rony1976

Hi everybody!

I'm having some issues with the suspension. I have Eibach Pro springs, and TOKICO Adjustables to pair up. It sounds like an old car! Popping sound is driving me crazy. I want a shop that can look at it and fix it.

Any of you in the Central Florida Area knows a good mechanic or a good shop, someone that knows about mustangs?

Let me know.

Thanks!

mvon919

Welcome to the club... lowered suspension breaks factory strut mounts. I'm going with Steeda ones when installing my racecraft suspension.

2L8IWON

Try Ludo or Lugo Performance in Apoka. He has a good shop and it's the home of the Paxton Princess.

As far as the popping goes, is it when you turn your wheels. My car makes similar noises and I have just learned to turn up the radio.

rony1976

Well, the sound is any time I go over any little bump! And then it vibrates when I'm going 60-90 on the highway (which is not scary at all, right?).

I'll look up either name in Apopka (that's actually perfect, that's where I live).

Keep the names coming if you can.

Thanks!

2L8IWON

Is it from the rear or front? If the rear make sure the BMR Panhard bar is tight! My nut backed off and made it sound like the car was coming apart. Also if you have changed out wheels make sure you take the star looking washers off of hte factory studs before you put the wheel back on. That is what caused a huge vibration in my front end when I got the 20's.

Let me know if you have any other issues.
Jesse

mco05gt

You can try Lamotta in Longwood too. He has done alot of work for me and a few of my friends. very happy with him

Burke0011

Rony - before you go looking for a mechanic, take the front wheels off and check the bolts (top and bottom) on the endlinks

Like so many others, mine started doing the SAME thing over small bumps - one bolt was somewhat loose and after tightening, sound DISAPPEARED.

rony1976

I'm gonna try that, 'cause it's terrible! Anyways, I'll be looking for Lamotta in Longwood, see if I can get a hold of him.

As far as the washers, I checked when they were installing the new wheels, so I know those are gone. As far as the Adjustable bar, I'm gonna check. The popping sound is coming mostly from the front.

Any other names of mechanics around town?

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it.

rony1976

I just read another thread, I guess the strut mounts are really a piece of work, right?

Well, I'm gonna check all nuts and bolts, and have a mechanic look at it, next would be that $300 from Steeda to get rid of it. It's embarrassing to drive down Park Avenue in Winter Park, the car sounds like it's about to fall apart!!!

169stang

The strut mounts are a one shot deal. You should replace them when you do springs.

rony1976

I wish I would've known this before! Well, I guess I hae to save some $$$ for the Steeda ones... are they the only thing out there? I really like BMR, I wish they would have something to fix this...

169stang

Give BMR a call. They may have something for you. I think (not 100%) that they sell those stock ones with their springs. Just ask them though.

rony1976

Well, the issue is gone! I went with Lamotta in Longwood, FL since they are Steeda Official Distributors, they were able to pass on a great price on the Heavy Duty mounts, and now the noise is gone.
So yes, once you change that, the noise is GONE!

vsop

I bet lamotta bent you over.. His price quotes are always double what I pay for my work..

rony1976

I had a bent axle too, so yes, it was pricey... but the noise is gone!

05Blackbeauty

When I lived in Orlando & had my 04 V6, I stopped by his shop to get a quote on some work & he turned his nose up at me. Basically he won't work on anything other than Cobras or big ticket items.

And yes, make sure you bring your vaseline with you if you do go there.

rony1976

Has anybody in the Orlando area had any work done with these guys? I checked yesterday where they are supposed to be located (LUGO PERFORMANCE), and I can't find them. Also, their phone number is disconnected! there's a shop "Excessive Engineering" in the same industrial park where they are supposed to be. Is this their new shop?
Any other shops that can help me out? My car has a NASTY vibration in the front (right side), and I need someone to look at it.
Your help, as always, is appreciated!

PIKE2244

You might want to try D&G Enterprise in longwood. They can work on anything!

Dieng2024

Where do you get your work done, trying to find a better option other than Lamotta. I have a 96 Cobra a blown head gasket. Any help you be appreciated

05stangkc

Just an FYI Vsop Has Not Been Active Since 2007. No Harm No Foul But You May Want To Start a New Thread and State Your General Location.

I Would Invite You To Do An Introduction and State New Member Looking For Good Shop In Your General Area!

Love To See Some Car Pics and Your Story!

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