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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Default NEXT SUSPENSION MOD?

I have Steeda Ultra-lite springs,adjustable panhard and G-Trac bar. I don't drag race but enjoy cornering. What should be my next suspension mod? Keep in mind I am on a budget and am limited to one or two parts at a time.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Tokico D-Specs. Especially with the new springs, you'll want shocks capable of applying a damping force to counter the tighter spring rates.
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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$500 and some change will get you a set of Tokico DSP 16-Way Adj Socks (set of 4) Part # DSP-12. This is one of the very, very few mods that you will see a near consensus opinion on- the best shocks/struts currently available for the S197. Read the following thread (its a biggie) to see some experts opinions on the 'right' suspension mods for this car: https://mustangforums.com/m_934501/mpage_12/key_/tm.htm
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Either D-specs

or

Adj LCA with lowering brackets and a panhard brace

Should be about the same money
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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Shocks by far are the better upgrade for you . The lower control arms will solidify the rear end and are a worthy addition but the better " response " will be from the shocks.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Work on the driver mod for a while and save funds to do a bunch of things at once. No sense in re-learning the car's characteristics every time you tweak it.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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FRPP front and rear sway bar kit.The front sway bar is adjustable.Really calms down that lateral roll out and the front end doesn't pull up when thrashing it through the gears.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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FRPP front and rear sway bar kit.The front sway bar is adjustable.Really calms down that lateral roll out and the front end doesn't pull up when thrashing it through the gears.
does that make it feel faster? or make it feel less fast? just from a seat-of-the-pants-feel.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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So i was thinking about getting the Steeda spring and i was wondering if its worht the extra cash to get the adjustables over the steeda non-adjustables. My car sits very low as is in the front so i just wanna kill a lil wheel gap so i cant do much more than 1 " in the front. what do u guys think
Old Nov 18, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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So i was thinking about getting the Steeda spring and i was wondering if its worht the extra cash to get the adjustables over the steeda non-adjustables. My car sits very low as is in the front so i just wanna kill a lil wheel gap so i cant do much more than 1 " in the front. what do u guys think
Do you drive the car everyday,if so get the adjustable dampners.Sure they cost a lot more but you can adjust them for hiway of track driving.I used the Steeda Sports lowering coils and the drop was 1 1/4" drop on all fours.I run a larger/taller tire on the rear causing lots of bounce so I installed the Steeda non-adjustable dampners and it really calmed it down.
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