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Old 4/26/06, 09:44 AM
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Hey Guy's, I'm considering using the VOGTLAND Spring for my 2005 Mustang. They are sold on e-bay now for a good price. Anybody using these that could comment on the ride/quality/performance of these springs? Thanks for the help in advance!! Joe
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I have them. They don't drop the ride as low as some of the others, but they are good springs. The ride wasn't too much different than stock. I couldn't tell a difference until I went on a winding road by my house. Then I was happy.

This is the only pic I can find, right now, that shows the ride height.
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Thanks Dave!!

They advertise that these springs lower the car 35mm which is 1.37", so isn't that about the same or lower than the Eibach set lowers our cars? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img]

Anbody else using these?
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I have them on my Mach. I like them. Lowered, but not too low. I don't have any scrapping issues.

Here are some pictures of my car. Might help you get an idea of how low of a drop. I think the relation of drop is the same for '05+ Mustangs.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?sh...=0&#entry671606
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So I guess not many folks are using these? I have not read anything bad about them yet so.....I wonder? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img]
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I just installed them on my rear only and it's hard to say if they handle that much different than stock...I already had the bmr lca's and the adjustable panhard bar which really gives great control while going around corners. They are good springs and I would recommend them as much as anybody would eibach & others. I think when you get to this quality, the difference among them all may just be the color of the springs (which I like the purple of the vogtlands). I will eventually put the springs on the front but not ready for the extra costs of the camber adjusters and wheel alignments needed.
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Thanks for the Info Bill....I've also heard that the BMR's are a great set of springs too!!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slowjoe24 @ April 27, 2006, 2:04 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
....I've also heard that the BMR's are a great set of springs too!!
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Not from everyone... BMR install.
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I hope they are good, mine arrive on Monday. Not sure if I'm gonna pay someone to install them or do it myself.
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Which ones Kevin?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(slowjoe24 @ April 27, 2006, 9:34 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Which ones Kevin?
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Whoops, I meant the Vogtland springs. I ordered them last Wednesday, they arrive on Monday. I'm excited [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img]
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Please keep us posted
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(y22kc @ April 27, 2006, 6:38 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I hope they are good, mine arrive on Monday. Not sure if I'm gonna pay someone to install them or do it myself.
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You can at least do the rear yourself. They are easier than changing the oil. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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I have actually been waiting to hear opinions on these. My fear is the ride quality sucking. I have put non mainstream springs on a car in the past and absolutely hated the ride. Ripped them out and went with a more popular brand and the difference was night and day.
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Some NASCAR Teams reportedley use these springs!! Can they be that bad?
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These springs might be non-mainstream to mustang owners but they are very good products. You won't be disapointed if you decide to use them.

Here is their home page, for those interested...
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Dave, Can you post more pics of your ride with the VOGTLAND Springs??
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When I get home I'll take some more pics. It might be late though. I'll do the best I can. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(freebass55 @ May 4, 2006, 1:44 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
When I get home I'll take some more pics. It might be late though. I'll do the best I can. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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I have been selling the Vogtland springs for the S197 Mustang for over a year now, and I have had no complaints. I did have one customer that thought it should drop the car a little more...but hey, every Mustang does not weigh the same so the drop is not going to be the same for each instance.

I do use a set of Vogtland springs on my Focus and the ride is very good with out the harshness.

Vogtland springs are made to TUV standards..what is that you ask? Aftermarket parts sold in Germany have to be certified. Certificates are checked when the car is routinely inspected. You cannot run no-name parts and pass inspection there. It cuts down on parts of questionable quality, I sometimes wish that someone would look into some of the parts sold here! Since Vogtland springs have to be TUV ceritified to be sold in Germany, you are assured of a good quality product. You can read more about it on their website www.vogtland.com.

In case you were wondering just who I am, New Edge Performance is one of the newest sponsors here on the Mustang Source. Brad is working on my banner and it should be up and running soon. New Edge Performance is a dealer for Vogtland (say vote-land) springs.

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Thanks for the info Tony!! Nice to have you here on Brad's site!!

Your web write-up says using the vogtland spings drops on the GT is 1.6". What is the expected drop on the 2005 V6 coupe? Joe

PS: Nice web site [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]


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