Looking for recommendation on Coilovers

[puredrive]

Hello All,

Picked up a 2019 GT Premium with PP1 in Kona Blue. Would like to switch to coilers to get the lowered look and keep drivability on the street and the occasional 3-4 track days a year. Anyone with first hand experience on these two kits? Thank you and looking forward feedback.


Steeda S550 Mustang Pro-Action Front Coilovers
Pedders Adjustable Coilover Kit eXtreme Xa

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[BmacIL]

Have you considered:
Bilstein B16 coilovers
Ohlins R&T
KW V3
Or a custom valved Pedders/Megan through Pro Parts USA (for ~$2k)

 

[puredrive]

Have you considered:
Bilstein B16 coilovers
Ohlins R&T
KW V3
Or a custom valved Pedders/Megan through Pro Parts USA (for ~$2k)

No, didn't even know about the Öhlins. I have had Bilstein Coilovers in my S2K car. Those were very nice for the street in soft settings and I could dial them in for bumpy tracks. Sometimes stiffer dampening is not the best option for tracks.

Previos setups
S2K - Bilstein adjustable coilovers - very happy setup
SN 95 Cobra - Koni & Sportline springs
MK4 GTI - H&R Race coilovers & Tein Coilovers. VERY STIFF
06 GTO - KW entry coilovers.

 

[BmacIL]

No, didn't even know about the Öhlins. I have had Bilstein Coilovers in my S2K car. Those were very nice for the street in soft settings and I could dial them in for bumpy tracks. Sometimes stiffer dampening is not the best option for tracks.

Previos setups
S2K - Bilstein adjustable coilovers - very happy setup
SN 95 Cobra - Koni & Sportline springs
MK4 GTI - H&R Race coilovers & Tein Coilovers. VERY STIFF
06 GTO - KW entry coilovers.

The Ohlins is gonna be probably the nicest option of that list, consequently the most expensive. The only thing that I don't know about the Bilsteins are the spring rates.

 

[DivineStrike]

I’m going ohlins as I’m trying to go with a stiffer set of springs while having the best ride quality I can have with them, without spending over 5k for some jrzs

pretty decided on 300/1000 for the spring rates. I can always swap out softer springs up front if I don’t like it. My other consideration for about 40% the cost of the ohlins would have been Ford Performance shocks and struts w/ bmr handling springs

 

[BmacIL]

I’m going ohlins as I’m trying to go with a stiffer set of springs while having the best ride quality I can have with them, without spending over 5k for some jrzs

pretty decided on 300/1000 for the spring rates. I can always swap out softer springs up front if I don’t like it. My other consideration for about 40% the cost of the ohlins would have been Ford Performance shocks and struts w/ bmr handling springs

IMO go a little stiffer up front if you're going to go with the Ohlins. They will handle it well and won't feel as stiff as they are. 400+. Depends on how much you track, but the Ohlins default springs are 500 and they are known to ride very well with their DFV tech.

 

[DivineStrike]

IMO go a little stiffer up front if you're going to go with the Ohlins. They will handle it well and won't feel as stiff as they are. 400+. Depends on how much you track, but the Ohlins default springs are 500 and they are known to ride very well with their DFV tech.

I definitely intend to track it. Would like to a couple times a year but will mostly be for driving 8k a year plus a few autocross’ here and there. Mostly want the suspension for a really well planted feel while retaining good ride quality. I drive pretty spirited, but I also don’t want it to be too stiff for street tires (MPS4S quality or better street tire) my tires are 285s squared, But I may eventually go up to 295s if rubbing in the front won’t be an issue. That won’t be for a while as I’m just putting on the mps4s’ here in a week or so once they come in

 

[80FoxCoupe]

Hello All,

Picked up a 2019 GT Premium with PP1 in Kona Blue. Would like to switch to coilers to get the lowered look and keep drivability on the street and the occasional 3-4 track days a year. Anyone with first hand experience on these two kits? Thank you and looking forward feedback.


