Replacement of PP shocks and struts

[BluePonyGT]

Shoot me your email - I will put you in contact with our suspension team & the team that installs these - I am sure we can get you on track with a better ride quality than what you are experiencing.

Send to tim @ steeda

Thank you,

TJ

Will do! thank you, sir.

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[FUN2RIDEFAST]

I'm running the FP track struts/dampers with Steeda minimum drop springs (part numbers are in my sig). It's a huge upgrade over the PP1 OEM parts. A 1/2" drop doesn't seem like much, but it really is all you need and it doesn't F'up the suspension geometry. The spring rate is perfectly balanced at 200 front and 800 rear. The reduced wheel gap looks great with PP1 OEM wheel sizes. No camber plates needed unless you need more camber for the track. Alternatively you can get the whole FP track kit for a little more money which comes with upgraded sway bars and pre-assembled struts. Supposed to be a 1" drop all around but ends up being slightly less in the real world from various reports.

Where do I find the part number for the minimum drop springs? Is this the animal?

 

[NightmareMoon]

The progressives are the most popular spring we sell ... what feedback do you have to the switch?
TJ

I get the impression you sell a lot of progressives because most people don’t know what they want and you recommend a lot of progressives.

if someone calls in and says I don’t track but I want to lower my car, you’re going to match them with progressives, right?

but the progressives are like 1” or more drop and soft spring rates, so on realistic roads, there isnt much suspension travel and you’re going to be hitting bumpstops very easily and often. Also they’re so low you really need the geometry correction and bumpsteer fixes, so the steering is minda funny too.

realistically it would be better for people to be honestly told to accept that you can’t have your cake and eat it too and to use a spring with an increased rate for that much drop, and/or stick to a slightly higher ride height. So I feel like more people would be more happy if you (steeda, not you personally) recommended the linear and handling oriented springs more often. I actually like those spring offerings and have the DRs on my car ATM (but definitely those are too stiff for most), so I’m not hating on Steeda or some of Steeda’s other springs (just hatein on the progressives, and trend to send every casual customer directly to the kinda worst spring)

 

[BluePonyGT]

Where do I find the part number for the minimum drop springs? Is this the animal?

https://www.steeda.com/steeda-555-8223-s550-minimum-drop-lowering-springs

555-8223

 

[StangTime]

Where do I find the part number for the minimum drop springs? Is this the animal?

That would be correct. If you scroll further down that page you should see 555 8223 as the part number.

 

[BluePonyGT]

I get the impression you sell a lot of progressives because most people don’t know what they want and you recommend a lot of progressives.

if someone calls in and says I don’t track but I want to lower my car, you’re going to match them with progressives, right?

but the progressives are like 1” or more drop and soft spring rates, so on realistic roads, there isnt much suspension travel and you’re going to be hitting bumpstops very easily and often. Also they’re so low you really need the geometry correction and bumpsteer fixes, so the steering is minda funny too.

realistically it would be better for people to be honestly told to accept that you can’t have your cake and eat it too and to use a spring with an increased rate for that much drop, and/or stick to a slightly higher ride height. So I feel like more people would be more happy if you (steeda, not you personally) recommended the linear and handling oriented springs more often. I actually like those spring offerings and have the DRs on my car ATM (but definitely those are too stiff for most), so I’m not hating on Steeda or some of Steeda’s other springs (just hatein on the progressives, and trend to send every casual customer directly to the kinda worst spring)

I don't know...I read their spring guide and after considering what I wanted I made the choice. They didn't make it for me:

https://www.steeda.com/s550-mustang-spring-guide

I ended up adjusting my Pro Actions to compensate for the rougher pothole riddled streets that is Seattle. On smooth road and track it handles awesome, but I grimace every time I hit a hole in the street, but thanks to the adjustable Pro Actions I'm not hitting the bump stops.

 

[FUN2RIDEFAST]

That would be correct. If you scroll further down that page you should see 555 8223 as the part number.

Thanks again

 

[tj@steeda]

I get the impression you sell a lot of progressives because most people don’t know what they want and you recommend a lot of progressives.

if someone calls in and says I don’t track but I want to lower my car, you’re going to match them with progressives, right?

but the progressives are like 1” or more drop and soft spring rates, so on realistic roads, there isnt much suspension travel and you’re going to be hitting bumpstops very easily and often. Also they’re so low you really need the geometry correction and bumpsteer fixes, so the steering is minda funny too.

realistically it would be better for people to be honestly told to accept that you can’t have your cake and eat it too and to use a spring with an increased rate for that much drop, and/or stick to a slightly higher ride height. So I feel like more people would be more happy if you (steeda, not you personally) recommended the linear and handling oriented springs more often. I actually like those spring offerings and have the DRs on my car ATM (but definitely those are too stiff for most), so I’m not hating on Steeda or some of Steeda’s other springs (just hatein on the progressives, and trend to send every casual customer directly to the kinda worst spring)

Most of our orders are done online - they order via their research that they have done and the feedback/reviews speak to their popularity.

If they want to call and speak to our suspension experts - they will advised on the best spring that suits their vehicle. They are not just order takers - they are well versed in vehicle dynamics and suspension geometry. They don't just put them into Progressives - they speak to their driving, goals, etc.

We are here to assist and happy to help.

TJ

 

[tj@steeda]

As mentioned, here is some of the research and feedback we offer -

 

[Bones5ohh]

I have the factory PP1 19x9.5 275/40s on all 4 corners with 25mm spacers BMR min drop springs FP track shocks. No issues up front. BMR min drop springs are the perfect drop for what I wanted

How much is car lowered in the rear ?

 

[86pagt]

Maybe a little more than 1/2 inch. Here is a pic. Less than 2 fingers with a 275/40
Hope that helps

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