I Finally "Sprung"

Steeda97 · 01-06-2008, 02:25 PM

I am finally getting rid of the 4x4 look. I have been researching into the new 2008 GT/CS's as previously stated but decided to keep my stang as it is paid off, and i plan on just modding the crap out of it.

I ordered:
Eibach Pro Kit
Tokico HP Shocks/Struts.

I plan on getting CC plates soon after. I'll have pictures as soon as they are installed.

Woo hoo!

*03gtmustang* · 01-06-2008, 02:32 PM

Install the springs, shocks/ struts, wait about 2- 3 weeks, then try to get the car aligned and see what happens.

StormsGT · 01-06-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Install the springs, shocks/ struts, wait about 2- 3 weeks, then try to get the car aligned and see what happens.

Why?

Codiddy · 01-06-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by StormsGT

Why?

I'm assuming so everything can settle to it's final positions before you get aligned?

*03gtmustang* · 01-06-2008, 03:22 PM

Yes, so everything can settle, but Im also curious to see if he can get it aligned without getting C/C plates.

StormsGT · 01-06-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Yes, so everything can settle, but Im also curious to see if he can get it aligned without getting C/C plates.

Isn't that hard on the tires? The wait.How much of a drop is he getting? I didn't have any trouble with mine.

PureStang · 01-06-2008, 05:03 PM

its the 1.5 drop all around (unless he leaves the front iso out...then its about 1.6-1.7 lower) i have yet to get an alignment on my prokit. lol...its been a couple of months...but its been in the garage for about 95% of the time since instal lol

*03gtmustang* · 01-06-2008, 06:09 PM

Itll be fine on the tires for a couple weeks. You dont have much of a choice anyways, the springs need to settle.

Steeda97 · 01-06-2008, 08:30 PM

Hold on. Whats going to be hard on the tires? I don't need the CC plates, i've been told it was just something nice to have. I'm going to need to get an alignment your saying? I drive this car everyday..

I spent pretty good money on my tires. Should i wait and get the CC plates before installing everything? Wheres r3d? hahaha.

StormsGT · 01-07-2008, 02:39 AM

Mine went straight to the alignment shop. The springs didn't need any time to settle, but I have progressive rate springs. Maybe that makes a difference. Same deal on the nova. I put all new springs in it and took it straight to the shop. On it a used big block springs, so not much settling there.

*03gtmustang* · 01-07-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

Hold on. Whats going to be hard on the tires? I don't need the CC plates, i've been told it was just something nice to have. I'm going to need to get an alignment your saying? I drive this car everyday..

I spent pretty good money on my tires. Should i wait and get the CC plates before installing everything? Wheres r3d? hahaha.

Nothing. Wait 2 weeks before getting the car aligned.

Steeda97 · 01-07-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Nothing. Wait 2 weeks before getting the car aligned.

Okay, lets not F around here. This is my car not an experiment.

*03gtmustang* · 01-07-2008, 12:37 PM

If you would take two seconds to read what Im saying. You'd understand.

THE SPRINGS NEED TIME TO SETTLE. IF YOU GET AN ALIGNMENT RIGHT AFTER THE SPRING INSTALL, THEN IT WILL BE OFF IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS BECAUSE THE CAR WILL BE LOWER. Get it yet!?

Dont tell me to stop fucking around when you dont have a clue whats going on.

Steeda97 · 01-07-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Yes, so everything can settle, but Im also curious to see if he can get it aligned without getting C/C plates.

Curiousity? If chances are its not going to work then tell me. Thats what i mean by don't f around.

*03gtmustang* · 01-07-2008, 12:45 PM

Theres a chance you might not need to get c/c plates if the car can be aligned without them. So dont buy them right off the bat. Wait until you bring the car in.

Steeda97 · 01-07-2008, 07:27 PM

Thanks.

stanger00 · 01-07-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeda97

Thanks.

if the alignment shop cant get car with-in factory specs you dont have to PAY

Steeda97 · 01-08-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stanger00

if the alignment shop cant get car with-in factory specs you dont have to PAY

Really? Explain!

stanger00 · 01-08-2008, 07:03 PM

if they cant align your car than why would you pay. i know i didnt pay when i was shown my alignment chart the had red crap all over it. they didnt even have the before figures...