Steeda S550 Mustang Pro-Action Front Coilovers
Pedders Adjustable Coilover Kit eXtreme Xa

@Evil 5.0 looking to move a high end set of Cortex Racing coilovers. Hit him up.

 

[RoadCone]

I have Cortex JRI double adjustable setup for sale. $2500. Over 5k new! Only on car for short time.

 

[puredrive]

I’m going ohlins as I’m trying to go with a stiffer set of springs while having the best ride quality I can have with them, without spending over 5k for some jrzs

pretty decided on 300/1000 for the spring rates. I can always swap out softer springs up front if I don’t like it. My other consideration for about 40% the cost of the ohlins would have been Ford Performance shocks and struts w/ bmr handling springs

I think having the adjustable option on coilovers is the way to go. I'm still learning on the spring rates for what's comfortable on the street for this car. What spring rate are the BMR?

One of the deciding factors of going with the Mustang was the street diving capabilities. Test drove a 370Z Nismo and that was FIRM. But I guess I already lived through that in my younger years, now I am looking for a compromised.

Plus the roads in Houston are just terrible.

 

[DivineStrike]

I think having the adjustable option on coilovers is the way to go. I'm still learning on the spring rates for what's comfortable on the street for this car. What spring rate are the BMR?

One of the deciding factors of going with the Mustang was the street diving capabilities. Test drove a 370Z Nismo and that was FIRM. But I guess I already lived through that in my younger years, now I am looking for a compromised.

Plus the roads in Houston are just terrible.

250 up front and 980 in the rear. It’s basically a touch stiffer than a GT350r. Unsure on the actual comfort level with the Ford racing Shocks. But I would think if you could test drive or get a ride in a gt350r it would feel about like that but would be obviously a little stiffer

 

[BmacIL]

I think having the adjustable option on coilovers is the way to go. I'm still learning on the spring rates for what's comfortable on the street for this car. What spring rate are the BMR?

One of the deciding factors of going with the Mustang was the street diving capabilities. Test drove a 370Z Nismo and that was FIRM. But I guess I already lived through that in my younger years, now I am looking for a compromised.

Plus the roads in Houston are just terrible.

Get a ride in @Rebellion 's car. He has the same setup as I nearly. GT350R fronts, SP085 rears with FP track dampers, cradle lockout, rear lca bearings and bearing shock mounts. It rides remarkably well on the street. The only time it really does feel stiff is bumpy roads at <10 mph. Otherwise, at speed it's pretty compliant. You feel everything, but not harshly. The dampers do a great job of keeping the ride composed. It has a better ride index than the stock car.

 

[Grintch]

Get a ride in @Rebellion 's car. He has the same setup as I nearly. GT350R fronts, SP085 rears with FP track dampers, cradle lockout, rear lca bearings and bearing shock mounts. It rides remarkably well on the street. The only time it really does feel stiff is bumpy roads at <10 mph. Otherwise, at speed it's pretty compliant. You feel everything, but not harshly. The dampers do a great job of keeping the ride composed. It has a better ride index than the stock car.

Isn't this what the Steeda coilovers would buy you, but with built in height adjustment, adjustable rebound, and a wide variety of spring rate options?

 

[BmacIL]

Isn't this what the Steeda coilovers would buy you, but with built in height adjustment, adjustable rebound, and a wide variety of spring rate options?

Sure?

@puredrive was asking for an idea of what those spring rates felt like with a well-matched monotube damper.

 

[shogun32]

spring rates for what's comfortable on the street for this car.

springs support the car's weight and decide the equilibrium height. bump absorption is dominated by damping fluid flow rates.

Given a known bump, weaker springs require more and faster shaft displacement in order to absorb the impact force. It is frequently the case that compression damping is too restrictive both from the factory and aftermarket. This means the suspension acts like it's "rigid" which causes the impact to transfer into the chassis (rocking it) instead of gliding motionless over the bump. This is where MR shows it's superiority.

If you want good suspension action the only answer is to fix the damping. A stronger rate spring will mask the problem to a degree (by reducing the speed and length of piston stroke) but is not an actual fix.

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