Suspension Kits

[Yeah Nah]

Can't live with the front & rear and tyre gap and and thinking of lowering your Stang? If you have already done so share with us your experience and what you done.

We know that there are camber adjustment limitations/implications if you go too low, what are people using to rectify uneven tyre wear?

Burkey on this forum shared with us that he is looking at the Eibach, I'II leave it up to Burkey to share his research on the specific product he is looking at - Burkey?

There are many lowering kit brands on the market, so how far will you go with springs, shocks etc.

Burkey has changed my mind from Steeda to Eibach - Sportlines, and I am researching my options with this brand.

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[MustangDownUnder]

Previous suspension threads. All the info you need.... especially the second one.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42018&highlight=suspension


Yuvraj of suspension.
http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22036

 

[Yeah Nah]

Thanks MDU

 

[Drewbo]

Yuvraj of suspension.

Conspicuously absent of late.

 

[MustangDownUnder]

Thanks MDU

No problem, be sure to read most of the thread, they guy does many updates with different suspension set ups on his own vehicle. Its about as direct a comparison with real life feedback as you will get.

 

[Burkey]

Yuvraj of suspension.....:clap2:

 

[msweet]

conflicted between springs/shocks (expensive) or BMR suspension goodies for wheel hop (less expensive)

but seriously thinking about this combo http://www.steeda.com/koni-s550-mus...-pro-kit-lowering-springs-15-16-gt-1145-1095/

or getting the konis with sportlines

 

[Hunter]

I've got Steeda ultralights and bmr lockouts. Steeda camber plates. Should be fine for my purposes.

 

[MustangDownUnder]

conflicted between springs/shocks (expensive) or BMR suspension goodies for wheel hop (less expensive)

but seriously thinking about this combo http://www.steeda.com/koni-s550-mus...-pro-kit-lowering-springs-15-16-gt-1145-1095/

or getting the konis with sportlines

If you really like the KONI's have a look at this too

http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/koni-sport-1140-lowering-kit

That kit uses H&R springs, I spoke to an installer not long ago who said they fitted H&R to a local Sydney mustang recently. worked out to be something like a 1.3 inch drop. (assuming that kit uses the same springs etc.)


These Ford Racing Struts/shocks paired with Steeda Ultralight linear springs are the ones recommended in the above linked thread. (thread is pre KONI shock release). Same guy who wrote the thread left a review at the bottom of the struts product page, worth a read.

http://www.steeda.com/ford-racing-s...ck-and-strut-kit-15-16-gt-ecoboost-m-18000-f/

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang-ultralite-springs-linear-2015-gt-v6-555-8211/

 

[msweet]

If you really like the KNOI's have a look at this too

http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/koni-sport-1140-lowering-kit

That kit uses H&R springs, I spoke to an installer not long ago who said they fitted H&R to a local Sydney mustang recently. worked out to be something like a 1.3 inch drop. (assuming that kit uses the same springs etc.)

Doesn't look like they have options for the GT, just EB & V6? Our springs are a different rate aren't they?

 

[MustangDownUnder]

Doesn't look like they have options for the GT, just EB & V6? Our springs are a different rate aren't they?

Correct, I was speaking to someone recently who had ordered that kit, its possible they are sold out of the GT kits? I'm not sure.

But yes the springs will/should be different for the GT

 

[MuzzGT]

I just looked and they are also available from tirerack for the GT with the Pro Kit springs at the same price, but on backorder.

 

[Yeah Nah]

I found these two links very informative and of course they are someone's opinion they provide a great insight the Eibach Pro kit, and Steeda springs.

The first video [ame] shows that with the Eiback Pro kit, clearance is good but you have to take it easy. Therefore with the Sportline it would be much lower I guess.

The second video [ame] provides one's opinion on the Eibach Prokit versus the Steeda springs.

 

[Burkey]

Good job Yeah Nah.
I'm absolutely unsure what I'm going to do, although I DO know that a 1" drop isn't enough for me.

