Best Springs?
11-08-2006, 10:11 PM
#11
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RE: Best Springs?
ORIGINAL: Gar4pt6
2.75"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you mean 1-1.75???
ORIGINAL: InferRedd
I have everything stock but H&R springs. I love the stance, it dropped my car 2-2.75" front and back. But for the strip, and depending how much power you pushing, softer suspension in the rear is better so the car will squat on take off! Harder the rear the more you'll spin. But like I said, depends how much power you pushing. Good luck.
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I have everything stock but H&R springs. I love the stance, it dropped my car 2-2.75" front and back. But for the strip, and depending how much power you pushing, softer suspension in the rear is better so the car will squat on take off! Harder the rear the more you'll spin. But like I said, depends how much power you pushing. Good luck.
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) Unless his car sat ultra heigh to start w/. It is just an approx. though.
11-09-2006, 09:15 AM
#12
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RE: Best Springs?
I knew what I meant. I measured it before and after, and I thought it was rediculous that it was that high to begin with. Sometimes on certain speed bump it sucks! But the way it looks, it worth it.
This is before & After
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This is before & After
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11-09-2006, 03:47 PM
#14
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RE: Best Springs?
Two quick comments: 1) Please DO NOT cut your springs. This is at best a lame attempt to accomplish what spring specialists have offered in the aftermarket for years. Each aftermarket kit is specifically designed you your year and model Mustang with extensive suspension tuning for optimum handling characteristics. Cutting your springs will ultimately lead to your entire suspension being compromised and eventually multiple failures. 2) If you have lowered your Mustang in excess of 2" and remained all else stock, your entire suspension will also eventually lead to multiple failures. 2" and more of a drop in stance requires extensive additional modifications to your suspension, particularly the front end. Caster/chamber plates, bumpsteer kits, elongated ball joints and lower stance struts and shocks are just a few items that come to mind. Without them, your entire suspension geometry will be totally compromised and lead to extremely rapid tire, shock and ball joint and bushing failure. You simply CAN NOT align your front end in this condition without the caster/chamber plates! Just because you can run something does not mean you should. It will also ultimately cause very dangerous handling flaws to rear their ugly head that could prove fatal if pushed to the limit. Please think about what you are doing before you just do it.
11-09-2006, 04:02 PM
#15
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RE: Best Springs?
ORIGINAL: Deannostang
Two quick comments: 1) Please DO NOT cut your springs. This is at best a lame attempt to accomplish what spring specialists have offered in the aftermarket for years. Each aftermarket kit is specifically designed you your year and model Mustang with extensive suspension tuning for optimum handling characteristics. Cutting your springs will ultimately lead to your entire suspension being compromised and eventually multiple failures. 2) If you have lowered your Mustang in excess of 2" and remained all else stock, your entire suspension will also eventually lead to multiple failures. 2" and more of a drop in stance requires extensive additional modifications to your suspension, particularly the front end. Caster/chamber plates, bumpsteer kits, elongated ball joints and lower stance struts and shocks are just a few items that come to mind. Without them, your entire suspension geometry will be totally compromised and lead to extremely rapid tire, shock and ball joint and bushing failure. You simply CAN NOT align your front end in this condition without the caster/chamber plates! Just because you can run something does not mean you should. It will also ultimately cause very dangerous handling flaws to rear their ugly head that could prove fatal if pushed to the limit. Please think about what you are doing before you just do it.
Two quick comments: 1) Please DO NOT cut your springs. This is at best a lame attempt to accomplish what spring specialists have offered in the aftermarket for years. Each aftermarket kit is specifically designed you your year and model Mustang with extensive suspension tuning for optimum handling characteristics. Cutting your springs will ultimately lead to your entire suspension being compromised and eventually multiple failures. 2) If you have lowered your Mustang in excess of 2" and remained all else stock, your entire suspension will also eventually lead to multiple failures. 2" and more of a drop in stance requires extensive additional modifications to your suspension, particularly the front end. Caster/chamber plates, bumpsteer kits, elongated ball joints and lower stance struts and shocks are just a few items that come to mind. Without them, your entire suspension geometry will be totally compromised and lead to extremely rapid tire, shock and ball joint and bushing failure. You simply CAN NOT align your front end in this condition without the caster/chamber plates! Just because you can run something does not mean you should. It will also ultimately cause very dangerous handling flaws to rear their ugly head that could prove fatal if pushed to the limit. Please think about what you are doing before you just do it.
