Motorsport C Springs

bigred90gt · 01-28-2005, 11:09 AM

I am thinking of buying a set of C springs for the 90 gt. My question is, because it will be lower, will stock replacement shocks and struts work, or would I have to buy aftermarket ones designed to work with the lower suspension? I am looking to save a little bit of money, and since it is not a daily driver, if it is a slightly rough ride, I wont be upset.

GhettoPop · 01-28-2005, 04:44 PM

pretty sure the stock shocks/struts will still work, how bout some cheap KYB's? tokico blue's can be had for under $250/set

BLACK85GT · 01-28-2005, 08:31 PM

stock struts shocks will work. You might need camber/caster plates if it lowers too much. Remember the stiffer the spring, the less weight transfer= less traction to the rear. That is why i went with the B springs.

aar0s · 01-28-2005, 10:19 PM

i just put steeda sports on mine with kyb struts and love them.

bigred90gt · 01-28-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK85GT

stock struts shocks will work. You might need camber/caster plates if it lowers too much. Remember the stiffer the spring, the less weight transfer= less traction to the rear. That is why i went with the B springs.

I'm not too worried about weight transfer as I am trying to get away from drag racing with it and possibly go the other direction. I for the most part, as of right now, what it lowered for looks. Handling is second on my list, as the car wont be driven very often.

chatcher · 01-29-2005, 03:34 AM

your car will handle the road course better lowered and if you consider cc plates some like steeda's have provisions to raise the top of the strut to help correct the loss of travel my kyb adj came with paperwork stating i could go down 1.5 inches without damaging the units so i'd imagine youll be alright tokico and eibach both have shocks/struts designed for lowered mustangs you could always try a set of those later on if you werent happy with the ride

bigred90gt · 01-31-2005, 01:06 PM

Does anyone know if there are any other springs within the same price range (about $140/set) that would perform at least as well as them?

GhettoPop · 01-31-2005, 03:48 PM

i think $140 is as low as u can go. anything under $140 is usually no name crap you dont want anyway. steeda, eibach, etc, are all $200+. i would not recommend anything cheaper than the ford springs, i ahve heard nothing but bad things from them

tommythrasher32 · 01-31-2005, 05:06 PM

i got a set of ford motorsport c springs and a set of maxuim motorsports caster/camber plates ill sell for 225$ for both still in the box they came with the car when i bought them and have no need for them private message me id your interested

bigred90gt · 02-01-2005, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommythrasher32

i got a set of ford motorsport c springs and a set of maxuim motorsports caster/camber plates ill sell for 225$ for both still in the box they came with the car when i bought them and have no need for them private message me id your interested

I sent you a pm man. I am very interested in them!!

aar0s · 02-04-2005, 07:17 PM

one of the mustang catalogs had a set of "In house" eibach springs for 160 that were 650 fronts and2-300 in the back

DZEE'S LX · 02-07-2005, 02:05 PM

I like my c springs but I was looking for handling. It corners really flat and I don't regret that part at all.
Be ready for a much stiffer ride. Any specific rate spring you use will be much different than a stock setup.
You should be ok with your stock struts since your total travel will be less and more of it will be at the lower limits.
My car dropped at least 1 1/2 inches in the front. You will need c/c plates for sure.
The back was too high, I think because I have a notch and they weigh less in the rear. I had to cut a couple coils off to get it down where I want it, but the instructions tell you to do this if needed.

I think c-springs are great for the money.

procharge94 · 02-07-2005, 02:36 PM

Keep the stock shocks, or save up and buy some decent ones. Do not buy something half-ass right now just to regret it down the road.

The cheap KYB's and Koni's are barely better than stock. You really get what you pay for with shocks.

01-28-2005, 11:09 AM	#1
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Motorsport C Springs I am thinking of buying a set of C springs for the 90 gt. My question is, because it will be lower, will stock replacement shocks and struts work, or would I have to buy aftermarket ones designed to work with the lower suspension? I am looking to save a little bit of money, and since it is not a daily driver, if it is a slightly rough ride, I wont be upset. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

01-28-2005, 04:44 PM	#2
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: Motorsport C Springs pretty sure the stock shocks/struts will still work, how bout some cheap KYB's? tokico blue's can be had for under $250/set __________________ 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!

01-28-2005, 08:31 PM	#3
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	Re: Motorsport C Springs stock struts shocks will work. You might need camber/caster plates if it lowers too much. Remember the stiffer the spring, the less weight transfer= less traction to the rear. That is why i went with the B springs. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

01-28-2005, 10:19 PM	#4
aar0s Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 312	Re: Motorsport C Springs i just put steeda sports on mine with kyb struts and love them. __________________ 88 gt convertable =-= cobra intake, accufab 65 mm tb headers alum underdrives steeda alum.lca's, springs, c/c plates kyb struts 230 hp to da wheels http://www.cybersteed.freeservers.com

01-29-2005, 03:34 AM	#6
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	Re: Motorsport C Springs your car will handle the road course better lowered and if you consider cc plates some like steeda's have provisions to raise the top of the strut to help correct the loss of travel my kyb adj came with paperwork stating i could go down 1.5 inches without damaging the units so i'd imagine youll be alright tokico and eibach both have shocks/struts designed for lowered mustangs you could always try a set of those later on if you werent happy with the ride __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

01-31-2005, 01:06 PM	#7
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Re: Motorsport C Springs Does anyone know if there are any other springs within the same price range (about $140/set) that would perform at least as well as them? __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

01-31-2005, 03:48 PM	#8
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: Motorsport C Springs i think $140 is as low as u can go. anything under $140 is usually no name crap you dont want anyway. steeda, eibach, etc, are all $200+. i would not recommend anything cheaper than the ford springs, i ahve heard nothing but bad things from them __________________ 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!

01-31-2005, 05:06 PM	#9
tommythrasher32 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 21	Re: Motorsport C Springs i got a set of ford motorsport c springs and a set of maxuim motorsports caster/camber plates ill sell for 225$ for both still in the box they came with the car when i bought them and have no need for them private message me id your interested __________________ 1992 hatchback flowtech headers bassani o/r x pipe and american thunder flowmasters bbk fendermount intake underdrive pulleys aluminum clutch quadrant and fire wall adjuster ford heavy duty clutch steeda triax shifter sold now 1992 gt o/r h pipe and dynomax cat back

02-04-2005, 07:17 PM	#11
aar0s Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 312	Re: Motorsport C Springs one of the mustang catalogs had a set of "In house" eibach springs for 160 that were 650 fronts and2-300 in the back __________________ 88 gt convertable =-= cobra intake, accufab 65 mm tb headers alum underdrives steeda alum.lca's, springs, c/c plates kyb struts 230 hp to da wheels http://www.cybersteed.freeservers.com

02-07-2005, 02:05 PM	#12
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	Re: Motorsport C Springs I like my c springs but I was looking for handling. It corners really flat and I don't regret that part at all. Be ready for a much stiffer ride. Any specific rate spring you use will be much different than a stock setup. You should be ok with your stock struts since your total travel will be less and more of it will be at the lower limits. My car dropped at least 1 1/2 inches in the front. You will need c/c plates for sure. The back was too high, I think because I have a notch and they weigh less in the rear. I had to cut a couple coils off to get it down where I want it, but the instructions tell you to do this if needed. I think c-springs are great for the money. __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam.

02-07-2005, 02:36 PM	#13
procharge94 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 103	Re: Motorsport C Springs Keep the stock shocks, or save up and buy some decent ones. Do not buy something half-ass right now just to regret it down the road. The cheap KYB's and Koni's are barely better than stock. You really get what you pay for with shocks.

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