Lowering Springs Then What?

[Mum4rdV8]

Yeah. Initial plan was to do that then the wheels, but I may flip it and do wheels/tire first then work on the handling/suspension. I’m leaning towards the Steeda S550 Mustang Progressive Lowering Springs, Camber Plate, Non-Adjustable Shocks & Strut Combo Kit.

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[tj@steeda]

That is a solid upgrade list & all of those parts together will be a tremendous uprade over stock, you won't be disappointed!

Best,

TJ

 

[jono12345]

IMO I would do the suspension first and then get the wheels situated. You'll definitely get some improvement in handling from just the wheels/tires, but you may not have the look you desire until the suspension is upgraded. Again thats just my opinion. I like a nice flush sitting wheel/tire.

 

[jono12345]

These are a couple pics from my old setup (BMR SP0080 springs, Stock struts, Stock 50th wheels) and current setup (steeda ultralite linear/FP Track Struts) not a great picture but the only one I have. There is basically no wheel gap in the front and maybe a finger in the back.

I went to the new setup because I wanted less wheel gap in the back and an overall more aggressive handling car. I don't drive it much so I don't mind a rough ride in tradeoff for performance.

 

[Mum4rdV8]

These are a couple pics from my old setup (BMR SP0080 springs, Stock struts, Stock 50th wheels) and current setup (steeda ultralite linear/FP Track Struts) not a great picture but the only one I have. There is basically no wheel gap in the front and maybe a finger in the back.

I went to the new setup because I wanted less wheel gap in the back and an overall more aggressive handling car. I don't drive it much so I don't mind a rough ride in tradeoff for performance.

Nice! Yeah, that's where i'm torn on whether to do the lowering springs with shock/struts kit or just have the lowering springs installed with the original shock/struts. I don't want to replace them unless i have to and they have life left on them.

I have the carbonized grey too and wanted to get away from the black wheels but was concerned how bright the silver wheels would be ,but they look like a nice touch. I was leaning towards gunmetal. Thanks for posting pics1

 

[jono12345]

I drove mine with the BMR/stock struts for at least a year (on horrible MASS roads) and when I took them off they looked/felt fine. I think as long as you don't do something with an extreme drop or hit every pothole you should be fine for a good while.

I like the look of a lighter colored wheel. It gives the car some pop. I bought these SP2 reps off a guy on this forum and he said they were powder coated anthracite. Not as bright as the silver but imo they still look good.

 

[Steeda-Sergio]

Yeah. Initial plan was to do that then the wheels, but I may flip it and do wheels/tire first then work on the handling/suspension. I’m leaning towards the Steeda S550 Mustang Progressive Lowering Springs, Camber Plate, Non-Adjustable Shocks & Strut Combo Kit.

Hey Mum4rdV8,

Shoot me a call @ Ext 2170 or email [email protected]
I can see what I can do on this foryou.

 

[Dave2013M3]

Nice! Yeah, that's where i'm torn on whether to do the lowering springs with shock/struts kit or just have the lowering springs installed with the original shock/struts. I don't want to replace them unless i have to and they have life left on them.

I have the carbonized grey too and wanted to get away from the black wheels but was concerned how bright the silver wheels would be ,but they look like a nice touch. I was leaning towards gunmetal. Thanks for posting pics1

The OEM PP1 shocks and struts are crap. Replace them with the springs. You save on a lot of labor.

 

[MD18EcoStang]

The OEM PP1 shocks and struts are crap. Replace them with the springs. You save on a lot of labor.

Yep. Wish I'd done them both at once...

 

[GR1MxREAPER]

Get a caster camber kit to install while you are doing the lowering springs. There is 0 adjustment Stock for camber. Stock mustangs have crazy amounts of -camber already especially the PP1 cars. After lowering it gets really bad. Camber bolts work but just do it the right way with caster/camber plates, they arnt That expensive anyways.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Yeah….i was looking at the street/track kit but the shop by me spooked me with warnings of excessive tire wear

Find a new shop.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Get a caster camber kit to install while you are doing the lowering springs. There is 0 adjustment Stock for camber. Stock mustangs have crazy amounts of -camber already especially the PP1 cars. After lowering it gets really bad. Camber bolts work but just do it the right way with caster/camber plates, they arnt That expensive anyways.

By “bad” I guess you mean you dont want it to handle well. Camber on a strut car is gods gift to cornering. You want 2+ degrees in the front and a bit less in the rear if you want it planted.

Theres nothing crazy at all about stock negative camber its extremely mild, like most street cars. I’m seriously confused as to what your goals are if you think the stock negative camber numbers are crazy. Most normal lowering kits dont give what I would consider even remotely excessive camber. Depends on how much you lower it though…

 

[NightmareMoon]

19" or 20" wheels with proper tires will make a big difference.

Over here most would not consider 285 all around, but a staggered setup.
Why not 255 front and 275 rear like OEM Performance Pack option?
Are there OEM rims, that you like (e.g. GT PP, Bullitt, GT/CS, Mach1)?
With the above tire size 19x9 front 19x9,5 rear is the GT setup, 19x9,5 front 19x10 rear on the Mach1 (w/o Track Pack).
Takeoff wheels are often a good deal.

I disagree. 285 square on 19x10’is a great setup, esp if you get decent affordable flowformed/spinforged wheels which are much lighter than OEM takeoffs and about equal strength.

Most people buy stagger wheels and then really struggle bus which tires to match, instead of going square 285 and having a world of tire setups to choose from. Its not that many tire setups that do a 10/11” stagger well unfortunately, but 10” square is easy.

I run a 315/315 track setup on 11/12” wheels and I’m super picky about tires and I love my boring normal 285 10” MP4S street tires. Nothing wrong with square at all.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Steeda progressive springs are a lot of loweing and basically too soft. They’ll be cozy over perfect roads where everything is cozy but they are too soft and low for a good sporty ride. I’d only recommend them if looks are your only goal. They have better sport springs (and BMR does too) which will ride better when driven hard.

Those non-adjustable shocks are only good because of the price. I wouldnt consider them much of an upgrade. The Ford Track shocks (not really track grade more of a sport street shock) are a better choice to pair with sporty springs like the steeda linears or the BMR sports.

 

[Dave2013M3]

Keep in mind just by lowering the car will increase camber. With the FR Track kit I was able to hit -1.5deg without plates. Beyond this you will need them or get camber bolts.

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