Guide to Properly Lowering your S197
#23
Mach 1 Member
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!
THIS SHOULD BE A STICKY
THIS SHOULD BE A STICKY
#24
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
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
#25
Dethroned Nascar Guru
Steve/Tillman
Just trying to clarify something on the Steeda Ultralites and Steeda Sport Springs
Steve says
Tillman says
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?
Thanks
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks
#26
Former Vendor
Join Date: January 11, 2007
Location: Aston, PA
Posts: 2,594
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
CR
Tillman Speed
EDIT: Getting my names backwards.
CR
Tillman Speed
#27
I Have Admin Envy
Thread Starter
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.
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.
#30
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!
thanks for a great write up!
#31
Cobra Member
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!
thanks for a great write up!
Richard
#32
Shelby GT500 Member
Join Date: September 2, 2004
Location: Chicago
Posts: 2,594
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Did you do anything to adjust the roll center up front?
#34
I Have Admin Envy
Thread Starter
http://www.steeda.ca/resources_tech_...sp?id=5&nid=25
I found this article regarding spring popping on Steeda.ca's website
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.
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.
#35
I Have Admin Envy
Thread Starter
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
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
#36
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
#37
Legacy TMS Member
Join Date: May 24, 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 7,409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/steeda...e-springs.html
I've got these springs and I love them.