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STX Mustang makes 392 whp?!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Fair

We had a local tuner shop re-tune and dyno test our 2011 Mustang, which is being prepped to SCCA’s STX class. This car made 367 whp bone stock with 500 imles on the clock but now makes 392 whp with … Continue reading →

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More learned in the 5.0 Mustang

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Fair

Another weekend of racing, this time at a 2 day SCCA Divisional autocross event, has taught us a lot about the latest set-up changes to the 2011 Mustang GT we are campaigning in STX class. We’re using this chassis to … Continue reading →

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AST Suspension purchases Moton

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Fair

Big news! Moton is now owned by AST, but is going to retain its own catalog of shocks. How does this affect Vorshlag? We have been supplying camber plates to Moton customers for years, know the product line well, and … Continue reading →

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Mustang Poly Bushings + Auto-x

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Fair

We recently installed Energy Suspension polyurethane bushings on the Mustang’s front LCA, which we now stock and sell for the S197 Mustang chassis, among others. Then autocrossed the car one more time, fighting through a tight course with the Toyo … Continue reading →

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Thrillist article on Vorshlag

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Fair

Kind words about Vorshlag over on Thrillist in this article. Thanks guys!

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More progress on STX Mustang

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Fair

We’ve spent the last 2 weeks adding new parts and developing the suspension set-up on our STX class 2011 Mustang GT. We’ve installed lighter 18×9″ wheels (class width limit), gone back to Toyos R1Rs from Yokohamas, switched brake pads & … Continue reading →

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Progress on BMW Z3/LS1 install

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Fair

Worked on a tester’s BMW Z3 LS1 install this past weekend and its getting closer to completion. Fuel system is done, coolant hoses and reservoir are in, and the OEM lower radiator brackets were welded back on so the radiator … Continue reading →

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March Madness! 8 events in 4 weeks

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Fair

The E30 V8 was updated & rebuilt, autocrossed, then tracked twice, then broken again. The ’11 Mustang GT saw its first autocross, then 2 more, plus a number of track events, and drag raced as well. We have lots of … Continue reading →

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Vorshlag E30 V8 revived for $2011 GRM Challenge

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Fair

Our BMW E30 with the 5.3L LM7 V8 swap has sat in the corner of the shop for months, broken and ignored. After it (twice) shattered drivetrain parts at the drag race portion of the GRM $2010 Challenge event (Oct … Continue reading →

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Vorshlag goes drag racing in 2011 Mustang GT!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Fair

After adding the optional CS lower fascia and a CDC rear trunk panel cover on Friday, we went Saturday Feb 19th to the Dallas Raceway 1/4 mile dragstrip. Our otherwise stock 2011 Mustang GT 6-spd 5.0 car and managed a … Continue reading →

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