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Old 4/8/15, 04:45 PM
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Installed my Steeda Springs today
Installed my Steeda springs today. These springs are made for the V6 and not a one size fits all. Over 80 degrees of warm weather and everything went smooth. Took it for a test drive to check for strange sounds, nice and quiet. I turned the arrows on my GT500 strut mounts pointing toward the engine. My Mustang tracks nice and straight. [IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG]
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How do you like the ride and the stiffness of the springs?
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Thank you for your feedback & review of the Steeda springs ... your support is truly appreciated!

5 Montster ... you will be very happy with the ride quality ... but I will let David provide his feedback.

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wow, you have a Watts link? How much did it improve the handling? Have you ever ran your car on the drag strip?
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David--Which Steedas did you go with? Did you get before/after measurements?
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Originally Posted by smike308
David--Which Steedas did you go with? Did you get before/after measurements?
I bought these made for the v6 http://www.steeda.com/steeda-sport-v...ings-555-8207/. I didn't measure before and after, front is 1 inch and the rear was 1 1/4 drop.
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Thank you all for the kind words
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How do you like the ride and the stiffness of the springs?
They feel almost like the factory springs, as far as stiffness goes, but lower
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Your car looks great!
I know I love my steeda sport springs as well!
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Looks good - you're using OEM struts I assume? Hope you enjoy the ride. Get that car out to a track and take advantage of the handling!!!
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Originally Posted by dmichaels
Looks good - you're using OEM struts I assume? Hope you enjoy the ride. Get that car out to a track and take advantage of the handling!!!
Nope, i have the orange Koni's. Might be raining soon . I have several nice curvy roads near me. I'm going to see how the handling has improved in the next day or two
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Just came back from a drive. Not going to rain until tomorrow. The ride is more firm but not harsh. No bouncing over bad roads at all. I'm very happy with these springs
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Originally Posted by David Young
Installed my Steeda springs today. These springs are made for the V6 and not a one size fits all. Over 80 degrees of warm weather and everything went smooth. Took it for a test drive to check for strange sounds, nice and quiet. I turned the arrows on my GT500 strut mounts pointing toward the engine. My Mustang tracks nice and straight. [IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG]
Aren't they great! Installed mine last spring along with other STEEDA suspension parts and I love the ride. Great mod indeed!
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Here is a picture of the factory and Steeda front spring. Did anyone else notice 'better traction' from a dead stop after lowering? I 'think' i have better traction from a dead stop.
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Originally Posted by David Young
Here is a picture of the factory and Steeda front spring. Did anyone else notice 'better traction' from a dead stop after lowering? I 'think' i have better traction from a dead stop.
I noticed that AND a lot less wheel hop. About 90% less wheel hop.
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I noticed that AND a lot less wheel hop. About 90% less wheel hop.
Thanks. I'm happy to know the extra traction was 'real' and not in my head
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please delete. Posted in error.
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