2013 V6 Convertible OEM Spring Rate
#1
2013 V6 Convertible OEM Spring Rate
I am trying to find out the OEM spring rates for my 2013 V6 Convertible Pony Pack with 18's.
I am STILL looking at springs and shocks or coilovers or something.
I like the drop on the Vogtland leveling kit but don't know how the spring rate would compare to what I have.
I also like the idea of the Route 66 55d rear only as well as the Roush springs on the rear only.
I don't want slammed and I don't want the car to ride like crap. I just want to lose the gap and level it out and if handling is slightly improved then that is a plus too.
The convertible and V6 combo is proving problematic in finding a lowering solution.
It's a daily driver, a family trip, dog goes to the vet car as well as some spirited driving through the mountains on occasion.
I tried Hotchkis springs with the OEM shocks and let's just say it didn't go too well.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
I am STILL looking at springs and shocks or coilovers or something.
I like the drop on the Vogtland leveling kit but don't know how the spring rate would compare to what I have.
I also like the idea of the Route 66 55d rear only as well as the Roush springs on the rear only.
I don't want slammed and I don't want the car to ride like crap. I just want to lose the gap and level it out and if handling is slightly improved then that is a plus too.
The convertible and V6 combo is proving problematic in finding a lowering solution.
It's a daily driver, a family trip, dog goes to the vet car as well as some spirited driving through the mountains on occasion.
I tried Hotchkis springs with the OEM shocks and let's just say it didn't go too well.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
Last edited by DK Pony; 01-26-2014 at 06:08 AM.
#2
Why not keep the Hotchkis springs and add a set of Koni SR.T shock/struts? Hotchkis makes quality stuff. The ride height change you got with the Hotchkis Sport Springs is about as low as you would want to go and keep a good street car. 1.1 front and 1.6 rear.
As you discovered the stock shocks/struts cannot handle the springs you added making for a really poor ride.
A search found this info for stock rates. Not sure if they are correct but were posted on another forum.
Convertible F 144 and R 122
Coupe F 165 and R 142
another post says official Ford numbers for a 2005 are
Convertible F 114.2 and R 122.8
Way less spring rate than the springs you added and that is why the stock shocks/struts are now performing so badly.
As you discovered the stock shocks/struts cannot handle the springs you added making for a really poor ride.
A search found this info for stock rates. Not sure if they are correct but were posted on another forum.
Convertible F 144 and R 122
Coupe F 165 and R 142
another post says official Ford numbers for a 2005 are
Convertible F 114.2 and R 122.8
Way less spring rate than the springs you added and that is why the stock shocks/struts are now performing so badly.
Last edited by todcp; 01-26-2014 at 10:18 AM.
#3
I believe those rates are way low for a 2013. I believe that the 2013's got much higher spring rates than previous years and one of those you listed were for a 2005. Thats one reason I was trying to find the OEM rates. Some people say that the 2011 and up got the 2005-2011 GT springs and shocks. I dont know about all that but would like to know for sure what I have.
I had a 2008 V6 Vert and I can say without a doubt that the 2013 rides way stiffer than the 2008.
I sold the Hotchkis to someone on the forum with a GT coupe and he loves them. I have seen them on many GTs and they look great I just dont think they will work for the v6 Vert.
I plan on getting shocks/struts but I am not making the same mistake twice.
I read that the Vogtlands are f457 and r177.
Thanks for the info.
I had a 2008 V6 Vert and I can say without a doubt that the 2013 rides way stiffer than the 2008.
I sold the Hotchkis to someone on the forum with a GT coupe and he loves them. I have seen them on many GTs and they look great I just dont think they will work for the v6 Vert.
I plan on getting shocks/struts but I am not making the same mistake twice.
I read that the Vogtlands are f457 and r177.
Thanks for the info.
Last edited by DK Pony; 01-26-2014 at 02:27 PM.
#4
Will be interesting to see the final answer. I thought the pony car was wheels only; not spring change. So base model springs?
See brembo50.com for spring rates. New GT with track pack is F 131 and R 167. GT without track pack is F 126 and R 156.
So I would say the numbers for your car are just a bit lower than the base GT.
Hope you get it the way you want it this time around.
See brembo50.com for spring rates. New GT with track pack is F 131 and R 167. GT without track pack is F 126 and R 156.
So I would say the numbers for your car are just a bit lower than the base GT.
Hope you get it the way you want it this time around.
#5
I dont know what it actually is. To be honest I dont think I will actually find the real numbers unless I get the springs off my car tested to see what I've got.
The Pony pack is just cosmetic as far as I know. But I was told that the 2011 and up got different springs than the 05-10.
I may just go coilovers so I can put it where I want it. Who knows.
The Pony pack is just cosmetic as far as I know. But I was told that the 2011 and up got different springs than the 05-10.
I may just go coilovers so I can put it where I want it. Who knows.
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