Jazzer The Cat

What photo?

YW

I am not sure what you mean by "filter basket" Why don't you PM me, so we don't clog up my CP with all your "want-to-be" Ansel Adams pics

Eric

Thank you! Did you replace the filter on the basket too? I've been looking online for replacements but haven't found any. Do you think that I should just use a random one that will fit, or just leave it as is? I'm not in any rush to fix the car(if you haven't noticed ).

Again thank you man. I truly do appreciate all the time/help you've given me!

I forget exactly what I did, it was like 3 years ago. I know the filter bends to the side, but the actual opening in which fuel is drawn up into the pump, is still well off the bottom of the well. The larger filter just increases the surface area in which fuel is passed, to limit the strain on the pump that would othwise be present when a smaller filter becomes restricted. So long as the opening to the pump is clear, the larger filter will be fine

Hey man i was just wondering since you have a SVT focus Pump too, did you end up re-using your old filter attached to the pump? The filter that came with the SVT focus pump is wider, and doesn't fit in the same direction as the OEM one, and i was just wondering if it's ok... it's sort've "kinked" or bent upwards.

Thanks for the tips jazzer!

I can't PM you, as you appear to be new to this site.

If your looking for comfort and a lower cost, I would NOT recommend you go with a set of 18" wheels. Stick with a set of 17"s for a slighly taller profile height (transfers to a nicer ride) and a less expensive tire, nearly 100% of the time.

Since comfort is of a high priority, you want to avoid anywhere near a 2" drop. This will require quite stiff springs to avoid bottoming out and hence more NVH (Noise Vibration Harshenss). As you already know, dropping your car will give you some negative camber and wear the insides of the tires sooner than otherwise. This can be corrected with a set of CC (caster/camber) plates, but you will get more NVH, as they remove some of the OEM rubber bushed points in the suspension. I figure it is the suspension guide you read, but might be the Choosing a new tire one, IDK..... just be aware that suspension mods WILL add NVH to your ride. The more aggressive you go, the more comfort you lose. You get to where my car is.... and you will be VERY unhappy, based on your description.

I would stick with as minimal a drop as you can, to get the appearance you want. You might look to a set of Bilsteins and maybe the Pro Kit for a good ride. Remember.... you WILL have a somewhat harsher ride with lowering springs, there is just NO way around it! I would do the springs/shocks/struts and leave everything else as is, untill you have driven it for a while. Wider tires will also add more NVH, so you are gonna have to accept a certain amount of harsness, to get the look you want.

I recommend you make a thread in the S197 Suspension section and look for input of both Norm and Sam Strano. They are VERY knowledgeable on your model and VASTLY more knowledgeable on springs/shocks/struts and their combonation.

Hey buddy. Was wondering if you could give me some help? I’ve read a number of your response’s so I thought you’d be the one to ask. I can’t seem to find a thread that answers my situation so here I am. If you’d like me to post a thread I will.

I’m looking to lower a 2005 mustang GT premium, all stock with 17" factory wheels. I've been looking at the Eibach kits from americanmuscle.com. However I'd like to get the cost down if possible. Plus I plan on buying 18” (18x10 in the back) staggered wheels in the near future as well, keeping the factory tire outside dimensions the same. I’ve read I can do up to 2” and not have issues if I keep the same size O.D. I’m not set on a 2” lower, I’m focused more on getting a good clean look that’s practical. Also, I want comfort a priority over performance. I don’t mind sacrificing a little comfort to save on costs though.

Any chance you’d pick out a setup for me? I’m looking to keep costs down as much as possible. I’m not a speed junkie and this is my daily driver so I’m looking for a nice clean look that’s practical in the real world. Well as much as it can be.

So I assume these are the parts I need.

Springs
Shocks/struts
Mounting plate (sorry for the lack of proper terminology)
Camber kit.

Should I invest in more parts now? I’ve read your guide and to be honest it was a little over my head but I think I got the jest of it. I have to keep my budget under 1000$, if you told me I could do it for 500$ I’d be thrilled. But I understand things cost money and parts aren’t free.

I know I’m asking you to do some research and work for nothing so I understand if you tell me to get lost. Thanks for taking the time to read this and any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. The main thing I guess Im worried about is making sure the shocks/struts, springs and mounting all work together.

Thanks a ton,
Adam

The first question I would ask is the make/model of your tires, their size (first two numbers, please) and is your car lowered. Most 20" tires for your car would be a performance oriented one and may not be a good idea to drive in freezing temps and clearance obviously comes into play.

With the above info, I could give you some further info, but please PM me with your reply.

Jazzer Cat Daddy! ;-) I have a question about tire chains......I have 20" rims with low profile tires on them and I would like to go snowboarding in the mountains and need some chains. Can I even find chains for this tire size and is it safe to drive with them? Getting snow tires is not an option because if it is snowing in So Cal they won't let you up the mountain with out chains! Any suggestions?