m05fastbackGT

Unfortunately, Ken for those of us who still own the older 2005-10 S197 cars, we don't have the ability to switch suspension modes lol. Therefore, were either limited to the stock suspension or modify to aftermarket components... IMHO, I would say the closest you're going to get to the ride quality of the stock suspension is to either run the OEM dampers with a progressive rated lowering spring which is also compatible and designed to paired with the OEM dampers or run performance dampers that are designed specifically for street usage which are also compatible and designed to be paired together with the OEM/stock springs...

Bert

I had pretty good experience with Vorschlag, but I didn't get into anything difficult or controversial with them ... and yeah, could be Tokico on the GT500 struts/shocks

anyway, the Bilsteins are probably worth a shot, but I'm not promising any miracles! ;-)

m05fastbackGT

After you mentioned experiencing very little improvement with the Bilstein's, I would once again recommend to the OP that his best practical option would be having his stock struts/shocks reinstalled which will determine if its his Koni SRT,T dampers that are responsible for the harsh/stiffness issues... Otherwise, if he doesn't notice any improvement? then he'll know for certain that it's his SR springs that are responsible... As previously mentioned, this method will take out all the guess work and uncertainty!

Bert

will be interested to see how that works out; "they say" that if the SR springs are stiffer than stock (higher spring rate) then that will be "under-damped' and could be a bouncy ride ... worth a try since he already has the parts

m05fastbackGT

So, if the SR springs are stiffer than stock with higher spring rate, then knowing the Koni SRT.T struts/shocks are also stiffer than stock, does that not also contribute to producing a bouncy ride as well? If either scenario is the case, then perhaps the OP might also want to consider contacting Steeda Autosports to inquire about the Steeda Ultra-Lite springs or Steeda sport springs.

Rdmsys

Hey guys. Wow I thought this thread had ended. I just happened to come upon this in my browser history. I never got an email notifying me of all these replies. Strange.
I'm trying to go through this. Lot here.

Yes, against some I was just going to swap in the Bilsteins but then they were out of stock at like 3-4 places so I never got them.

Anyways, I'm going to be looking at all the above posts in detail.

Thanks again for all the advice and facts...

05stangkc

You Are Set Up To Recieve Notifications. Is Your Listed Email Still Valid or Maybe Check Spam Filter!

Mgb,

KC

Rdmsys

Thanks KC. I was getting them and now just got this one so I don't what the heck happened with all those other replies and their notification emails?
Nothing has changed on my end.

Thanks...

05stangkc

After Checking All Your Settings and Saving it May Have Fixed a Glitch! Happy to Help!

Mgb,

KC

Rdmsys

As a guy who has a lot of years in I.T. (more than I care to admit) I GET IT LOL!

Much appreciated!.

m05fastbackGT

I also agree with Kevin about the glitch... Meanwhile, glad you were finally able to get the notification replies... In the meantime, we'll be looking forward towards your thoughts/opinions after getting brought back up to speed in looking over all the above posts in detail!

Fawls

I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with, I am looking to buy a 2000 - 2004 Mustang at the moment and researching coil over packages looking for something with a nicer ride, springs and shock / struts is another option.
I would guess cutting the stock springs to lower would also cause a harsher ride.
Following along with interest.

Bert

you might want to check the 2000-2004 sub-forum, I am not sure how different the suspension was on those cars versus the S197 2005-2014 chassis; maybe start a thread there

as I understand it, coilovers are NOT for a "nicer ride" -- the main advantages are that they offer adjustability and generally higher spring rates (harder/stiffer) than normal shocks/struts/springs, with enough damping to keep the stiffer springs under control

05stangkc

We Just Went Through a Ride Concern on a Very Low Miles 04 While Weather Stopped Us From a Final Conclusion You Might Gleen a Little Info Here!

https://themustangsource.com/forums/...g-ride-550571/

KC

Fawls

Thanks for the tips guys.