best springs?

GhettoPop · 12-04-2003, 04:54 PM

looking to put new springs on car below along with either strange or tokico blue shocks/struts. i dont want to go too low since NYC roads are a such a pothole filled mess. i was looking at FMS B springs, 7/8" drop front, 1/2" rear (if i remember correctly) would i be happier with a set of eibachs? i think they drop 1.5" all around, I'm just worried about bottoming out, hitting speed bumps, ride quality, messing up front end geometry, excess tire wear, etc. just looking for some advise/experience. thanks in advance.

Dark_5.0 · 12-04-2003, 05:54 PM

I put some progressive rate 1 1/2 drop springs on my 88GT I used to have and it was a big mistake. My 60ft went to hell. The car rode really rough and I knocked a hole in the oil pan while driving down the alley in the dark.

On my current car I just went with 4 banger springs in the fron to give it a little better stance.

jonnyk · 12-05-2003, 12:38 AM

What are your goals with the car? Handling? Drag racing? Springs are a lot different for each of these.

billheis · 12-05-2003, 03:36 AM

Check out this page and see what others say about different springs, http://reviews.stangnet.com/Suspension/
Bill

GhettoPop · 12-05-2003, 09:16 AM

sorry for not being more specific. the car is a daily driver. i want the springs to increase handling but not destroy ride quality. the car wont be on the track but will be used for eating chevys on the street. i want the car to look more agressive and handle better, but I dont want to knock a hole in my oil pan like Dark 5.0 (ouch)

GhettoPop · 12-19-2003, 05:00 PM

back to the top for more opinions! THANKS!

jonnyk · 12-19-2003, 09:40 PM

For street handling springs I always recommend H&R. They make several different choices depending on how hard you want it to ride...their Super Sports are fairly stiff for less body roll on long corners. If you like more of an autocross/tight turn setup you might look at their Sport version. Anyone who sells Maximum Motorsports should be able to get them for you...
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/HRsprings.asp

12-04-2003, 04:54 PM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	best springs? looking to put new springs on car below along with either strange or tokico blue shocks/struts. i dont want to go too low since NYC roads are a such a pothole filled mess. i was looking at FMS B springs, 7/8" drop front, 1/2" rear (if i remember correctly) would i be happier with a set of eibachs? i think they drop 1.5" all around, I'm just worried about bottoming out, hitting speed bumps, ride quality, messing up front end geometry, excess tire wear, etc. just looking for some advise/experience. thanks in advance. __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

12-04-2003, 05:54 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I put some progressive rate 1 1/2 drop springs on my 88GT I used to have and it was a big mistake. My 60ft went to hell. The car rode really rough and I knocked a hole in the oil pan while driving down the alley in the dark. On my current car I just went with 4 banger springs in the fron to give it a little better stance. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

12-05-2003, 12:38 AM	#3
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	What are your goals with the car? Handling? Drag racing? Springs are a lot different for each of these. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

12-05-2003, 03:36 AM	#4
billheis Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Posts: 178	Check out this page and see what others say about different springs, http://reviews.stangnet.com/Suspension/ Bill __________________ Bill Heiser 90 Convertable 5.0 LX, ported E7s w/ THumper valve job, TFS street, FR 65mm TB, B cam w/1.7 cobra rockers, kirban AFPR, Mac CAI, Mac Headers, off road h, 3 chamber flows, Crane ign. box, 3:73s, Art Carr AOD & 2600 converter

12-05-2003, 09:16 AM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	sorry for not being more specific. the car is a daily driver. i want the springs to increase handling but not destroy ride quality. the car wont be on the track but will be used for eating chevys on the street. i want the car to look more agressive and handle better, but I dont want to knock a hole in my oil pan like Dark 5.0 (ouch) __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

12-19-2003, 05:00 PM	#6
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	back to the top for more opinions! THANKS! __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

12-19-2003, 09:40 PM	#7
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	For street handling springs I always recommend H&R. They make several different choices depending on how hard you want it to ride...their Super Sports are fairly stiff for less body roll on long corners. If you like more of an autocross/tight turn setup you might look at their Sport version. Anyone who sells Maximum Motorsports should be able to get them for you... http://www.maximummotorsports.com/HRsprings.asp __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

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