Suspension Set up for Magneride Recommendations

[codesx100]

So I am starting to put a list together of mods that i would want to put on my car. Its a 2018 Performance Pack 1, A10 with Magneride. I plan on buying part of it this fall and some next spring. I am open to suggestions on parts as I am have an issue on deciding on which to go with, especially with Springs and Roll Bars.

I already know to go with the BMR CB005 but stuck on choosing Steeda's Dual rate springs for Magneride or BMR's. Same with their roll bars.

All suspension and IRS mods that are recommended would be appreciated.

Thanks again!

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[Bluemustang]

If I had your car I would do a BMR CB005 and leave it alone. With the Magneride it's got to handle so well already that why mess with it? But that's just one man's opinion.

 

[MrWolf]

I also have the CB005 on my car with Magneride. Had these fitted the same time as a set of Ford Performance GT350 lowering springs.

20mm drop all round and only very slightly stiffer, but overall feels great

 

[msweet]

I am yet to pick up the car, but have a set of eibach sway bars that I picked up in a deal, and just recently ordered BMR magneride handling springs. I should be able to give feedback in about a months time.

Before anyone tells me "drive it first" blah blah blah, I have test driven one and compared to my MY16 it really needs a set of firmer springs. But my car will see regular track visits, YMMV

Actually that's a point, how will you be driving the car? Corner carving, DD, trackaholic etc

 

[BmacIL]

I am yet to pick up the car, but have a set of eibach sway bars that I picked up in a deal, and just recently ordered BMR magneride handling springs. I should be able to give feedback in about a months time.

Before you tell me "drive it first" blah blah blah, I have test driven one and compared to my MY16 it really needs a set of firmer springs. But my car will see regular track visits, YMMV

Actually that's a point, how will you be driving the car? Corner carving, DD, trackaholic etc

You'll love the springs. The rates are perfect for a dual purpose car.

 

[codesx100]

If I had your car I would do a BMR CB005 and leave it alone. With the Magneride it's got to handle so well already that why mess with it? But that's just one man's opinion.

I was definitely going with the CB005 first. Maybe your right tho less is more.

You'll love the springs. The rates are perfect for a dual purpose car.

Maybe I should just go with BMR magneride springs and the CB005 to start. Then add sway bars?

My only real issues is sometimes the car feels "bouncy" in straight line (granted NJ roads aren't always the best) and keeping more power in the turns, I dont feel super confident with it.

Ultimately the car is going to be a DD for a few years and then a summer and track car down the road.

 

[BmacIL]

I was definitely going with the CB005 first. Maybe your right tho less is more.



Maybe I should just go with BMR magneride springs and the CB005 to start. Then add sway bars?

My only real issues is sometimes the car feels "bouncy" in straight line (granted NJ roads aren't always the best) and keeping more power in the turns, I dont feel super confident with it.

Ultimately the car is going to be a DD for a few years and then a summer and track car down the road.

Yes, definitely. Alternatively, the new CB762 + CB010 is probably the best thing for a road course leaning car, even better than the CB005.

Your confidence will improve dramatically with the CB005/CB762 keeping the subframe locked in. The springs will make it feel planted and flat.

 

[codesx100]

Actually that's a point, how will you be driving the car? Corner carving, DD, trackaholic etc

Definitely DD but will want to do occasional tracking in a few years after its paid off, but mostly road course, with a few drag days here and there.

 

[msweet]

Similar to me, mine is a DD but sees quite a bit of weekend spirited driving and track time. Will see the drag strip occasionally, but much more handling focused. Ride quality isn't as important to me, pretty much anything will crash less than these BC coilovers lol - never been able to find a sweet spot for handling and ride quality, hoping magneride will give me that.

Plan is to start with the springs & sways, tackle wheel hop as required. Haven't seen much feedback on magneride's effect on wheel hop, so from that perspective I will wait until I drive it

 

[codesx100]

Similar to me, mine is a DD but sees quite a bit of weekend spirited driving and track time. Will see the drag strip occasionally, but much more handling focused. Ride quality isn't as important to me, pretty much anything will crash less than these BC coilovers lol - never been able to find a sweet spot for handling and ride quality, hoping magneride will give me that.

