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[shogun32]

M-18000-F

give @Biggsy a shout.

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[Biggsy]

give @Biggsy a shout.

Thanks Matt

@BVLCK_S550 Feel free to shoot me a DM. If you want to spend much less than half of that, Im placing an order for coilovers at the end of the week. I have a set up that his been great to me over the years.

 

[shogun32]

• Steeda Sport Progressive Springs (555-8210)
• Steeda rear subframe alignment dowels (555-4438)
• Steeda Bump Steer (555-8133)
• Maximum Motorsports Caster Camber Plates (MM6CC-10)
• Steeda Front Sway Bar (555-1015)
• Steeda Rear Sway Bar (555-1016)
• Adjustable sway bar End Links (SBELK1)

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you don't want to lower your car more than 1". But if you do, you not only need the bump steer kit you need the front lateral links with the higher pivot point.

The Steeda front bar is redonculous. *IF* you want a front bar, get the BMR/Eibach one. But I would hold off. Forget the rear, or get a GT350 one. People have a tendency to reach for entirely too much bar.

I've got lightly used Steeda dampers if you're so inclined. They are made by the same outfit that builds the Koni units, yes. But Steeda claims the internals are not the same as Koni. And that seems to bear out but short of dyno proof, it's hearsay/marketing.

 

[CobaltFilly]

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you don't want to lower your car more than 1". But if you do, you not only need the bump steer kit you need the front lateral links with the higher pivot point.

The Steeda front bar is redonculous. *IF* you want a front bar, get the BMR/Eibach one. But I would hold off. Forget the rear, or get a GT350 one. People rhave a tendency to each for entirely too much bar.

I've got lightly used Steeda dampers if you're so inclined. They are made by the same outfit that builds the Koni units, yes. But Steeda claims the internals are not the same as Koni. And that seems to bear out but short of dyno proof, it's hearsay/marketing.

Good read.
I contacted Steeda’s Suspension guy (Rodney) and got advised on a DD Autocross setup.
Just installed yesterday the first bits:

Mustang Lowering Progressive Springs
Steeda Shocks and Struts (Active, Non Adj)
Camber Plates
pre cut jounce bumpers (as mine looked pretty shabby)

Getting alignment today, its a bit bouncy but certainly feels a better ride to me than BC Racing Coilovers, and thats before settling.

I went all one option because I saved about $200, I don’t care about color, and I have used steeda on my previous car (not a mustang) with good results.

definitely notice the lowering, its about 3/4”-1”.

 

[BVLCK_S550]

see edits.

you don't want to lower your car more than 1". But if you do, you not only need the bump steer kit you need the front lateral links with the higher pivot point.

The Steeda front bar is redonculous. *IF* you want a front bar, get the BMR/Eibach one. But I would hold off. Forget the rear, or get a GT350 one. People rhave a tendency to each for entirely too much bar.

I've got lightly used Steeda dampers if you're so inclined. They are made by the same outfit that builds the Koni units, yes. But Steeda claims the internals are not the same as Koni. And that seems to bear out but short of dyno proof, it's hearsay/marketing.

I think I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m gonna go with the bilstein b6’s with the steeda sport progressive springs. I want to go ahead and do sway bars because I want to basically dive into the suspension once and never really touch it again. Are you saying I’ll need the front lateral links on sport progressives? The front lateral links is something I’ve seen very little of people changing?

 

[BVLCK_S550]

Good read.
I contacted Steeda’s Suspension guy (Rodney) and got advised on a DD Autocross setup.
Just installed yesterday the first bits:

Mustang Lowering Progressive Springs
Steeda Shocks and Struts (Active, Non Adj)
Camber Plates
pre cut jounce bumpers (as mine looked pretty shabby)

Getting alignment today, its a bit bouncy but certainly feels a better ride to me than BC Racing Coilovers, and thats before settling.

I went all one option because I saved about $200, I don’t care about color, and I have used steeda on my previous car (not a mustang) with good results.

definitely notice the lowering, its about 3/4”-1”.

