afco coil overs

mustanginky · July 16th, 2009, 10:59 PM

so i bought the ones regulator had (thanks dave!!) and they're #155 spring rate for fronts. my buddies and dave all stated that the front springs would be a little spongy but that isn't a bad thing considering i'd like to go with a more drag oriented setup.

so, can i use stock struts with these? which struts should i look at getting if so? is it required to run caster camber plates with them or okay with the stockers (my car gets driven minimally, like 3-4k a year).

any suggestions? thanks!

mustanginky · July 17th, 2009, 12:29 AM

not a single person lol

mustanginky · July 17th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Ttt

Babatund3 · July 18th, 2009, 12:19 AM

im not an expert on suspension or anything but i think whenever you go with coilovers you need to replace your shocks/struts unless you enjoy a bumpy ride

AzSonicSnake · July 18th, 2009, 12:58 AM

i'd take the opportunity to upgrade the shocks personally. and caster camber plates would be advisable to use. infact, most coilover kits require them. all of those things are good to knock out at one time since you have to remove them all to install the coilovers.

a little bit of a rant...

makes no sense to me why people will spend gobs of money to upgrade engines, add boost, and what not, but yet want to skimp on suspension. i know this may not be your case, but its just a common thing i seem to see on stang sites lately. /rant

Babatund3 · July 18th, 2009, 03:13 AM

Originally Posted by AzSonicSnake

i'd take the opportunity to upgrade the shocks personally. and caster camber plates would be advisable to use. infact, most coilover kits require them. all of those things are good to knock out at one time since you have to remove them all to install the coilovers.

a little bit of a rant...

makes no sense to me why people will spend gobs of money to upgrade engines, add boost, and what not, but yet want to skimp on suspension. i know this may not be your case, but its just a common thing i seem to see on stang sites lately. /rant

i know what you mean... i have seen the same thing... now im not saying i know too much about anything since im new to all this but i have been contemplating where to start (for major mods) and i just ordered some mm subframe connectors and from here on out im going to work on my suspension

mustanginky · July 18th, 2009, 03:40 AM

i'm not trying to skimp on this one lol. i'm going to buy all that stuff here shortly (cc plates, different struts, etc...) i'm just wondering if i can bolt them on without any of that crap as for right now.

mustanginky · July 19th, 2009, 05:11 PM

okay, next question. do i need bearings for the caps b/c they didn't come with any bearings.

njstang · July 19th, 2009, 07:15 PM

i would upgrade your struts, with my mmr front coilovers i have my car pretty slammed and its on gabriel ultra struts, pretty much just a oem replacement, and it rides great BUT there isnt much travel on the strut left do to the car being so low, so when i hit a medium bump i can hear the strut bottoming out (its a terrible noise). i would suggest like AGX's since they are adjustable, and i would highly suggest some CC plates.

Willy Mo · July 19th, 2009, 07:51 PM

wheres a good place/price to get fron coil overs?

jivepepper · July 19th, 2009, 09:43 PM

4 bolt CC plates imho are manditory when using coilovers. The weight of the whole front of the car is supported on them when using coilovers and the stock plates were not designed for this.

mustanginky · July 19th, 2009, 10:13 PM

okay, so don't install them til i get some plates, don't need the stock ones flying off the bolts.

mustanginky · July 20th, 2009, 11:32 PM

what struts do i need to get for these?

ModMustang97GT · July 20th, 2009, 11:48 PM

A decent set that is able to support the amount you lower it. Illumina's, HP Blues, Tokico D-spec or Bilsteins are your best bets.

mustanginky · July 20th, 2009, 11:49 PM

the springs are more of drag oriented, was looking for some drag stuff.

July 17th, 2009, 12:29 AM	#2
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July 17th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#3
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July 18th, 2009, 12:58 AM	#5
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,716 iTrader: 1 reviews	i'd take the opportunity to upgrade the shocks personally. and caster camber plates would be advisable to use. infact, most coilover kits require them. all of those things are good to knock out at one time since you have to remove them all to install the coilovers. a little bit of a rant... makes no sense to me why people will spend gobs of money to upgrade engines, add boost, and what not, but yet want to skimp on suspension. i know this may not be your case, but its just a common thing i seem to see on stang sites lately. /rant __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

July 18th, 2009, 03:40 AM	#7
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,984 iTrader: 2 reviews	i'm not trying to skimp on this one lol. i'm going to buy all that stuff here shortly (cc plates, different struts, etc...) i'm just wondering if i can bolt them on without any of that crap as for right now. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

July 19th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#8
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,984 iTrader: 2 reviews	okay, next question. do i need bearings for the caps b/c they didn't come with any bearings. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

July 16th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#1
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,984 iTrader: 2 reviews	afco coil overs so i bought the ones regulator had (thanks dave!!) and they're #155 spring rate for fronts. my buddies and dave all stated that the front springs would be a little spongy but that isn't a bad thing considering i'd like to go with a more drag oriented setup. so, can i use stock struts with these? which struts should i look at getting if so? is it required to run caster camber plates with them or okay with the stockers (my car gets driven minimally, like 3-4k a year). any suggestions? thanks! __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

July 18th, 2009, 12:19 AM	#4
Babatund3 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 134 iTrader: 1 reviews	im not an expert on suspension or anything but i think whenever you go with coilovers you need to replace your shocks/struts unless you enjoy a bumpy ride

July 19th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#10
Willy Mo MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MO Posts: 4,334 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	wheres a good place/price to get fron coil overs? __________________

July 19th, 2009, 09:43 PM	#11
jivepepper MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 4,556 iTrader: 1 reviews	4 bolt CC plates imho are manditory when using coilovers. The weight of the whole front of the car is supported on them when using coilovers and the stock plates were not designed for this. __________________ 2000 GT 665/540rwhp/rwtq On pump gas Best 1/4 638hp street tune 11.01, best trap 134MPH, 80*+day, 10.5" DD Cobra R's & 315/35/17 DR'S DYNO VID ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9uOS732mdA

July 19th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#12
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,984 iTrader: 2 reviews	okay, so don't install them til i get some plates, don't need the stock ones flying off the bolts. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

July 20th, 2009, 11:32 PM	#13
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,984 iTrader: 2 reviews	what struts do i need to get for these? __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

July 20th, 2009, 11:48 PM	#14
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	A decent set that is able to support the amount you lower it. Illumina's, HP Blues, Tokico D-spec or Bilsteins are your best bets. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

July 20th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#15
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,984 iTrader: 2 reviews	the springs are more of drag oriented, was looking for some drag stuff. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

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