Springs/Shocks/Struts...undecided

agray56 · 10-03-2008, 02:20 PM

OK, I have searched on this and other forums and am still undecided. I have a 2001 Bullitt with Panhard Bar, Subframe connectors, Kframe brace, HD rear LCA's, and several polyurethane bushings. The car is used mainly for autocross/autoslalom with some weekend drives thrown in, but not a daily driver. I want to ramp up the handling some with new springs/shocks. My choices are H&R Race springs/Bilstein dampers/CC Plates, etc or the MM starter box with MM sport springs. The Bullitt already has heavier springs/dampers than stock, otherwise I would consider the Ford Racing "C" springs.

Any words of Wisdom?

Thanks

PColav6 · 10-03-2008, 03:19 PM

If you want the best go with MM coilovers.

01FR500 · 10-03-2008, 06:27 PM

Yeah Ford C springs would be basicly no difference than what you have. H&R race springs would be a good choice w/ MM valved Bilsteins. But like PCola stated, coilovers would be the best choice in the end if budget allows.

Stephen4036 · 10-03-2008, 06:37 PM

everyone says HR or eibach to me.

01FR500 · 10-03-2008, 08:40 PM

IMO, Eibach is a good spring if your goal is only looks. H&R is the manufacturer that I'd go with when performance is the goal. I don't know why I think that way, I don't have any information to prove Eibach is any less of a performer other than H&R haveing spring rates that I like more for performance.

r3dn3ck · 10-04-2008, 09:31 AM

H&R and MM sport valved bilsteins. Or, go coil over and really reap the benefits.

agray56 · 10-11-2008, 10:50 AM

I placed an order for H&R Super Race springs/MM Sport Valved Bilsteins/Torque Arm/CC Plates. That should go a long way toward better autoslalom times I hope. Also ordered 3:73 gears and a complete bearing kit. Lots to get done for next season!

01FR500 · 10-11-2008, 11:31 AM

Wow, thats a high spring rate. Too much for me, but mine is a weekly driver.
H&R Super Race - Front 950-1050, Rear 260-300

I'm sure you talked to the Maximum Motorsports staff but you may want to look into some T/A springs that have a higer spring rate.

agray56 · 10-12-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01FR500

Wow, thats a high spring rate. Too much for me, but mine is a weekly driver.
H&R Super Race - Front 950-1050, Rear 260-300

I'm sure you talked to the Maximum Motorsports staff but you may want to look into some T/A springs that have a higer spring rate.

Already looked after, a chat with Chris Phelps helped me make up my mind. The super race and the MM Sport valved Bilsteins are well matched for the front, and they did substitute higher rate rear springs for the torque arm. If this combo lives up to his description of ride/handling with a torque arm, I will be very pleased!

01FR500 · 10-12-2008, 09:54 PM

Thats nice that they substituted higer rate springs in the rear. I don't think you will be disappointed. Where do you race? I race in SCCA Solo II mainly in the Arkansas and Red River regions.

10-03-2008, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
agray56 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8	Springs/Shocks/Struts...undecided OK, I have searched on this and other forums and am still undecided. I have a 2001 Bullitt with Panhard Bar, Subframe connectors, Kframe brace, HD rear LCA's, and several polyurethane bushings. The car is used mainly for autocross/autoslalom with some weekend drives thrown in, but not a daily driver. I want to ramp up the handling some with new springs/shocks. My choices are H&R Race springs/Bilstein dampers/CC Plates, etc or the MM starter box with MM sport springs. The Bullitt already has heavier springs/dampers than stock, otherwise I would consider the Ford Racing "C" springs. Any words of Wisdom? Thanks

10-03-2008, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
PColav6 Wants a mach.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 4,949	If you want the best go with MM coilovers. __________________

10-03-2008, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 997	Yeah Ford C springs would be basicly no difference than what you have. H&R race springs would be a good choice w/ MM valved Bilsteins. But like PCola stated, coilovers would be the best choice in the end if budget allows. __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports \| Tokico Illumina dampers \| Maximum Motorsports c/c plates \| MM XL SFCs \| JLT RAI \| MGW shifter \| Alum. radiator \| other goodies... Coming Soon: MM Panhard Bar thanks to Zigzagg321

10-03-2008, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stephen4036 Wuhhhh PAHHHH Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,375	everyone says HR or eibach to me. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Terminator Front Bumper BBK O/R H Pipe K/N Air Filter 99 Wing Relocation

10-03-2008, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 997	IMO, Eibach is a good spring if your goal is only looks. H&R is the manufacturer that I'd go with when performance is the goal. I don't know why I think that way, I don't have any information to prove Eibach is any less of a performer other than H&R haveing spring rates that I like more for performance. __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports \| Tokico Illumina dampers \| Maximum Motorsports c/c plates \| MM XL SFCs \| JLT RAI \| MGW shifter \| Alum. radiator \| other goodies... Coming Soon: MM Panhard Bar thanks to Zigzagg321

10-04-2008, 09:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,182	H&R and MM sport valved bilsteins. Or, go coil over and really reap the benefits. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com

10-11-2008, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
agray56 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8	I placed an order for H&R Super Race springs/MM Sport Valved Bilsteins/Torque Arm/CC Plates. That should go a long way toward better autoslalom times I hope. Also ordered 3:73 gears and a complete bearing kit. Lots to get done for next season!

10-11-2008, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 997	Wow, thats a high spring rate. Too much for me, but mine is a weekly driver. H&R Super Race - Front 950-1050, Rear 260-300 I'm sure you talked to the Maximum Motorsports staff but you may want to look into some T/A springs that have a higer spring rate. __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports \| Tokico Illumina dampers \| Maximum Motorsports c/c plates \| MM XL SFCs \| JLT RAI \| MGW shifter \| Alum. radiator \| other goodies... Coming Soon: MM Panhard Bar thanks to Zigzagg321

10-12-2008, 09:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 997	Thats nice that they substituted higer rate springs in the rear. I don't think you will be disappointed. Where do you race? I race in SCCA Solo II mainly in the Arkansas and Red River regions. __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports \| Tokico Illumina dampers \| Maximum Motorsports c/c plates \| MM XL SFCs \| JLT RAI \| MGW shifter \| Alum. radiator \| other goodies... Coming Soon: MM Panhard Bar thanks to Zigzagg321

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