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Guide to Properly Lowering your S197

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Old 2/20/07, 06:39 PM
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Thank-You Steve ! & who dare say that a day does not go by that we do not learn something new ?
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No doubt, great info....... thanks for taking the time.
Old 2/20/07, 07:48 PM
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Thanks Steve for taking the time to school us up! I just ordered lowering springs yesterday and was going to post some questions. You answered them for me. Thanks again!
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Galaxie --

Great write up! You mentioned that the Ultra-Lite springs are 3% softer than the Sport springs. Do you know how much firmer / softer the Ultra-Lites are compared to stock? Thanks
Old 2/20/07, 09:37 PM
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Steve/Tillman

Just trying to clarify something on the Steeda Ultralites and Steeda Sport Springs
Steve says
Ultra-lite: This spring is ideal for someone looking for ride quality. The spring is about 3% softer than the sport spring. It also uses a hollow-core wire for less total weight and inertia.

Sport Spring: This spring is ideal for someone who would attend some kind of track event every once in a while, in addition to aggressive street driving. This spring has a similar design to the Ultra-Lite, but uses a solid core wire giving it the additional stiffness.
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Steeda Sport Springs lower approximately 1" front / 1.25" rear. $229.99

These are ideal for those who do not want to sacrifice daily driveability. Good for lowering, maintaining ride quality, and improving handling and nose dive.

• Steeda Ultralite Springs lower approximately 1" front / 1.25" rear. $239.99

These are ideal for those who will be building a weekend warrior. Good for lowering, somewhat maintaining ride quality, and improving handling and nose dive. Light weight solid core wire design for strength, and less inertia.
I'm looking to lower the stance but maintain the factory ride quality (I don't want a harsh ride). Which of these 2 would be a better choice?

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Old 2/21/07, 06:53 AM
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And as for factory ride quality... go for the Ultralites's and an aftermarket non adjustable shock like the FRPP's you'll be very happy! If you want a little more perfornamce, and you'll be doing any kind of spirited driving or tracking with this car, go with the Sports and a nice replacement shock, and you will sacrifice VERY LITTLE ride quality. You can stiffen the rest of the car up with sway bars, strut braces, panhard rod, control arms, etc. down the road if you feel it neccessary. Just IMO. The stance of the car will look great with either Steeda springs.

EDIT: Getting my names backwards.

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Old 2/21/07, 07:44 AM
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Mark,

Regarding the spring info from steeda, I got it directly from Gus and it would seem that the Ultra-Lites would be the slightly softer (and lighter) spring, just given the fact that it does use a hollow-core wire (that is if all other factors are the same.

I'll wait for Gus to chime in on this and change my writeup if needed.
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Great write up Steve.

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Old 2/27/07, 05:54 PM
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A quick question?? Do you think the LCA Relocation Brackets are needed for a lower car that will be street driven 99% of the time. And if you do recommend them which type Bolt ons or Weld ons. Can the Bolt ons be welded on at a later date if needed??

thanks for a great write up!
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Originally Posted by dly
A quick question?? Do you think the LCA Relocation Brackets are needed for a lower car that will be street driven 99% of the time. And if you do recommend them which type Bolt ons or Weld ons. Can the Bolt ons be welded on at a later date if needed??

thanks for a great write up!
My personal opinion is yes since it returns the LCA back to their Instant Center location. My car is mainly a street driven car and I know I am doing it simply to make things right. I went with the CHE Bolt ins.

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Old 2/27/07, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 06GT4RAD
My personal opinion is yes since it returns the LCA back to their Instant Center location. My car is mainly a street driven car and I know I am doing it simply to make things right. I went with the CHE Bolt ins.

Richard
Did you do anything to adjust the roll center up front?
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Not yet but the Steeda parts for this are on my list.

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Old 3/14/07, 11:48 AM
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http://www.steeda.ca/resources_tech_...sp?id=5&nid=25

I found this article regarding spring popping on Steeda.ca's website

Many online Mustang forums have been abuzz with chatter from dissatisfied customers who, after installing aftermarket springs in their new 'stang, were treated to unsettling clicks and pops resulting from the mis-match of the new springs with the Ford factory spring seat - a plastic part installed to help reduce NVH, which was designed to accept a properly clocked spring. When the springs are a half turn off, they create a torque on the plastic seat that causes the seat to separate and fail, resulting in annoying clicking and popping sounds
If you were unaware of spring clocking and it's importance with the new Mustang, you are not alone. Many spring manufacturers, even some of the biggies, missed this detail, but not Steeda. Thanks to our participation in the SEMA Technology Transfer Program, we received the correct specifications directly from the Ford engineers who designed the vehicle.
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I added this to the body of the writeup but just wanted to highlight it here as well

The X5 balljoint kit requires the use of an 18" wheel because the lower control arm physically attaches lower at the front spindle and will interfere with 17" wheels
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Excellent write up Steve. Now that I removed the Eibach's I might start thinking about trying a different set of springs that just give it a slightly lower stance like the ultra-lites
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Adrenalin and anyone else looking for Steeda Ultralites...American Muscle has the best price I've seen. $209 shipped here's the link.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/steeda...e-springs.html

I've got these springs and I love them.
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Great research Steve.... !
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A wealth of information here. Thanks for taking the time to educate us!
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Great post , anyone know of a reputable shop in either the Jacksonville, FL or Orlando, FL area that does sale and or installs?


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