Cut one coil off ?

40thGT · February 3rd, 2012, 10:13 AM

I took one coil off all the way around and no isos. This is with 18 inch wheels and 235/50ZR18 tires. Ride wasn't effected as much as everyone says. I'm still on the old shocks/struts as well. I will be getting new ones next week and an alignment done but here are my before and after pics. I'm thinking about putting an iso back in the back for a better rake but haven't decided yet.

Before

After

Mustang_Girl_32 · February 3rd, 2012, 10:30 AM

^looks real good.

ReverendDexter · February 3rd, 2012, 11:00 AM

40th, the first pic looks like you have the engine out, lol.

2vStangGt · February 3rd, 2012, 12:07 PM

Your 40th looks great man ! Its been raining where im from I havent got to my springs yet im thinking im going to do one coil off. I want to post pix of my car but I guess photo bucket doesnt work for here ?

2vStangGt · February 3rd, 2012, 12:10 PM

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40thGT · February 3rd, 2012, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mustang_Girl_32

^looks real good.

Originally Posted by 2vStangGt

Your 40th looks great man ! Its been raining where im from I havent got to my springs yet im thinking im going to do one coil off. I want to post pix of my car but I guess photo bucket doesnt work for here ?

Thank ya

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

40th, the first pic looks like you have the engine out, lol.

Haha i couldn't take it anymore. I lowered it a few days ago in the morning and then that night i sold those wheels. So it looked real good for about 6 hours lol now i'm rocking the factory 5 spokes until i find some new wheels

ReverendDexter · February 3rd, 2012, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by 40thGT

Haha i couldn't take it anymore. I lowered it a few days ago in the morning and then that night i sold those wheels. So it looked real good for about 6 hours lol now i'm rocking the factory 5 spokes until i find some new wheels

Honestly I'm not a fan of the polished/chrome bullitts anyway, so I'd consider that a good move.

40thGT · February 3rd, 2012, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

Honestly I'm not a fan of the polished/chrome bullitts anyway, so I'd consider that a good move.

Yeah I wasn't big on them either. They were on the car when I got it. Thinking about Chrome FR500s for the new set but I can't decide

2vStangGt · February 3rd, 2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by 40thGT

Yeah I wasn't big on them either. They were on the car when I got it. Thinking about Chrome FR500s for the new set but I can't decide

Black FR500s would look sick on ur car man. 18x10.5 rear and 18x9 up front=sex

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PRODUCTIONMAN · February 3rd, 2012, 06:21 PM

I definitely am getting better weight transfer at the strip from the combo of the following:
* went back to the stock springs vs H&R sports (cut one coil)
* added a drag bag to the right rear spring
* removed the front sway bar
* using the low setting on the strange adjustable drag shocks up front
* running nitto 555r's with about 18 lbs at the rear tires and heating them up using the line lock
Now getting more front lift off the line, and no wheel hop what so ever.

My next project is relocating the lower control arms at the axle connection and dialing in the pinion angle. Hoping to shave another couple tenths off the quarter mile times when the track opens in two months.

Bangarang · February 6th, 2012, 06:14 PM

I've heard that New Edge Mustangs weren't designed to have coil overs in the rear. Spring and shock AND rear weight of the entire car on one bolt? I'll be cutting my rear coils sir.

ReverendDexter · February 6th, 2012, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by PRODUCTIONMAN

* running nitto 555r's with about 18 lbs at the rear tires and heating them up using the line lock

I really don't think those tires are designed for such low pressure. A slick would be down there but a DR usually works best with more "normal" pressures. What size are the tires and what width wheels are they mounted on?

Originally Posted by Bangarang

I've heard that New Edge Mustangs weren't designed to have coil overs in the rear. Spring and shock AND rear weight of the entire car on one bolt? I'll be cutting my rear coils sir.

This is my understanding as well. The shock towers aren't really designed for that kind of vertical load, which is part of why MM sells a plate with a spherical joint to mount at the top of the shock tower when you go CO. Near as I know, their recommendation is to not go CO unless it's a dedicated race car.

JACK MEHOFF · February 10th, 2012, 06:04 PM

I have a 2000 Mustang GT with eibach pro kit springs on it.. Im a little unhappy with the gap it leaves.. Do you think if I cut a half a coil front and rear.. it would be ok?

dcook_14 · February 10th, 2012, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by 2vStangGt

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Completely off subject, but is your car purple?