Good read.
I contacted Steeda’s Suspension guy (Rodney) and got advised on a DD Autocross setup.
Just installed yesterday the first bits:

Mustang Lowering Progressive Springs
Steeda Shocks and Struts (Active, Non Adj)
Camber Plates
pre cut jounce bumpers (as mine looked pretty shabby)

Getting alignment today, its a bit bouncy but certainly feels a better ride to me than BC Racing Coilovers, and thats before settling.

I went all one option because I saved about $200, I don’t care about color, and I have used steeda on my previous car (not a mustang) with good results.

definitely notice the lowering, its about 3/4”-1”.

That’s a great stance! Are those 18” wheels or 19”? If you can post a pic of the alignment specs and let me know how you feel about everything!

 

[CobaltFilly]

That’s a great stance! Are those 18” wheels or 19”? If you can post a pic of the alignment specs and let me know how you feel about everything!

Well, surprise for you, those are the stock 17”s that come on V6s

 

[BVLCK_S550]

Well, surprise for you, those are the stock 17”s that come on V6s

Well that’s a great stance and should hopefully look great on 19” PP1 wheels. I’ve looked at so many cars with sport progressive springs and the stance looks different on all of them. I know the 5.0’s are heavier then the eco boost and maybe the V6’s so it’s gonna be different but it seems across the board the fitment seems to vary from car to car in my opinion.

 

[CobaltFilly]

Well that’s a great stance and should hopefully look great on 19” PP1 wheels. I’ve looked at so many cars with sport progressive springs and the stance looks different on all of them. I know the 5.0’s are heavier then the eco boost and maybe the V6’s so it’s gonna be different but it seems across the board the fitment seems to vary from car to car in my opinion.

well thank you! I am going after some Anthracite 18x10 Apexes…can’t wait

 

[WItoTX]

Maybe I missed it, but just what exactly is your plans for the car? Look cool? Track set up? Autox? Dragstrip? Something else?

Judging by what you are looking to do, it appears AutoX or Track, but I would change my advice depending on which route.

 

[shogun32]

I think I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m gonna go with the bilstein b6’s with the steeda sport progressive springs.

Come up here to VA and I'll hand you my Steeda Sport Prog springs. Too much drop IMO and I had them on an Eco paired with their pro-Active shocks.

I want to go ahead and do sway bars because I want to basically dive into the suspension once and never really touch it again.

The sentiment is understandable. But the Steeda front bar is nuts! If you're dead set on doing a bar, do *A* front bar, just not Steeda's.

And toss the Ford spring bumpers. Get Eibach's and cut them down to match your drop.

Are you saying I’ll need the front lateral links on sport progressives? The front lateral links is something I’ve seen very little of people changing?

You don't HAVE to, but a 1" (or more) drop it should be done. Just because most people "do things wrong" doesn't mean they aren't still wrong.

 

[BVLCK_S550]

Maybe I missed it, but just what exactly is your plans for the car? Look cool? Track set up? Autox? Dragstrip? Something else?

Judging by what you are looking to do, it appears AutoX or Track, but I would change my advice depending on which route.

Wanting it to look cool but function at the same time. I more then likely won’t take it to a track but plan on taking it to multiple mountain trips and stuff like that. It’s not my daily driver but I tend to drive it pretty aggressive whenever I do drive it. I plan on boosting it in the future and I just want it to be good at whatever I throw at it.

 

[CobaltFilly]

That’s a great stance! Are those 18” wheels or 19”? If you can post a pic of the alignment specs and let me know how you feel about everything!

So I had a perfect install…
No longer will doubt myself in mechanics skill.

see my signature for what i installed yesterday

 

[BVLCK_S550]

So I had a perfect install…
No longer will doubt myself in mechanics skill.

see my signature for what i installed yesterday

That’s great man! Thanks for the pic!

 

[CobaltFilly]

That’s great man! Thanks for the pic!

You betcha, anytime. Just remember numbers may likely be different for your heavier 5.0.

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