New struts with lowering springs?

[KevMeanRedGT]

I am going to be installing the SR Performance Sport Lowering Springs from American Muscle soon. The front ones are progressive and supposed to lower it 1.2" and the rear are linear and supposed to lower it 1". It is a 2016 GT with the Performance Package. My understanding is that the Performance Pack has "better" struts and shocks than the regular GT. The car has 30k miles so I am considering changing out the struts and shocks since I will have them off any way. I was considering these:
https://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-performance-replacement-front-strut-1518-w-o-magneride.html
They only have one review and at that price I am wondering if they will be much of an upgrade over the OEM Perf Pack struts. I do plan to do the occasional track day and autocross as well. Any advice or ideas would be appreiciated.

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[Grimace427]

Don't go cheap on dampers. The least expensive dampers I would choose include Ford Performance or Steeda. Definitely get front and rear.

 

[LFSoccer2k6]

I was in a similar boat with my 19 GT PP1. I wanted to lower slightly but improve ride quality. Steeda has a comfort suspension kit that comes with 1” progressive springs and struts. This is what Steeda told me to get as well as a wheel hop reducing kit. https://www.steeda.com/Steeda-S550-Mustang-Comfort-Suspension-Package-15-17-555-2407

 

[NoVaGT]

Absolutely do the Steeda ProAction Adjustables. They're amazing. Truly amazing. You can have them soft for the street, and then tight for the track.

I have them (see my sig line) with the stock PP springs, and the ride versus handling balance is amazing.

Dampers are more important than the springs, if you value performance over looks.

 

[BmacIL]

I am going to be installing the SR Performance Sport Lowering Springs from American Muscle soon. The front ones are progressive and supposed to lower it 1.2" and the rear are linear and supposed to lower it 1". It is a 2016 GT with the Performance Package. My understanding is that the Performance Pack has "better" struts and shocks than the regular GT. The car has 30k miles so I am considering changing out the struts and shocks since I will have them off any way. I was considering these:
https://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-performance-replacement-front-strut-1518-w-o-magneride.html
They only have one review and at that price I am wondering if they will be much of an upgrade over the OEM Perf Pack struts. I do plan to do the occasional track day and autocross as well. Any advice or ideas would be appreiciated.

I'd hold off on installing those springs then and go with something actually designed for performance improvement. Definitely upgrade dampers.

 

[Norm Peterson]

I do plan to do the occasional track day and autocross as well.

With that in mind, you absolutely should be looking a bit higher up the food chain for both dampers and springs. Keep in mind that with any springs that aren't OE on your car and its trim you won't be autocrossing in F-Street, and that the amount lowered does not necessarily correspond to improved cornering/handling performance.


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[Roadway 5.0]

With 30k miles clocked, you’re smart to replace your shocks and struts when doing new springs.

Steeda’s comfort package will get you the look with upgraded handling and a nice ride. If you want to get more track focused then I recommend giving them a call/email so you can customize your setup for your specific goals.

 

[KevMeanRedGT]

Thanks for the input guys. I sprung for the Steeda adjustable set tonight (hope the wife doesn't figure it out...lol)I'll report back once I have them installed thanks guys!

 

[tj@steeda]

Great choice - you can always tell her you wanted her to feel more comfortable in the Mustang ... its all about her

 

[KevMeanRedGT]

So got the Steeda pro action adjustable shocks and struts installed over the weekend. Wow! Night and day difference in ride and handling nose dive and squat are gone very little body roll. Can't wait to get it on the track now. I haven't played around with the adjustments yet either. I just set them all to about 50% to start with.

 

[NightmareMoon]

So got the Steeda pro action adjustable shocks and struts installed over the weekend. Wow! Night and day difference in ride and handling nose dive and squat are gone very little body roll. Can't wait to get it on the track now. I haven't played around with the adjustments yet either. I just set them all to about 50% to start with.

Awesome. Glad they feel good.

I have Konis which are very similar but valved a differently from the Steeda adjustables. I definitely like the upper end of the range for high speed track and autox use. Like 7/10 or 8/10 for the front shocks (quarter turns from bottom on the adjustment knob), and just a smidge less on the rear than the front (-1 quarter turn or so).

 

[Grimace427]

So got the Steeda pro action adjustable shocks and struts installed over the weekend. Wow! Night and day difference in ride and handling nose dive and squat are gone very little body roll. Can't wait to get it on the track now. I haven't played around with the adjustments yet either. I just set them all to about 50% to start with.

Make sure to get the alignment done as well!

 

[KevMeanRedGT]

Have it scheduled for this weekend along with tech inspection for track day.

 

[tj@steeda]

Appreciate the feedback thus far ... I am sure you are going to continue to love them!!!

If you need any assistance with the settings, please let us know.

TJ

 

[KevMeanRedGT]

Appreciate the feedback thus far ... I am sure you are going to continue to love them!!!

If you need any assistance with the settings, please let us know.

TJ

I will gladly take any suggestions on settings for different conditions/driving styles

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