Suspension upgrade ideas???

[RacerX]

Hey all, I'm needing to redo the suspension in my 2002 Mustang GT, and I'm not too impressed with the ride quality of the stock equipment, I would like to go with bilstein all around but it's a little too pricey for what i'm after, I want to maintain the performance handling, but want a little more comfortable ride. I'm interested in hearing what you guys have tried, and what you think? any suggestions are much appreciated, thanks.

[Mr 5 0]

No specific recommendations but I'm sure you'll get a few. If you want a more 'comfortable' ride, high-performance shocks won't do it. They tend to be 'stiffer', not softer. You might want to consider adjustable shocks and/or tires with a slightly 'softer' compound. They wear faster but give better dry traction and generally ride 'softer'. Its a trade-off, as usual.

There really is no magic formula. A 'comfortable' ride will usually sacrifice some handling capability and a firmer ride definitely is less 'comfortable', that word being subjective. Compromise is key.