Newly Lowered

Rebtor · December 18th, 2010, 11:23 PM

I just lowered my 'stang. I used H&R Sport Springs(not the Super Sports) from Maximum Motorsports. Pretty easy job, it only took 3 hrs in the garage with a jack and jack stands. As of now, only an hour or so after finishing these are the measurments. I measured from the wheel lip to the top of the fender well.

-----------Stock----W/H&R
Right F------7"-------5 1/2"
Left F------6 3/4"----5 1/2"
Right R------7"---------6
Left R------6 3/4"----5 3/4"

I expect the measurements to even out after a while of sitting. I have an alignment scheduled for Monday morning. I will post the measurements again as well as the alignment specs, before and after. Also, I removed the isolators from the top of the front springs only. The bottom front and both of the rear isolators are still in.

Imran · December 18th, 2010, 11:27 PM

Nice pics, i love what you did with your chin spoiler!

welcome to MM!

2VSouth · December 18th, 2010, 11:44 PM

I don't know if its just me but every mustang I've seen has a slight lean to the left. Mine does and all my buddies' cars do as well, so that could be why it may be slight higher on the right rear than the left rear.

I know my left rear is a smidge lower than my right rear, nothing noticeable though really.

cedsks · December 18th, 2010, 11:46 PM

that is what I am at still after 2 weeks, but I am level all the way around. I wish it dropped the back a but more, but I installed engery susp isos back....

Rebtor · December 20th, 2010, 10:55 AM

So, after 2 days of sitting the height measurements have not changed from what I originally posted. I got the alignment done this morning. The specs are as follows:

Factory Specs:

Camber- .3 to -1.3
Caster- 4.0 to 2.5
Toe- .0 to .25

My Specs:
-----------Left--------Right
Camber___ -1.7_______ -1.4
Caster____ 4.1 _______ 3.7
Toe______ .07 _______ .18

They are not too far off. After driving her around a bit this morning I am happy. She tracks down the road like she always has. The drop isnt as low as I had hoped but it does look a whole lot better with less gap in the fenderwell. There is no difference in ride harshness and she feels tighter in hard turns. There are also no new squeaks or noises coming from leaving the front iso's out. If you are looking for a better stance but don't want to be sitting in the weeds I would recommend these springs.

phoenixmustang · December 20th, 2010, 12:33 PM

Post pictures. Oh, and thanks for posting all of those numbers!

andres99pony · December 20th, 2010, 01:37 PM

yeah, get pics......

Rebtor · December 20th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Got some pics today

PowerShiftz02GT · December 20th, 2010, 07:36 PM

Mine has a lean to the left too. Driver side front/rear is lower than my passenger side Front/rear. so annoying

Novanutcase · December 20th, 2010, 11:53 PM

New springs will take at least a few hundred miles before they start to settle.....

Did you need CC plates for that kind of drop?

John

mustang95 5.0 · December 21st, 2010, 12:16 AM

looks nice mine has a slight lean to the left also cant really tell but i know its there and its annoying lol

MT0911 · December 21st, 2010, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by Novanutcase

New springs will take at least a few hundred miles before they start to settle.....

Did you need CC plates for that kind of drop?

John

CC's are always good to get but for these H&R Sports and those similar like Eibach Pro's that only drop around 1.5 inches don't need CC plates since the drop is not so drastic as are Super Sports and Sportlines.

Thumbie · December 21st, 2010, 04:49 AM

Looks good dude!!

I had the sportlines on my 96 GT. Didn't have CC plates. I couldnt align back to factory but it was close enough

phoenixmustang · December 21st, 2010, 06:30 AM

I agree, it does look great. Good choice!

Torched03Mach · December 21st, 2010, 03:56 PM

I've got the same setup on my car...mine leaned too but it settled in great! good looking car man!

Rebtor · December 22nd, 2010, 10:20 AM

I did not use CC plates. I feel that the alignment specs are not too far off and I will live with them.

December 18th, 2010, 11:23 PM	#1
Rebtor Newbie 2003 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OKC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Newly Lowered I just lowered my 'stang. I used H&R Sport Springs(not the Super Sports) from Maximum Motorsports. Pretty easy job, it only took 3 hrs in the garage with a jack and jack stands. As of now, only an hour or so after finishing these are the measurments. I measured from the wheel lip to the top of the fender well. -----------Stock----W/H&R Right F------7"-------5 1/2" Left F------6 3/4"----5 1/2" Right R------7"---------6 Left R------6 3/4"----5 3/4" I expect the measurements to even out after a while of sitting. I have an alignment scheduled for Monday morning. I will post the measurements again as well as the alignment specs, before and after. Also, I removed the isolators from the top of the front springs only. The bottom front and both of the rear isolators are still in. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 5spd CAI Pro 5.0 Shifter Flowmaster Cat Back H&R Sport Springs Blue Light Gauges Sequential Tail Lights

