suspension setups and ?'s

zinsavage123 · March 2nd, 2011, 09:33 PM

I want to upgrade my suspension on my 01 gt auto its a dd and track car. I heard lowering springs hurt performance is that true? if not tell me what brand to go with for dd'n and track. Also if its best to stay with the stock springs will front and rear upper and lower control arms benefit me? just wondering what route I should go for race track usage but a dd at the same time give me some input guys.

casper gt · March 2nd, 2011, 09:49 PM

it's best to stay with the stock springs. as to the rest of the susp, the number of track visits vs. street miles a year would help along with your power plans & desires both on the street & at the track.

zinsavage123 · March 2nd, 2011, 10:04 PM

probably nitrous or boost in very distant future. and it is more track use but its my weekend car as well.

BaznastyDave · March 2nd, 2011, 10:28 PM

Get some CHE lowers, cut bout 1/2 a coil off the back of the stock rear springs, and get some Laurelmountainmustang subframe connectors.

View the 99-04 Mustang Rear Lower Control Arm Set at http://www.cheperformance.com
Laurel Mountain Mustang - 1979 - 2004 Mustang full lenth subframe connectors

GreyWarrior07 · March 2nd, 2011, 11:17 PM

^what he said, Im so excited to get my CHE lower control arms in the mail!!!

zinsavage123 · March 3rd, 2011, 12:05 AM

should I get front upper and lower control arms? or jst rears? will they be ok with stock springs?

va boy · March 3rd, 2011, 12:24 AM

Don't forget about full length subframe connectors, weld in type. I like Maximum Motorsports brand.

BaznastyDave · March 3rd, 2011, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by zinsavage123

should I get front upper and lower control arms? or jst rears? will they be ok with stock springs?

The control arms are in the rear, for what you described i would just get lowers and yes they will be fine with stock springs and shocks.

March 2nd, 2011, 09:33 PM	#1
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	suspension setups and ?'s I want to upgrade my suspension on my 01 gt auto its a dd and track car. I heard lowering springs hurt performance is that true? if not tell me what brand to go with for dd'n and track. Also if its best to stay with the stock springs will front and rear upper and lower control arms benefit me? just wondering what route I should go for race track usage but a dd at the same time give me some input guys. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd

March 2nd, 2011, 09:49 PM	#2
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	it's best to stay with the stock springs. as to the rest of the susp, the number of track visits vs. street miles a year would help along with your power plans & desires both on the street & at the track. __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

March 2nd, 2011, 10:04 PM	#3
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	probably nitrous or boost in very distant future. and it is more track use but its my weekend car as well. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd

March 2nd, 2011, 10:28 PM	#4
BaznastyDave MM Fanatic 2004 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 4,336 iTrader: 4 reviews	Get some CHE lowers, cut bout 1/2 a coil off the back of the stock rear springs, and get some Laurelmountainmustang subframe connectors. View the 99-04 Mustang Rear Lower Control Arm Set at http://www.cheperformance.com Laurel Mountain Mustang - 1979 - 2004 Mustang full lenth subframe connectors __________________ 305/333 WHP/WTQ with CMS Stage II cams 440/552 WHP/WTQ on Spray 7.86 @ 89.1mph, 1.61 60 foot N/A 7.20 @ 98.8MPH 1.55 60 foot on spray Stock Longblock with Cams

March 2nd, 2011, 11:17 PM	#5
GreyWarrior07 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.98 1/8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Branch, MN Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 0 reviews	^what he said, Im so excited to get my CHE lower control arms in the mail!!! __________________ CHECK MEH GARAGE BAMA Performance Drag Team #9

March 3rd, 2011, 12:05 AM	#6
zinsavage123 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 12.33@111.23mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 1,422 iTrader: 3 reviews	should I get front upper and lower control arms? or jst rears? will they be ok with stock springs? __________________ 2001 Mustang GT - mods+pics in garage, tuned by matt@performance evolution 1996 Civic DX - my dd

March 3rd, 2011, 12:24 AM	#7
va boy Regular 2003 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: VA Posts: 320 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't forget about full length subframe connectors, weld in type. I like Maximum Motorsports brand. __________________ Whippled 03 Sonic Blue Terminator

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