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deciding on shocks and struts

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Old 01-28-2011, 10:42 AM
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Koni's are not in the same boat as tokico's from what I've read, I think you made a good choice.
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Old 01-28-2011, 03:03 PM
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yeah after looking around a little i didnt think i would like the tokicos even though they have more adjustment, im hoping the konis will be good
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Old 01-28-2011, 04:05 PM
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I think you'll be happy with them, I've heard only good things about Koni's. I know MM also offers a coilover package with both Koni or Bilstein
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Old 01-28-2011, 05:14 PM
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yeah thats why im going with the konis. they are compatable with tokicos too, but they seem kind of crappy
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Old 01-28-2011, 05:31 PM
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my tokico blues handled better than stock when I had the pro-kit springs but didn't help the ride quality at all really. I miss rwd not with this snow but still
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Old 01-28-2011, 05:53 PM
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lol i miss rwd too. i cant wait to burn a tank of gas in two days once spring comes buy another mustang man
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Old 01-29-2011, 03:25 AM
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well just ordered about half of the suspension crap lol. check it!
-Maximum Motorsports HD Lower Control Arms Black - For 99-04 Mustangs
-Maximum Motorsports Panhard bar for 99-04 Mustang GT
-MM Full Length Subframe Connectors Powdercoated Black for79-04 Mustangs
-MM Standard Torque Arm (Rectangular Subs) - For 79-04 GT or Cobra
-2 Koni Yellow Single Adjustable Front Strut for 94-04 Mustangs - each
-2Koni Yellow Single Adjustable Rear Shock for 94-04 Mustangs - each

total came to $1673.64 lol, not bad really, i did a quick calculation and saved about $300 by not ordering from MM directly lol

now i just need the rear coil-over conversion for the rear and the k-member package for the front, sweet.

I emailed MM about the spring rates but they havent gotten back to me
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Old 01-29-2011, 09:10 AM
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Wow man looks like a great suspension set up! I was thinking bout converting to coil overs all way round since I want a better ride quality while keeping the lowered look and handling capabilities. Looking forward to see how yours turn out!
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Old 01-29-2011, 06:54 PM
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thanks and me too lol. hopefully my dad is on board for helping me. i told him my plans the other day and he was all, sell the mustang and get one that has all the stuff on it that you want, ie roush, etc. hes like, no ones fixes up v6s and its a waste and youre just going to get rid of it anyways blah blah blah. Im like, ok i sell the mustang for 5k-ish, (dad thinks its worth more than than, probably not much more but i bet he thinks i can get 10 for it probably, hes crazy) then buy a car for 30-40k, so 35000 i would be paying instead of paying 10k for a set up that i want specifically and will probably be better. oh well i just went and ordered it, ill get it all on eventually
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Old 01-29-2011, 07:10 PM
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I cant wait till I get all the engine stuff out of the way so I can start focusing on my suspension.

Nice pile of parts you ordered. Id love to help install.
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