Vert lowering spring help please
2/12/11, 04:08 PM
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Vert lowering spring help please
New guy with new car ,I have a 2k11 gt vert . Looking @ the HR Sport springs
Don't want to do dampers just take it down in stance .They claim 1.5 rear and 1.0 front .Any opinions or experiences ? All input appreciated thanks
Don't want to do dampers just take it down in stance .They claim 1.5 rear and 1.0 front .Any opinions or experiences ? All input appreciated thanks
2/12/11, 06:37 PM
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I was just looking at the Eibach kits for 2011 Convertibles earlier today.
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/0...g-convertible/
I was thinking the Pro Kit for a 1" drop, but you might want to look at the Sportline Kit for 1.4" front/1.5" rear.
No idea if they compare better/worse than the H&R you asked about, but I like they're designed for the convertible specifically.
http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/0...g-convertible/
I was thinking the Pro Kit for a 1" drop, but you might want to look at the Sportline Kit for 1.4" front/1.5" rear.
No idea if they compare better/worse than the H&R you asked about, but I like they're designed for the convertible specifically.
2/12/11, 07:51 PM
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I appreciate the input ,I looked at those kits but they recommend new dampers and that just gets too expensive .I wonder if the vert sits at different ride heights than the coupe .
2/13/11, 06:39 AM
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You should to go to the "5.0 Modifications" board here & read up. 
Most aftermarket springs will require new dampers because of a higher and/or progressive/non-linear spring rate which will prematurely wear out your stock dampers. In addition to the new dampers, lowering springs will usually require a new adjustable panhard rod (to keep your alignment in spec, otherwise the rear axle will be offset to one side just a leeetle bit), so count on another $160-$200 plus installation there.
One thing leads to another on the suspension mods, that's for sure.
I have a '11 'vert GT and in my opinion the springs are OK but the damping is way too non-existent (I think my non-Brembo 'vert has a nice-looking stance, whereas the Brembo coupes look ready to go off-road, no offense to you coupe/Brembo guys, I LOVE those things).
The new Koni STR.Ts ("Streets") are on sale right now for a mere $318/set of 4 and have a lifetime warranty, so will be a perfect inexpensive match for most springs you would be considering, yet are also compatible with the stock springs. On top of that are multiple good reviews I've read about them (and at least one VERY positive review by a fellow '11 'vert owner). I plan to get a set of these (and do no other mod at first), and see how things feel after that. I feel I can always go back and dork around with springs later, whereas if I change springs now, I'd have to do dampers and panhard rod too, and I don't have the fundage right now for that.
Most aftermarket springs will require new dampers because of a higher and/or progressive/non-linear spring rate which will prematurely wear out your stock dampers. In addition to the new dampers, lowering springs will usually require a new adjustable panhard rod (to keep your alignment in spec, otherwise the rear axle will be offset to one side just a leeetle bit), so count on another $160-$200 plus installation there.One thing leads to another on the suspension mods, that's for sure.
I have a '11 'vert GT and in my opinion the springs are OK but the damping is way too non-existent (I think my non-Brembo 'vert has a nice-looking stance, whereas the Brembo coupes look ready to go off-road, no offense to you coupe/Brembo guys, I LOVE those things).
The new Koni STR.Ts ("Streets") are on sale right now for a mere $318/set of 4 and have a lifetime warranty, so will be a perfect inexpensive match for most springs you would be considering, yet are also compatible with the stock springs. On top of that are multiple good reviews I've read about them (and at least one VERY positive review by a fellow '11 'vert owner). I plan to get a set of these (and do no other mod at first), and see how things feel after that. I feel I can always go back and dork around with springs later, whereas if I change springs now, I'd have to do dampers and panhard rod too, and I don't have the fundage right now for that.
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