coil over suspension Q

gotMACH04 · 07-28-2007, 08:20 PM

what are the pros and cons of a coil over suspension, how will it ride on the street?

r3dn3ck · 07-29-2007, 01:06 AM

cons... cost. It's going to involve a bunch of parts to do right.

Pros... everything else. rides better, handles MUCH MUCH better, easy ride height adjustment, simple spring changes, reduced weight, super high wheel rate @ low spring rates... I could go on.

Get a maximum motorsports kit. Save yourself the headache and just get the best there is. MM. You'll need (for the front), CC plates, CO kit, springs at a minimum. I'd have them put together a kit including front and rear coil over setups with tubular A-arms and RLCA's, and a panhard bar. You'll have to re-learn how to drive the car. It's definitely going to be way different.

Make sure you pick a spring package suited to your actual use case. Don't put drag springs on if you're always on the street. I'd go all the way to a 350# front spring on bilsteins up front with the MM kit. Take their recommendation for the rear spring.

EDIT: don't forget, your stock shocks and struts are NOT up to the task.

My car runs a full MM Max Grip box. It's set up more for really aggressive street to mild track use so it's not as comfy as most MM cars but it's not punishing by any means. You'll normally find a good hot street setup to be firm but compliant. Not unlike a car with regular sport level lowering springs as far as ride quality, but handling potential is out in space though so it's totally worth it.

bossman302 · 07-30-2007, 01:10 PM

Like R3d said, the only con I can think if is the cost. it will cost a little more than installing lower springs because you will need to get a good set of shock (i have koni's) and you must get 4 bolt caster/camber plates. It's well worth the money and i would only go with maximum motorsports.

Nofire · 09-02-2007, 08:58 PM

I'd definitely stick with the MM stuff, I've got UPR stuff under the front and am slowly changing it over. Just do it right the first time and you'll save a lot of money.

wade95 · 09-05-2007, 11:53 AM

I'm getting ready to do QA1 coil over struts along w/their C/C plates, and bump steer kit.

07-28-2007, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
gotMACH04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbia,KY Posts: 545	coil over suspension Q what are the pros and cons of a coil over suspension, how will it ride on the street?

07-30-2007, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
bossman302 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 181	Like R3d said, the only con I can think if is the cost. it will cost a little more than installing lower springs because you will need to get a good set of shock (i have koni's) and you must get 4 bolt caster/camber plates. It's well worth the money and i would only go with maximum motorsports. __________________ Mineral gray 2002 Mustang GT manual 5 speed. Maximum Motor sport suspension. Forge 4.6 with VT stg 2 cams. BBK 75mm tb and LT's. JLT RAI. 290 HP and 308 tq at the wheels.

09-02-2007, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nofire Sooner #65 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: University of Oklahoma Posts: 710	I'd definitely stick with the MM stuff, I've got UPR stuff under the front and am slowly changing it over. Just do it right the first time and you'll save a lot of money. __________________ 2004 Mach 1----Black--------Sold. 285HP, 304TQ I WANT MORE!!!

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wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	I'm getting ready to do QA1 coil over struts along w/their C/C plates, and bump steer kit. __________________

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07-29-2007, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,182	cons... cost. It's going to involve a bunch of parts to do right. Pros... everything else. rides better, handles MUCH MUCH better, easy ride height adjustment, simple spring changes, reduced weight, super high wheel rate @ low spring rates... I could go on. Get a maximum motorsports kit. Save yourself the headache and just get the best there is. MM. You'll need (for the front), CC plates, CO kit, springs at a minimum. I'd have them put together a kit including front and rear coil over setups with tubular A-arms and RLCA's, and a panhard bar. You'll have to re-learn how to drive the car. It's definitely going to be way different. Make sure you pick a spring package suited to your actual use case. Don't put drag springs on if you're always on the street. I'd go all the way to a 350# front spring on bilsteins up front with the MM kit. Take their recommendation for the rear spring. EDIT: don't forget, your stock shocks and struts are NOT up to the task. My car runs a full MM Max Grip box. It's set up more for really aggressive street to mild track use so it's not as comfy as most MM cars but it's not punishing by any means. You'll normally find a good hot street setup to be firm but compliant. Not unlike a car with regular sport level lowering springs as far as ride quality, but handling potential is out in space though so it's totally worth it.