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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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How stiff are coil overs? Are they going to be much stiffer than H&R race springs? and what are the ride height ranges for the coilovers. Can I just lower my car like 2 inches instead of like 4? And were I to not get coil overs. How important are the shocks/struts I get. If I were to get the H&R springs, what are good shocks to get. And last question, Would i really need CC plates? or can I not get them and be ok with an alignment?
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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I will answer all of your questions... thank you for inquiring about our company and products...

1. The stiffness of the coil-overs will depend on the spring rate you choose. We have many different spring rate options to choose from. You cannot compare easily a coil-over spring rate to a regular (stock location) spring rate. Coil-over springs will provide a much higher level of performance vs. the ride comfort. Meaning even though the coil-over spring is stiffer, it will provide a smoother and more comfortable ride. To compare to the H&R Race springs... you can go with a 300lb/in spring for example on a coil-over.... and have a MUCH higher level of performance and comfort than the H&R Race...

2. With the Maximum Motorsports coil-over kits, you can lower your car 0-3 inches safely. You have a wide range of adjustment to fit your liking.

3. Shocks & struts are always important whenever switching to a higher spring rate... whether it be regular springs or a coil-over kit.

4. You will need CC plates on a coil-over kit, no matter what height. The CC Plates provide structural support for the front coil-over kit, as well as help align the car. With regular springs, you will need CC plates with any spring over 1.25 inches...
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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With this kit, do you have to buy the shocks seperate?
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=204

and I would also need to buy the CC plates seperate correct (assumingall CC plates are the same)?

Thank you
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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You would have to purchase the shocks separately...

CC Plates separately, yes.

99% of the products on our website have a picture which represents the exact product....
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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What is the differance between these 2? and what spring rates are they?
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=500
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store...?idproduct=171
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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The difference is one has springs... one does not. If you look at the picture & description you will see this information...

The spring rate is completely up to you... you can choose a range from 250 (very soft drag racing), up to 475 (race car). It is really up to you...
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