Sport springs (rear Only)
5/14/05, 05:50 PM
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Installed the Steeda sport springs in the rear only and it leveled the car out pretty well. Also installed the BMR adjustable panhard rod and realigned the rear end.
5/14/05, 08:28 PM
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Looks like it might be a little too low in the back, for my taste anyway. Where you are going for that squat look? It does look kind of cool, though How much did the springs actually lower it?
5/14/05, 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by emperorjordan@May 14, 2005, 6:41 PM
intresting.... Does it handle any different?
intresting.... Does it handle any different?
I just got back from a long drive and the car handles great. The rear end pulls in very tight on the corners, much better than before. I thought I might get some front float but I didn't. Even though I will still have to remove the front to repair the popping noise, (parts obtained from 05stangkc), I am not going to install the new front springs now. Hope they make good conversation pieces!
5/14/05, 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by Sonic05@May 14, 2005, 7:31 PM
Looks like it might be a little too low in the back, for my taste anyway. Where you are going for that squat look? It does look kind of cool, though How much did the springs actually lower it?
Looks like it might be a little too low in the back, for my taste anyway. Where you are going for that squat look? It does look kind of cool, though How much did the springs actually lower it?
I agree about the squat, but the body vs wheel space is almost perfect this way.
I was experimenting with 40's on the back end until I get my new wheels, then I'll go back to the standard height tires. I prolly should have explained the tire sizes up front.
I didn't check height before hand to see what the drop actually was, but I've seen several posts that the springs drop it about one to 1-1/8 inches.
5/14/05, 09:38 PM
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Originally posted by Sonic05@May 14, 2005, 7:31 PM
Looks like it might be a little too low in the back, for my taste anyway.
Looks like it might be a little too low in the back, for my taste anyway.
You might be seeing an optical illusion, he has 50's up front and 40's in the rear.
Looking at the rocker panel, it appears parallel to the ground
Too funny
5/15/05, 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by wild stray@May 14, 2005, 10:40 PM
I agree about the squat, but the body vs wheel space is almost perfect this way.
I was experimenting with 40's on the back end until I get my new wheels, then I'll go back to the standard height tires. I prolly should have explained the tire sizes up front.
I didn't check height before hand to see what the drop actually was, but I've seen several posts that the springs drop it about one to 1-1/8 inches.
I agree about the squat, but the body vs wheel space is almost perfect this way.
I was experimenting with 40's on the back end until I get my new wheels, then I'll go back to the standard height tires. I prolly should have explained the tire sizes up front.
I didn't check height before hand to see what the drop actually was, but I've seen several posts that the springs drop it about one to 1-1/8 inches.
I just need to find some time to cut my rear springs now . . .
5/15/05, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by wild stray@May 14, 2005, 5:53 PM
Installed the Steeda sport springs in the rear only and it leveled the car out pretty well. Also installed the BMR adjustable panhard rod and realigned the rear end.
Installed the Steeda sport springs in the rear only and it leveled the car out pretty well. Also installed the BMR adjustable panhard rod and realigned the rear end.
5/15/05, 11:33 PM
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I kind of like the throw-back sort of "jacked up" look of the stock ride height, but your car looks great. Are you going to throw on an adjustable panhard bar to fix the axle shift?
5/16/05, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by wild stray@May 15, 2005, 9:50 AM
After install, the differential was moved over 1/2 inch from stock.
After install, the differential was moved over 1/2 inch from stock.
5/16/05, 08:06 AM
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I would say that this is going to make your handling worse. First, the spring rates aren't going to be right. Secondly, the weight distribution will be different .
5/16/05, 08:10 AM
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Originally posted by smitty@May 15, 2005, 10:36 PM
I kind of like the throw-back sort of "jacked up" look of the stock ride height, but your car looks great. Are you going to throw on an adjustable panhard bar to fix the axle shift?
I kind of like the throw-back sort of "jacked up" look of the stock ride height, but your car looks great. Are you going to throw on an adjustable panhard bar to fix the axle shift?
5/16/05, 08:55 AM
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Originally posted by kellera6@May 16, 2005, 6:16 AM
Where did you measure yours from? I measured mine with a straight edge from the lower fender to the tire and they were the same on each side.
Where did you measure yours from? I measured mine with a straight edge from the lower fender to the tire and they were the same on each side.