Plan is to start with the springs & sways, tackle wheel hop as required. Haven't seen much feedback on magneride's effect on wheel hop, so from that perspective I will wait until I drive it

I will say coming from a 2005 V6 stock suspension and some experience driving a 2017 GT stock, as well as a co-workers 2013 Roush Stage 3 the Magneride+IRS is so much nicer. Like i said it can feel bouncy at times, I'm hoping with a few mods and maybe a DSC sport controller later on, (I doubt ford is going to make upgrade the controller to the 350 controller) so i can get the suspension really dialed in. From talking to BmacIL i think its better to go with wheel hop then springs, and then get roll bars later. I've heard good things with putting on the GT350R bars on unless you want adjustables then the BMR/Steeda/Ford Racing maybe better.

Yes, definitely. Alternatively, the new CB762 + CB010 is probably the best thing for a road course leaning car, even better than the CB005.

Your confidence will improve dramatically with the CB005/CB762 keeping the subframe locked in. The springs will make it feel planted and flat.

I really wanted to give BmacIL a quick shout out for helping me on my suspension choices, and really putting me on the right track for upgrading my suspension.

 

[BmacIL]

Similar to me, mine is a DD but sees quite a bit of weekend spirited driving and track time. Will see the drag strip occasionally, but much more handling focused. Ride quality isn't as important to me, pretty much anything will crash less than these BC coilovers lol - never been able to find a sweet spot for handling and ride quality, hoping magneride will give me that.

Plan is to start with the springs & sways, tackle wheel hop as required. Haven't seen much feedback on magneride's effect on wheel hop, so from that perspective I will wait until I drive it

Well the CB005 or CB762 are big improvers to handling as well. Reduction in wheel hop is nice, but the thing I noticed the most was how much more locked-in and predictable the rear of the car became.

 

[Bluemustang]

OP I think you’re making a great choice. What i said before about leaving the car alone - it’s only because it’s such a new car with nice options. But if you know what you want get after it. I love my BMR handling springs and wish I had put these on from the beginning.

I also agree to leave the sway bars to last. I don’t think you need them but the GT350/R bars would likely make a nice package.

 

[Bluemustang]

Well the CB005 or CB762 are big improvers to handling as well. Reduction in wheel hop is nice, but the thing I noticed the most was how much more locked-in and predictable the rear of the car became.

The RLCA and knuckle bearings make improvements on this. Combined with the CB005 and vertical links the rear is very predictable now.

 

[codesx100]

OP I think you’re making a great choice. What i said before about leaving the car alone - it’s only because it’s such a new car with nice options. But if you know what you want get after it. I love my BMR handling springs and wish I had put these on from the beginning.

I also agree to leave the sway bars to last. I don’t think you need them but the GT350/R bars would likely make a nice package.

I am just waiting on a clarification from BMR on something but as you and BmacIL pointed out to go with one part at a time/dont jump the gun. So once i get my clarification i will be getting the CB005 or CB010 to start and see what it needs after if much else, but I was able to reduce what i was putting on the car to a nice set of mods IF necessary.

I'd go with the GT350R bars if i were getting sway bars honestly. The price difference is crazy, plus if you really need more bar i'd be looking at the 38mm steeda or the 37mm Ford racing gt350 front bars w/ corresponding rear bars.

The Magneride + BMR Springs + GT350R bars i think would be enough for any DD/some Track set up, after some IRS mods, again if really necessary.

I am thinking about doing the Ford Performance Toe to Link Bushing eventually since it is a very cheap mod and some say its the next best to the CB005.

I would probably wait to do vertical links last as people seem to say they are great and some said it did nothing, all I know is it cant hurt compared to the stupid thin stock ones.

 

[msweet]

Well the CB005 or CB762 are big improvers to handling as well. Reduction in wheel hop is nice, but the thing I noticed the most was how much more locked-in and predictable the rear of the car became.

I've got the CB005 and FP toe/knuckle bearing now, and I did notice a big improvement with the CB005 especially. This time round I want to tackle handling first, then counter any hop. I have read the autos are less susceptible to wheel hop, but not sure how that correlates with the brutality of drag mode in the 10 speed, especially down the strip.

Plan after springs and bars would be CB005, BK081 and the toe/knuckle bearing depending on requirement. I will be running a set of MT drag radials on the strip too

Alternatively Lethal's bread and butter BMR pack looks good, but don't think I need to go too overboard lol

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