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Old 02-28-2010, 02:06 PM
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Has anyone tried Steeda Ultralight springs with the FRPP dampers? I have stock dampers now and they are about toast at 30K. I’m not interested in installing any $500+ sets of adjustable dampers, just replacing stock with something that will be a bit more durable and provide a good ride.

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Old 02-28-2010, 02:17 PM
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Strano is guna give you some solid advice on here soon enough, but if I can beat him to it: Koni SRT.T shocks. They are on sale for like $370 free shipping. No personal experience with them, but I am leaning towards those in the near future.
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Old 02-28-2010, 02:43 PM
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Just call Sam Strano he will get you car supenssion the way you wanted. Last week I installed a set of ultralite and koni strt and I love the way the car feels now.
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Old 02-28-2010, 05:52 PM
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Guess I could have worded this better. I have the Springs/Shocks already but wanted to see if anyone out there had run this combo or had experience with it before I spend any $$$ on installation. I had the springs already but got a great deal on the FRPPs and figure I can always resell them if it's a terrible choice.

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Originally Posted by tdbrown75
Guess I could have worded this better. I have the Springs/Shocks already but wanted to see if anyone out there had run this combo or had experience with it before I spend any $$$ on installation. I had the springs already but got a great deal on the FRPPs and figure I can always resell them if it's a terrible choice.

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I replied to your question on The Mustang Source. So in short, they don't work well together in my personal experience and the FRPP dampers may be better suited to FRPP or Eibach springs.
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Sell the FRPP shocks and get the STR.T's. I installed those and my ultra-lites myself and they ride really nice. From my research before buying the STR.T's, they seem to be better balanced than the others.
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Old 03-01-2010, 08:36 AM
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Agreed
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I think you would be very happy with the Koni STR.T. I am currently running them with my stock springs. Anyone have any regrets about installing the Steeda Ultralights? Too low, too stiff, etc? I like the look of the Ultralight, but would prefer the softer ride that I have heard comes with the Steeda Sport Springs.
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I have them for 2 weeks and I love the way they work, they are not soft, not too hard, just the way she like it. Just the set I was looking for.

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Old 03-01-2010, 02:06 PM
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FRPP dampers ride like crap. The springs you have are very nice springs... the FRPP dampers leave a lot to be desired. They are the first thing we dumped from the Shelby I autox, and don't regret it for a moment. FWIW, the difference in ride quality between most anything and the FRPP's is massive.

I cannot, in good conscience tell you that the combination is all that ideal. What's worse, the springs usually end up taking the brunt of the complaining about ride that really would be damper related instead.
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