Sportline Springs Still Sit Way to High. PICS

buddyantunez1 · November 20th, 2009, 05:18 PM

hey guys, i have sportline springs all the way around. ditched the cheap-o coilovers after tearing up my brand new tokico shocks. anyway, ive had the rears in for almost a year now and they've settled great. passenger side has the iso's removed in the rear to keep the car sitting more level. but the fronts both have the upper iso's removed and its still sitting almost at stock height? i dont know why it hasnt settled yet, they've been in there for at least a month and the shocks were replaced at the same time. The springs are correctly installed with the end of the lower coil facing outward.

any input on why you guys might think its sitting so high still? my pro kit sat lower than this.(pic in sig) im all out of ideas. ill pull the lower iso's over the holidays when i have some more time. thanks in advance for any help!

here's a couple pics.

Scott2001GT · November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM

not bad man

Lefty · November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Fat person sitting in the rear maybe?

Lefty · November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM

But seriously; my car sits a *TAD* higher in the front with H&R Race Springs...

buddyantunez1 · November 20th, 2009, 05:22 PM

but from the pics ive always seen, sportline's slam a mustang. and thats no where near slammed, its not even as low as my prokit. im kinda lost. the last thing i want to do is start cutting coils. this sits much higher than the back Lefty, any ideas as to why?

Lefty · November 20th, 2009, 05:26 PM

I scratch my head w/ mine too....

Unless you put the springs in upside down, or they aren't fully seated in the perch.

ajm · November 20th, 2009, 05:27 PM

I agree with lefty. Its BARLEY noticeable but it seems like the sportlines make mine sit a slight bit higher in the front. Im using the sportlines with bbk poly isos.

If you want pics for reference let me know ill find some to send your way.

buddyantunez1 · November 20th, 2009, 05:29 PM

plz do. i think its way off for sportline lowering springs.

v606er · November 20th, 2009, 05:32 PM

What did you have in you sig pic? That looks really low.

Safi · November 20th, 2009, 05:32 PM

The pic in your sig makes your car look slammed....You wanted even more than that?

buddyantunez1 · November 20th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by v606er

What did you have in you sig pic? That looks really low.

4+ year old pro kit.

Originally Posted by Safi

The pic in your sig makes your car look slammed....You wanted even more than that?

id like to be back where it was at in my sig pic. the reason why i swapped out was because the old springs were worn out and were starting to sag on the drivers side. so i figured the sportlines would atleast get me back to where it was at, but i guess i was wrong. im not very happy where its at now.

ajm · November 20th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

plz do. i think its way off for sportline lowering springs.

alright give me about ten min

ajm · November 20th, 2009, 05:59 PM

These are the best ones I could find that show the ride height. Quality of some may suck since a few were taken with my phone since this was at work. I tried to find a few that were at an angle so you could compare it to yours in a way.

ajm · November 20th, 2009, 06:05 PM

Also it seems like you said you know the fronts are installed right, and im not doubting you but what about the rears? Are they pointing in the right direction? If not it can cause issues.

ModMustang97GT · November 20th, 2009, 06:09 PM

Your Issue is 2 fold.

1. Sportlines don't drop that much. Like 1-1.5" drop. So they don't make a ton of difference. Your car does look about 1" lower than stock.

2. Sportlines are cheap. They tend to sag in the rear (hence them looking lower). And they wear out quickly in general (hence your different ride heights). I would definitely recommend a higher quality spring. an H&R or something specific to what you want. Hell, you could buy good coilovers for $300 and use the springs you already have from the old coil overs.

97mustanggt · November 20th, 2009, 06:21 PM

get some MaxSpeed springs they lower tha car a decent amount.

UWISHU1 · November 20th, 2009, 06:39 PM

2 things,
1. perhaps the haven't settled
2. the lack of weight over the front (V6)

buddyantunez1 · November 20th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by UWISHU1

2 things,
1. perhaps the haven't settled
2. the lack of weight over the front (V6)

those are the 2 exact things i was considering after putting them in. it took the rears a while to settle, but not thing long. and technically, these springs are for a GT, so a V6 might sit a bit higher in the front, but dont you think its too much?

