CFTP Springs

[Grant4514b]

For those that have gone from the base springs to CFTP springs on the front - did you have the alignment checked after installation and was it still within spec? Also, did you recalibrate the magna ride sensors?

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[Jmeo]

For those that have gone from the base springs to CFTP springs on the front - did you have the alignment checked after installation and was it still within spec? Also, did you recalibrate the magna ride sensors?

Yes, always do an alignment when changing springs. The struts are completely removed to swap the springs, so an alignment is needed.

There is no way (at this time, that I know of) to change the stock Magnaride calibration. The only entity that I have heard of that has a custom calibration for the Maganaride, is Shelby American. They change the calibration to their proprietary calibration when they convert the GT500 into a Signature Edition GT500. They change the springs, sways, and the suspension calibration.

 

[The Chairman]

For those that have gone from the base springs to CFTP springs on the front - did you have the alignment checked after installation and was it still within spec? Also, did you recalibrate the magna ride sensors?

I installed camber/caster plates at the same time as the springs and cranked the caster to full. Turns out that I ended up at the recommended "Track" settings w/o changing the toe.

 

[mdmoore23]

Anyone have pictures?

 

[Epiphany]

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...ing-base-springs-for-cftp-springs-etc.139172/

 

[Grant4514b]

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...ing-base-springs-for-cftp-springs-etc.139172/

Thanks, that’s a great write-up. I read over it a couple times before I tackled mine even though I’ve lowered several S550’s and was familiar with the process. I was mainly curious about the alignment since I kept the non adjustable strut mounts. I’m assuming the only adjustment an alignment shop would be able to make is with the toe? Would that have changed since I only did the springs?

 

[marklboris]

Photos of my car are also in that thread that Tob posted although it looks quite different now with everything else I have done to it. It does show how the front came down about 1/2" which was the only reason I did this. I also did not change to the adjustable camber plates as I don't plan on tracking the car and the alignment specs were still good. Camber -1.5˚, Castor 7.7˚, Toe -0.05˚ (Both sides).

 

[protraxduner]

I didn't check or change anything when switching.....but always should.

 

[Epiphany]

Thanks, that’s a great write-up. I read over it a couple times before I tackled mine even though I’ve lowered several S550’s and was familiar with the process. I was mainly curious about the alignment since I kept the non adjustable strut mounts. I’m assuming the only adjustment an alignment shop would be able to make is with the toe? Would that have changed since I only did the springs?

Toe likely changed a small amount, yes. Here's from when I did my GT500.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/2020-gt500-and-a-quick-alignment.141567/

 

[Grant4514b]

Toe likely changed a small amount, yes. Here's from when I did my GT500.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/2020-gt500-and-a-quick-alignment.141567/

Thanks for sharing that. It appears you and I are very similar in regards to OCD and wanting everything to be perfect on our cars. On a side note I also had a race red 350 and now have a white 500. I actually used one of your photos as my wallpaper until mine was delivered.

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