lowering springs/shocks: MOST COMFORT COMBO
11/21/06, 11:44 PM
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My previous Mustang was a 1988 GT with the Eibach springs, and it was brutal on anything over a half-inch crack in the pavement. Keep in mind that this was even with 16" rims and 50% aspect ratio rubber! The total available wheel travel just wasn't as much as with the new generation.
In my 2006, I do have the Eibach Pro-Kit, while leaving the stock Ford shock absorbers installed for now. The first couple of inches of absorption is very supple, especially when compared to the old '88. I'll probably upgrade the shocks after 30K miles, but for now it is just fine. Especially since I again have 50% aspect ratio rubber, the '06 rides like a Cadillac, even with it lowered.
For ideal handling, it well could be argued that the 17"x8" stock rim with 255mm x 50% aspect ratio rubber might give you the best handling, as it provides a reasonable "tire spring" for the un-sprung weight of the rear axle, thereby reducing wheel hop on washboard road surfaces.
In my 2006, I do have the Eibach Pro-Kit, while leaving the stock Ford shock absorbers installed for now. The first couple of inches of absorption is very supple, especially when compared to the old '88. I'll probably upgrade the shocks after 30K miles, but for now it is just fine. Especially since I again have 50% aspect ratio rubber, the '06 rides like a Cadillac, even with it lowered.
For ideal handling, it well could be argued that the 17"x8" stock rim with 255mm x 50% aspect ratio rubber might give you the best handling, as it provides a reasonable "tire spring" for the un-sprung weight of the rear axle, thereby reducing wheel hop on washboard road surfaces.
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