Since Dennis saved so much money by doing everything himself, he was able to greatly improve upon the front suspension with a UPR tubular K-member kit complete with matching control arms and caster plates. KYB struts and shocks were used with DropZone coilover springs to offer control and compliance for his street-bound ride. The 8.8 rear, also sourced from the donor car, was beefed up with 3.55 gears and new control arms. Because of the tighter confines under the front wheelwells,17x8 Cobra R wheels are used with 225/45/17 Hankook Ventus K102 tires. Out back, where there's a bit more room, wider 17x9s are used with 265/40/17 meats.
Although it won't garner a parking spot in the Automotive Hall of Fame, this LX proves that Mustangs are meant to be driven, not turned into sideshow spectacles. Maybe one day when a distant, rich relative leaves us his estate, will we be able to finance a car that all can gawk at. No offense to our millionaire readers, but we'd rather drive the cars we build with our own hands. Real cars get parking tickets, flat tires, and the thumbs-up from fellow Stang bangers. Our museum is the local burger joint. Where's yours?