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Old 04-10-2012, 12:27 PM
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Hey everyone I'm looking to lower my mustang and wanna know your opinions on different springs. I don't want my car to be scraping all the time but still be noticeably lower.
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Old 04-10-2012, 12:49 PM
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FRPP K springs will give you about a 1.5" drop both front and back. I've had mine about a year and a half with no problems.

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Old 04-10-2012, 02:25 PM
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The Steeda Ultralites would be a good set of springs for you. They have a drop of 1.25 in the front and 1.5 in the rear. This is a good drop without scraping to much.

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-s...e-springs.html

These and the Sport springs are some of the most popular springs on the boards. Take a look around and even do a google image search to see some pictures of consumer's Mustangs with these springs.

PM if you have any questions or would like to place an order?

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Living in California, you could always call up Saleen and see about getting the suspension. My first car was an '07 gt. the first owner put the Saleen suspension on it, but unfortunately made it too low to drive where I live.
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Old 04-10-2012, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by whynot08
Hey everyone I'm looking to lower my mustang and wanna know your opinions on different springs. I don't want my car to be scraping all the time but still be noticeably lower.
I've been running Steeda Ultralites since the car was new with 1k miles. I got 10k now and could not be happier. Smooth, firm ride with great response in cornering and braking. I am riding on Tokico D-spec's so I can adjust the ride firmness but I believe it will be also great with Koni STRT's.
Lowered the front about 1" and the rear a little less than 1.5". It looks much lower in person, pics don't do it justice.


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Old 04-10-2012, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by whynot08
Hey everyone I'm looking to lower my mustang and wanna know your opinions on different springs. I don't want my car to be scraping all the time but still be noticeably lower.
UPR Pro Series springs. They provide a 1.5 inch drop, and they're progressive rate so they have a nice ride quality. Plus they work well in the corners!

They are made for us by Eibach and they carry a lifetime guarantee.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-e...prings-05.html
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Old 04-10-2012, 05:50 PM
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I am running Vogtland .8/1.2 on mine


To me it is the perfect stance and lost the 4X4 look.
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Old 04-10-2012, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by D'prived
FRPP K springs will give you about a 1.5" drop both front and back. I've had mine about a year and a half with no problems.

Your car is sexy!


OP - Steeda Sport or Ford P Springs both are about 1" lower than stock. For a daily driven street car, I would not recommend much lower than 1-1.5". I was lowered about 1.25" and the front air dam would scrape over speed bumps and parking curbs.
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Old 04-10-2012, 11:33 PM
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Thanks guys for the info leaning toward UPR sounds good and has military disc. guess I'm a lil cheap lol...
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I have Eibach Pros on mine and am very happy with the ride quality and the stance. 1.5 rear and 1 in front.
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