Cheap diy suspension mods?

[soosmar]

I've been doing research and seems it's fine for daily driving. The street handling package is basically the GT performance pack 1, and if the whole car's being ripped open I'd want something more substantial lol.

Thanks, still doing research but after installing my new wheels I realized how big the wheel gap is, thus leading me to now researching springs and good parts that work well with them

That's how it usually starts...Lol...wheels, lowering springs, swaybars.... oh no air bags and superchargers

My only advice would be to stay away from vertical links of any kind, unless you want your suspension to creak and squeak every time you go over a bump and every other month have to grease them with almost no improvement over stock vertical links

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[vaeevictiss]

Is the stop the hop kit even useful for an auto? Figured wheel hop was more of an issue on manuals

 

[shogun32]

So I’m assuming this FRPP track handling package is better suited for track use correct?

No it's perfect for street use. There's a set here listed by a local.

 

[shogun32]

Is the stop the hop kit even useful for an auto? Figured wheel hop was more of an issue on manuals

Wheelhop is a function of bad design, not trans

 

[steathv]

Mods being cheap and fun depend on the tools you have access to and whether you are doing mods on jack stands or a lift. Don't know what brakes you have but if standard brakes- would do a brake pad upgrade first, the sway bars. The Ford track kit is great and can be installed on jack stands but a lift makes it more fun and enjoyable, locking down the rear suspension with a lock out kit is well worth it but is easier to do on a lift.

 

[galaxy]

My only advice would be to stay away from vertical links of any kind, unless you want your suspension to creak and squeak every time you go over a bump and every other month have to grease them with almost no improvement over stock vertical links

Oh wow, I don't think I could disagree more with that statement. Links make a real world, seat of the pants difference (I did one mod at a time, so it's noticeable), and my Steeda links don't even make a peep. Never been greased nor touched. Going on 10,000 miles.

 

[SSG 5.0]

Oh wow, I don't think I could disagree more with that statement. Links make a real world, seat of the pants difference (I did one mod at a time, so it's noticeable), and my Steeda links don't even make a peep. Never been greased nor touched. Going on 10,000 miles.

A speed shop in my area actually wanted me get 3 suspension parts and spherical vertical link was one of them. I haven’t ruled it out but I’m satisfied with what I got atm.

 

[MrBD1348]

I did the Ford performance track shocks and struts with BMR handling springs. Then the front and rear sway bars from the GT350R. In terms of handling it’s perfect for me. It’s my daily right now and I couldn’t be more happy with it.

In terms of wheel hop - I currently do not get wheel hop after installing those few things and also Steedas IRS alignment and BMR cradle lockout level 2. do the tires spin? Absolutely. But they do not bounce around. Car feels firmly planted on the road

 

[SSG 5.0]

Maybe sway bars are my next suspension mod. I read it here an alignment is not necessary after the install.

 

[galaxy]

Maybe sway bars are my next suspension mod. I read it here an alignment is not necessary after the install.

Sway bars do not impact alignment at all. So that is correct. BUT, sway bars should be your last mod. Sway bars are a tuning tool to dial in over/under steer. Or thus is what I've always been taught. Address ride and body roll with springs first.

 

[SSG 5.0]

Sway bars do not impact alignment at all. So that is correct. BUT, sway bars should be your last mod. Sway bars are a tuning tool to dial in over/under steer. Or thus is what I've always been taught. Address ride and body roll with springs first.

 

[SSG 5.0]

Sway bars do not impact alignment at all. So that is correct. BUT, sway bars should be your last mod. Sway bars are a tuning tool to dial in over/under steer. Or thus is what I've always been taught. Address ride and body roll with springs first.

Then I’m good. I feel my car is planted atm. I just got to watch the road for some loose dirt, water spots, etc..

 

[Cory S]

Wheelhop is a function of bad design, not trans

Never had wheel hop in my auto. No matter what tire or power level. Stock S550 IRS is a great design in reality. It does exactly what it was intended for.

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