springs/shocks question?

codycat91 · February 1st, 2011, 11:37 AM

I have a 2003 Gt and I just put H&R supersports on it, and still have the stock shocks and struts. Its has 53k miles. I was driving down a back road and the rear of the car felt like it was on a trampoline. Is bounciness more noticeable or common with stiffer springs or are my shocks and struts just ass? Thanks!

Black Bullitt · February 1st, 2011, 11:42 AM

The stock pieces are not valved correctly for that low of a drop and typically will wear out quickly when this is done. Invest in a good set of bilsteins or something like that. Your shocks/struts are shot.

codycat91 · February 1st, 2011, 11:53 AM

I dont really have enough bank for bilsteins, at least not now. I was recommended the Koni STR.Ts cuz its pretty much a dd but I want it to be a really fun dd. I <3 twisties and want it to handle and perform like a porsche haha. Any experience with them? Or do you think I shoud save up for the bilsteins? I could get other stuff though if I get the Konis with the money I'd save from the bilsteins like gears and a tuner, etc. You think I should get the shocks first or other performance mods?

braupe · February 1st, 2011, 12:53 PM

I hear good stuff about the STR.T's. A member here told me they were similar to the blisteins, but affordable.

Black Bullitt · February 1st, 2011, 12:54 PM

You can look for a set of tokico shocks that came on the '01 Bullitt. The Bullitt's were lower 3/4 of inch all the way around and should work. I don't know if that's any better on your budget, but if you want your mustang to handle like a porche you better put a lot more into your suspension that these pieces.

sj408 · February 1st, 2011, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by codycat91

I dont really have enough bank for bilsteins, at least not now. I was recommended the Koni STR.Ts cuz its pretty much a dd but I want it to be a really fun dd. I <3 twisties and want it to handle and perform like a bathtub haha. Any experience with them? Or do you think I shoud save up for the bilsteins? I could get other stuff though if I get the Konis with the money I'd save from the bilsteins like gears and a tuner, etc. You think I should get the shocks first or other performance mods?

fixed that typo for ya! lol i wanna handle like an nsx

WickedSnake00 · February 1st, 2011, 01:34 PM

I probably wouldn't have sprung for the Bilsteins, but the PO put them on. They're stiff but they sure make for some outstanding handling. Then again the IRS doesn't hurt either.

Just a warning about stiffer suspensions; they can be hell on rough roads or parking lots. Just the price you pay for handling.

braupe · February 1st, 2011, 02:33 PM

I would love me some IRS!

ogbatman · February 1st, 2011, 04:49 PM

If u cant afford the billst get tokico blues. I had those wit H&R SS springs and they worked great.

klfutrelle · February 1st, 2011, 05:33 PM

Go with the Tokico blues

codycat91 · February 1st, 2011, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by sj408

fixed that typo for ya! lol i wanna handle like an nsx

Im not followin ya.....

codycat91 · February 1st, 2011, 06:38 PM

Can I get just the rears to start or do I have to get all 4 at the same time

Originally Posted by Black Bullitt

if you want your mustang to handle like a porche you better put a lot more into your suspension that these pieces.

What else would you recommend for starters?

February 1st, 2011, 11:37 AM	#1
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	springs/shocks question? I have a 2003 Gt and I just put H&R supersports on it, and still have the stock shocks and struts. Its has 53k miles. I was driving down a back road and the rear of the car felt like it was on a trampoline. Is bounciness more noticeable or common with stiffer springs or are my shocks and struts just ass? Thanks! __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 1st, 2011, 11:53 AM	#3
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,497 iTrader: 10 reviews	I dont really have enough bank for bilsteins, at least not now. I was recommended the Koni STR.Ts cuz its pretty much a dd but I want it to be a really fun dd. I <3 twisties and want it to handle and perform like a porsche haha. Any experience with them? Or do you think I shoud save up for the bilsteins? I could get other stuff though if I get the Konis with the money I'd save from the bilsteins like gears and a tuner, etc. You think I should get the shocks first or other performance mods? __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

February 1st, 2011, 12:53 PM	#4
braupe Resident Diabetic... 06' GT 13.829@103.49 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFW-NOLA Posts: 1,338 iTrader: 2 reviews	I hear good stuff about the STR.T's. A member here told me they were similar to the blisteins, but affordable. __________________ 2006 GT-3.55's, Pypes Muffler Delete, PIE Aux Port, GT500 Pedals, Hurst STS, GT500 LCA's, 55D rear springs, FRPP A arm brace, Diablo 93 Tune. motortalkblog.com

February 1st, 2011, 01:34 PM	#7
WickedSnake00 MM's king of Neon's 404 - car not found 17.81@87 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Diesel Engine Capital of the World, Columbus, IN Posts: 7,374 iTrader: 0 reviews	I probably wouldn't have sprung for the Bilsteins, but the PO put them on. They're stiff but they sure make for some outstanding handling. Then again the IRS doesn't hurt either. Just a warning about stiffer suspensions; they can be hell on rough roads or parking lots. Just the price you pay for handling. __________________ Official Secondhand Snake Build Thread Here Looks Like a Cobra, Sounds Like a Cobra, Tastes Like a Cobra, Not a Cobra. For Sale: P71 Interceptor motor

February 1st, 2011, 02:33 PM	#8
braupe Resident Diabetic... 06' GT 13.829@103.49 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFW-NOLA Posts: 1,338 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would love me some IRS! __________________ 2006 GT-3.55's, Pypes Muffler Delete, PIE Aux Port, GT500 Pedals, Hurst STS, GT500 LCA's, 55D rear springs, FRPP A arm brace, Diablo 93 Tune. motortalkblog.com

February 1st, 2011, 04:49 PM	#9
ogbatman Regular 01 Bullitt 429rwhp 391tq Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	If u cant afford the billst get tokico blues. I had those wit H&R SS springs and they worked great.

February 1st, 2011, 05:33 PM	#10
klfutrelle Regular 03gt Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 167 iTrader: 4 reviews	Go with the Tokico blues

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