain extent. If you can swing having a dedicated set of wheels just for the track, even if its for the rear only, thats even better. The hollow design gives you loads of strength without adding a lot of weight. Many factors are at play when power is applied to the chassis, but for the sake of this discussion, we are going to focus on rear suspension geometry. The Heim joints used in the Strip and Grip series arms are also a heavy duty design that Team Z specifies. 2005 - Some will work really well, others wont. Team Z offers several different options for Mustang owners with stock style rear suspension. Team Z offers K-members in both chrome-moly and Metal Matrix versions. Of course the rear end needs to be squared and centered first. This also adds anti-squat percentage, giving you a more aggressive application of power. This setup isgreat for people with moderate amounts of horsepower who primarily use their Mustang on the street. To support our coilovers, Maximum Motorsports sent us a set of their caster camber plates for 2011-2014 Mustangs. Thus, it is universally applicable, no matter what suspension you choose.]. With the basics squared away, its time to dive deeper into car setup. You can often find him at the track working with those racers running his parts at major events. Combine this with soft bushings that have massive amounts of deflection and youre left with poor performance.

If the instant center falls on the neutral line, you have 100-percent anti-squat. Whats The Reason Enthusiasts Cant Get, What Tony Stewarts Involvement Could Mean For The, High-Performance Racing Fasteners: How ARP Fasteners Are, Brotherhood Built: Behind The Scenes At Firepunk, Engine Spotlight: Butler Performances 535ci Blown, Dobbins Clocks First 3-Second Mountain Motor Pro Stock, BirdDoc: The Six-Speed GT500 Record Holder And Its High Flying, Video: Installation Time-Lapse Of The Fresh New 3M Wrap On, Baseline Suspensions General IC Calculator, Summit Motorsports Parks Transformation Into A Pulling Paradise, NHRA Adds A/Fuel Program To Top Alcohol Funny Car Class For 2023, The Dragzine Podcast Episode 142: Joe Zolper. The bushing material is exclusive to Viking shocks and all mounting hardware is either zinc or chrome plated for durability and professional appearance. Thats where Zimmerman stresses to keep things simple, whether youre a beginner, or a pro. In the shock department, Zimmerman says Team Z always recommends adjustable shocks.

The stock setup on 2005-current Mustangs is a coilover strut arrangement, so we installed Viking's coilover hardware and 250 lb/in springs over the struts. Power will be applied to driving the car forward. While they offer nearly every type of rear suspension available, our primary interest, and that of our readers, is likely in Team Zs stock style suspension. Since big changes (to either setting) directly affect how power is applied to the tire and the chassis, it may take some trial-and-error to figure out what will work best for your combination. Measuring correctly is critical to achieving accurate results when plotting the rear suspension geometry. Team Z offers upper control arm systems with relocated pickups, but they dont typically alter the torque boxes where the control arms mount. Manufactured from heavy-duty 3/16- and 1/4-inch laser cut, CNC-formed steel plate, the CAB005 are designed to bolt in place, making installation simple and easy. They're designed to support the additional forces coilovers feed into the shock towers. A 5/8 centerless ground, hard chrome piston rod provides increased durability and eliminates piston rod flex. For the race enthusiast, you have the ability to move the instant center location and run the amount of anti-squat of your choosing to help tune the chassis for hard launches. The solution for those cars was to weld reinforcement plates onto the frame.

More anti-squat tends to hit the tires harder, while less is softer. The front suspension is another area that needs to be addressed as performance increases. It is also important to correctly measure the center of gravity height for accurate anti-squat percentages. ***

From there, its a matter of testing the car to see how it does.

BMRs upper control arm mount is a direct replacement for the OE mount and requires no drilling or welding to install. For the sake of this example, we plotted all of the possible IC locations on BMRs 2011 Mustang GT with stock-style wheels and tires. Team Z designs and builds every component in house. BMR Suspension designed the TCA020 to excel in street performance, drag race, and road race applications. BMR Suspensions Xtreme Anti Roll Bar for 2005-2014 Mustang or 2007-2014 Shelby GT500 allows you to launch harder without excessive body roll limiting traction, with little sacrifice to your Mustangs street manners. Heres a look at some common adjustments and how they impact the instant-center and anti-squat characteristics of a 2011-2014 Mustang, Upper Control Arm Effective Length: 9.4 inches; Lower Control Arm Effective Length: 18.25 inches; Rear Upper Control Arm Bolt Mount Height: 20.5 inches; Front Upper Control Arm Mount Height: 18.5 inches; Rear Lower Control Arm Mount Height: 4 inches; Front Lower Control Arm Mount Height: 6.5 inches; Center Of Gravity: 21.5 inches; Wheelbase:107 inches; Tire Diameter: 28 inches; Anti-Squat Percentage: 124.44 percent; Instant-Center Length: 47.18 inches;Instant-Center Height: 10.46 inches. He says front struts should be set to the middle setting on compression, starting around 6, and somewhere around 3 for rebound. BMR Suspension designed the UTCA020 to work well in street performance, drag race, and road race applications. From there its a matter of controlling power and weight.. If the instant center is above the line you have more than 100 percent, less than 100 percent if it falls below the line. The Viking double adjustable shocks (Warrior Series) feature easy bolt-in installation in the stock mounting locations. So whether its a 2,000-plus hp drag car, or a 450 hp street car, these arms can handle whatever the car owner throws at them. Inversely, the less percentage of anti-squat, the more the body will squat over the rear tires. Tires are an important area as well. By designing the bushing as a multi-piece unit, it allowed them to keep the inside portion stiff for great straight-line acceleration and the outside portions soft for bind-free articulation.

Similar to BMRs lower control arm relocation brackets, its adjustable upper control arm mount features three positions to further increase the level of adjustability in the rear suspension. Brad Edwards 3-second radial tire Mustang relies on Team Z on race day. This design gives you a strong control arm that greatly improves performance. Team Z Motorsports builds some of the fastest 60 footing Mustangs on the planet. We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. The wide range of adjustment makes tuning a car to different tracks a breeze. Stock stamped steel control arms with soft rubber bushings deflect under load and absorb power instead of transferring it to the tires. The ARB clamps both tires evenly and removes preload issues, allowing the suspension to plant both tires evenly for maximum traction. Spring and shock selection play a crucial enough role that Zimmerman has worked with Strange as well as a spring manufacturer to develop custom valved shocks and specialized springs. In case youre wondering just how fast a street car running these components can go, Team Zs Dave Zimmerman owns a blown, street driven, Fox body coupe, has been as fast as a 1.15 60 foot time using his companys bolt-on, stock style suspension parts. For this example we used a 10-second street/strip Fox body, that weighs between 2,800-3,200 pounds. NHRA Reveals A/FX Exhibition Class. Tighten the front end up to get the rear end gripping more and give less rise to the front end, or loosen the front end more if more weight transfer is needed. This is especially true for 79-04 cars. They have worked with a number of shock companies over the years, and can make a recommendation to customers based on their individual application.

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