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Old 02-22-2007, 11:23 PM
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What is the single suspension component I should get aftermarket that would provide a SMOOTHER less rigid ride, but more control and traction too. Or is that possible? I dont know jack about suspension.
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Old 02-22-2007, 11:51 PM
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I would suggest bilsteen shock/struts. If you want to lower it and keep a decent ride go with progressive rate spring like the FRPP springs.
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Old 02-23-2007, 12:30 AM
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Id say bilstein too, im going with the full roush stage 3 - I think the stock stang rides like *** - esp with 18"s
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Old 02-23-2007, 12:45 AM
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Bilstein it is, I'll look into those. About lowering, I've considered that too, why progressive? Is there anyting wrong with the Eibach pro kit or any other 1.5" drop kit with Bilstein? Also do shocks/struts help traction any?
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Old 02-23-2007, 02:18 AM
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Default RE: smoother ride!!

if you are set on Bilsteins do the sportlines (actually don't...i hate my pro-kit....wish i went H&R) or the H&R Super Sports because the Bilsteins tend to not allow a full drop that the springs advertise...i have KYB AGXs with my pro-kit and i pretty much got a 2" drop and the advertised was 1.5"...and i didn't need CC plates...my car was put back together better than the extreme measures of the factory specs...with the Bilsteins and H&R SS you should expect a 1.7-1.8" drop
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Old 02-23-2007, 11:19 AM
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thanks for the tips lasserred, anyone else have any comments on this??
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Old 02-24-2007, 08:14 PM
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bump, any comments on suspension?
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Old 02-24-2007, 09:28 PM
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lowering your car will not make it smoother it will defenitely stiffen it. +1 on the bilsteins they are the best
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Old 02-24-2007, 09:30 PM
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my suggestions would be go stock. My car rides harsh 2, im just going to replace my stock shocks/struts with new ones. Tires help 2
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Old 02-24-2007, 09:37 PM
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didn't someone say that u can put 4cyl fox body shocks and struts on SN95s if they are lowered
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