Daily driver Suspension Setup help.

[UnsatOFGT]

Looking for a better performing setup that will get me a bit lower also. Currently Running 19 x 8.5 Front on 255/35 and 19x10.5 rear on 305/35 on my 19 GT non PP. Only other mods shouldn't matter but in case anyone wants to know Steeda Clutch Spring Perch & Assist, GT350R Anderson Composite CF Wing, Steeda Jack Rails, and the wheel setup mentioned above. Looking for something to max out price wise around $1,100. So far I looked at Pedders Xtreme coilovers, ISC Street Sport Coilovers, and SR Performance Sport Coilovers. I have a set of SR sport springs already so wouldn't mind looking into aftermarket shocks and struts too. I'm just super lost looking through some other posts and such. Any help?

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[Dave2013M3]

Looking for a better performing setup that will get me a bit lower also. Currently Running 19 x 8.5 Front on 255/35 and 19x10.5 rear on 305/35 on my 19 GT non PP. Only other mods shouldn't matter but in case anyone wants to know Steeda Clutch Spring Perch & Assist, GT350R Anderson Composite CF Wing, Steeda Jack Rails, and the wheel setup mentioned above. Looking for something to max out price wise around $1,100. So far I looked at Pedders Xtreme coilovers, ISC Street Sport Coilovers, and SR Performance Sport Coilovers. I have a set of SR sport springs already so wouldn't mind looking into aftermarket shocks and struts too. I'm just super lost looking through some other posts and such. Any help?

If you do coilovers you don't go cheap and the price point you are at is basically just a Spring, strut-Shock setup. You already got the SR Sport so just go for the struts and shocks. Not a fan of the progressive front spring of the SR Sports but you already got em give em a try. Also the 8.5" front wheels are hurting your handling, a 255 tire should be a minimum 9" wide and with a 3700lb car you want all the front wheel/tire you can get. A 255 fits on a 8.5" wheel, but its not optimum.

 

[UnsatOFGT]

If you do coilovers you don't go cheap and the price point you are at is basically just a Spring, strut-Shock setup. You already got the SR Sport so just go for the struts and shocks. Not a fan of the linear front spring of the SR Sports but you already got em give em a try. Also the 8.5" front wheels are hurting your handling, a 255 tire should be a minimum 9" wide and with a 3700lb car you want all the front wheel/tire you can get. A 255 fits on a 8.5" wheel, but its not optimum.

In your opinion should I go 19x10 up front. Also, I was wrong in terms of the rear I have 19 X 11 wheels on the rear.

 

[Dave2013M3]

In your opinion should I go 19x10 up front. Also, I was wrong in terms of the rear I have 19 X 11 wheels on the rear.

Oh yes, I run 19x10 and 19x11. You will be shocked at the grip on the front. You will want a 275 up front or a 285.

 

[UnsatOFGT]

Oh yes, I run 19x10 and 19x11. You will be shocked at the grip on the front. You will want a 275 up front or a 285.

Alright! I will order 2 19x10's. My only other question is for the wheels I use American Muscle says they are rear only. WIll that be an issue or should I go for the 19x9.5?

 

[Jonyxz]

Lots of threads out there with very valuable info. Personally with your budget I would prioritize:

-Dampers: Frpp track($550) or Bilstein($700)
-Springs: Steeda Min Drop($250) or BMR handling($250)
-Cradle Lockout: BMR CB005 ($200)

Also getting a wider wheel/tire up front as Dave suggested is a great idea.

 

[OlTexastang]

Alright! I will order 2 19x10's. My only other question is for the wheels I use American Muscle says they are rear only. WIll that be an issue or should I go for the 19x9.5?

Its because of the offset they offer. I’m running 19x10 et35 with 285’s front and back.

 

[UnsatOFGT]

Lots of threads out there with very valuable info. Personally with your budget I would prioritize:

-Dampers: Frpp track($550) or Bilstein($700)
-Springs: Steeda Min Drop($250) or BMR handling($250)
-Cradle Lockout: BMR CB005 ($200)

Also getting a wider wheel/tire up front as Dave suggested is a great idea.

I appreciate the quick responses and help guys! Just ordered 2 19x10's for the front.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/charcoal-amr-19x10-2015.html#addon_selection
Because the offset one forum on here mentioned I should be good but a 5mm spacer for both might be beneficial? I have the money to go higher on coilovers but since I already have new springs might just look into better shocks and struts to go with them. Will probably just sell the two fronts wheels and tires after i replace them just for some extra money to go back into suspension. All in all I'm looking mainly into a better street setup with about an inch of drop. I don't want to slam it just get rid of a bit of the gap but also want to increase my handling a bit in the process. I never went into the suspension before only the motor so I'm new to this. Thank you all for the feedback though.

 

[Jonyxz]

I appreciate the quick responses and help guys! Just ordered 2 19x10's for the front.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/charcoal-amr-19x10-2015.html#addon_selection
Because the offset one forum on here mentioned I should be good but a 5mm spacer for both might be beneficial? I have the money to go higher on coilovers but since I already have new springs might just look into better shocks and struts to go with them. Will probably just sell the two fronts wheels and tires after i replace them just for some extra money to go back into suspension. All in all I'm looking mainly into a better street setup with about an inch of drop. I don't want to slam it just get rid of a bit of the gap but also want to increase my handling a bit in the process. I never went into the suspension before only the motor so I'm new to this. Thank you all for the feedback though.

Afraid you'll need more than 5mm spacers to fit those wheels in the front...

 

[UnsatOFGT]

Afraid you'll need more than 5mm spacers to fit those wheels in the front...

Such as?

 

[ice445]

Such as?

Because the offset is way too much for the front, it will rub pretty good. Not sure what spacer you'll need

 

[Jonyxz]

You will either need a 10-15 mm spacer with extended studs or a 20-25 mm spacer(oem studs).

 

[Brian@BMVK]

Avoid AM wheels. They're extremely cheaply made. I've seen a few wheel centers break from the rim.

For good quality but inexpensive wheels with proper offsets for 19x10 square, go here and check out the SVE lineup:
https://lmr.com/products/2015-Mustang-Wheels

 

[UnsatOFGT]

I'm trying t

Avoid AM wheels. They're extremely cheaply made. I've seen a few wheel centers break from the rim.

For good quality but inexpensive wheels with proper offsets for 19x10 square, go here and check out the SVE lineup:
https://lmr.com/products/2015-Mustang-Wheels

I'm trying to stay staggered. So I'm looking at these. https://lmr.com/item/WK-177916A/mustang-sve-r350-wheel-kit-bronze-19x10-11-15-17

 

[ice445]

Avoid AM wheels. They're extremely cheaply made. I've seen a few wheel centers break from the rim.

For good quality but inexpensive wheels with proper offsets for 19x10 square, go here and check out the SVE lineup:
https://lmr.com/products/2015-Mustang-Wheels

Will a 19x10 with a 40mm offset fit the front without spacers?

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