Looking for Lowering Springs
09-19-2011, 12:35 AM
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Looking for Lowering Springs
Well i have a 2002 mustang gt vert, Im looking to lower it. I seem to be running into problems... because it seems the convertible springs are less of a drop in the aftermarket springs ? why is this ?. Im looking for roughly a 2 inch drop. Also would I need CC plates right away ? O ya im on 17x9.5
Example of Ride height im looking for below
Example of Ride height im looking for below
09-19-2011, 07:53 AM
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The only proper way to drop your car that much is with coilovers.Coilovers are to exspensive to just be starting out with.
Also, with that large of a drop, your shocks will have a tendency to wear out quicker. Meaning that youd need to upgrade them sooner then what youd probably like to.
Id suggest some h&r springs that has about a 1.5" drop. They have a good spring rate and you will very seldom bottom out.
Ive only heard bad things about the sportlines. Theyre spring rates are really low especially for how low it makes the car. Youd bottom out constantly. Also, since the spring rate is so low, youd be bouncing around going into turns.
Also, with that large of a drop, your shocks will have a tendency to wear out quicker. Meaning that youd need to upgrade them sooner then what youd probably like to.
Id suggest some h&r springs that has about a 1.5" drop. They have a good spring rate and you will very seldom bottom out.
Ive only heard bad things about the sportlines. Theyre spring rates are really low especially for how low it makes the car. Youd bottom out constantly. Also, since the spring rate is so low, youd be bouncing around going into turns.
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09-19-2011, 08:55 AM
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I would recommend the H&R Super Sports. They're a little softer than the H&R Race springs, and the design is progressive rather than standard. They go lower (estimated) than the Eibach Sportlines, and the spring rate is a lot higher, which I would recommend for a progressive spring.
H&R Super Sports are supposed to lower the front 1.75in. and the rear 1.6in. If you go much lower than that you're probably going to want coilovers.
H&R Super Sports are supposed to lower the front 1.75in. and the rear 1.6in. If you go much lower than that you're probably going to want coilovers.
09-19-2011, 03:11 PM
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I would recommend the H&R Super Sports. They're a little softer than the H&R Race springs, and the design is progressive rather than standard. They go lower (estimated) than the Eibach Sportlines, and the spring rate is a lot higher, which I would recommend for a progressive spring.
H&R Super Sports are supposed to lower the front 1.75in. and the rear 1.6in. If you go much lower than that you're probably going to want coilovers.
H&R Super Sports are supposed to lower the front 1.75in. and the rear 1.6in. If you go much lower than that you're probably going to want coilovers.
09-19-2011, 03:32 PM
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Thanks man, you know Im not sure... if Ive heard correctly, but supposedly the convertible already sits somewhat lower than the coupe, so im assuming its just because of the drop rate ? Not 100% sure though.
09-19-2011, 10:50 PM
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The SS springs for the convertible lower more than the coupe ones? And the convertible starts out lower? Cool deal I guess, anybody try putting the convertible springs on a coupe for more drop? IIRC the spring rates are close if not identical.
Good luck with getting your car down.
09-20-2011, 08:23 AM
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