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Old 03-12-2006, 08:10 PM
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I was wondering what would be the most effective way(s) of improving my handling. I know that lowering springs would help, however am concerned about the ride quality after install. Is the ride quality that bad afterwards? Any other ideas? Thanks.
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Old 03-12-2006, 08:11 PM
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sway bars, panhard bar and brace. I took off my sway bar, but did put in a stronger lighter steeda panhard bar/brace. Its a good upgrade. I can definitely feel the difference.
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Old 03-12-2006, 08:18 PM
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eibach claims improved ride quality with their pro springs.. since you still youusing hte stock shocks i dont see what ride quality would change other than the spring rate having an effect on your rebound
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Old 03-12-2006, 10:30 PM
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If you're gonna get lowering spring you really should get struts too imo. I have the Steeda springs and the stock struts and if anything ride quality is worse since the rebound and dapening rates aren't in sync. I've hit s few bumps pretty hard and bottomed out the suspension. Those two combined would be great I'm sure but if your'e only getting lowering springs I think appearances are really the only thing that receive the benefit.
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Old 03-13-2006, 01:21 AM
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new panhead bar and control arms take care of the rear end imo, stock panhead bar is really weak, the stock lca's were pretty heavy, seemed almost twice as much as the new BMRs i installed, the rear tightened up nicely after the upgrade, only about 225.00 to 250.00 for parts, install if you dont do it yourself shouldnt be too much (i think rygen had his done for about 45.00)
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Old 03-13-2006, 01:59 AM
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How would these mods work out. Were there be any issues with the parts, and extras I would need. Thanks.

1. Progress Technology 2005 Mustang Panhard Bar GT/V6. http://www.v6mustangstuff.com/05Suspension2.htm
2. MOTOBLUEâ„¢ BILLET LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR THE 2005 4.0L V6 FORD MUSTANG. http://www.rpmoutlet.com/05v6rear.htm
3. Steeda 2005 GT Steel Strut Tower Brace. http://www.v6mustangstuff.com/05Suspension.htm
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