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What suspension kit?

Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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What suspension kit?

What is the best suspension kit to install?

-Saleen Racecraft
-Steeda
-D-Specs/Vogtland combo
-other?

I'll get the kit and Steeda front shock mounts anyway.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Very pleased with my Roush suspension. It wasn't on your list~
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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You might get better feedback if we knew how, where you drive your car, how much do you want to spend, and what don't you like about how your car handles now?
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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There's always FRPP too...
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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I like the steeda handling pack because it includes parts to correct the roll center of the front suspension

Otherwise, Steeda, Roush, FRPP, Saleen are all reputable companies and are worthy upgrades.

If I do remember correctly, the Saleen kit did not come with a rear sway bar.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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I just installed my Steeda Sport Springs and Tokico D-Specs this past weekend! It feels like I'm riding on rails! Steering is so much more responsive, the ride quality actually improved, and the stance is great!

Next up will be the FRPP Sway Bars.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Just ordered Saleen Suspension Kit and Steeda Front Strut Mounts. The ride will be better for sure and Steeda Mounts allow 1 degree camber too... and finally, I want to get rid of that front clunking!
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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bump. i wanna hear more opinions, im kinda lookin at the saleen kit sometime in the future. does anyone know how much this will lower your car, if at all?
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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Here's my setup:

-Tokico D-spec
-FRPP Springs
-FRPP Sways (set on medium)
-Steeda Adj. Panhard Bar and Brace
-CHE LCA and UCA(adjustable)

Parts waiting to install:
-Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
-Steeda FCA relocation kit
-Steeda LCA Brackets (might return for BMRs)
-Steeda G-trac brace
-Camber Bolts

With the current parts, the car feels amazing. There is little body roll and nose dive has decreased a ton. The car is begging for some real tires. I've got that covered and will be running Kuhmo MX's in 275/40/18 all around. I chose the FRPP parts because they are designed to work together.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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I like the frpp kit which I might be installing this summer, unless I can afford stage 1 and 2 steeda club racer kit
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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i would get this package

hi there,
i would get this package.
this is what i should'a done....im gonna get all the rest of the stuff i missed here. so far i got d-spec/eibach pro springs.

BMR handling package level 1 $1449.95

LEVEL 1 - Package includes Front Swaybar(SB022), Rear Swaybar(SB023), Tokico D-SPEC Adjustable Front struts and shocks(DSP12), Upper Strut Mounts(SM001), Lowering Springs(SP009), Adjustable Panhard Rod(PHR006), Control Arm Relocation Brackets(CAB005), and Camber bolts(FC001). SAVE $110!

http://www.bmrfabrication.com/05Mustang/HPE001.jpg
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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Get some BMR LCAs also.....adjustable if you are lowering.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by s281sc
bump. i wanna hear more opinions, im kinda lookin at the saleen kit sometime in the future. does anyone know how much this will lower your car, if at all?
Saleen, Roush and Steeda all about 1" Eibach Pro kit and Ford's FRPP about 1.5".
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I have just installed the FRPP, and it rocks. Very impressed, ride quality is good and through the twisties traction, grip and everything has improved massively. Wheel hop has dropped as well

Only other mod I have is 20inch Foose wheels with BF KDWs
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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I have ordered the Saleen kit and have another post where I am going to describe my installation work. I really don't know how good the kit is but it has to be better than stock. Saleen racecraft has been known for good suspensions in the past so wish me luck.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Good luck but as posted above you need to buy the swaybars seperate.

The Saleen kit should be a quality kit other than that though.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mustang_lurkers
I have ordered the Saleen kit and have another post where I am going to describe my installation work. I really don't know how good the kit is but it has to be better than stock. Saleen racecraft has been known for good suspensions in the past so wish me luck.
good luck man, let us know how the installation and evaluation goes.
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