Originally Posted by ajm

These are the best ones I could find that show the ride height. Quality of some may suck since a few were taken with my phone since this was at work. I tried to find a few that were at an angle so you could compare it to yours in a way.

maybe its just me, but it looks that yours is still a good bit lower in the front than mine. and i spy a front mount haha.

UWISHU1 · November 20th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

those are the 2 exact things i was considering after putting them in. it took the rears a while to settle, but not thing long. and technically, these springs are for a GT, so a V6 might sit a bit higher in the front, but dont you think its too much?

I believe the opposite, the GT springs are stiffer cuz of the heavier V8 the V6 springs would have been lower I believe cuz they are softer for the lighter engine.

Scott2001GT · November 20th, 2009, 06:48 PM

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November 20th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#1
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sportline Springs Still Sit Way to High. PICS hey guys, i have sportline springs all the way around. ditched the cheap-o coilovers after tearing up my brand new tokico shocks. anyway, ive had the rears in for almost a year now and they've settled great. passenger side has the iso's removed in the rear to keep the car sitting more level. but the fronts both have the upper iso's removed and its still sitting almost at stock height? i dont know why it hasnt settled yet, they've been in there for at least a month and the shocks were replaced at the same time. The springs are correctly installed with the end of the lower coil facing outward. any input on why you guys might think its sitting so high still? my pro kit sat lower than this.(pic in sig) im all out of ideas. ill pull the lower iso's over the holidays when i have some more time. thanks in advance for any help! here's a couple pics. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#2
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,630 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	not bad man __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone 4V swap in the works

November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#3
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,391 iTrader: 11 reviews	Fat person sitting in the rear maybe? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#4
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,391 iTrader: 11 reviews	But seriously; my car sits a TAD higher in the front with H&R Race Springs... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

November 20th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#5
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	but from the pics ive always seen, sportline's slam a mustang. and thats no where near slammed, its not even as low as my prokit. im kinda lost. the last thing i want to do is start cutting coils. this sits much higher than the back Lefty, any ideas as to why? __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

November 20th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#6
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,391 iTrader: 11 reviews	I scratch my head w/ mine too.... Unless you put the springs in upside down, or they aren't fully seated in the perch. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

November 20th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#7
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	I agree with lefty. Its BARLEY noticeable but it seems like the sportlines make mine sit a slight bit higher in the front. Im using the sportlines with bbk poly isos. If you want pics for reference let me know ill find some to send your way.

November 20th, 2009, 05:29 PM	#8
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	plz do. i think its way off for sportline lowering springs. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

November 20th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#13
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	These are the best ones I could find that show the ride height. Quality of some may suck since a few were taken with my phone since this was at work. I tried to find a few that were at an angle so you could compare it to yours in a way.

November 20th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#14
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,970 iTrader: 4 reviews	Also it seems like you said you know the fronts are installed right, and im not doubting you but what about the rears? Are they pointing in the right direction? If not it can cause issues.

November 20th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#15
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your Issue is 2 fold. 1. Sportlines don't drop that much. Like 1-1.5" drop. So they don't make a ton of difference. Your car does look about 1" lower than stock. 2. Sportlines are cheap. They tend to sag in the rear (hence them looking lower). And they wear out quickly in general (hence your different ride heights). I would definitely recommend a higher quality spring. an H&R or something specific to what you want. Hell, you could buy good coilovers for $300 and use the springs you already have from the old coil overs. __________________ 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

November 20th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#16
97mustanggt Hardcore Enthusiast 97GT & 97Snake & 00L T.B.A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richgrove, Ca Posts: 2,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	get some MaxSpeed springs they lower tha car a decent amount. __________________ 97 Cobra & 00 Lightning Beauty & The Beast I rev next to hybrids so they can hear me kill the environment MM Cobra Club Member #77 MM Lightning Club Founder

November 20th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#17
UWISHU1 Regular 2001 11.10@127.88 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 231 iTrader: 1 reviews	2 things, 1. perhaps the haven't settled 2. the lack of weight over the front (V6) __________________ Bob Kurgan Tuned CLICK

November 20th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#20
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,630 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	Chad's 2000 Mustang GT American Racer -- Coil Spring Tech __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone 4V swap in the works

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