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Are the BMR's squeaking/clanking yet?
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Why does it look like the BMRs drop the car waaaaay more in the front?!

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BMR SP763: 170/740 - 0.875"/0.5"
Seeda Min Drop #555 8223: 200/800 - 0.5"/0.5"

Is there a noticeable difference on the street between these 2 for harshness? I realize it is a subjective subject but the gauge would be wife and kids lol

If bad roads and speed bumps are a concern then why would people opt for the lower drop on the front with the bmr springs?
 

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New owner of a 2015 RS2. Roush drop the car more than factory?
 

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The car gets equal looking tire to fender gaps with a slight rake. The wheel wells are different front and rear.

Both will ride well with a good damper. I'd recommend upgrading if you increase the spring rate more than the BMR does. Need? Matter of preference, but it will ride and handle better with a damper with better matched forces.
Yeah. And the rates of both of those springs are still pretty soft. It won't be too stiff and it will ride well with a good dampers as you stated.
 

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The car gets equal looking tire to fender gaps with a slight rake. The wheel wells are different front and rear.

Both will ride well with a good damper. I'd recommend upgrading if you increase the spring rate more than the BMR does. Need? Matter of preference, but it will ride and handle better with a damper with better matched forces.
Awhile back you suggested the bilsteins for great street manners and handling ability. I'm going with those. The entrance to my place has a rather large speed bump so I will have to check if a .8 front drop coupled with a slightly smaller front tire diameter will be ok. 275s are -.4" and 285 are -.1". 275s and bmr would be a 1.075" front drop
 

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Are the BMR's squeaking/clanking yet?
I’m curious why you asked because I have some odd rear end noise that developed after 1500 kms with my BMR763 springs. Even after putting in the J&M shock mounts, it’s still there but different and not as clanking or awful. When I installed the springs I made sure they’re seated properly in the spring isolators and lined up correctly. A reputable shop did a properly alignment and indexed the bushings.

When I have the windows down or the music at 2/3-1/2 volume I can’t hear it, but if the windows are closed and there’s no music, it’s noticeable. Even my girlfriend can hear it clearly. Makes me wonder if it’s the springs. It doesn’t happen on big bumps, dips or one solid expansion joint but rather multiple bumps of broken, uneven pothole patched pavement.
 

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Makes me wonder if it’s the springs
For me it was 100% the springs. Went back to stock, problem solved. Currently have some Steeda Dual Rate Ultimate Handling Springs. Just waiting on some Ford Performance FR3 Track front/rear strut/shocks.
 

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For me it was 100% the springs. Went back to stock, problem solved. Currently have some Steeda Dual Rate Ultimate Handling Springs. Just waiting on some Ford Performance FR3 Track front/rear strut/shocks.
Rear springs? What was your sound like?
So many people recommend and use BMR springs.
 

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I'd be surprised.
I’m at a loss. I thought the J&M mounts and Eibach rear bump stops would sort the issue out but it must be something else. I’m sick of digging around the rear end of this car. Gonna have to throw it up on jack stands and check the springs, end links and whatever else it could be. Such a piss off.
 

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I’m at a loss. I thought the J&M mounts and Eibach rear bump stops would sort the issue out but it must be something else.
Are you in the coyote mustang canada FB group? I made a post about it sometime ago.
 

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Now that I've had my wheels for a bit, I think I do want to go ahead with a slight drop. I want to keep drivability and don't want to go too low, just want to close up the wheel gap a bit. Currently thinking of either the BMR SP763 or the Steeda Minimum Drop Springs. Steeda looks like it'll be an even half inch drop all around, and BMR is half inch rear and 7/8" in the front.

Any opinions or personal experience with either of these two?

https://www.steeda.com/Steeda-S550-...wering-Springs--Linear-2015-2020_p_13494.html

http://m.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1880

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BMR minimum drop springs.
20 " wheels.
265/35/20 front tires.
295/35/20 back tires.
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