C Springs in an 02 GT vert?

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Hey all,

I am interested in dropping my 02 GT convertible while maintaining good ride quality.

Does anyone have a convertible w/ Ford C springs? these are the coil springs from the Bullitt, yes? How is the drop on your ragtop and how significant is the difference between the rear weights of a coupe and a convertible?

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P-Nasty

 

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I think you might want these, not sure if the C springs will work on verts.

http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/...de=G&Product_Code=M5300G&Category_Code=46SUSP

 

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Hey dude id forget about the Ford Racing springs and call up the guys at maximum motorsports. You'll absolutely love the H&R or the Eibach springs. I dont have a convert but i'd be willing to send you picks of my 02 GT with the H&R springs.

 

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Sorry to intrude but I just bought a vert, and also wanted to lower my car, so then verst require diff springs for lowering? Why's that???

 

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5.4ever said:

Sorry to intrude but I just bought a vert, and also wanted to lower my car, so then verst require diff springs for lowering? Why's that???

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They weigh more, and have a slightly different weight distribution as a result of the convertible top, mechanism for lowering / raising said top, and chassis stiffening applied to compensate for the lack of a roof.

 

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C springs are not bullitt springs...and they ride stiff because they are not a progressive rate spring.

H&R makes some nice springs...should look into them

 

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Are B Springs progressive rate? Are they the Bullitt's?

 

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poindexternasty said:

Hey all,

I am interested in dropping my 02 GT convertible while maintaining good ride quality.

Does anyone have a convertible w/ Ford C springs? these are the coil springs from the Bullitt, yes? How is the drop on your ragtop and how significant is the difference between the rear weights of a coupe and a convertible?

Thanks!

P-Nasty

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Everything you've ever wanted to know about springs can be found here:

http://www.modularrevolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13

I too am toying with the idea of lowering and making my 2003 GT VERT handle better.

So far I have done a MM STB and MM Full Length SFC.
The difference is major!
Much, much tighter..

So now I am looking at springs.

I believe according to the Ford Racing catalog, the spring of choice for the Verts is the 'G Spring' .

Notice that Eibach has a special kit for Verts, which means there is a difference.
From what I can tell, the weight distribution is a little different due to the top motor and lack of a metal roof.

Also the vert comes from the factory with subframe connectors but they are short, bolt on and suck.
There is also a brace for the K-member...

Notice also that the Bullit/Mac springs are linear, not progressive.

I've been advised NOT to put the Bullit kit on the vert because it will ride like crap.
I can't say for sure but I know the Bullit ride is a lot tighter than a stock GT.

If I go for it, I will probably go with the Eibach kit and some Tokico adjustables along with the Eibach handling kit (minus the shocks)

Anyone know who makes the Shocks/Struts in the Eibach kit?

Are they any good?

Any other ideas?

 

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Bullitt spring are not made by Ford at all. They are made by Tokico i beleive

 

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Mustang5L5 said:

Bullitt spring are not made by Ford at all. They are made by Tokico i beleive

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I thought they were made by Eibach?
I think the Bullitt /Mach shocks and struts are Tokico though??

Anyone know for sure?

 

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Mach shocks are tokico, yes

 

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Bullitt springs are less than an inch drop - I have "C" Springs on my GT - the ride feels great and VERY PREDICTABLE when added with the bullitt suspension upgrade pack