Suspension Questions

[5OSONIC]

Looking for some suspension suggestions for my mostly daily driven 16' Mustang! Current set up: steeda progressive springs+ steeda pro action (non adjustable) + steeda bump stop.

On my daily commute, I cross over a bridge that has a slight ramp and suddenly flattens out, and every time I drive over that the car gets a bit unstable for a split second. Pretty sketchy. I'm not speeding or doing anything crazy either. It's just a tiny upward slope that flattens out abruptly, but all the other cars I've driven handle this perfectly fine.

I do enjoy taking the car out for a spin on windy roads often, and do a few auto cross events per year just for fun. I just purchased a Whipple SC, so looking for a setup that will reduce wheel hop. I might take the car to the drag strip maybe once a year, but for the most part don't do any hard launches.

In addition to the Steeda components I already mentioned, I also have BMR camber bolts and the Steeda IRS subframe alignment kit (for BMR CB005)

What components should be next? What springs fit my bill better than the steeda progressives? Can I reuse my steeda pro action shocks/struts?

Thanks!!!!

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[shogun32]

sounds like you need to give @SteedaTech a call to sort out what you already have.

 

[baevid]

Change out those Steeda bump stops to trimmed stock ones. They’re way too hard for daily driving imo. I had the same setup before.

 

[SteedaTech]

Looking for some suspension suggestions for my mostly daily driven 16' Mustang! Looking for a set up that will improve handling/comfort over my steeda progressive springs+ steeda pro action (non adjustable) + steeda bump stop set up. Every time I go over a pot hole my car makes a really loud noise and it feels like the wheel is about to get crushed.

Also, on my daily commute, I cross over a bridge that has a slight ramp and suddenly flattens out, and every time I drive over that the car feels like it's going to fly off and then the car gets a bit unstable for a split second. Pretty sketchy. I'm not speeding or doing anything crazy either. It's just a tiny upward slope that flattens out abruptly, but all the other cars I've driven handle this perfectly fine.

I do enjoy taking the car out for a spin on windy roads often, and do a few auto cross events per year just for fun. I just purchased a Whipple SC, so looking for a setup that will reduce wheel hop. I might take the car to the drag strip maybe once a year, but for the most part don't do any hard launches.

In addition to the Steeda components I already mentioned, I also have BMR camber bolts and the Steeda IRS subframe alignment kit (for BMR CB005)

What components should be next? What springs fit my bill better than the steeda progressives? Can I reuse my steeda pro action shocks/struts?

Thanks!!!!

pm your contact info and I will go over your build with you, to meet your objectives,
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[S7N]

Change out those Steeda bump stops to trimmed stock ones. They’re way too hard for daily driving imo. I had the same setup before.

Yep it’s the Steeda bump stops. I have the same setup and when you go over certain bumps it almost like there is no strut to absorb the impact it’s that hard. Have not got around to changing mine out yet.

 

[5OSONIC]

Change out those Steeda bump stops to trimmed stock ones. They’re way too hard for daily driving imo. I had the same setup before.

Yep it’s the Steeda bump stops. I have the same setup and when you go over certain bumps it almost like there is no strut to absorb the impact it’s that hard. Have not got around to changing mine out yet.

Yikes. So what was the point of paying extra for these bump stops?

@SteedaTech Is it true that I should just swap the steeda ones for the trimmed stock ones to get a better ride?

 

[KellTrac]

I tested the Steeda stops when they first came out and they were horrible.

Eibach bumpstops are hands down the best bump stops available.

 

[shogun32]

Yikes. So what was the point of paying extra for these bump stops?

yeah I'm none to happy about that either. I'm replacing with Eibach's fairly soft units cut in half (1.5" long from originally 3"), or perhaps even shorter (3/4"). I have to see how much "free shaft" I have and may even drill the material to give it even more squish. I bought extras for that purpose.

EBS770044 and EBS770060 are the part numbers. Available from Eibach directly (call) or Summit Racing.
https://www.summitracing.com/search...wordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=EBS7700

 

[db252]

John, go for a tide in my car and see if it’s what you’d like more. I’m running steeda ultralite linear springs along with Ford Racing track struts/shocks and their sway bars. No reason you couldn’t run those springs with your current struts/shocks. I’m sure there are other things we can do to make it better. I’m heading towards JRZ coilovers because I’ve maxed out my current suspension needs for road course but I still love my setup and have for the last couple years. Text me if it’s easier since you already have my number.

 

[2morrow]

Hmmm... that sounds perplexing. Whatever you do fill us in on what the culprit was and what adjustments were made.

Good luck OP.

 

[5OSONIC]

Thanks for the help guys. I spent all last night reading like a billion threads and came to the conclusion I will need to switch up my suspension a bit to make it more suitable once the Whipple is installed. The Steeda Progressives I currently have are already a hair too low for my liking, and it would only get worst after the added weight.

John, go for a tide in my car and see if it’s what you’d like more. I’m running steeda ultralite linear springs along with Ford Racing track struts/shocks and their sway bars. No reason you couldn’t run those springs with your current struts/shocks. I’m sure there are other things we can do to make it better. I’m heading towards JRZ coilovers because I’ve maxed out my current suspension needs for road course but I still love my setup and have for the last couple years. Text me if it’s easier since you already have my number.

