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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 06blackvertstang
Still waiting on this question, but another while I'm thinking of it... Will I not be able to get enough camber from camber bolts? Or will I have to get cc plates?
If this is your daily driver, yes, you should be able to get the camber into proper spec for your purposes.

Let me know if you'd like me to post our recommended camber settings.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SteedaBrandon
If this is your daily driver, yes, you should be able to get the camber into proper spec for your purposes.

Let me know if you'd like me to post our recommended camber settings.
What about some of these cc plates that allow the struts to have more depth (not sure if that's the right wording) so they don't bottom out and ride as bad as others?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 06blackvertstang
What about some of these cc plates that allow the struts to have more depth (not sure if that's the right wording) so they don't bottom out and ride as bad as others?
Not sure what you mean? Do you have a link so I can take a look?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SteedaBrandon
Not sure what you mean? Do you have a link so I can take a look?
I'm pretty sure this is where I read it. In the first paragraph it says it gives an extra inch of bump travel. That's what I was trying to say

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...e=faq_ccplates
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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How does this set up sound...

K springs
Koni strt struts and shocks
Lca relocation brackets
Cut the bump stops
Gt500 strut mounts
Eibach camber bolts
Alignment

Adjustable panhard bar if it needs it afterwards.

Is there anything that I absolutely need or any problems this set up would still have?
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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K springs are junk. Get a straight weight spring. Rising rates just don't work.
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 908ssp
K springs are junk. Get a straight weight spring. Rising rates just don't work.
For a daily driver? All I want is stance and a factory like ride. Im not in it for performance. If you know something better point me in the right direction. That's what I'm asking for
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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i put sportlines on, gt500 strut caps (turned them 180*) and panhard bar.. nothing else was needed. I am going to get some new shocks/struts tho as mine are crap with lots of miles on them.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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I am actually quite surprised at how well my car still drives with the stock shocks and struts given they have 88K on them. I don't have any creaks, squeaks, rattles, nothing. It's been great. Even so, I will probly still change them out next year or the year after just to be safe.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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What are others views of progressive vs standard rate springs? I'm thinking progressive since its a daily driver and I just want the look while maintaining the ride. I've opened it up to eibach pro springs as well since they are progressive as well.

Already have koni strts shocks and struts and gt500 strut mounts priced. Just waiting on springs
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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I went progressive because it's a street car that won't see the track. And if I did I'd just go coilovers.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Let me know if I can help you out in anyway OP.

I agree with what everyone else are saying, the K springs aren't really there for performance or comfort. For a decent drop look at the Eibach Pro-kit, BMR or any Steeda springs for that matter. The Koni STR.T are great for the cost, camber bolts should work just fine for your goals.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 06blackvertstang
What are others views of progressive vs standard rate springs? I'm thinking progressive since its a daily driver and I just want the look while maintaining the ride. I've opened it up to eibach pro springs as well since they are progressive as well.

Already have koni strts shocks and struts and gt500 strut mounts priced. Just waiting on springs
,, Just saying ,letting you know ,,I have the Ford Racing ( blue ) K springs all around ,,K springs and Konis-002368-r1-11-11a.jpg,,,and after a while the front will drop more ,,but the back will stay as is . ,,all that weight on the front .

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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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K springs and Konis-000392-r1-07-6a.jpg

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K springs and Konis-551454-r1-07-18a.jpg
Originally Posted by ricksGT/CS
,, Just saying ,letting you know ,,I have the Ford Racing ( blue ) K springs all around ,,Attachment 123949,,,and after a while the front will drop more ,,but the back will stay as is . ,,all that weight on the front .
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ricksGT/CS
,,,,K springs and Konis-000144-r1-02-1a.jpg,,the front with K-springs
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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You have the ford racing shocks and struts too, right rick?
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Bump.
About to pull the trigger on steeda ultralite springs bc of black Friday sale price and bc I know steeda sells tremendous products. I will also get koni strt shocks and struts. After that I plan on gt500 strut mounts and eibach camber bolts.

Things I'll wait on to see if I need them: panhard bar and lca relocation brackets.

How does this sound to you guys? I believe from the research I've done, this is a good setup for my daily driver and will give me the stance I want as well. Any input?
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 06blackvertstang
Bump.
About to pull the trigger on steeda ultralite springs bc of black Friday sale price and bc I know steeda sells tremendous products. I will also get koni strt shocks and struts. After that I plan on gt500 strut mounts and eibach camber bolts.

Things I'll wait on to see if I need them: panhard bar and lca relocation brackets.

How does this sound to you guys? I believe from the research I've done, this is a good setup for my daily driver and will give me the stance I want as well. Any input?
,,YES ,,sorry for the delay ,,yes I have the Ford Racing shocks and all ,,all around too ,,I did that so I would not have to take apart the front stock ones to do the new K-springs ,,also put the GT500 sturt mounts on the front top sturts ,,I had a tire shop put the new front k-springs and Ford Racing sturts together for me , cost was like $60.00 for both the front
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Ok gotcha. Thanks Rick!
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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Good choice on this setup!!
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