m05fastbackGT

Yes, Burton, I know Marty quite well on here and he's a very super nice guy just as you said. I think he may have read some of the other threads I've posted on about this, but I can't recall from memory exactly which threads they were. So perhaps I should just PM Marty and find out what his opinions/thoughts might be. I've also chatted with Gabe via PM in which he also brought up adjusting the Koni yellows to full soft settings in which I did quite a while ago. After informing him that adjusting to full soft settings did very little to improve the ride quality, he then suggested that it could possibly be the progressive spring rates of the Eibach Pro-Kit Springs as the main contributing factor, but I honestly cannot confirm that for certain one way or the other. So once again, this brings me back to the scenario of making the switch to softer tires which also provide a taller sidewall as a solution towards helping improve ride quality

FromZto5

That's it! Marty was his name-oh! M-A-R-T-Y, M-A-R-T-Y, lol... ok bad joke on Bingo was his name-oh song Thanks for the reminder though. I forgot.

Yes, I think tires and springs might be your culprit. I'm guessing you're not planning on switching your springs anytime soon, so, tires would be the next logical!

m05fastbackGT

Yep, that's Marty lol. Anyway you're right about not switching springs anytime soon Burton and switching back to the stock springs is definitely not an option so it would, therefore, appear as though making the wheel and tire switch would seem to be the next logical option

Stage_3

Beautiful car Burton!! Always looking good.
Nice photos man!

Gabe

If you can do the labor, swapping in some new springs would be much cheaper than a new set of tires, wheels, mounting/balancing, etc.
I have my Steeda Sports for sale for only $125 shipped

m05fastbackGT

I'll definitely keep that in mind Gabe I also wanted to follow up on our last conversation via PM about doing further research on the Eibach springs in regards to being contributing factors towards affecting ride quality. According to my research on Google, half the sites visited claim that making the switch from OEM to progressive rate springs do affect it, while the other half point the finger at the design of the Koni dampers and claim that by making the switch to Bilstein HD dampers notice a significant improvement in ride quality/comfort over the Koni yellows. Does this mean I'm going to take the plunge by making the switch from the Koni yellows to Bilstein only to find out that making the switch did nothing for improving ride quality? No way, as I would most definitely take the spring route change first before switching out the Koni dampers lol. At any rate, as I also mentioned to you in the last PM, I have an interest in buying a set of OEM GT500 18x9.5" wheels from a friend of mine that have been sitting in storage and still in like new condition ever since his 2008 GT500 was shipped to Shelby American in Vegas to be upgraded to the Super Snake option package. His wheels also include the original tires and has agreed to sell both the wheels and tires to me for $600.00. Needless to say, that's a really great deal despite the fact I'll be upgrading the tires anyhow, but still in all, just the wheels alone are worth more than $600 for being in such excellent condition. Therefore I'm hoping that by making the switch to a softer tire with also a taller sidewall will at the very least help make an improvement in ride quality

Gabe

Hope that works out for you Rocky.
I actually just sold the springs on s197forum, I had for-sale threads up in a few places, dude on there sent me the money about an hour ago.

m05fastbackGT

I really don't know as to whether or not it will work out Gabe? I'm just assuming and hoping that it will. However, if it doesn't work out, then I'll know for certain that it is the Eibach springs which will then be the next to be replaced on my suspension list. In the meantime, congrats on selling the Steeda Sport Springs over on s197 forums, as I'm sure the dude who purchased them from you is really going to enjoy them

Lou_n_Ada

As always, freaking great pics!! Look forward to future ones...Lou

FromZto5

Lou what's up buddy

Thanks for the props. I have been short on pics, and additionally, I have gotten another toy/mistress/girlfriend (call it what you want) - but I might have to take miles away from Marilyn

05stangkc

Love Kona Blue!

KC

Mustang Freak

IMHO one of Ford's all time favorites!

Stage_3

Whatever happened to this dude??
I think I have his number and we texted a couple of times. I forget his name. (I just checked,...........Burton is his name. Good dude.)

m05fastbackGT

I was also wondering the same about Burton, Tony! He hasn't been on here in nearly 3 years... He used to be a regular who posted on nearly a daily basis, if I recall correctly?

05stangkc

Well Folks When You Come Across Old Friends It Does Not Hurt To Reach Out! Sometimes Just The Post on An Old Thread Will Send An Email If They Were Subscribed! Anyhoo It's Just a Suggestion!

Mgb,

KC

Gabe

He sold the Mustang to a friend and bought a pig-nose BMW .... lol

shaneyusa

Here are a couple of posts that he updated the site with...

New Car...
https://themustangsource.com/forums/...7/#post7057526

Moved on...
https://themustangsource.com/forums/...7/#post7057542

BMW
https://themustangsource.com/forums/...3/#post7057526

05stangkc

Thanks For the Detective Work.

That Topic Needrd a Sticky & Title Expansion As Well!

Mgb.

KC

m05fastbackGT

Can't believe it's been 3 years since Burton was last active on the forums... What's even worse, is how in the world did I manage to forget that he sold his Mustang for a BMW.... Maybe I'm beginning to show signs of early dementia or something...

Gabe

Well, I'm glad to see I was wrong about the "pig-nose" part.
The model he bought is actually quite good-looking, I'd drive that.