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Old 03-01-2009, 10:16 PM
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im puttin a tubular k member in my car, not sure on brand yet but my question is. what do you guys think about front coilovers, should i go that route when i change the k member or stay with the stock set up with a better set of springs. I drive this car quite a bit in the summer and go to the track on weekends.
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Old 03-01-2009, 10:34 PM
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my coilover set up seems to ride nice but stock set up is more d/d friendly, some have a hard time adjusting to the difference in feel but I got use to it
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Old 03-01-2009, 10:39 PM
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get a tube k member with perches welded in. thats what ill be doin for my set up so i can keep my drag springs and drag struts and not go coilover.
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thanks for the info, anyone else running then have an opinion?
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I have them, not to keen on how they ride. Had I know before hand, I would have run perches as FivePointOhh suggested. I think the biggest problem was I went w/ the rate my seller suggested. It was too soft for my car(150's) I bought 200's and it's much better but the ride still suffers.
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I have coilovers and I like them. They seem to handle well and I love how I can adjust the ride height with them.
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Originally Posted by 5.0stanger
I have coilovers and I like them. They seem to handle well and I love how I can adjust the ride height with them.
What size spring and what rate are you using?
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Old 03-02-2009, 06:56 PM
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Team Z motorsports. He's the man for sure. UPR K-members have seen several problems out of them.
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http://www.ajeracing.com/mustang.php
anyone used or know anything about this company
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do the team z k members have coil buckets?
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