Project Superfly June 1st, 2009

    If you have read the July, 09 issue of Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords (MM&FF) , you know Superfly was part of a 1200-plus mile tire test with Nitto’s new NT05 Ultra-High Performance tire. Even though the trip from NJ to FL went off without a hitch, Superfly also was not so eager to settle into the Florida lifestyle.

    Part two of the tire and wheel package test found the MM&FF staff getting ready to take Superfly autocrossing. Unfortunately in the days leading up to the event the rear swaybar decided it had had enough and broke into two pieces. Not a major catastrophe but not the problem you want three days before an autocross car tires event.

    Although a call to MPS netted a new swaybar, they did not receive it in time to have it installed for the event. In an attempt to salvage the day at the autocross the decision was made to weld the bar back together in the hope that it would last the duration of the event. After a little grinding and some test fitting, the swaybar was back together working good as new.

    They all watched as Editorial Director, Jim Campisano carved his way through the cones putting both Superfly and the Nitto NT05s to the test, and both made it through with flying colors. The tires held up great all day and had some awesome grip, and Superfly never missed a beat! Ironically, two days later the welds on the swaybar gave up as Campi made the turn out of his driveway. Time for the new swaybar auto tires.

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