Project Fox Mustang - First Race Track Test 

This video alone proves that you don't have to be the fastest dude on the block to have fun on a race track. Hope the build goes smoothly!

memories....Matt I found the picture of you, me and Jimmy at the Jersey shore with all of our mustangs in high school. It's hysterical. Its a hard copy photo. I can scan it and email it to you for TST. text me. -L

I've never been a big fan of the Fox body, but I gotta say that it was awesome watching it go around a track. Thanks much!

Anyone who thinks that the Mustang can't be a kickass track car, even without an IRS swap hasn't paid attention the the NASA series.

Matt, thanks for the memories! I had a 92 emerald green coupe with a full Steeda suspension (5 way Tokicos), 94 Cobra brakes on the four corners. It was blown with a Powerdyne that gave me 474rwhp. I had a lot of fun and stories in my coupe. When i saw your face on this video it was a throwback of joy for me. I was starting a Griggs suspension upgrade and had recently installed a Vortech V2-SQ when i lost the car to drunk driver. Bummer! But now its your turn to have fun on this little amazing car. It is really great that you are letting us be part in new adventure of yours!

i'm friggin' psyched to see what smoking tire does to this little hot rod. so much potential.

Since I owned a coupe a while back, and it will always be a car I regret selling, I absolutely love that Matt got one and ya'll are doin a build documentary. Thanks, keep 'em coming!

Seeing you wring that thing out really brought back some great memories for me. I used to own an '88 X-FHP SSP Mustang. I purchased it from the auction right after it was decommissioned, painted it back black (FHP colors are black and tan) and left the driver's side spot light in place. Damn that was a fun car. I'd sure love to get another one one day.

I can never get enough of that helmet good Sir! A work of art & comedy!

The last owner has to love that you are putting her on the track. I can't wait to see how far this project is going to go.

This model was such a refreshing change after the dead late 70's and the Mustang II. I can't wait to see what you do to it!

I've always loved the fox body mustangs. I'm looking forward to following this build. Good luck!

That 5.0 looks heroic on the track. Looking forward to the build, Matt.

I wonder how many people are going to buy fox body mustangs because of this video series. Be honest, some of you are already looking on craigslist : ) Can't wait to see the build videos!

I enjoy the before videos; makes me want to see the after videos much more and gives a sense of also going along the journey with the car. Looking forward to more; thanks for the vids.

You know, there is not much better in this world than a person who is happy with their car. Congratulations, Matt. Can't wait to see it at the end of the summer.

Keep the updates coming! This is going to be an awesome build!!

I think Matt is starting to fall in love with his car... Can't wait to see the progress!

Great to see the car is solid on the track. Of COURSE you're using Maximum Motorsports. It's amazing what simple upgrades can do for the Fox platform.

Matt, this looks really fun for sure! Don't even need to mod our cars all crazy, but I do it anyways lol. People who don't bring their cars to the track would be surprised on how fun it is to run your car as is at a road course. It's just fun! It's nice because you can really become one with your car at the track and in general.

I'm really enjoying this series, its great to see Matt having so much fun with a car of his own. (especially one that I can afford).

Fun video. I'm looking forward to this project's progression.

Had no idea that a bonestock 5.0 mustang notchback still existed,awesome score Matt.This is going to be a great series for the novice as well as those who think they know something about going around corners quickly.

Mat, I got out of Mustangs years ago being around Japanese cars every day with my job. Then I seen your video nearly a year ago now and got me thinking about getting another. Well last week I closed the deal on a 90 Saleen , I plan on putting the car back 110% and will track it a little on bigger courses only. Thanks and cant wait to see yours all finished up.

Can't wait to see the build and enjoyed the enthusiastic drive!!!

that was awesome. i'm a big FoxBody fan and have always wanted to see a stock one on a road course; i've always been a drag racer. i'll be looking out for future videos. so kool.

Man that's one clean looking fox! I wish we still had some of those running around the Midwest in a non destroyed condition. I am looking forward to watching this build!

Great video Matt can't wait to watch more of this build!

I love this series! Keep up the great work, Matt.

my dad had an 86 5.0 capri , first car I ever loved, sweet sound , and plenty of fun!

Glad to hear is all working out. Cant wait to see whats going in thw foxy

Cant wait to see the finished product! Congrats onbuilding one Bad Ass Road Fox!

I love seeing notches used for road course driving instead of drag racing. I can't wait to see the progress of this build, Matt.

I'm really looking forward to this series!

'dat fox body. Good luck on the project, can't wait to see how it turns out.

Matt love the notchback! I hope all the upgrades go well. The second car I ever owned was a exact replica of yours except mine truly was more down the "zero fucks givin" route. Either way good luck and hope the track times fall and the smiles increase

MM will make that Fox awesome. Looking forward to the future videos, Matt

Love it!!! Keep the Fox updates coming.

SOOO looking forward to that build!

Been hitting the gym Farah? That steering wheel is flexing like crazy! LOL

Badass, looking forward to the build.

For this episode, the channel should have been renamed "The Smoking Brakes."

look fun and not a bad line thru buttonwillow!.. glad the brakes held up

Cool vid, Matt. That looks like a hell of a time. I still can't get over your helmet.

looking forward to seeing the upgrades!

Nice video, keep up the great work, looking forward to the next update.

Ah, the glorious notchback. Thanks again guys, you make a great product on both Tuned and TST

Thanks for the video. I had a Fox Mustang in High School with the 302. It was a fun car and great at the drag strip. Turning one into a track car seems like a fun project. I always like when guys with cars no one expects to do well put up great lap times.

What a great series this will be.

