I NEED ADVICE!!! ASAP!
#1
I NEED ADVICE!!! ASAP!
I have a 2001 v6 mustang convertible. There is a mustang shop right by my house, they said they could cut my stock springs to lower my car for $120. but i have some questions... Will I need to get and extra stuff like new shocks or C/C Plates?? Will i have to get my front end allignment re done? Does this shorten my tread life on my tires? Will this improve my handling/keep it the same/ or make it worse? Will this make my car really bumpy? If all i want to do is cut the springs am I fine to do normal driving all the time, or should you only keep them like this for a short time??
#2
Cutting springs will lower the ride(duh) which will make you feel bumps more, and if they lower the front itll look weird without the rear lowered, meaning you will need a 4 wheel alignment...I think mustangs have a solid rear axle so you wouldnt really need a rear alignment, i may be wrong. You will need new C/C plates depending how much they cut. Your tread life shouldnt be affected
#3
I am really against cutting springs but others will say it's fine.. It is "ok" but still I will refer you to roush springs, they lower the car 1.5" in front and .8" in rear that is border line needing c/c plates but not necessary and you will need an alignment. When i lowered mine I took the opportunity to change the shocks and struts as well as they were worn out.
#5
I've heard you can cut one coil turn. But, I would at least put a set of Camber Bolts on to correct the camber. They only cost 25.00, and you can get them at Sumitt where I got mine, but I think even American Muscle carries them too. EASY INSTALL.
#7
Right now i am on my secound set of wheels, and love them Front: 17x9 275/40-17 nittos and the rear: 17x10.5 315/35-17 nittos. i ended up having them lower it, he said he took off around 1 coil. i like the way it rides ya'll were right it is more bumpy but not bad. i really only notice it on the speed bumps and the driveway bump. Im getting the height i want and handling. and thank gosh i dont hit the bottom of my car on speed bumps. Thanks for all the help!!
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