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Springs for a daily driver

Old Feb 1, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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My '06 Mustang GT is a daily driver. The wheel gap is just too much for my liking.

I have the optional Ford 18" Bullitts (64W).

I would appreciate those who vote on the poll, but I would extremely appreciate it if someone could elaborate on why they chose what they chose.

I feel that anything over 1.5" drop (in the rear) will be too much with the 18" wheels.

Right now, the Steeda Sport and Eibach Pro-Kit springs are looking like the best choices, however the deal on the BMR's right now is tempting.


Also, I plan on putting either a body kit or just the CDC aggressive front chin spoiler on sometime, so again, the drop can't be too much.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Wow, the best choice isn't on there.

H&R.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by RandyB@February 1, 2006, 6:10 PM
Wow, the best choice isn't on there.

H&R.
Which ones? The sport springs, super sport, or race springs?
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Oops, sorry. I have the OE Sports. The drop is minimal - 1" in the front and 3/4" in the rear, which is one of the reasons I chose these for a daily driver.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by RandyB@February 1, 2006, 6:21 PM
Oops, sorry. I have the OE Sports. The drop is minimal - 1" in the front and 3/4" in the rear, which is one of the reasons I chose these for a daily driver.
I wish I could find some that drop it 3/4" in the front and 1" in the rear, that would be about what I want.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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I love my Eibach Pro Kit. They're perfect.
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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by Stang281@February 1, 2006, 4:22 PM
I wish I could find some that drop it 3/4" in the front and 1" in the rear, that would be about what I want.
Steeda does that exactly from what I recall. I vote the BMR springs. Same drop as the Eibach pro kit, but a nice reduction in price in comparison. Although new to the Mustang world, BMR has a stellar reputation in the F-body world.
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Thanks for the replies.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Anyone have (a) picture(s) of their '05/'06 Mustang with (all 4) Steeda sport springs?
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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This is a great question that I have as well. I'm going to be buying Tokico adjustable struts on Monday and I'm looking for a set of springs as well. I only use the car on the weekends, but I still don't want anything too harsh. I'm not going to be going to any road tracks either. I've been looking at the pro-line and the steedas, but I'm just not sure about a brand new spring from BMR.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:01 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stang281 @ February 5, 2006, 1:41 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Anyone have (a) picture(s) of their '05/'06 Mustang with (all 4) Steeda sport springs?
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 05:19 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stang281 @ February 5, 2006, 12:41 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Anyone have (a) picture(s) of their '05/'06 Mustang with (all 4) Steeda sport springs?
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I have the Steeda Sport Springs... Lowered the front of my ride 7/8" and the rear 1 1/4"...

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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(thump_rrr @ February 5, 2006, 7:04 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(u-got-stang @ February 5, 2006, 7:22 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I have the Steeda Sport Springs... Lowered the front of my ride 7/8" and the rear 1 1/4"...

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Thank you both for the pictures, i've definitely made up my mind. Looks like a perfect drop!
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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What do you guys think about steedas ultralite springs???
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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I have the Eibach Pros on my '06 with the 18" fan blades. This is enough drop, I wouldn't want it any lower.
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Fastback65 @ February 5, 2006, 12:41 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
What do you guys think about steedas ultralite springs???
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This may help:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=43525
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stang281 @ February 5, 2006, 11:54 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
This may help:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=43525
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Great answer... thanks man! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Fastback65 @ February 5, 2006, 4:41 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Great answer... thanks man! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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No problem. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Stang281 @ February 5, 2006, 1:56 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
No problem. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
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I see that the steeda sport springs and the eibach pro kit are the same price. Do they do the exact same thing to the car, like the ride quality and how much the car is dropped.
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(thump_rrr @ February 5, 2006, 7:04 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
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What inch drop did you use front and rear----i'd like the same look for my ride--thanks
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