Sub frame connectors are a must, good billstein shocks, lower springs, caster camber plates, lower and upper control arms , fwd and rear sway bars for suspension starters. Wider tires and probably a good chip tune for the motor. I run 275 rears and 235 front with these suspensions mods it's a rocket on corners now. Oh yeah a short shifter helps lol BRAKES TOOgood luck on the fox Matt! Can't wait to see how it turns out

Love this project, Matt. Great idea

Lol I saw this getting filmed and was on the track with Matt as well..good luck with the build Matt. I'd love to see the video when I came u behind you with blue garage built Subaru GC8 when you were driving the Aveo..=)

Can't wait to see how the car is when your done with it Matt.

well as a mustang fan, after the first video, i wasnt holding much hope for this build but this video was fun. cant wait to see more!

When is the follow up track session? Can't wait! Been getting into track days recently and have been using Buttonwillow as my home track. Can't wait to see what your new lap time is.

That looks like so much fun.

Fun project!! Thanks for the video.

I will be watching this build as I also just purchased a 1990 notchback and will be building it for road racing also.

This is my favorite build I've ever seen on youtube... and its just in benchmarking

Have fun Matt.. Experience changes everything.. Enjoy..

we where there with our honda, i remember this clean fox body puddle around the pitt lol i love fox body , i had two lx and two gt in the pass, will love see this car again soon.

she's going to be a very good in your hands.waiting for next update

Looks good. Miss my '91 5.0. Have fun with the build.

Love that car Matt. I remember seeing a good number of those cars back in the late 80s and early 90s in high school in NY; they seemed to be a common feature among the Westchester suburban-guido set. I'm thinking New Rochelle, North Avenue bars, circa 1988, Iona students, very loud Acid House music, and the smell of Drakkar Noir. While I'd like to forget all of that forever, I'd still like a tuned-up Fox 'stang. Needs some fuzzy dice tho to make it complete.

Funny video :) Keep up the evolution! Regards from Portugal.

Hah I love you for this Matt. Turn her into the best beast that she can be. Looking forward to its future

My two favorite things, manual transmission and a mustang notchback, very nice!

Get that suspension/brakes done and dialed in, and you'll have no problem beating that E46 (this is coming from a E46 fan). Good luck and I look forward to hearing about your progress!

Keep it going and keep the vids coming. I love Fox's. Im curios to see what you do.

It was great to see you guys out there. As you could probably tell, not a many of us show up in Mustangs. I'd love to see our numbers grow. Maybe when it's done, you could join us in the time attack sessions and kick some unsuspecting M3 ass.

Your videos are fantastic...thanks

5.0 Foxbody....awesome!! I just picked up a 1990 5.0 Mustang, good times again....90's style! You pretty much have to rip off the entire suspension and replace everything and the solid rear needs to be swapped with a 99-2001 Cobra IRS rear end and replace the power steering and use the manual steering rack, it works better on the track!! Have fun 5.0 liter style! oh yea, 4.10 in the rear work great on road courses, all you will use most of the time is 3rd gear and maybe 4th once in awhile....depending on track size!

I want a track day in march....psyched to see how this turns out.

matt you're gonna love their stuff brother. maximum mortorsports rocks

Great vid! Definitely looking foward to the build. I want to see it bust the 2:00 minute mark.

You gotta do something about the steering, you could see the column flexing under load hahahaha Gotta beef that shit up... looks like fun though

Old notchback looks solid man. However, I was waiting for the brakes to catch fire!! Lol Look forward to future updates:)

Can't wait to see how this build turns out! If I had some money to waste I would love to find a 1986 Camaro z28 like my dad had and drop in an LS3 or something. That would be my dream project right there.

very interested to see how this thing will turn out

You're gonna need some things, but glad you're happy with it :)

that white Subaru in the background at the beginning though!!

when is the follow up coming out!?! i'm excited!

That wobbly steering wheel good luck

looking forward to following this build, always wondered if you could mod a mustang and how much it would cost to make it perform and handle to the level of a BMW

As mentioned previously, the steering wheel flexes a lot. Your car will be able to beat the bimmer, but the suspension and brakes needed to setup right. Even retaining the live rear axle, you will eventually trounce your buddy's car

My Cobra which was at the track day with you is all maximum motorsports all the way around. I ended up doing a new personal best that day of 2:02.5 on street tires.

Shaving 16 seconds to beat an M3 is quite ambitious. Good luck!

That car is going to be fun because it's super cheap to mod. I look forward to all the progress.

Im ready to see some updates!

badass car keep up the good work :)

The 5 liter heater! Nice car!

Awesome Stang that's possibly a collectible take care of it Matt ! (not saying you should baby it)

I love the drum truck on the intro track. Nice. Rivals Drive's one with Mike.

Matt, this is awesome. I love seeing your sincere and tepid curiosity turn into joy right in front of our eyes as you realize that you bought a good car. I would be doing the same. I was wondering if you were heel toeing until you mentioned it - i noticed in your other videos that it seemed like you were doing some damn quick heel toeing (cayman vid i think). Thats impressive - i am working on heel toeing right now with my 997s and kinda sucking at it.

Matt, are you going to get a coilover system or get performance shocks and coil springs rated in lbs/in?

When is your post modded Fox getting on the track? Time for a video!!!!!!!!

I think the steering wheel looks loose. LOL Love the car, love the 5.0L, love the video!

People are probably going to give you mad shit for saying you'll make your mustang faster than an M3, but i think you can do it :)

Matt, I had a 89 GT Vert, and now an 06 E60 M5. I know Maximum Motorsports is the way to go. You might find after MMS upgrades, if you still feel the play in the steering it might be the rag joint. Flaming River has a steering shaft kit that eliminates the rag joint, might be a possible solution for you. I also had a 98 Z28 I used to drag race, but I totally get the fondness for the Fox! Looking forward to your build!

Looks like a great time. That's what it's all about.