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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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before i waste money on some springs i might not like i just wanted to know if anybody know of a kit that would work perfect wit my gt conv...i want a even drop!!!!!..and maybe about 2in or 1.5 in the front...thanks
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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BMR, 1.25 front and 1.75 in the rear. I think they also make 1.5 and 2.0. It levels it out really well. This guy has the 1.25 and 1.75 kit:

https://mustangforums.com/m_4487547/tm.htm
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Like the above post states, BMR. I have a vert and that is what I decided to go with. I went with the 1.5" and 2.0" drop though along with their LCA's, ADJ Panhard bar, Reloc Brackets and Tokico D-Specs. Figured why not do everything at once. Here are some pics for you:


Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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thanks for the info..i just got some Eibach Sportlines...any input? and by the way what does bmr stand for?
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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The sportlines have an aggressive drop. Close to 2' all around I believe. Not sure what BMR stands for
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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I couldn't find out BMR stands for even on their web site http://www.bmrfabrication.com/

Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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I'd caution you about lowering the car too far in the back. If one were to look through the rear wheels on the that green convertible they'd see the car sitting on the bumpstop, just resting. Not ideal, and I know this simply because a car lowered 1.5" does the same thing.

If you want a "level" car, one option is to do the Vogtland springs for the GT500. Some call them "leveling springs" for a GT because the lighter nose doesn't lower the front as much. Around a 1.2" drop in the rear and a bit more than .75" in front gives the same effect, but with some sort of working travel prior to riding around on the bumpstops.
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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If this is true, wouldn't my car bottom out everytime I hit a bump or pothole or speed bump??
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I'd caution you about lowering the car too far in the back. If one were to look through the rear wheels on the that green convertible they'd see the car sitting on the bumpstop, just resting. Not ideal, and I know this simply because a car lowered 1.5" does the same thing.

If you want a "level" car, one option is to do the Vogtland springs for the GT500. Some call them "leveling springs" for a GT because the lighter nose doesn't lower the front as much. Around a 1.2" drop in the rear and a bit more than .75" in front gives the same effect, but with some sort of working travel prior to riding around on the bumpstops.
Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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You don't need to take my word for it, look for yourself. "Bottoming out" makes people think of smashing teeth and all. That's not really the case, as bumpstops do give and move.... but they are not as forgiving as the springs are. Ultimately, all cars will hit the stops at some point, but the trick is how fast and hard you get there. Ideally the less hard and fast you hit 'em the better as you don't get spikes in wheel rate.

I'm not picking on anyone personally. Springs are huge sellers, and most folks don't really know that lowering springs can ride differently and some not terribly if well thought out. But most people just figure that a given ride quality (and shocks effect this too) is the price you pay for a "look", and to some extent it's true.
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