vinson581

well i ordered maximum motorsports CC plates, H&R Supersport springs, and D specs all around, i wanted to make sure the suspension could be setup properly.

now to the real world expirance.

on a friends 04 cobra (granted a coby but same front end setup) after installing an ebiach pro kit, after the springs settled, was out of spec, and when i say out of spec i mean that one side of the tire was going to wear funny after a prolonged period of time, so we did the plates and al la problem was solved. i dont think you need c/c plates for any of the 1.25 inch drops though, as it seems when you get closer to 2 inches its more pronounced

aCiD

Thanks man. D-Specs would be SWEET.

Only difference I could see to the term is that the front end is heavier, how much heavier it he DOHC motor? I donno if it'd make a considerable difference though.

indisposible_teens

First- Yes you will need CC plates if you are going to lower it any more than 1.5". I have the Ford C springs and they were enough of a lower that I ended up having to get CC plates, extended balljoints, and a bumpsteer kit to correct the steering geometry. The steering geometry is only going to be knocked farther off by a much more aggressive spring.

Second- Why do a mod if you can't afford it? If you can't afford to do the mod correctly the first time then you obviously shouldn't be thinking about doing it.

Do you know how hard you car is going to ride with a drop that low? Are you prepared to deal with that bumpy of a ride? I am getting the H&R SS springs next month to replace my C springs but that is because I want to turn my car into a road course car, and I know how hard a lowered car rides.

aCiD

That's the point! I don't want to do it unless I can do it correctly! That's why we're here, otherwise I'd have just ordered the springs and crossed my fingers.

Yes, I know the rest.

vinson581

a good set of adjustable shocks will deffinently change the ride quality, any thing is better then the stockers and with the ss h&rs yea its gonna be stiffer, but a more controlled plush feel because there wont be so much bob on the body and susupension, because the shocks can controll it properly...

i dont belive you need ball joints and a bumpsteer kit, for a drop, those things only seem to be needed when you do a tubular k member and a-arms (hence geometry change)

aCiD

I just talked to my local alignment shop, who would be doing the alignment after I install the parts.

They said, yes to CC plates, and bump steer if more that 1.5" in the front.

indisposible_teens

You don't need the balljoints. They are more of a luxury part for that are highly recommended for road racing. I would highly recommend the bumpsteer kit though and the cc plates are very nearly a must if you are going with that low of a drop. I hate when my alignment is off and my wheel is cocked to the side.

How is lowering the car with stiffer shocks/struts and MUCH stiffer springs going to make for a more cushioned plushfeel? With that low of a drop and stiffer shocks/struts the ride is not going to becomfortable in any way.

aCiD

Thanks Chris. It was stunning how hard it was to find good information & discussion on this issue.

I'm gonna think on everything for a couple days and decide what to do.

indisposible_teens

Why not just save up for a bit longer and get all of the parts at once? Also why do you want the KYB GR-2's? You can get cheaper shocks/struts that are still better than your stock ones. I bought the Mach 1 shocks/struts for about $350 shipped to my door and they are twice as good as the stock ones and they were not expensive.

Shocks/struts $350-$400
Springs $180-$250
C/C plates $150
Bumpsteer $150

You could always get a different spring than the H&R's. The Eibach's will give a nice low stance and they are a bit cheaper if Iremember correctly. You can do most of the install yourself because it isn't that hard. If you did the shocks/struts and springs yourself then had the shop do the C/C plates and Bumpsteer kit then the labor wouldn't be too expensive either.

fobra570

alright i dont know the whole colaboration on them but when i went to get my car aligned after i droped it they couldnt get the camber in right cause i had the CC plates on wrong i had the strut threw the wrong slot and they said that their are Screws that they can put in and crank to fix the camber without cc plates if u want me to find out what company makes them i can call the place just pm me incase i dont check back