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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Does anyone have this package or know anyone that does? I am considering getting it installed on my car which should be here next week. I know this will make the car handle better but how hash will the ride be? I ordered mine with the 19s and the 3.73s so this FR3 package would get me as close to the track pack as I can get from the factory parts an also be under warranty. I welcome your input and suggestions.

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Old Jul 25, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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I was considering this suspension kit. The 05-09 Shelby GT and Hertz mustangs had this suspension installed stock. If you go to web sites for the auto mags like car and driver and road and track and look up reviews for the Hertz mustang and the shelby gt you'll see that most of the reviews say this suspension is very stiff and difficult to live with on the streets, but performs very well on the track. If you look through the handling forum on this site, most people say this as well. That the shocks are too stiff and the springs lower a little too much.

Ford Racing also offers a kit that includes the same shocks, sway bars, but springs that lower a little less. This should be a better street set up if that is what you're looking for:
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...KeyField=10637

I installed a Roush Stage 2 suspension kit on my 2010 and am very happy with it. It lowered the car about 1" and there was no reduction in ride quality. You can often find the Roush kits on ebay for sale in the $1100.00 range as well.

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