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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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I bought my first mustang a few months ago. 2016 GT convertible. I want to lower it about an inch for looks. How bad will the ride be affected if I just replace the springs? I don't race and this is my daily driver. I wouldn't mind the ride being a little stiffer but don't want the car to handle improperly. I have 265/35/20 Pirelli p zero if that makes a difference.


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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 04:50 PM
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You won't even notice.
Old Jun 27, 2016 | 11:29 PM
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Awesome! Thanks
Old Jun 28, 2016 | 06:30 PM
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We have had some tremendous reviews regarding our Steeda Ultra Lites:





http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...t-v6-555-8211/

I AM A STEEDA BELIEVER
The car is a totally different handling car. Took the wife for a ride today and she said it is smoother than before. Much less bouncy. That is good news to me. Cause if the wife is happy I am happy. But I will say that these mods have really changed my confidence in the car. I had one little 30mile spirited section with S curves on my way home that normally when they say 45mph.. you can take them at 55mph... I took them at 70mph and the car was just planted solid. No roll, no rebound and no breaking loose on the rear when I accelerated from the apex. It just transitioned smoothly and predictably.
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I just installed the Steeda Progressive springs a few weeks ago and love them. The car rides so much better and even handles better. Improvement all the way around. Once you go Steeda you never go back!
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Happy to help you with a set ... you won't be disappointed!

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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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I did likewise w/my former '14 GT Track Pack- only swapped out OEM springs for Steeda Sport springs, primarily for appearance's sake. Those springs did not negatively affect ride quality/harshness 5% and dropped the car a full inch or so all around. The car cornered flatter and looked so much better- gone were those nasty wheel well gaps- mission accomplished and no regrets.

Highly recommend Steeda Sport springs.
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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How hard was it to switch the front springs?
Old Jul 7, 2016 | 08:24 PM
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I dunno- I paid someone to do it for me!
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Old Jul 10, 2016 | 10:23 PM
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Just had the Elbach Pro kit installed. Lowered 1 inch. A little stiffer ride and less roll in the turns. Mostly looks great!





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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. D
How hard was it to switch the front springs?
You'll need a spring compressor. The rears on your car are more hassle than the fronts.




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