i want to lower my 03 mach 1

azure mach! · June 1st, 2011, 08:09 PM

if i buy lowering springs do i need anything else? like cc plates or shocks and struts?

manolith · June 1st, 2011, 10:49 PM

it really depends on how much money you want to spend. you dont have to get anything but you will wear tires a bit more than normal and the car wont handle as good. if you want everything to be perfect then yes you need cc plates and shocks and struts

Mystang 02GT · June 2nd, 2011, 01:14 AM

keep in mind when ordering lowering springs for your car that it comes lowered from the factory,dont wanna see ya spend money on springs just to be sitting at the same ride height.

wtfcrunch · June 2nd, 2011, 01:28 AM

I would recommend CC plates but you do not necessarily need them. And right away you wont need shocks/struts but after about 3000 miles you will. That seems to be as long as they last after being lowered.

PonyBoy02 · June 2nd, 2011, 06:46 AM

You should get H&R Super Sport Springs paired with MM Caster Camber Plates. Best combo in my opinion. You should get the plates to hold your alignment in place.

Jazzer The Cat · June 2nd, 2011, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by Mystang 02GT

keep in mind when ordering lowering springs for your car that it comes lowered from the factory,dont wanna see ya spend money on springs just to be sitting at the same ride height.

^ Excellent point

This issue came up a couple weeks back and a couple pepes chimed in with the OEM drop being 3/4" drop, while some others said 1" drop. So, you are gonna need to go with a 1.5" drop spring (normally sold for a GT) just to get a reasonable change in ride height

Jazzer gives kudos to Mystang

azure mach! · June 2nd, 2011, 10:30 PM

alright thanks guys, im clue less when it comes to lowering my car so everything helps

Mach1dmb! · June 12th, 2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by azure mach

alright thanks guys, im clue less when it comes to lowering my car so everything helps

Keep us updated on whatever you decide. I'm looking to lower my new Mach as well, and I am also clueless when it comes to this, I love to hear what you do and how it works out

azure mach! · June 12th, 2011, 08:56 PM

i decided to go with MM caster camber plates, H&R super sports, and im not sure what shocks and struts yet, but im just waiting for Americanmuscle.com to have the cc plates in stock, but once i get them on i'll put some pics up

thatkaratekid · June 12th, 2011, 09:05 PM

I have Tokico blue struts and shocks with the H&R SS. Very nice combo. I don't know what was wrong with my car, but in the front before I lowered my car, I could stick my whole phone and my index finger before the gap was covered and in the back, just my phone. My phone is basically 4 inches if not more, and now only an inch on front and back shows. I can't remember what the lowering specs were on the h&r ss, but it did an inch OVER what is said, which helped me out. I live out in the country and going to my work and college, I hit bumps all the time, so it lowered it really good, but I still have clearance and have never scrapped anything (knock on wood).

Blackwid0wXR7 · June 12th, 2011, 11:32 PM

I always liked the Machs, I personally like their stock ride height with a larger rim/wheel combo. Looks good man!

Matt86 · June 13th, 2011, 12:42 AM

Koni STR.T are pretty good

June 1st, 2011, 10:49 PM	#2
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,722 iTrader: 0 reviews	it really depends on how much money you want to spend. you dont have to get anything but you will wear tires a bit more than normal and the car wont handle as good. if you want everything to be perfect then yes you need cc plates and shocks and struts __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

June 2nd, 2011, 01:28 AM	#4
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would recommend CC plates but you do not necessarily need them. And right away you wont need shocks/struts but after about 3000 miles you will. That seems to be as long as they last after being lowered. __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

June 2nd, 2011, 06:46 AM	#5
PonyBoy02 Buy American or GTFO 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Livonia MI Posts: 510 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should get H&R Super Sport Springs paired with MM Caster Camber Plates. Best combo in my opinion. You should get the plates to hold your alignment in place. __________________ 2002 Sonic Blue GT -- Shaker \| H&R Springs \| Ford GT Wheels \| Mach Sail Panels \| Bullitt Scoops \| Borla Stingers (installation Spring 2012)

June 12th, 2011, 09:05 PM	#10
thatkaratekid Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pauline SC Posts: 265 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have Tokico blue struts and shocks with the H&R SS. Very nice combo. I don't know what was wrong with my car, but in the front before I lowered my car, I could stick my whole phone and my index finger before the gap was covered and in the back, just my phone. My phone is basically 4 inches if not more, and now only an inch on front and back shows. I can't remember what the lowering specs were on the h&r ss, but it did an inch OVER what is said, which helped me out. I live out in the country and going to my work and college, I hit bumps all the time, so it lowered it really good, but I still have clearance and have never scrapped anything (knock on wood). __________________ "Never run, never hide, never back down."

June 13th, 2011, 12:42 AM	#12
Matt86 Hardcore Enthusiast 03 GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: GA Posts: 1,700 iTrader: 4 reviews	Koni STR.T are pretty good __________________ Vortech v2 si-TiAl Q- CXRacing- still need MAF

June 2nd, 2011, 01:14 AM	#3
Mystang 02GT Regular 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: philly Posts: 245 iTrader: 0 reviews	keep in mind when ordering lowering springs for your car that it comes lowered from the factory,dont wanna see ya spend money on springs just to be sitting at the same ride height.

June 12th, 2011, 11:32 PM	#11
Blackwid0wXR7 Regular 1995 Mercury Cougar XR-7 15.77@87.23 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 219 iTrader: 1 reviews	I always liked the Machs, I personally like their stock ride height with a larger rim/wheel combo. Looks good man!

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