[mustangman9550]

I have been pondering this question for awhile now. These Ford Racing coils springs that they sell that are so cheap(usually $130.-$160.) are they worth going to for a suspension upgrade? I know they are not progressive rate like Eibach Pro kit I am so in love with but does anybody have any experience with this type of spring upgrade? Pros or cons??? Every time I plan my suspension upgrade and add everything up these springs keep looking enticing with $100+/- difference compared to say the Eibach kits. Any thoughts, guys???

[AtlanticBlue99]

I have FRPP C Springs on ym car. the ride height is much better, and the cornering is more responsive. I do not have numbers to tell you a difference or not between stock springs and C springs, but I recommend them

[mustangman9550]

Thanks bro! By the way congrat.s on the the Featured Car spot. I see why you got it. Yeah, I was hoping they would be fairly decent with ride quality but really I'm mainly concerned about them holding up good to my horsepower setup. You think they ride pretty comfy? I mean, can you stand the difference in ride quality???

[AtlanticBlue99]

The ride quality seems the same. The ride height looks much better and is lowered about 1.25-1.5" and there is no need for caster camber plates with this mild a drop. Anything more, and you will need c/c plates for better alignment

[mustangman9550]

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99 The ride quality seems the same. The ride height looks much better and is lowered about 1.25-1.5" and there is no need for caster camber plates with this mild a drop. Anything more, and you will need c/c plates for better alignment

Wow, thanks bro! That answered alot of my questions and concerns. By the way, congrat.s on the Featured Car thing. Sweet looking ride. I can definitely see why you got it! I use to have a six banger myself, always thought it would be so sleeper to trick it out one day. Sounds like you're on your way now......later!

[xx9gt6xx]

They're a good kit, but I think a stang could go lower than what the C-Spring can provide..

[mustangman9550]

Originally Posted by xx9gt6xx They're a good kit, but I think a stang could go lower than what the C-Spring can provide..

It's not a question as to can you go lower but why would you want to from a Performance standpoint? Too low and my car is going to plant my Goodyear Comp t/a's smack dab into my fenderwell. Now as for looks, 1 1/2 in. drop on a performance oriented ride is PLENTY imo......

[stangliter04]

I hear nothing but good things about the C spring, I say go with them over the eibach anyday.

[mustangman9550]

Originally Posted by stangliter04 I hear nothing but good things about the C spring, I say go with them over the eibach anyday.

SAWEET! That means alot to me coming from a mod. Thanks for your imput!!!

[WVSNS&]

I like the c springs on an older fox but ham settling for b on the 94 gt as the wife has to ride in the car too. She didn't like the firmness of the c but I did.

john

[173speed]

i got the c and they i like the ryde they work for me

[BULLITT]

Their is 2 differant ford C springs. The normal ones. And the SUPER SPORTS. A bullitt or mach 1 comes stock with the ford racing SS c springs. the yare 600 inch pounds front and progressive rear of 300-350 inch pounds.

i thnk the ss springs are to ruff of a ride. I went with stock gt springs and cut them. Car looked good. and drove the best it ever did.

[Clutchmaster]

Had to wake this old thread up.

I am going to lower my 2002 GT as soon as I can find the set of springs I want. I was considering the 5300-B springs for the softer ride, but after reading this thread I believe I want the 5300-C springs. If they were stock on the bullitt then its definintely what I want. However, with the research I have been doing I cannot find 2 different "C" class springs by Ford Racing. I have been on their website and it only lists one 5300-C set of springs. Is it possible there are NOT 2 different sets of 5300-C springs?

Also, will I need new shocks? How different is the Bullitt suspension from the GT?

[BULLITT]

They make 2 differant springs ss c springs and regular c springs



www.summitracing.com

part numbers fms-m-5300-b (regular springs)

part number fms-m-5300-c( ss springs)

[Clutchmaster]

Perfect. Thanks a lot. Does the bullitt have different shocks as well?

[AtlanticBlue99]

Originally Posted by BULLITT They make 2 differant springs ss c springs and regular c springs www.summitracing.com part numbers fms-m-5300-b (regular springs) part number fms-m-5300-c( ss springs)

I thought those were B springs and C springs. The one ending in B would be B springs, and the one ending in C would be C springs? They drop the same applications the exact same amount according to the detailed specs listed in the links.

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No you won't need new shocks/struts/ c/c plates with a subtle drop, but stock units will wear out faster.