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Old 07-01-2008 | 09:48 PM
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so i'm looking at suspension Mods right now, i'm thinking about going with H&R SS Springs .what shocks/struts work best with them? i know i'll prolly need new C/C plates(MM's). I was think AM's Bilstein HD Shock & Strut Package. would they all work good together? opinions welcome
 
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Old 07-01-2008 | 10:28 PM
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Dude honestly. If your just doing it for looks, go cheap as possible. Why waste the money on a serious set up when your car is slow as ****?
 
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Old 07-01-2008 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
Dude honestly. If your just doing it for looks, go cheap as possible. Why waste the money on a serious set up when your car is slow as ****?
i'm doing it for handling too and a comfy ride and honestly, who gives a **** if its slow or not? i don't see a reason for having 300+HP unless you go to a track or some ****, it's not like your going to use that power on streets.
 
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Old 07-01-2008 | 10:50 PM
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different strokes for different folks.

if your really interested in to going with some decent performance, then get a coil overs from MM.

if you looking for a decent setup, go with SS springs and MM Sport Valved Bilsteins and a GT rear sway bar.
 
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Old 07-01-2008 | 11:22 PM
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Dont we have a suspension forum?
 
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Old 07-02-2008 | 07:59 AM
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Good handling and a comfy ride are pretty much exclusive, unless you go w/ coil-overs.
 
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Old 07-02-2008 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
Dude honestly. If your just doing it for looks, go cheap as possible. Why waste the money on a serious set up when your car is slow as ****?
haha thats not nice... If he does do his suspension he would hand you your *** in an autocross course though, and autocross is fun
 
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Old 07-02-2008 | 09:57 AM
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you'll want to do some rear sway bar action but other than that your parts list is just right. Enjoy.
 
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Old 07-02-2008 | 10:53 AM
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haha thats not nice... If he does do his suspension he would hand you your *** in an autocross course though, and autocross is fun
I have a little suspension work done lol.
 
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Old 07-02-2008 | 10:56 AM
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so

H&R SS Spings
MM's CC Plates
Bilstein HD Shock & Struts
and throw in a rear sway bar.

good?
 
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Old 07-02-2008 | 10:51 PM
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how would this setup handle? how much of a drop would their be, would it be noticeable?

steeda sport springs
Tokico HP shocks&Struts
Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates
and a Rear Sway bar

quick pic of how it looks stock(suspension wise). would the parts lsited above be noticable?

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Old 07-02-2008 | 11:32 PM
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same as eibach pro kit and h&r sport springs. 1.5" drop all around
 
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Old 07-03-2008 | 10:10 AM
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either package is a good one. I'd go with the steeda springs myself but that's a bias based on nothing.
 
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Old 07-03-2008 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by V6_Mustang_Power
how would this setup handle? how much of a drop would their be, would it be noticeable?

steeda sport springs
Tokico HP shocks&Struts
Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates
and a Rear Sway bar

quick pic of how it looks stock(suspension wise). would the parts lsited above be noticable?

All of that looks good man, and yes, you will def notice if you do all of those mods at the same time. Looks and performance. Good luck
 
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Old 07-28-2008 | 10:33 AM
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i have a quick question, if i take out my front / rear isolaters what are the pro's/cons of it?

will it be lower
will the ride be bumpy
will the springs eventually break? lol...
 
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Old 07-28-2008 | 09:34 PM
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It will be lower and the suspension may be a little noisy when you hit bumps
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:05 AM
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take out your front lower iso's. it will give it the perfect rake.

it may be a lil bit more noisey but other than that, you'll be fine
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:07 AM
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well im getting 18x10's in the rear( i have 17x9 in front). so that would give a good mean stance. but if i get them and take out the front lower iso's would it look good?
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:16 AM
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should i take out the front lower and upper iso's or just the bottom ones?
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:23 AM
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just the bottom ones. as for the 17 fronts 18 rears, you will not lift the rear up with the bigger rim. you will still be running the same outer diameter tires all around.
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:50 AM
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I have steeda sports and bilsteins. H&R and Tokico are goo too. Whichever set up you choose you will be happy because all those are quality parts. I didn't really notice much difference from the steeda sports and bilsteins ride wise. Look wise it dropped about 1.25" in the front and 1" in the rear. The car is stiffer. With the stock suspension I was able to bounce the car a bit by pushing down on any corner. Now I can't do that.
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 09:58 AM
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Dont put 18s out back. Just take out the isos.
 
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Old 07-29-2008 | 05:48 PM
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so i took out the front bottom iso's and the stance looks good
 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 12:39 PM
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ok, anohter question. is would anything eventually get damaged with isolaters out? if not i plan on taking out the top front iso's and the bottom rear iso's so the front will be a abit more lower and the back will be lower but not by that much. good i dea? yes/no?
 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 04:09 PM
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Pictures w/o isolators. Now!
 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 04:27 PM
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pics or
 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 05:47 PM
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I think i might go ahead and take them out too. Anyone know the easiest way?
 
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Old 07-30-2008 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
I think i might go ahead and take them out too. Anyone know the easiest way?
I know right? When I did my springs I should of not put them back on...
 
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Old 07-31-2008 | 08:25 AM
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ok i wanted more of a drop so i went back out and did it all again lastnight. i took out the top isolaters. today i plan on taking out the rear ones.

H&R SS Spring, Front top and bottom Iso's out, Tokica HP Shocks & Struts, Steeda HD Rear Sway Bar, MM C/C Plates
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Old 08-01-2008 | 09:21 AM
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well after i posted that above^, i went out and took out the rear isolaters(both). will get some pics soon of the stance now.
 



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