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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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I had teh ROUSH kit on my old Stg2 NICE setup...

BUT this is The setup I plan to go with on my '12:
Koni STR.t's
Ultralite Springs
BMR Panhard Bar
Sam's Adj Rear Sway bar
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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what type of adjustability is allowed with the sports?? If I just want the nice stance and lowered look with some improved handling and the occasional trip to the strip and probably rarely if ever to the road track. Am i better off with the STR.Ts or the sports?
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
what type of adjustability is allowed with the sports?? If I just want the nice stance and lowered look with some improved handling and the occasional trip to the strip and probably rarely if ever to the road track. Am i better off with the STR.Ts or the sports?
I've been wondering the same thing. I'm leaning towards the str.t's now for that same reason. Plus that $ saved can go to other mods.
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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****These will fit 2011 Mustangs, but do require a small spacer or use of 2005-2010 Upper Strut Mounts****

Sam are the spacers included or will I need to source them elswhere?
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Tama_Drumhead
****These will fit 2011 Mustangs, but do require a small spacer or use of 2005-2010 Upper Strut Mounts****

Sam are the spacers included or will I need to source them elswhere?
Not included. Most people go with the gt500 strut mount which can be has for about 90 bucks a pair online.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Uin2it
I had teh ROUSH kit on my old Stg2 NICE setup...

BUT this is The setup I plan to go with on my '12:
Koni STR.t's
Ultralite Springs
BMR Panhard Bar
Sam's Adj Rear Sway bar
I had the same planned minus the sway bar.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Just got my sports, P springs, and GT500 mounts installed!

Took it to get gas before I go get it aligned this afternoon.

ITS AMAZING! The ride is 100% better than stock. No more brake dive, flat around the corners, less squat on acceleration, just an incredible improvement. I can't wait to get it aligned and play with the settings.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Just got my sports, P springs, and GT500 mounts installed!

Took it to get gas before I go get it aligned this afternoon.

ITS AMAZING! The ride is 100% better than stock. No more brake dive, flat around the corners, less squat on acceleration, just an incredible improvement. I can't wait to get it aligned and play with the settings.
Nice! How long did it take to install?
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Prob about 3-4 hours. But I was working at a slow pace (had a bit too much to drink yesterday at a Irish parade, so I was hurting a bit) and was by myself.

It's getting aligned now
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Prob about 3-4 hours. But I was working at a slow pace (had a bit too much to drink yesterday at a Irish parade, so I was hurting a bit) and was by myself.

It's getting aligned now
Lol should've text'd me I would've helped. Any hiccups or easy install?
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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None at all actually. my neighbor has a set of spring compressors so i was able to borrow those.

Had to compress the stock ones to get the bumpstops off to use with the Koni's. Didn't even have to compress the new springs, they are short enough that I could get the strut hat on no problem.

Working in the trunk sucks, but they're in a good place for adjustment. I cut two flaps into the trunk liner so I can adjust them quickly.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Sweet! Let me know how you like them around our roads. I still haven't made up my mind between those and the strt.t's.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Before and after!
Attached Thumbnails Koni shocks are back ON SALE (and I have them in stock too!)-image-535543880.jpg   Koni shocks are back ON SALE (and I have them in stock too!)-image-2555374918.jpg  
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Before and after!
Looks much better! What % tint is that?
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Looks much better! What % tint is that?
Thanks man.

It's 35% side and quarter windows, 20% rear.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Looks great!

Have you done Shocks, Struts, and springs before or was this a first go at it?! I'm a little shy about tackling it myself. Whatcha think?
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Looks great!

Have you done Shocks, Struts, and springs before or was this a first go at it?! I'm a little shy about tackling it myself. Whatcha think?
I've done them before on multiple cars.

I wouldn't go it alone of you've never done them without having some experienced help there. A compressed spring is like a bullet, and can really hurt you if you're not careful.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Found out with the drop, my jack no longer fits under the car without 2x4's under the wheels.

Time to make or get some ramps
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Found out with the drop, my jack no longer fits under the car without 2x4's under the wheels.

Time to make or get some ramps
I know what you mean. I had to buy a low pro floor jack after my drop. Rhino ramps were just on sale at Advance Auto Parts for like $29, not sure if they still are.
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