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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
I'm sure it rubs during regular street driving. Maybe that's what the FRPPs are better for? Cause they are constantly getting "bumped"
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I put about 310 miles on today cruising down to central IL with my car club. 90% highway. Man, I tell ya when the road is smooth the car handles amazing! But holy hell any ripples or nasty bumps and it's like riding in a paint mixer on steel wheels. Couldn't even put my head against the head rest for the long stretches, think like when you're on a roller coaster. I'm also hearing a lot of NVH now, I'm thinking it's gotta be from the gt500 strut mounts. I'm going to try cutting the bump stops, it sure felt like I was hitting them quite a bit. If it's still this rough after then expect to see a set of k springs up for sale real soon lol. Sux too because she looks sexy with the new drop, oh yeah they settled nicely today. About 1 finger fender gap up front and 2 out back, she has a nice little rake now. My buddy took a bunch of pics from the show today I'll post up and soon as he sends them to me.
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
John, don't think you should sell, I think it's about the same with all of them lol
Here's 1 pic from today's show.
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I put about 310 miles on today cruising down to central IL with my car club. 90% highway. Man, I tell ya when the road is smooth the car handles amazing! But holy hell any ripples or nasty bumps and it's like riding in a paint mixer on steel wheels. Couldn't even put my head against the head rest for the long stretches, think like when you're on a roller coaster. I'm also hearing a lot of NVH now, I'm thinking it's gotta be from the gt500 strut mounts. I'm going to try cutting the bump stops, it sure felt like I was hitting them quite a bit. If it's still this rough after then expect to see a set of k springs up for sale real soon lol. Sux too because she looks sexy with the new drop, oh yeah they settled nicely today. About 1 finger fender gap up front and 2 out back, she has a nice little rake now. My buddy took a bunch of pics from the show today I'll post up and soon as he sends them to me.
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I put 250 driving from Madison to Autobahn and it handled great. The ride is a bit stiffer but not to bad. Now if you live in an area that has really bad roads than I can see where that could be an issue. In short the car handles great, looks great and rides good for the roads around here. If I lived back in NYC than the ride I would say would suck.
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Originally Posted by UpTheCreek
Holy moly, there goes any of my thoughts of lowering my car! I was going to go with the Sports, but dang, if it's ANYTHING like you are experiencing, I'll take the 4x4 look, thank you very much!
Originally Posted by devildog1679
I put 250 driving from Madison to Autobahn and it handled great. The ride is a bit stiffer but not to bad. Now if you live in an area that has really bad roads than I can see where that could be an issue. In short the car handles great, looks great and rides good for the roads around here. If I lived back in NYC than the ride I would say would suck.
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"Riding in a paint mixer with steel wheels". Well, that scared me! lol
I haven't read too many complaints, even with the "K" springs though. I'm just concerned something might not be right with your install? Maybe it is hitting the stops a lot more than you might think? That'd be the best outcome if that's the case.
Sure hope it works out for you, I'll definitely be watching this thread. Your car sure looks sweet though!!!
I haven't read too many complaints, even with the "K" springs though. I'm just concerned something might not be right with your install? Maybe it is hitting the stops a lot more than you might think? That'd be the best outcome if that's the case.
Sure hope it works out for you, I'll definitely be watching this thread. Your car sure looks sweet though!!!
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Originally Posted by UpTheCreek
"Riding in a paint mixer with steel wheels". Well, that scared me! lol
I haven't read too many complaints, even with the "K" springs though. I'm just concerned something might not be right with your install? Maybe it is hitting the stops a lot more than you might think? That'd be the best outcome if that's the case.
Sure hope it works out for you, I'll definitely be watching this thread. Your car sure looks sweet though!!!
I haven't read too many complaints, even with the "K" springs though. I'm just concerned something might not be right with your install? Maybe it is hitting the stops a lot more than you might think? That'd be the best outcome if that's the case.
Sure hope it works out for you, I'll definitely be watching this thread. Your car sure looks sweet though!!!
I do have to say though it doesn't bounce after the ripples and bumps so I would say the koni's are doing their job. On the stock dampers and roush springs she would continue to bounce for a second or so after the ripples. The ride is a lot more solid and confident feeling. Body roll and brake dive is gone. Traction is now more of an issue. I'm looking into lca's and relocation brackets now.
Please don't let my personal opinion on the ride change anyone's plans, it's your car and mod it how you want to. What may work for one person may not always work for the other.
Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
John did you get it aligned before that long drive?
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Nope haven't gotten it yet. No time lately. Car needs to go to ford tomorrow for that rear end vent leaking and a squeak. Just deciding if I should put factory wheels back on.
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I almost don't want to get one right away in case I swap the springs back out. We'll see, I'm going to give it a week. Good luck with your squeak, we all know how that can go at the dealer.
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Originally Posted by Hytek
Thanks! I think the bump stops are part of it and the rest are just the crappy roads I was on yesterday. I'm going to mark the tops to see if they are in fact hitting. If that's the case I'll swap them out for the frpp ones.
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Originally Posted by Overboost
You guys think this install is bad, do the front sway bar. What a pain!
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Agreed, no one told me you had to remove the brace. Not bad after it was removed, torquing the end links is a different story.
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Those of you complaining about the ride on FRPP K springs may want to switch back to the P springs (1" drop). From what I've read, they are the same spring rate but ride considerably better and allow for more suspension travel (obviously).
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Yeah thats what i mentioned to him- i think the extra drop is going to hurt comfortablity a little.