Suspension Questions

[baevid]

I can say that hitting any abrupt speed bump or slight edge would make it feel like you just broke your rims on the Steeda bump stops lol

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[SteedaTech]

We recommend the polyfoam bumpstops for daily driven street vehicles especially on rough road conditions. Furthermore, our comfort suspension system is the Steeda Pro-Active dampers,Steeda Progressive springs and the polyfoam bumpstops.
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[tj@steeda]

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!!!!

As mentioned, talk to SteedaTech, he’ll set you up correctly to ensure your ride quality is great.

 

[5OSONIC]

We recommend the polyfoam bumpstops for daily driven street vehicles especially on rough road conditions. Furthermore, our comfort suspension system is the Steeda Pro-Active dampers,Steeda Progressive springs and the polyfoam bumpstops.
Steeda Tech

I was advised to use the Steeda adjustable bump stops a few years ago when I bought my suspension. Oh well, I'm glad you guys have realized they don't work so well for street vehicles.

 

[Roadway 5.0]

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.

Which wheels and tires are you running? Is it the front wheels, rear wheels, or both causing the loud noise? I used the Steeda bumpstops for about 10 months and didn’t have any issues with jarring potholes, however I have a different set of springs.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/impressed-surprised-w-steeda-bumpstops.117695/

I have since went to BMW bumpstops and new shocks in search for an overall better ride since returning back to the states and encountering the poor local roads. In the end, I’ll be reducing spring rate and adding a touch of suspension travel in the future.

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.

This is not good. How does your alignment look?

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

Considering you’re installing the blower, I would not use a progressive spring. The extra weight will push the nose into the higher spring rate, and the nose will drop more than expected as the helper portion of the spring compresses. I suggest Steeda or BMR minimum drop springs for a nice stance with the blower and a good ride. Your current shocks will work fine (I used them for years), but you’ll see a benefit if you move at least to monotube shocks.

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