December 18th, 2010, 11:27 PM	#2
Imran :) 01 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,795 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nice pics, i love what you did with your chin spoiler! welcome to MM! __________________

December 18th, 2010, 11:44 PM	#3
2VSouth Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 717 Posts: 2,383 iTrader: 6 reviews	I don't know if its just me but every mustang I've seen has a slight lean to the left. Mine does and all my buddies' cars do as well, so that could be why it may be slight higher on the right rear than the left rear. I know my left rear is a smidge lower than my right rear, nothing noticeable though really. __________________

December 18th, 2010, 11:46 PM	#4
cedsks Premium Member 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton Ohio area Posts: 669 iTrader: 0 reviews	that is what I am at still after 2 weeks, but I am level all the way around. I wish it dropped the back a but more, but I installed engery susp isos back.... __________________ 2004 2v GT--3.90's, t3650, H&R SS, 78mm TB, K&N CAI, steeda bump stop kit, HP Blues shocks and struts, soon to have a rear seat delete, light weight driveshaft.

December 20th, 2010, 10:55 AM	#5
Rebtor Newbie 2003 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OKC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	So, after 2 days of sitting the height measurements have not changed from what I originally posted. I got the alignment done this morning. The specs are as follows: Factory Specs: Camber- .3 to -1.3 Caster- 4.0 to 2.5 Toe- .0 to .25 My Specs: -----------Left--------Right Camber___ -1.7_______ -1.4 Caster____ 4.1 _______ 3.7 Toe______ .07 _______ .18 They are not too far off. After driving her around a bit this morning I am happy. She tracks down the road like she always has. The drop isnt as low as I had hoped but it does look a whole lot better with less gap in the fenderwell. There is no difference in ride harshness and she feels tighter in hard turns. There are also no new squeaks or noises coming from leaving the front iso's out. If you are looking for a better stance but don't want to be sitting in the weeds I would recommend these springs. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 5spd CAI Pro 5.0 Shifter Flowmaster Cat Back H&R Sport Springs Blue Light Gauges Sequential Tail Lights

December 20th, 2010, 12:33 PM	#6
phoenixmustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 660 iTrader: 1 reviews	Post pictures. Oh, and thanks for posting all of those numbers!

December 20th, 2010, 01:37 PM	#7
andres99pony Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah, get pics......

December 20th, 2010, 07:30 PM	#8
Rebtor Newbie 2003 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OKC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got some pics today __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 5spd CAI Pro 5.0 Shifter Flowmaster Cat Back H&R Sport Springs Blue Light Gauges Sequential Tail Lights

December 20th, 2010, 07:36 PM	#9
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,204 iTrader: 13 reviews	Mine has a lean to the left too. Driver side front/rear is lower than my passenger side Front/rear. so annoying __________________

December 20th, 2010, 11:53 PM	#10
Novanutcase Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,098 iTrader: 0 reviews	New springs will take at least a few hundred miles before they start to settle..... Did you need CC plates for that kind of drop? John __________________ SOLD - '03 GT, Max Moto Max Grip Box, Wilwood SL 6 front/DL4 rear Big Brake Kit, Corbeau Seats, MGW Short Shifter, MAC Long Tube Headers/Prochamber mid/ Flowmaster 40, FRPP 4.10, TrickFlow Diff Cover/75mm TB/Plenum, Eaton Posi, Moser 31 spl Axles

December 21st, 2010, 12:16 AM	#11
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks nice mine has a slight lean to the left also cant really tell but i know its there and its annoying lol __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

December 21st, 2010, 04:49 AM	#13
Thumbie Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Cobra 14.2@102 (I suck) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks good dude!! I had the sportlines on my 96 GT. Didn't have CC plates. I couldnt align back to factory but it was close enough __________________ 2001 Cobra with SRA swap, modded for twisties MM Cobra Club Member #76

December 21st, 2010, 06:30 AM	#14
phoenixmustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 660 iTrader: 1 reviews	I agree, it does look great. Good choice!

December 21st, 2010, 03:56 PM	#15
Torched03Mach Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 774 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've got the same setup on my car...mine leaned too but it settled in great! good looking car man! __________________ FORMERLY "Satinsilver02" 2002 Mustang GT - Sold!! 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 MGW Short Throw Shifter, JLT RAI, Mac o/r H, Magnapacks, Eibach Sportlines, MM C/C plates, JLT Oil Separator, SCT X3 w/ Bama Tunes

December 22nd, 2010, 10:20 AM	#16
Rebtor Newbie 2003 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OKC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	I did not use CC plates. I feel that the alignment specs are not too far off and I will live with them. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT 5spd CAI Pro 5.0 Shifter Flowmaster Cat Back H&R Sport Springs Blue Light Gauges Sequential Tail Lights

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