Ahhhh, I thought I had narrowed my choices down to SP083s and GT350R springs.... I will definitely look into those ultralites too now haha. I'll send you a text

 

[baevid]

I'm actually still on the Steeda Progressives with the ProActions non-adjustables and Eibach bumpstops but will eventually move over to the FRPP track suspension and SP083s. The front sits a good 1/2" lower or so than I like due to the Whipple weighing down the front.

In the mean time before upgrading more, just changing out the bumpstops on your current setup will be a world's difference and the cheapest/quickest route to make you enjoy your car again right now.

 

[Bluemustang]

Looking for some suspension suggestions for my mostly daily driven 16' Mustang! Looking for a set up that will improve handling/comfort over my steeda progressive springs+ steeda pro action (non adjustable) + steeda bump stop set up. Every time I go over a pot hole my car makes a really loud noise and it feels like the wheel is about to get crushed.

Also, on my daily commute, I cross over a bridge that has a slight ramp and suddenly flattens out, and every time I drive over that the car feels like it's going to fly off and then the car gets a bit unstable for a split second. Pretty sketchy. I'm not speeding or doing anything crazy either. It's just a tiny upward slope that flattens out abruptly, but all the other cars I've driven handle this perfectly fine.

I do enjoy taking the car out for a spin on windy roads often, and do a few auto cross events per year just for fun. I just purchased a Whipple SC, so looking for a setup that will reduce wheel hop. I might take the car to the drag strip maybe once a year, but for the most part don't do any hard launches.

In addition to the Steeda components I already mentioned, I also have BMR camber bolts and the Steeda IRS subframe alignment kit (for BMR CB005)

What components should be next? What springs fit my bill better than the steeda progressives? Can I reuse my steeda pro action shocks/struts?

Thanks!!!!

Comfort? That's interesting. Is this not pretty much the Steeda "Comfort" package? Lol
Sorry, I have a real hard time not laughing typing "Comfort package". Can't believe they actually called it that.

As far as springs go, it really doesn't get any softer spring wise than those. I believe the front rate goes as low as 145 initially which is even softer than the Base GT springs. As mentioned, I would look into possibly trying some different bumpstops as a first course of action.

Option 2 might be to get a minimum drop linear rate spring to increase your suspension travel slightly and/or possibly looking at getting dampers with better control. Although what you're saying is a bit perplexing as this Steeda setup is marketed as the most comfortable lowered setup. Honestly, I think it's a combination of all 3 - the progressive springs, the bumpstops and the dampers. Sounds like you're lacking control and predictability.

Edit: I stand corrected Steeda's comfort package includes their Active dampers, not the non-adjustables.. My mistake on that.

 

[5OSONIC]

I'm actually still on the Steeda Progressives with the ProActions non-adjustables and Eibach bumpstops but will eventually move over to the FRPP track suspension and SP083s. The front sits a good 1/2" lower or so than I like due to the Whipple weighing down the front.

In the mean time before upgrading more, just changing out the bumpstops on your current setup will be a world's difference and the cheapest/quickest route to make you enjoy your car again right now.

Ah, yeah same here. I'm in the same exact boat. The extra weight of the whipple is one of the reasons I'm looking for different springs now. The drop looks amazing, but I scrape every time I go into my garage without the Whipple

Comfort? That's interesting. Is this not pretty much the Steeda "Comfort" package? Lol
Sorry, I have a real hard time not laughing typing "Comfort package". Can't believe they actually called it that.

As far as springs go, it really doesn't get any softer spring wise than those. I believe the front rate goes as low as 145 initially which is even softer than the Base GT springs. As mentioned, I would look into possibly trying some different bumpstops as a first course of action.

Option 2 might be to get a minimum drop linear rate spring to increase your suspension travel slightly and/or possibly looking at getting dampers with better control. Although what you're saying is a bit perplexing as this Steeda setup is marketed as the most comfortable lowered setup. Honestly, I think it's a combination of all 3 - the progressive springs, the bumpstops and the dampers. Sounds like you're lacking control and predictability.

Weeeeelllllll, maybe I could've been a bit more clear, sorry about that. The car does drive comfortably for most of the conditions I drive in, but the pothole and bridge impacts are so bad that it sort of makes me forget about the pros of these springs. But as others have mentioned, it sounds like it's due to the steeda bumpstops, not the springs/shock/struts. If I wasn't installing a Whipple on it soon, I would probably just swap out the bump stops and be happy. Hope this clears it up a bit.

 

[Bluemustang]

Weeeeelllllll, maybe I could've been a bit more clear, sorry about that. The car does drive comfortably for most of the conditions I drive in, but the pothole and bridge impacts are so bad that it sort of makes me forget about the pros of these springs. But as others have mentioned, it sounds like it's due to the steeda bumpstops, not the springs/shock/struts. If I wasn't installing a Whipple on it soon, I would probably just swap out the bump stops and be happy. Hope this clears it up a bit.

This part is making me think the dampers. But having never used the Steeda bumpstops I have no frame of reference. It may very well be the bumpstops. This car doesn't have a load of travel anyhoo before bumpstop contact.

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