Disclaimer: I live in Mildura, possibly the flattest place on earth and the roads are pretty good too... With lots and lots of roundabouts....
Not tracking the car. Just want reasonable ride quality and much less roll/pitch when I'm getting up it.

I'm either going to go with Sportlines or coilovers (but not stupid cheap or ridiculously expensive ones).
If I was looking for less drop, and could live with a little rake in the car, I'd be seriously looking at BMRs handling springs. But I just can't stand the way the car sits with them installed. Just not my thing.
In any case, I will certainly be swapping out the factory sway bars, most likely going with the Eibach stuff.

Which leaves these options:
A. Sportlines on factory shocks (cost effective solution but ride quality?)
B. Sportlines and Koni yellows
C. Eibach "pro street coilovers" - Eibach Australia said these would be available around mid year. Local pricing should be around $2000 but I've seen them in the US at $1200 USD, add exchange rate and freight, should be less than $2000...

Why go that path?
Well, firstly, the springs and dampers will be perfectly mated to one another and aimed at the more aggressive end of the street market.
Also, if you find the car is too low/not low enough, it's easily fixed without removing anything/having to purchase more stuff...
This is one mod I'm going to hold-off until nearer delivery date.
Who knows what will hit the market in the near future?

Regardless of any of that, I'm thinking the Steeda bump steer kit needs to be a serious consideration for anyone looking to lower their vehicle properly.

Camber kits I'm not so sure of. It seems that a lot of the people running aftermarket wheels and tyres are deliberately leaving what I would call "excessive" camber in the rear just to get the tyres to clear the guards.
I'm not down with chewing the crap out of good tyres just to achieve a certain look.
To me, that's arse-backwards engineering.
These are my thoughts at this point in time. Subject to change at any point between now and October....

 

[MuzzGT]

Good job Yeah Nah.
I'm absolutely unsure what I'm going to do, although I DO know that a 1" drop isn't enough for me.

Disclaimer: I live in Mildura, possibly the flattest place on earth and the roads are pretty good too... With lots and lots of roundabouts....
Not tracking the car. Just want reasonable ride quality and much less roll/pitch when I'm getting up it.

I'm either going to go with Sportlines or coilovers (but not stupid cheap or ridiculously expensive ones).
If I was looking for less drop, and could live with a little rake in the car, I'd be seriously looking at BMRs handling springs. But I just can't stand the way the car sits with them installed. Just not my thing.
In any case, I will certainly be swapping out the factory sway bars, most likely going with the Eibach stuff.

Which leaves these options:
A. Sportlines on factory shocks (cost effective solution but ride quality?)
B. Sportlines and Koni yellows
C. Eibach "pro street coilovers" - Eibach Australia said these would be available around mid year. Local pricing should be around $2000 but I've seen them in the US at $1200 USD, add exchange rate and freight, should be less than $2000...

Why go that path?
Well, firstly, the springs and dampers will be perfectly mated to one another and aimed at the more aggressive end of the street market.
Also, if you find the car is too low/not low enough, it's easily fixed without removing anything/having to purchase more stuff...
This is one mod I'm going to hold-off until nearer delivery date.
Who knows what will hit the market in the near future?

Regardless of any of that, I'm thinking the Steeda bump steer kit needs to be a serious consideration for anyone looking to lower their vehicle properly.

Camber kits I'm not so sure of. It seems that a lot of the people running aftermarket wheels and tyres are deliberately leaving what I would call "excessive" camber in the rear just to get the tyres to clear the guards.
I'm not down with chewing the crap out of good tyres just to achieve a certain look.
To me, that's arse-backwards engineering.
These are my thoughts at this point in time. Subject to change at any point between now and October....

BMR camber bolts would work if your not tracking your car. I'm going down this option. http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&vehicleid=24&maincatid=113&catid=425

There are also replacement strut mounts if you don't want to use the existing ones. http://www.levittownfordsupercenter.com/ford-racing-mustang-strut-mounts-front-p-4420.html

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