BMR Suspension SP083 Handling Springs, REVISED and Better than Ever!

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Ok so the rear handling springs are too much for my Steeda fixed shocks. How would the car feel with the updated front handling springs and the rear drag springs? Since the drag springs have a higher rate than my performance springs but not as much as the handling version.

Darkhelmet22 said:

Ok so the rear handling springs are too much for my Steeda fixed shocks. How would the car feel with the updated front handling springs and the rear drag springs? Since the drag springs have a higher rate than my performance springs but not as much as the handling version.

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It would certainly have some understeer like that. Not horrible, but not ideal either. I would suggest looking at going to a more capable rear shock rather than changing springs. Ford Racing, Koni Yellow or Steeda Adjustable would work.

If interested, FRPP rear shocks can be bought individually here, and are the favorite for many of us that run the 980 lb/in rear handling springs:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-PERFO...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

BmacIL said:

It would certainly have some understeer like that. Not horrible, but not ideal either. I would suggest looking at going to a more capable rear shock rather than changing springs. Ford Racing, Koni Yellow or Steeda Adjustable would work.

If interested, FRPP rear shocks can be bought individually here, and are the favorite for many of us that run the 980 lb/in rear handling springs:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-PERFO...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

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I think I'm gonna sell my whole set up and go with the Ford dampeners and BMR handling springs. I was gonna go with the Ford stuff first but I got talked out of it by some ding dongs on Facebook. Wish I would have read through these posts before buying. Oh well it's only money right!?

Darkhelmet22 said:

I think I'm gonna sell my whole set up and go with the Ford dampeners and BMR handling springs. I was gonna go with the Ford stuff first but I got talked out of it by some ding dongs on Facebook. Wish I would have read through these posts before buying. Oh well it's only money right!?

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That was my first choice as well. We live and learn! You won't be disappointed.

BmacIL said:

It would certainly have some understeer like that. Not horrible, but not ideal either. I would suggest looking at going to a more capable rear shock rather than changing springs. Ford Racing, Koni Yellow or Steeda Adjustable would work.

If interested, FRPP rear shocks can be bought individually here, and are the favorite for many of us that run the 980 lb/in rear handling springs:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-PERFO...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

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What do you like better about the Ford Racing shocks vs. the Konis?

CoolRod said:

What do you like better about the Ford Racing shocks vs. the Konis?

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The Konis are a little harsh. They handle amazing but are somewhat crashy. The Ford Racing soaks up imperfections better and still is very responsive. I'd say for a car that sees less street time than track time, the Koni are awesome. For the opposite, the FRPP are the ones to have. They just match to the springs so well

I am putting the new springs, front sway bar and konis through the acid test this afternoon at autoX. I am hoping the car will transition better through the slaloms.

CoolRod said:

I am putting the new springs, front sway bar and konis through the acid test this afternoon at autoX. I am hoping the car will transition better through the slaloms.

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Those Konis like to be around 1 turn up from soft or a little more.

BmacIL said:

Those Konis like to be around 1 turn up from soft or a little more.

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I actually had them 1.5 turns from full soft. There was a definite handling improvement all the way around. The car had more grip everywhere and transitioned more quickly thru the slaloms. Now I just need to work on the driver...:headbonk:

CoolRod said:

I actually had them 1.5 turns from full soft. There was a definite handling improvement all the way around. The car had more grip everywhere and transitioned more quickly thru the slaloms. Now I just need to work on the driver...:headbonk:

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My first autoX event was very humbling for me. LOL

Darkhelmet22 said:

My first autoX event was very humbling for me. LOL

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It is for us all :lol:

I just need a proper set of wheels and tires (read: second set) on the car (>= 285 width RE71R) and I should be able to make it consistently into the upper 1/4 of PAX at the larger turnout events near me (100-140 cars), but top 3-5 very unlikely!

Review of handling springs (SP083) paired with Ford Performance track shock/struts

I just posted a review of the BMR handling springs (SP083) paired with the Ford Performance track shocks and struts.

It turned out to be very long (probably too long), so I posted it as a new thread. Here is the link.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2277895#post2277895

FYI. The improvements were PROFOUND, and I love this pairing!!!

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Is there any issue with springs beeing loose at full droop with the revised sp083 springs on gt350 non-R dampers? Because I realized that the gt350 non-R struts have a 1 inch longer droop than regular GT struts..

Finally got my SP083 installed and into Ford on Friday. Drove it home and took it down one of our curvy state highways over the weekend. Needless to say I love the setup. These springs paired with the Koni shocks are exceptional, IMO.
Fast forward to today when I hit the interstate. Upon accelerating on the onramp and hitting the interstate. This thing would seem to pull to the left and jump back right upon each shift (6SP). I f you guys say its my LCA bushing, which are stock, why did it not do this before the springs? :shrug: