[WLJohnson05]

all u need is the prokit and an alignment. speaking experience with that setup

[chromestang01]

Originally Posted by Big Daddys Stang There was a thread on the V8 section where someone cuted his springs and he said that the car felt very good I believe it was bandity2000 something like that, you just need to know how to do it right, pm him if you would like to do it.....

+1....mine was cut,lowered 3 - 3 1/2(?) in and it is deff slammed....looks badass and the only downside ive experienced is some of the rough spots in the interstate can be a bit** and forget about going over larger speed bumps cuz it aint happening!!!..Oh yea, my buddy down at the ford dealer done it for me for $100!!

[ItaliStang]

Originally Posted by WLJohnson05 all u need is the prokit and an alignment. speaking experience with that setup

I think that's all I'm going to do... get the pro kit, install them, and have it aligned...

if I decide I need the cc plates of shocks struts, then I can order them as I need them... I don't mind wrenching on my car for a bit to redo the suspension if I have to... even if I need another alignment...

will I absolutely need the new isolators?

[rfcsoulja]

You could always snatch some of the shocks and struts off of a Mach (tokico) or a Cobra (bilstein). You can get em pretty cheap if you look around. I got mine off a Mach and my ride is great , I have the pro-kit.

[goren420]

I kept the stock isos in, work fine, no noise. If you're on stock shocks/struts they probably won't last long after lowering, but they aren't hard to replace, so wait if you see that as best. You'll know pretty quickly after an alignment if you want/need CC plates or not. From the history of feedback on this forum on that topic, some do, some don't. With 18"s and the pro kit it was a definite necessity for MY car. These cars seem to take slightly differently to mods, maybe its the install, maybe its supporting mods and all, but its always best to see what your car does and how your car responds to mods, rather than following the crowd.

[Zatrekaz]

Originally Posted by goren420 I kept the stock isos in, work fine, no noise. If you're on stock shocks/struts they probably won't last long after lowering, but they aren't hard to replace, so wait if you see that as best. You'll know pretty quickly after an alignment if you want/need CC plates or not. From the history of feedback on this forum on that topic, some do, some don't. With 18"s and the pro kit it was a definite necessity for MY car. These cars seem to take slightly differently to mods, maybe its the install, maybe its supporting mods and all, but its always best to see what your car does and how your car responds to mods, rather than following the crowd.

+1

I was told I did not need the shocks/struts. I could of been fine without them, but I decided that I should get them just to retain some resembilence(sp) of the stock ride quality.

I was told I needed CC Plates, but I waited. My alignment is off a tad, but I have been driving on them with no CC plates for... going on 5 months now.

[ItaliStang]

well I can't wait to order these then...

just waiting on AMNick to check his PM's, I always end up doing this, ordering something on a holiday weekend and having to wait,

[Blainestang]

Originally Posted by ItaliStang eh... that's still $700 or so just to have my car sit a little lower... there are a lot better things that money could be used for...lol

Springs/Dampers/CC-plates can make the car drive completely differently. It's a lot more than just slightly lower. In fact, I'd take the handling improvement over the height change any day.

Originally Posted by safi +1 You don't start to lose performance until you get up to a 2 coil cut

Based on what?

With a linear rate spring, the spring rate is going to begin increasing SIGNIFICANTLY long before you cut 2 full coils... which will lead to an underdamped suspension setup and poor or even dangerous performance.

Originally Posted by rfcsoulja You could always snatch some of the shocks and struts off of a Mach (tokico) or a Cobra (bilstein). You can get em pretty cheap if you look around. I got mine off a Mach and my ride is great , I have the pro-kit.

Well, only the front dampers from a 99-04 Cobra will work (and '99/'01 are Tokico)... but you're right, it's a good way to go if you can find some inexpensively.

[ItaliStang]

well deciding to go all out and get shocks/struts and CC plates... since I got a hell of a deal on a new set of wheels/tires ...polishing a turd...

kind of wish I would have gone with the sportlines though instead of the prokit... the front needs to come down a lot, there isn't a big heavy V8 to weigh it down...lol
idk if 1.5" is gonna do it for me, if I even see that much of a drop... AM says it's 1.1" for a 6er vert

definitely getting MM caster/camber plates... and looking at Tokico Hp shocks/struts...
so basically the same setup as goren420... which his looks amazing, but he's got 18's and is a coupe... I got stock 17's and a vert, lol

anyone else with this setup that has pics so I can check it out? bonus points for pics of a 6er vert with this setup haha

[goren420]

[Blainestang]

'99 Vert w/ Eibach Pro-Kit:

Modded 99 Vert For Sale - 3.8 Mustang Message Board

[ItaliStang]

Originally Posted by Blainestang '99 Vert w/ Eibach Pro-Kit: Modded 99 Vert For Sale - 3.8 Mustang Message Board

wow, that was quick...lol nice find!


hmmm, could stand to be just a tad lower in the front... especially since I'll have 17's instead of 18's...

[goren420]

Yeah, with 18's man I rub at full turn and hard braking (hopefully solve the latter with new brakes get here tomorrow!). Especially with passengers in the car, I want smaller sidewall on my front tires... blah. With 17's you'd be good, but then up to you if you want a heavier drop... don't you wish you could try them out for a week and return them if you wanted lower? If only...

[focus0frenzy1]

Originally Posted by goren420 I have the same springs. I went ahead and put MM caster/camber plates and Tokico HP shocks/struts on as well as Steeda ball joints and bumpsteer kit. My car is 1.75" lower than stock height at the side skirt. (on 18" wheels). In my opinion CC plates are completely necessary for that drop, my camber would be horrid without them. I needed new ball joints which is why I went with Steeda ones, and to run the X2's you need the bumpsteer kit (which is adjustable, and I think was a good addition). New shocks/struts arent necessary but stockers wont last long after lowering. if you want any other help/write-ups etc. let me know.

how much was that mike?

[ItaliStang]

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1 how much was that mike?

perfect timing on bringing this thread back up... haha

cause I just got these in this last weekend
it's all getting installed on thursday, if my buddy still lets me use his lift

[Zatrekaz]

What all did you end up buying?

[ItaliStang]

Maximum Motorsports CC plates, Tokico HP shocks/struts... and the Eibach pro kit I've had here for a few weeks

total of a little over $700 spent on suspension all together

[Ticket-Me-Yellow]

im doin suspension this winter. Thats gonna be a doozy. for sure

[goren420]

Originally Posted by focus0frenzy1 how much was that mike?

What exactly are you referring to? Everything? I'd have to look at some receipts to get the exacts for you, would be tonight.

Good stuff Tali, hope the install goes well, provide pics ASAP!

[Zatrekaz]

Originally Posted by ItaliStang Maximum Motorsports CC plates, Tokico HP shocks/struts... and the Eibach pro kit I've had here for a few weeks total of a little over $700 spent on suspension all together

Nice man. I got the H&R springs with the same Tokico HP Shocks/Struts you got. I could not install that myself, so I had a shop do it. Ran me about $800 for parts, install, and an alignment.

I need to get me some CC plates...