JACK MEHOFF · February 10th, 2012, 06:55 PM

I ment to ask if anyone has ever tried using those coil spring clamps u can buy from auto zone? I have some that I bought years ago and never used them... Maybe I should just put those on my eibach springs to bring it down about another half inch to an inch..

dcook_14 · February 11th, 2012, 06:54 PM

For the love of god don't use those coil spring clamps. If anything just cut a littel bit off your spring.

February 3rd, 2012, 10:13 AM	#21
40thGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 113 iTrader: 0 reviews	I took one coil off all the way around and no isos. This is with 18 inch wheels and 235/50ZR18 tires. Ride wasn't effected as much as everyone says. I'm still on the old shocks/struts as well. I will be getting new ones next week and an alignment done but here are my before and after pics. I'm thinking about putting an iso back in the back for a better rake but haven't decided yet. Before After __________________ 2004 DSG Mustang GT-UPR O/R X\|Super 40 Flows\|Pro 5.0 Shifter\|CAI\|3.73s\|SCT SF3/X3\|FLSFC\|GMS UCA/LCA WTB: BBK O/R X Pipe Last edited by 40thGT; February 3rd, 2012 at 10:15 AM. Reason: I can't spell

February 3rd, 2012, 10:30 AM	#22
Mustang_Girl_32 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 v6/2003 GT vert Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,761 iTrader: 11 reviews	^looks real good. __________________ 2003 sonic blue v6- 18" gianna's, straight pipes, 12" DC level 5 with DC 3.5 K 2003 sonic blue GT vert- Bout to be a Procharged P1sc BEAST

February 3rd, 2012, 11:00 AM	#23
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	40th, the first pic looks like you have the engine out, lol. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

February 6th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#31
Bangarang Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 520 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've heard that New Edge Mustangs weren't designed to have coil overs in the rear. Spring and shock AND rear weight of the entire car on one bolt? I'll be cutting my rear coils sir. __________________ 3.73 Gears, Flowmaster 40's, CAI, 1.5" drop, Diablo Tune, Cosmetics. TOTALED We can rebuild her, we have the technology...

February 11th, 2012, 06:54 PM	#36
dcook_14 Banned 2004 Mustang GT 12.35@114.08 w/ 1.88 60' Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 7,015 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 7 reviews	For the love of god don't use those coil spring clamps. If anything just cut a littel bit off your spring. __________________ Do the Right Thing, Cook. ~Zip.

February 3rd, 2012, 12:07 PM	#24
2vStangGt Enthusiast 01 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 568 iTrader: 1 reviews	Your 40th looks great man ! Its been raining where im from I havent got to my springs yet im thinking im going to do one coil off. I want to post pix of my car but I guess photo bucket doesnt work for here ?

February 3rd, 2012, 12:10 PM	#25
2vStangGt Enthusiast 01 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 568 iTrader: 1 reviews	[IMG][/IMG]

February 3rd, 2012, 06:21 PM	#30
PRODUCTIONMAN Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 230 iTrader: 0 reviews	I definitely am getting better weight transfer at the strip from the combo of the following: * went back to the stock springs vs H&R sports (cut one coil) * added a drag bag to the right rear spring * removed the front sway bar * using the low setting on the strange adjustable drag shocks up front * running nitto 555r's with about 18 lbs at the rear tires and heating them up using the line lock Now getting more front lift off the line, and no wheel hop what so ever. My next project is relocating the lower control arms at the axle connection and dialing in the pinion angle. Hoping to shave another couple tenths off the quarter mile times when the track opens in two months.

February 10th, 2012, 06:04 PM	#33
JACK MEHOFF Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 12.38 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 923 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 2000 Mustang GT with eibach pro kit springs on it.. Im a little unhappy with the gap it leaves.. Do you think if I cut a half a coil front and rear.. it would be ok?

February 10th, 2012, 06:55 PM	#35
JACK MEHOFF Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 12.38 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 923 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ment to ask if anyone has ever tried using those coil spring clamps u can buy from auto zone? I have some that I bought years ago and never used them... Maybe I should just put those on my eibach springs to bring it down about another half inch to an inch..

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