The statement is false... there are ways to properly fix the geometry and ride quality of your Mustang after lowering.
Caster Camber plates are definitely suggested. This will allow you to get your alignment back into spec. After lowering the car 2 inches your front camber will be too negative to correct with the stock strut mount plates,
Shocks and struts would also be recommended. They'd be recommended if you even put any new spring on your car. Any time you increase the spring rating you should get new shocks and struts to properly dampen this new spring rate.
Bumpsteer kits are also recommended. A Mustang stock has bumpsteer, the more you lower the car, the worse the bumpsteer gets. A bumpsteer kit will help adjust the tie rod angle enough to help fix the bumpsteer issues.
Is this sportline kit the best "performance spring", no... its more designed for looks, but it doesnt mean you cannot put them on your Mustang and still have a great ride. Just follow the suggestions above...
11-09-2006, 04:54 PM
#17
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RE: Best Springs?
ORIGINAL: Deannostang
Two quick comments: 1) Please DO NOT cut your springs. This is at best a lame attempt to accomplish what spring specialists have offered in the aftermarket for years. Each aftermarket kit is specifically designed you your year and model Mustang with extensive suspension tuning for optimum handling characteristics. Cutting your springs will ultimately lead to your entire suspension being compromised and eventually multiple failures. 2) If you have lowered your Mustang in excess of 2" and remained all else stock, your entire suspension will also eventually lead to multiple failures. 2" and more of a drop in stance requires extensive additional modifications to your suspension, particularly the front end. Caster/chamber plates, bumpsteer kits, elongated ball joints and lower stance struts and shocks are just a few items that come to mind. Without them, your entire suspension geometry will be totally compromised and lead to extremely rapid tire, shock and ball joint and bushing failure. You simply CAN NOT align your front end in this condition without the caster/chamber plates! Just because you can run something does not mean you should. It will also ultimately cause very dangerous handling flaws to rear their ugly head that could prove fatal if pushed to the limit. Please think about what you are doing before you just do it.
Two quick comments: 1) Please DO NOT cut your springs. This is at best a lame attempt to accomplish what spring specialists have offered in the aftermarket for years. Each aftermarket kit is specifically designed you your year and model Mustang with extensive suspension tuning for optimum handling characteristics. Cutting your springs will ultimately lead to your entire suspension being compromised and eventually multiple failures. 2) If you have lowered your Mustang in excess of 2" and remained all else stock, your entire suspension will also eventually lead to multiple failures. 2" and more of a drop in stance requires extensive additional modifications to your suspension, particularly the front end. Caster/chamber plates, bumpsteer kits, elongated ball joints and lower stance struts and shocks are just a few items that come to mind. Without them, your entire suspension geometry will be totally compromised and lead to extremely rapid tire, shock and ball joint and bushing failure. You simply CAN NOT align your front end in this condition without the caster/chamber plates! Just because you can run something does not mean you should. It will also ultimately cause very dangerous handling flaws to rear their ugly head that could prove fatal if pushed to the limit. Please think about what you are doing before you just do it.
11-09-2006, 07:20 PM
#20
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RE: Best Springs?
Smooth will never equate to performance. Good overall ride will. I use the Steeda Sport Springs and they hold a corner as flat as a pancake. Amazing handling characteristics. They only lower about 1 3/4" so it is not absolutely necessary to further alter your suspension. However, struts and shocks designed for lowered vehicles are always a plus. I installed Tokico struts & shocks with KYB quads and Ford Racing rear upper control arms all at the same time as the springs. Unreal combo for handling. Can't even begin to compare to stock. Flat & controlled at all times. A very enjoyable experience. Talking to Steeda directly is what sold me on their springs. They claim their springs are manufactured by the company that makes most all the springs for NASCAR racing teams. I have a convertible and they told me one spring for all applications with Steeda. I have not regreted one moment of my choice. Handling is just WAY too cool!