Suspension upgrade completed
#1
Suspension upgrade completed
Well after everyone posts about how easy it is to install new struts and springs, I pulled the trigger and decided to install my suspension parts myself. FRPP K springs, Koni Sports, Ground Control Caster plates and BMR adjustable panhard bar (Thanks Dan at Hypermotive Performance!). It took about 5 hours, but it was totally worth it. I am glad I did it and didn't spend the money for someone else to do it.
It sits about 1 inch lower all the way around. Very different car now. There is no more nose dive when braking or nose lift when hard accelerating. I can't wait to hit some twisties in the Rocky Mountains and see how she feels.
I forgot to take a before picture, but here is one from a couple of weeks ago.
And after the install
It sits about 1 inch lower all the way around. Very different car now. There is no more nose dive when braking or nose lift when hard accelerating. I can't wait to hit some twisties in the Rocky Mountains and see how she feels.
I forgot to take a before picture, but here is one from a couple of weeks ago.
And after the install
#3
Legacy TMS Member
I'll be running that same setup soon. I bought the K-Springs used from Burton. I hope they work well with the Koni Yellows.
#5
Bullitt Member
Very nice, I will be upgrading as well sometime next year. Very interested in the ride quality for a daily driver and the handling improvement. Let us know.
#6
Shelby GT350 Member
The setup I went with is excellent on the street. No increased NVH at all, if anything I thing it feels like the suspension absorbs more, and only transmits feedback if that makes sense. No negative effects at all in my opinion.
#7
I have put about 75 miles on since the install. I like the way it feels, much more planted. As a DD I do not like how I can feel every seam in the pavement now, but I will make the sacrifice because I like everything else about it.
It seems like it it's easier for the tires to break free. Is that normal?
I love the stance, the drop is perfect for me. I REALLY want new wheels now, and I thought having children was expensive.
It seems like it it's easier for the tires to break free. Is that normal?
I love the stance, the drop is perfect for me. I REALLY want new wheels now, and I thought having children was expensive.
#9
Legacy TMS Member
It depends, did you do anything to correct the rear suspension geometry? Pinion angle and lower control arm angle can be effected when lowering the car. The former if its rotated up and the latter if they are not at least parallel to the ground.
In combination they can lessen the amount of force acting on the rear tires making it easier to break traction.
#10
That is kinda what I was thinking, but I didn't know. I have not done LCA's or UCA yet. Should they be done in tandem, or can you do them separately?
Last edited by JIMBOBRADY; 5/27/14 at 07:31 AM.
#11
Legacy TMS Member
I'd try LCA relocators before anything else. If correcting the LCA angle does the trick there is no need to go farther unless your looking at doing the LCAs as part of a comprehensive upgrade to the rear suspension.
You can also check your pinion angle to see if you need an adjustable UCA. If pinion angle isn't too far out and the relocators or relocators in conjunction with LCAs solve the traction issue then its a moot point.
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I'd try LCA relocators before anything else. If correcting the LCA angle does the trick there is no need to go farther unless your looking at doing the LCAs as part of a comprehensive upgrade to the rear suspension.
You can also check your pinion angle to see if you need an adjustable UCA. If pinion angle isn't too far out and the relocators or relocators in conjunction with LCAs solve the traction issue then its a moot point.
#13
Im thinking of buying the sr springs, But Im torn should I get the steeda sport springs. I bought the koni struts, strt ones for the 2013 model.
do the sr springs compare to the steeda sport springs.
what do you think.
Also did you ever install your pan hard bar.
thanks
Shami
do the sr springs compare to the steeda sport springs.
what do you think.
Also did you ever install your pan hard bar.
thanks
Shami
#14
Shelby GT350 Member
Im thinking of buying the sr springs, But Im torn should I get the steeda sport springs. I bought the koni struts, strt ones for the 2013 model.
do the sr springs compare to the steeda sport springs.
what do you think.
Also did you ever install your pan hard bar.
thanks
Shami
do the sr springs compare to the steeda sport springs.
what do you think.
Also did you ever install your pan hard bar.
thanks
Shami
I put an adjustable BMR panhard bar in and have tweaked it twice since the suspension install to get the rear axle perfectly centered.
#15
Bullitt Member
Im thinking of buying the sr springs, But Im torn should I get the steeda sport springs. I bought the koni struts, strt ones for the 2013 model.
do the sr springs compare to the steeda sport springs.
what do you think.
Also did you ever install your pan hard bar.
thanks
Shami
do the sr springs compare to the steeda sport springs.
what do you think.
Also did you ever install your pan hard bar.
thanks
Shami
They are an awesome combination to say the least. Steeda makes an excellent product. You wouldn't be disappointed with this setup.
Last edited by KushBandit; 6/5/14 at 10:37 PM.
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