suspension mods without lowering?

[tj@steeda]

These are Steeda suspension parts that will give you what you're looking for and are reasonably priced.

MIght be even better priced around Memorial Day

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[GT 550]

"what specifically do you want to improve?"...first off,thanks for your input.i'd like to go beyond the "basic handeling",better dampening,more body/sway control,solid deployment of the IRS under power...a good handeling street car that's a pleasure to drive in a safe,but spirited manner,again,thanks for your help!

All set ups are a compromise when the car is used for multiple purposes ie DD/grocery getter/back roads. When you're deciding on what and how much to do remember that you'll probably be DDing and grocery getting a lot more than anything so the car should be built to fulfil that purpose ie ride and not being lowered is a key consideration.

IMHO conservative is good, on uneven tarmac and a range of road conditions you want good suspension compliance, and unless it's a no compromise lightweight tarmac rally car with adjustable two way damping at $10k per corner, that usually means erring on the side of softer springs so the suspension rides bumps rather than bouncing off them (common mistake) therefore increasing rather than decreasing grip.

Small and well considered relatively inexpensive changes can make a big difference to a DD.

 

[Rapid Red]

MIght be even better priced around Memorial Day

 

[Rapid Red]

MIght be even better priced around Memorial Day

Good parts that fit, are a good price every day, all day.

 

[geezer stang]

These are Steeda suspension parts that will give you what you're looking for and are reasonably priced.

thank you sir..nice set-up!

 

[geezer stang]

21 base gt,A-10 trans,3:31 rears,pp-1 wheels,michelin AS3+ tires(255-40-19/275-40-19)BMR jacking rails,ford performance strut tower brace,air/oil separator,borla (fp)sport axle-backs

 

[geezer stang]

All set ups are a compromise when the car is used for multiple purposes ie DD/grocery getter/back roads. When you're deciding on what and how much to do remember that you'll probably be DDing and grocery getting a lot more than anything so the car should be built to fulfil that purpose ie ride and not being lowered is a key consideration.

IMHO conservative is good, on uneven tarmac and a range of road conditions you want good suspension compliance, and unless it's a no compromise lightweight tarmac rally car with adjustable two way damping at $10k per corner, that usually means erring on the side of softer springs so the suspension rides bumps rather than bouncing off them (common mistake) therefore increasing rather than decreasing grip.

Small and well considered relatively inexpensive changes can make a big difference to a DD.

thanks so much for your input!

 

[NGOT8R]

@geezer stang, which package have you decided will be the right one for you?

 

[geezer stang]

Let me know if I can help assist with any Steeda-related Items. Might be a nice ride to get them installed at our Valdosta facility - can have an A - B comparison as you ride back in comfort

Let me know if I can help assist at tim @ steeda

TJ

great info,thank you!

 

[tj@steeda]

great info,thank you!

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[geezer stang]

@geezer stang, which package have you decided will be the right one for you?

perhaps since i'm dealing with a "base car" ,PP-1 spec front control arm kit(m-3075-f)and rear toe kit(m-5972-m)might be a good starting point(these are ford performance parts)since i'm on the "PP-1" wheels/tires...then make a decision on shocks/sway bars.koni and bilstein have been buzz-words in the industry since forever,but i tend to lean toward "factory performance parts"so a selection from "ford performance" might be my choice(track or street?)to pair with the factory base springs.....thanks for your intrest.

 

[thornclaw]

i think a good ‘geezer’ build would be pp1 springset, bilsteins, and steeda swaybars and basically nothing else.

 

[geezer stang]

i think a good ‘geezer’ build would be pp1 springset, bilsteins, and steeda swaybars and basically nothing else.

sounds intresting,thanks!

 

[CRS77]

I just installed ford track handling suspension with Steeda minimum drop springs and used the spacers to bring back up a bit due my tire size. I’m running 285/35/20 square. My drop is only 1/4”. I love the ride quality and handling improvement.

 

[tj@steeda]

Appreciate the feedback!

TJ

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