Hey guys, I've been silent a while, school has been insane the past couple of months... one test after another, and then projects in between. Anyways, I've finally saved up enough money to invest in a good suspension setup for my car. I'm really trying to go for the best bang for my buck without cheaping out on anything. So first, here are my goals.
This car is my daily driver. It gets driven most of the time on urban city roads/ interstate. However, I get to drive it up in the mountains of Western North Carolina every summer, and love the twisties. A few of my friends have M series BMWs (M5 and M3), and I would really like to be able to beat them in the corners. I have never gone to a track day, but definitely plan to in the future (Sebring, once I actually have a job and make money.) I don't plan on drag racing, other than from light to light. Now... on top of all this, I don't want the girls I take out on dates to get out of my car and feel like they've been riding in a grocery cart on a brick road.
With that in mind, here is the parts list I've come up with so far.
Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks/Struts (stranoparts.com) $780 shipped
Vogtland Leveling Springs (Stranoparts.com) $239 shipped
BMR Boxed LCA's (one end spherical one poly) (already own)
BMR Relocation Brackets (Radmustangs.com) $114.71
GT500 Upper Strut Mounts (Radmustangs.com) $66
BMR Adj. Panhard Bar (Radmustangs.com) $119.95
BMR Front/Rear Swaybars (Direct BMR, local pickup) approx $385.48
Grand Total: $1,705.14
I'm getting the Koni's because I'm a tinkerer... I know that I will love the adjustability, but I want better quality than the D-Specs. The Koni's come with a lifetime warranty, and I've read nothing but good things about them. Now, I might end up with a Watts Link in the future, but right now, I think I'll be happy not spending the $650 that would cost. I'll see about a bump steer kit, but the vogtland springs are not aggressive at all (.8 inch in the front, 1.2 in the rear,) so I doubt that will be necessary. I can't go too low with the springs cuz I've got a Roush front fascia which already scrapes occasionally, and I have to be able to drive up the gravel road to my parent's house in NC.
Sorry for making this such a long post. What I'm looking for are any suggestions on additional parts I should get and why, different brands AND REASON WHY, or if you think something isn't necessary. Also, anywhere I can get these parts cheaper (that still has a good rep) is always great... I am just a college student. Thanks so much for your input!
-Rob
This car is my daily driver. It gets driven most of the time on urban city roads/ interstate. However, I get to drive it up in the mountains of Western North Carolina every summer, and love the twisties. A few of my friends have M series BMWs (M5 and M3), and I would really like to be able to beat them in the corners. I have never gone to a track day, but definitely plan to in the future (Sebring, once I actually have a job and make money.) I don't plan on drag racing, other than from light to light. Now... on top of all this, I don't want the girls I take out on dates to get out of my car and feel like they've been riding in a grocery cart on a brick road.
With that in mind, here is the parts list I've come up with so far.
Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks/Struts (stranoparts.com) $780 shipped
Vogtland Leveling Springs (Stranoparts.com) $239 shipped
BMR Boxed LCA's (one end spherical one poly) (already own)
BMR Relocation Brackets (Radmustangs.com) $114.71
GT500 Upper Strut Mounts (Radmustangs.com) $66
BMR Adj. Panhard Bar (Radmustangs.com) $119.95
BMR Front/Rear Swaybars (Direct BMR, local pickup) approx $385.48
Grand Total: $1,705.14
I'm getting the Koni's because I'm a tinkerer... I know that I will love the adjustability, but I want better quality than the D-Specs. The Koni's come with a lifetime warranty, and I've read nothing but good things about them. Now, I might end up with a Watts Link in the future, but right now, I think I'll be happy not spending the $650 that would cost. I'll see about a bump steer kit, but the vogtland springs are not aggressive at all (.8 inch in the front, 1.2 in the rear,) so I doubt that will be necessary. I can't go too low with the springs cuz I've got a Roush front fascia which already scrapes occasionally, and I have to be able to drive up the gravel road to my parent's house in NC.
Sorry for making this such a long post. What I'm looking for are any suggestions on additional parts I should get and why, different brands AND REASON WHY, or if you think something isn't necessary. Also, anywhere I can get these parts cheaper (that still has a good rep) is always great... I am just a college student. Thanks so much for your input!
-Rob