So of course after considering suspension stuff I want to do some things I've thought of since buying the car new over 8 years ago. Namely lowering and handling upgrades. I would be doing all the work myself. Here's a couple of options I'm considering.

Both would include either the SR (AM brand) or FRPP front LCA and new front outer tie rods or the bumpsteer kit.

Option 1
-SR Performance springs (1.5 " drop) since they're on sale right now at AM for $99
-Koni Str.T struts/shocks or possibly Strange adjustable (same price as Koni's)
-J&M or QA1 caster/camber plates (although maybe I could just get away with using camber bolts and the Ford racing strut mount upgrade?)

Option 2
-Keep it simple and go with something like the Eibach Pro-System-Plus Kit (1.3" front, 1.5" rear drop), which would probably save me a little bit of money in addition to adding a front and rear sway bar

Also aware that I should probably do an adjustable rear panhard bar, although some people seem to think it's not necessary. Any tips/advice? Am I forgetting anything you guys would consider necessary? Relocation brackets? Thanks for the help.

 

If you lower it, relocation brackets become very helpful. If you use relocation brackets, consider adj LCA bc not all relocation brackets are perfectly alligned.

 

I definitely recommend an adjustable Panhard Bar for the 1.5" drop springs you're looking at. The rear axle will be visibly off center.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-p...rd-bar-05.html

 

After doing some more reading, it seems linear rate compression springs give you better handling. Any thoughts on the Steeda competition springs? It seems their sport springs are linear too?

Debating between one of the Steeda packages versus pairing their springs with adjustable dampers. Any preferences to Koni vs. Tokico vs. Strange? Would I still need the camber/caster plates with the less aggressive lowering? As always, thanks for the input.

 

I'm running Steeda Sports/Koni Sports/Steeda HD Mounts (as recommended to me via Strano) and I couldn't be happier. Great overall setup for everything (DD, Auto-x, Drag Racing).

 

Are the Steeda sport springs linear compression?

 

Yes...

 

Glad you like it.

To the OP... if you'd like, feel free to call me @ 814 849 3450 and we can talk options. The one above is a GREAT one.

BTW there are a few versions of Steeda Sports, they are not all the same. Also we need to talk about linear and progressive as that is hugely misunderstood by many. All springs get harder and harder as they compress. Linear springs do it, in a linear way. True progressives do it in a way that gains rate on a curve. And then there are springs that are progressively wound, but how they are wound makes them linear in function vs. progressive in function as you actually roll down the road. Sometimes people know just enough to get themselves in trouble.

What you don't want to skimp on is proper damping, above all else, and some of your ideas on shocks/struts... not so good as far as quality damping.

 

Yea, I understand the linear vs. progressive definitions. I'm just looking for a good overall package that will still allow my car to function as a DD with improved handling. If the one mentioned is a good one then I'm all for it. Your website has slightly better pricing than AM too

 

Steeda Sport springs and Koni shocks (either STR.T or Sports, depends on just what kind of result you are after and if you want to be able to play with damping.. I prefer that). And then there is the issue of the model year vs. the strut availability... Sports are available for all 2005-2014's, STR.T's only for 2005-2010 and require a minimum of another $110 or so in more parts to install them on a 2011+ car.