SPRINGS ()()()()?

01 BLACK GT · 05-18-2001, 11:37 PM

i;M LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST SPRINGS. Let me know what you all run and tell me how they feel. Want to lower the 1 1/2 to 2". any input is helpful!!

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01' Black GT, 2 chamber Flows, mach 460, Leather 17"thrust wheels, bassanni x-pipe with cats, k&n Filtration, Steeda pullies and timing adjuster on the way!!

13.8 @ 99.1mph

83' T-bird 460 Stroker 514. Crane ignition and coil. c-6 trans too much too list

97snakedriver · 05-19-2001, 12:53 AM

You actually have lots of good choices for springs. But you really don't wont to go any lower then 1.25". Mustangs do a good impression of being a lot higher then they really are.

Steeda Sports or Eibachs are both good quality springs that will lower your car the right amount. I've gone though all sorts of suspension combos, and basically both will feel stiffer then stock, but not uncomfortable by any means. You have to be careful around speed bumps and similar, but with a 1.25" you will be able to clear most urban obstacles with out much trouble.

blue00gt · 05-21-2001, 04:35 PM

If you're looking for springs that mount in the stock positions (not coilovers), I would recommend H&R. They generally offer 4 levels of stiffness and lowering for each model of Mustang. Since they are progressive, they ride better than many specific rate sets, but they stiffen up nicely when you get into corners.
As far as how much to lower the car, it's not necessarily bad to lower it more than 1", but if you do you will need caster/camber plates and possibly a bumpsteer kit to maintain good geometry.

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2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, strut/shock tower bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose.
79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports suspension - H&R Race springs, Bilsteins, rear control arms, chassis bracing, Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and 600cfm carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2.5" Flowmaster 2chmbr exhaust, Al Driveshaft, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 stall, B&M

k9man2 · 05-26-2001, 02:38 AM

I installed Steeda sport springs and BBK CC plates on my 00 GT. It does ride rougher and seems to be a little bit more noisy in the interior but it handles alot better. Curves that I would only try at about 60mph w/stock springs now 70mph seems easy. I couldn't ask for better.

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00 Laser Red GT
MAC Cold Air
MAC CC Plates
Steeda Springs and Shifter
Supercharger (SOON)

k9man2 · 05-26-2001, 02:41 AM

OK, I had BBK on my mind. I meant that I installed MAC CC plates

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00 Laser Red GT
MAC Cold Air
MAC CC Plates
Steeda Springs and Shifter
Supercharger (SOON)

05-18-2001, 11:37 PM	#1
01 BLACK GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 35	SPRINGS ()()()()? i;M LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST SPRINGS. Let me know what you all run and tell me how they feel. Want to lower the 1 1/2 to 2". any input is helpful!! ------------------ 01' Black GT, 2 chamber Flows, mach 460, Leather 17"thrust wheels, bassanni x-pipe with cats, k&n Filtration, Steeda pullies and timing adjuster on the way!! 13.8 @ 99.1mph 83' T-bird 460 Stroker 514. Crane ignition and coil. c-6 trans too much too list

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05-19-2001, 12:53 AM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	You actually have lots of good choices for springs. But you really don't wont to go any lower then 1.25". Mustangs do a good impression of being a lot higher then they really are. Steeda Sports or Eibachs are both good quality springs that will lower your car the right amount. I've gone though all sorts of suspension combos, and basically both will feel stiffer then stock, but not uncomfortable by any means. You have to be careful around speed bumps and similar, but with a 1.25" you will be able to clear most urban obstacles with out much trouble.

05-21-2001, 04:35 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	If you're looking for springs that mount in the stock positions (not coilovers), I would recommend H&R. They generally offer 4 levels of stiffness and lowering for each model of Mustang. Since they are progressive, they ride better than many specific rate sets, but they stiffen up nicely when you get into corners. As far as how much to lower the car, it's not necessarily bad to lower it more than 1", but if you do you will need caster/camber plates and possibly a bumpsteer kit to maintain good geometry. ------------------ 2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, strut/shock tower bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose. 79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports suspension - H&R Race springs, Bilsteins, rear control arms, chassis bracing, Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and 600cfm carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2.5" Flowmaster 2chmbr exhaust, Al Driveshaft, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 stall, B&M

05-26-2001, 02:38 AM	#4
k9man2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Monroe, La. USA Posts: 8	I installed Steeda sport springs and BBK CC plates on my 00 GT. It does ride rougher and seems to be a little bit more noisy in the interior but it handles alot better. Curves that I would only try at about 60mph w/stock springs now 70mph seems easy. I couldn't ask for better. ------------------ 00 Laser Red GT MAC Cold Air MAC CC Plates Steeda Springs and Shifter Supercharger (SOON)

05-26-2001, 02:41 AM	#5
k9man2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Monroe, La. USA Posts: 8	OK, I had BBK on my mind. I meant that I installed MAC CC plates ------------------ 00 Laser Red GT MAC Cold Air MAC CC Plates Steeda Springs and Shifter Supercharger (SOON)