Syracuse315

I'm looking at a couple different options for new springs, shocks & struts. The car is my daily driven 2000 GT (with 100k miles). The existing suspension upgrades are MM FLSFCs and UPR LCAs. I'm looking at creating a car that can be used for AX events, but still usable everyday (including during the winter months). I've tried to set up a couple packages with matching springs/struts & shocks based off MM's website and Sam Strano/Norm's previous posts. I'm willing to save up for a more expensive set, if the performance upgrade will justify the cost increase.

I don't like the idea of taking out the iso's, so they will be included in the drop height estimates. I'm also assuming I'll need CC plates and plan on the Maximum Motorsports ones (~$200).

I'd like to see a drop in height, which I believe these setups will provide, but I understand the drop is not a direct correlation to the increase in handling/performance.

Here are the choices, please comment below, especially if you have used one or more of the parts personally:

Setup #1 - $855 - 1.25" Drop

Steeda Sport Springs (650lb/in front, 250lb/in rear) - $230 (http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=74&ModelID=21)
Koni STR.T Shocks/Struts - $300 (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...oducts_id=1362)
MM CC Plate - $200
Urethane Isos - $45
Alignment - $80

Setup #2 - $1095 - 1.75" Front Drop & to 1.6" Rear Drop

H&R Super Sport Springs (700-760lb/in front, 275-300lb/in rear) - $240 (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=766)
Koni SA Shocks/Struts - $530 (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...oducts_id=1335)
MM CC Plate - $200
Urethane Isos - $45
Alignment - $80

Setup #3 - $1085 - 1.25" Drop

Steeda Sport Springs (650lb/in front, 250lb/in rear) - $230 (http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...=74&ModelID=21)
Koni SA Shocks/Struts - $530 (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...oducts_id=1335)
MM CC Plate - $200
Urethane Isos - $45
Alignment - $80

Setup #4 - $1635 - Variable Drop

Koni SA Shocks/Struts - $530 (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...oducts_id=1335)
Front Coilover Kit - $375 (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=507)
Rear Coilover Kit - $450 (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...roducts_id=509)
MM CC Plates - $200
Alignment - $80

Setup #5 - $1680 - Variable Drop

Bilstein HD Coilovers - $1600 (http://www.stangsuspension.com/Maxim...ang-p/1064.htm)
Alignment - $80

SteedaBrandon

For your purposes, I would recommend:

Tokico D-Spec Adjustable Shocks/Struts - Lifetime limited warranty, great handling - Would allow you to firm them up for the track and soften them for the street.

Steeda Sport Springs - Lifetime limited warranty, great handling, good ride quality, made in the USA

Steeda CC Plates - Lifetime limited warranty, made in the USA.

Let me know if I can help you with that.

Syracuse315

What's the difference between the Tokico D-Spec and the Koni SA's?

SteedaBrandon

The Koni Sports have a stiffer ride and only adjust rebound, not compression unlike the Tokicos.

Syracuse315

I'm assuming they'll be able to use the same Coilover conversion kit as the Konis for possible future upgrades?

Is it common to see front coilovers and rear OEM-location setups?

Syracuse315

Looks like there are some people who switched from the D-spec to the Koni SAs (Yellow), and have had good experiences:

https://mustangforums.com/forum/s197...am-strano.html

I'm leaning towards setup #3 at the moment because I've only read good things about the Koni SAs and the Steeda sport springs, and the 1.25" drop looks good to me. This all while being one of the "lower" costing setups and room for future upgrades if desired (coilovers).

JRad405

I would either do set up 4 or 5. Since you see a future for coilovers I would just get them. Why spend more. Do it right once and be happy. It will save you time and money in the future if you plan to do all this to your car. Unless your plans are just really not meant for coilovers.

Strange Agent

I feel like if you're serious about AX'ing the car, you're really going to best off with a set of coilovers, especially on a heavier car like a 'stang.

Syracuse315

Trying to figure that out now. The benefits of coilovers are basically to have control over the ride height, much higher spring rates (esp in the rear) without a decrease in ride quality, less weight, and better location of the spring/shock vs OEM? Any additional ones?

I've never ran across someone who uses the Koni Yellows as a coilover setup. How do they stack up against the Bilsteins that seem like the standard for Mustang Coilover packages?

Jazzer The Cat

CO's run LOWER spring rates, not higher. I run Yellows, but have not run anything else, so cannot give you a comparison between them and Bilsteins. If you see yourself going to AX and HPDE's, just spend the extra $$$ up front and go CO's. Much improved suspension response up front (some debate on rear CO's) and infinite adjustability.

Jazzer