2010-2014 Mustang Information on The S197 {GenII}

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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by EF1
You should always have the alignment checked after replacing the front struts. The Eibach's may not lower the car enough to need camber plates, but it is cheaper/easier to put them in from the start. If you find out you need them, you have to remove the front struts to put them in.
All you need is GT500 strut mounts and a pair of Eibach camber bolts.. Caster/camber plates are not necessary with Eibach pro springs, as they lower the front by no more than 1.3 inches..

If running Eibach sportlines on the other hand, then yes I would then recommend looking into caster/camber plates, as once your lowered by 1.5" or more in the front, camber bolts more than likely won't provide enough camber adjustment to get back within OEM specs..
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Old Jun 6, 2016 | 08:03 PM
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Clarifying note to FireRescue: the camber on these cars is not adjustable; unless you add the camber bolts or adjustable upper mounts (aka "camber plates") or you rotate the mount as the others have suggested. So if you have the alignment checked, all they can do is tell you that it is in or out of spec . . . unless you do one of those adjustment methods.
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Old Jun 7, 2016 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Poppa
I recommend Koni Yellow adjustable shocks and struts. I'm very happy with mine.
Originally Posted by kanine
I recommend the Koni yellows too, you can adjust the dampening. I got the 05-10 ones for my 14 because I paired it with the GT500 mounts. I have Steeda Sports springs, which are stiffer than the Pros, paired with the Konis they handle pretty well and is gives a comfortable enough ride for a lowered car, even driving through the horrible streets of NYC.
Add me for another Koni Yellow recommendation. I've had them on for 3 years or so. They're a joy to drive peacefully or aggressively (I don't track them)

Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER
Do you need adjustable? Unless your car needs to transition from road course or autox warrior to street I think not.

If you're just looking for a nice/firm ride I think Koni Yellow is like swatting at a bug with a baseball bat. And I have Koni Yellows. But my car also does DD and road course duty.

Your 2 most logical options are either Steeda Pro Action OR Koni Orange.

Why spend 2x $$ as much on 4 stiffness settings if even the softest one is stiffer then stock?
I agree with this logic also - but not Koni Oranges. For some reason, quality issues scared me away. But perhaps they got better.

Perhaps another brand could be recommended?

Originally Posted by SplitSecond
The problem with the oranges is that there seems to be a widespread quality issue with them, where the yellows dont seem to have this problem. Many people, including members here have complained about them squeaking, compression issues out of the box, wearing out quickly, ect. Sure Koni has a very good warranty policy, but getting under the car for the same job gets really old really fast, at least for me.
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Old Jun 9, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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I know a while back that Koni had a bad batch of oranges, but I put a set on last year at the recommendation of Steeda and haven't had any issues. I originally wanted the yellows, but was talked out of adjustable for my use. Steeda said that most people with yellows never adjust them and that unless I planned on spending enough time at the track to experiment with settings I didn't need them. I took their advice and spent the extra funds on lower control arms to eliminate wheel hop.
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Old Jun 9, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by EF1
I know a while back that Koni had a bad batch of oranges, but I put a set on last year at the recommendation of Steeda and haven't had any issues. I originally wanted the yellows, but was talked out of adjustable for my use. Steeda said that most people with yellows never adjust them and that unless I planned on spending enough time at the track to experiment with settings I didn't need them. I took their advice and spent the extra funds on lower control arms to eliminate wheel hop.
Yeah, it was the same in my situation. I don't track or race so I did not "need" the yellows, but I got them anyway. Besides their quality and overall ride, the fact that I know I can adjust them if I need to is nice. I probably would've been OK with the oranges, but during my shopping time the oranges had the quality.
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