ok i was going to go with the ford racing lowering springs on my 1995 GT and they have i think 7 different types an A to G all for 94-04 and they all have to do with weight. and i was wondering if anyone could help me with which one i should order.

 

C springs will be like Steeda springs. Flat, stiff rate up front.

I think it was the B springs that I was going to get, more like the Eibach pro kit, with a progressive rate up front.

 

C Springs seem to be about the most popular. Stiffer up front, and about the same as stock out back.

IIRC, the rates for the C springs are 650/200-300 (front/back). Compared to a stock GT's suspension of 400/210. Also, I understand the Terminator Cobras come with 600 all around...

I've got the C-springs on my GT, and they're pretty good. Gives it a subtle drop, can still clear speed bumps and such , and handles a little better vs. stock. The car doesn't lean as hard in turns anymore, can take them a little quicker.

Price is decent too...paid $129 shipped from GEFRacing.com.

 

ok cool thanks. how much does it usually lower it. i know they say its about a 1" to 1" 1/8.

 

Be careful, and keep a lookout for any funny noises coming
from under the car. The '94 and '95s had issues with the
drive shaft not having adequate clearance in the tunnel
after being lowered. There is potential for the drive shaft
to rub the parking break cables, and when it finally gets them
worn down enough it will start on the bracket that the cables
attach to. We were able to fix the problem by bending the
bracket up closer to the underside of the tunnel and tack welding
it in place. Unfortunetly this was after the bracket had begun
tearing a hole in the underside of my car.

 

Yeah, what he said!! But, from what I understand, the B springs give the same drop but ride a little better. The only thing with mine and the C springs, is on some bumps, I hit the rear bump stops pretty hard. I need to shave them down a little I think.

 

I've heard of this. But not that much from people with Ford Racing springs. Mostly from people with springs like Eibach Pros and others that lower the car alot more than the Ford springs.

Still, good info and something to watch!

 

And, I don't know if this helps but, here's some pics of mine with C springs to give you and idea.

 

that is a sweet looking car Brad. Do you have anymore pics?

 

Sure, thanks for the compliments! Here's some more...

 

And the Mexican block based 331 that's getting dropped in....

 

A pic of the mock-up of the turbo kit for cutting........

 

hey,
I agree with aaron, thats a sweet car Brad. I was wonderin about that hood. Where did you get it and how much was it? And also have you had any problems with the rubbing like was talked about?

 

Hmmm, sorry. I'm seing this a little late.

The hood is a H.O. Fibertrends 2.5" Cobra R. (They're the same people that made the production hoods on the '95 Cobra R and the '00 Cobra R) And to be honest, it's been awhile since I bought it and I don't recall the price. I bought it from Paul at www.svpu.com. He's a moderator here.

As far as rubbing, are you talking about with the emergency brake cable?? I don't have that with my "c" springs. I've only heard of that problem with other companies springs which lower the car more than the "c" springs do. Like Eibach pro's etc. The only problem I have is hitting the bump stops on the rear end when I hit bumps. But I'll be solving that soon by shaving the bump stops a little.