StormsGT · 01-09-2008, 02:33 AM

I still say you can get it done without the wait. Thats just an old wives tall.

Steeda97 · 01-09-2008, 08:21 AM

I think we need R3D or Zig to chime in on this one.

theponyfactor · 01-09-2008, 09:20 AM

Save up and get teh c/c plates and install everything at once. wait 2 weeks and get it aligned, just to be safe.

Steeda97 · 01-11-2008, 01:00 PM

I don't have the tools nor the time to do this install. Anyone got a good guess on how much installation should be?

01-06-2008, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	Install the springs, shocks/ struts, wait about 2- 3 weeks, then try to get the car aligned and see what happens. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

01-06-2008, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	Yes, so everything can settle, but Im also curious to see if he can get it aligned without getting C/C plates. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

01-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,734	its the 1.5 drop all around (unless he leaves the front iso out...then its about 1.6-1.7 lower) i have yet to get an alignment on my prokit. lol...its been a couple of months...but its been in the garage for about 95% of the time since instal lol __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

01-06-2008, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	Itll be fine on the tires for a couple weeks. You dont have much of a choice anyways, the springs need to settle. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

01-07-2008, 02:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
StormsGT 1320 Number of the beast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hope IN Posts: 1,158	Mine went straight to the alignment shop. The springs didn't need any time to settle, but I have progressive rate springs. Maybe that makes a difference. Same deal on the nova. I put all new springs in it and took it straight to the shop. On it a used big block springs, so not much settling there. __________________ [IMG]StormsGT, Should be stormscobra now. #3216 BBK Cold air kit, BBK underdrives, Steeda sub frame connectors,BBK progressive springs,Hurst billet plus shifter,Auto meter shift light,Steeda UCA'sand Lakewood LCA's BBK 62mm T.B.17X9 With 255/40sumitomo HTR Z's,17X10.5 with 315/35 sumitomo HTR Z's or 315/35 BFG G-Force DR's depends on the time of year.Dr. Gas O/R X-pipe and 2 1/2" Flow's with Flowmaster 40's and dumps.FRPP 4.10's.The other toy is a 72' Nova. Small block,4-speed & 10 bolt

01-07-2008, 12:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	If you would take two seconds to read what Im saying. You'd understand. THE SPRINGS NEED TIME TO SETTLE. IF YOU GET AN ALIGNMENT RIGHT AFTER THE SPRING INSTALL, THEN IT WILL BE OFF IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS BECAUSE THE CAR WILL BE LOWER. Get it yet!? Dont tell me to stop fucking around when you dont have a clue whats going on. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan Last edited by 03gtmustang : 01-07-2008 at 12:41 PM.

01-07-2008, 12:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,175	Theres a chance you might not need to get c/c plates if the car can be aligned without them. So dont buy them right off the bat. Wait until you bring the car in. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

01-09-2008, 02:33 AM	#20 (permalink)
StormsGT 1320 Number of the beast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hope IN Posts: 1,158	I still say you can get it done without the wait. Thats just an old wives tall. __________________ [IMG]StormsGT, Should be stormscobra now. #3216 BBK Cold air kit, BBK underdrives, Steeda sub frame connectors,BBK progressive springs,Hurst billet plus shifter,Auto meter shift light,Steeda UCA'sand Lakewood LCA's BBK 62mm T.B.17X9 With 255/40sumitomo HTR Z's,17X10.5 with 315/35 sumitomo HTR Z's or 315/35 BFG G-Force DR's depends on the time of year.Dr. Gas O/R X-pipe and 2 1/2" Flow's with Flowmaster 40's and dumps.FRPP 4.10's.The other toy is a 72' Nova. Small block,4-speed & 10 bolt

01-09-2008, 09:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
theponyfactor Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 734	Save up and get teh c/c plates and install everything at once. wait 2 weeks and get it aligned, just to be safe. __________________ 1995 3.8L Ford Mustang Chrome 17" fr500s//Mac Y-Pipe Exhaust//SS Bumper Inserts//H&R Sport Springs//Mach 1 Takeoff Shocks & Struts//MM C/C Plates//Very Slow