Lowering springs

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 07:50 PM

I have heard a lot about Lowering springs. I understand that they increase the performance of the car... better handling, turning, and control. I want to purchase four springs for my Mustang.

What is the best kind to buy?
Ford Racing? Steeda? Eibach? BBK?

Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

Ryguy33 · December 22nd, 2009, 07:56 PM

i just purchased bbk's for my car the drop is 1.5 in the F and R. but i would probably reccomend H&R supersports the drop is a little bit more(2 in Front 1.5 Rear). ive hurd nothing but the best about thos springs.

LGHTNG02GT · December 22nd, 2009, 07:56 PM

alot of people run H&R. i hear they have the best stuff you can buy.
personally i got a set from ford racing because of the awesome price.

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 07:59 PM

I have heard nothing but good about H&R's. What do the Ford Racing springs offer that H&R do not?

Ryguy33 · December 22nd, 2009, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by sonicgucci

I have heard nothing but good about H&R's. What do the Ford Racing springs offer that H&R do not?

the ford racings dont drop as much as the H&R's
and the H&R's have a higher spring rate

dcook_14 · December 22nd, 2009, 08:14 PM

Search for "best spring" and read to your heart's content

Higher spring rate means a harsher ride but better handling, . H&R Super Sports are probably the ones I would get if I was doing regular springs.

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 08:19 PM

It looks like this is what you are talking about

H&R Super Sport Springs (96-04 GT/V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

What are front and rear isolators?

Scott2001GT · December 22nd, 2009, 08:20 PM

if you don't care about launches or tall tire height then do H&R supersports

Ryguy33 · December 22nd, 2009, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by sonicgucci

It looks like this is what you are talking about

H&R Super Sport Springs (96-04 GT/V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

What are front and rear isolators?

isolators are the little rubber pieces that attach to ur spring at the top and bottom where it mounts to the body. its basically a spacer. you have them stock but if you have alot of miles you probably need to replace them.

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 08:45 PM

Alright. After 54,000 easy miles I don't think they need to be replaced.

LGHTNG02GT · December 22nd, 2009, 09:04 PM

honestly some people dont even put them back in after the spring swap. i guess it *MAY* just make more nosie without them ???
i made sure i re-used mine tho.
&&about the Ford springs and the H&R's. well, the H&R's will be progressive all the way around, the fords are progressive in the rear only. the H&R's will handle better but ride stiffer. the drop will be more tho with them. i took 3/4 of a coil off the rear and 1/2 coil off the front on My Ford Racing springs to get the look i wanted

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 09:09 PM

Ok. What do you mean by progressive? Sorry I am new to the whole car modding process.

LGHTNG02GT · December 22nd, 2009, 09:14 PM

its no biggie, you gotta learn some how

when you look at a progressive spring, the spacing between the coils will be different. the coils will get closer to each other. a specific rate spring has the coils spaced the same throughout the entire spring. the more weight put on a progressive spring, the firmer it will get. thats what makes these the better spring when talking about street handling.

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 09:17 PM

Alright I understand. Thank you.

LGHTNG02GT · December 22nd, 2009, 09:29 PM

not a problem at all. are you doing the install or taking it to a shop?

Lefty · December 22nd, 2009, 09:58 PM

How much of a drop are you looking for? Or does it not matter and you just want the best performance?

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by LGHTNG02GT

not a problem at all. are you doing the install or taking it to a shop?

I will be taking it to a shop to get them installed.

Originally Posted by LEFTY

How much of a drop are you looking for? Or does it not matter and you just want the best performance?

I am looking for at least a 1.5'' drop plus better performance all around. It looks like H&R is the best option.

Lefty · December 22nd, 2009, 10:55 PM

Yeah I have H&R Race Springs and I dropped about 1.7" in all 4 corners. I love the handling of the car now too. Very happy with them.

sonicgucci · December 22nd, 2009, 11:02 PM

Sounds like that is what I will be going with. Thanks!

pyschopath76 · December 22nd, 2009, 11:21 PM

see i want to lower my car too, but with my headers and x-pipe now i dont know if i can without having to worry about scraping the damn ground everywhere i go.

December 22nd, 2009, 07:50 PM	#1
sonicgucci Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 501 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lowering springs I have heard a lot about Lowering springs. I understand that they increase the performance of the car... better handling, turning, and control. I want to purchase four springs for my Mustang. What is the best kind to buy? Ford Racing? Steeda? Eibach? BBK? Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

December 22nd, 2009, 07:56 PM	#2
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	i just purchased bbk's for my car the drop is 1.5 in the F and R. but i would probably reccomend H&R supersports the drop is a little bit more(2 in Front 1.5 Rear). ive hurd nothing but the best about thos springs. __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

December 22nd, 2009, 07:56 PM	#3
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,660 iTrader: 10 reviews	alot of people run H&R. i hear they have the best stuff you can buy. personally i got a set from ford racing because of the awesome price. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 22nd, 2009, 08:20 PM	#8
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,629 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	if you don't care about launches or tall tire height then do H&R supersports __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone 4V swap in the works

December 22nd, 2009, 09:04 PM	#11
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,660 iTrader: 10 reviews	honestly some people dont even put them back in after the spring swap. i guess it MAY just make more nosie without them ??? i made sure i re-used mine tho. &&about the Ford springs and the H&R's. well, the H&R's will be progressive all the way around, the fords are progressive in the rear only. the H&R's will handle better but ride stiffer. the drop will be more tho with them. i took 3/4 of a coil off the rear and 1/2 coil off the front on My Ford Racing springs to get the look i wanted __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 22nd, 2009, 07:59 PM	#4
sonicgucci Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 501 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have heard nothing but good about H&R's. What do the Ford Racing springs offer that H&R do not?

December 22nd, 2009, 08:19 PM	#7
sonicgucci Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 501 iTrader: 0 reviews	It looks like this is what you are talking about H&R Super Sport Springs (96-04 GT/V6) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! What are front and rear isolators?

December 22nd, 2009, 08:45 PM	#10
sonicgucci Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 501 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright. After 54,000 easy miles I don't think they need to be replaced.

December 22nd, 2009, 09:09 PM	#12
sonicgucci Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 501 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok. What do you mean by progressive? Sorry I am new to the whole car modding process.

December 22nd, 2009, 09:14 PM	#13
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,660 iTrader: 10 reviews	its no biggie, you gotta learn some how when you look at a progressive spring, the spacing between the coils will be different. the coils will get closer to each other. a specific rate spring has the coils spaced the same throughout the entire spring. the more weight put on a progressive spring, the firmer it will get. thats what makes these the better spring when talking about street handling. __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 22nd, 2009, 09:17 PM	#14
sonicgucci Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 501 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright I understand. Thank you.

December 22nd, 2009, 09:29 PM	#15
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,660 iTrader: 10 reviews	not a problem at all. are you doing the install or taking it to a shop? __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 22nd, 2009, 09:58 PM	#16
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	How much of a drop are you looking for? Or does it not matter and you just want the best performance? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

December 22nd, 2009, 10:55 PM	#18
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	Yeah I have H&R Race Springs and I dropped about 1.7" in all 4 corners. I love the handling of the car now too. Very happy with them. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

December 22nd, 2009, 11:02 PM	#19
sonicgucci Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 501 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like that is what I will be going with. Thanks!

December 22nd, 2009, 11:21 PM	#20
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	see i want to lower my car too, but with my headers and x-pipe now i dont know if i can without having to worry about scraping the damn ground everywhere i go. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

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