Drop Springs with similar feel to PP Springs?

armykyle1 [HACKED ACCOUNT · Mar 24, 2017

I'm looking at Alot of different springs right now. I want to keep the same handling characteristics as my Stock PP Springs and go lower. The ride isn't overly harsh with my other suspension mods and the car launches pretty good. I get a pretty good weight transfer from a dig. I thought about drag springs, but I don't want a one trick pony, just the best compromise between handling and straight line performance. I know it sounds stupid. But oh well. I only want about an inch drop.

BmacIL · Mar 24, 2017

armykyle1 said:
I'm looking at Alot of different springs right now. I want to keep the same handling characteristics as my Stock PP Springs and go lower. The ride isn't overly harsh with my other suspension mods and the car launches pretty good. I get a pretty good weight transfer from a dig. I thought about drag springs, but I don't want a one trick pony, just the best compromise between handling and straight line performance. I know it sounds stupid. But oh well. I only want about an inch drop.

BMR SP080 performance springs. You could also do minimum drop fronts if you want less than 1" drop.

wildcatgoal · Mar 24, 2017

Steeda Progressives or BMR SP080 is what I'd go with.

If you want a little more road course-ready set, Swift Spec R (which should be fine for PP dampers). I got my best drag times with Swift springs installed on my car.

armykyle1 [HACKED ACCOUNT · Mar 24, 2017

BmacIL said:
BMR SP080 performance springs. You could also do minimum drop fronts if you want less than 1" drop.

The BMR have been at the top of my list so far.

wildcatgoal said:
Steeda Progressives or BMR SP080 is what I'd go with.

If you want a little more road course-ready set, Swift Spec R (which should be fine for PP dampers). I got my best drag times with Swift springs installed on my car.

I haven't even looked at the swift yet. I'll do some research on those.

BmacIL · Mar 24, 2017

Take a look at the last page of the spring rates sticky about half way up. I listed all the linear springs available with known rates, their drops and the ride frequencies they provide. This may help you with your decision.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1637308&postcount=145

BMR Tech · Mar 24, 2017

SP080 and be done. ;)

SteedaTech · Mar 24, 2017

wildcatgoal said:
Steeda Progressives or BMR SP080 is what I'd go with.

If you want a little more road course-ready set, Swift Spec R (which should be fine for PP dampers). I got my best drag times with Swift springs installed on my car.

Steeda Progressive, rates: 145/225 front lbs/in Rear 525/820 rear lbs/in

Steeda's number one selling performance spring, with the best ride quality.

tj@steeda · Mar 24, 2017

A couple of reviews to help with your decision:

Finally after waiting over a month, these springs finally came back in stock. Had Solo Performance install them. So far absolutely no issues, feels almost as soft a stock, but a tad bit tighter. I drove the wife around, and kept quiet to see if she would notice the change. Nope! I am in the clear!! Got to wait a week or so to let them settle, then off to get an alignment.

I have them on my GT and I can easily tell the difference versus stock. Steeda did a great job with these!

Same here... I had these Steeda Progressive Springs installed on my GT just over a week ago too. After driving on them for several days, I too can say they are great springs. I plan on going for an alignment this week too.

I will agree the Steeda Progressives are fantastic...PERFECT even ride height and perfect ride. Steeda got it right

And many, many more on the forum ... happy to help if you have any questions.

Best Regards,

TJ

JohnD · Mar 24, 2017

This is probably a more expensive solution, but also possibly much more useful. Ground Control has an adjustable ride height kit for $500 that you can specify the spring rates for. So just get the springs the same rate as the PP units. I'm thinking hard about it, seems to have a lot of positives to it if you're into competitive events.

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=993/CA=296

Doctor Fishtail · Mar 24, 2017

I have tried at least 8 sets of springs. The Swift springs were the best. As a matter a fact they were so good I put them back on. :thumbsup:

tj@steeda · Mar 24, 2017

Or ... just released this evening, an affordable solution while supplies last!

We have 40% off our Ultralite springs, on sales for $169 https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-ultralite-springs-linear-2015-gt-v6-555-8211.html

LG23 · Mar 24, 2017

I have the steeda progressive springs and it's just slightly stiffer compared to the PP setup.

Doctor Fishtail · Mar 24, 2017

Don't go cheap on springs. Swifts are $319 shipped. Remember the ole saying? You get what you pay for. This is so true with springs.

slink914 · Mar 25, 2017

tj@steeda said:
Or ... just released this evening, an affordable solution while supplies last!

We have 40% off our Ultralite springs, on sales for $169 https://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-ultralite-springs-linear-2015-gt-v6-555-8211.html

tj@steeda is there a difference between the GT and eco springs as far as rate and length of front spring , I assuming the rears are the same.
Thank you
Dan

slink914 · Mar 25, 2017

Doctor Fishtail said:
I have tried at least 8 sets of springs. The Swift springs were the best. As a matter a fact they were so good I put them back on.

Did you replace the ridetech with the swift?

Drop Springs with similar feel to PP Springs?

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