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FRPP: "B" springs vs. "C" springs

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I am new to this forum so I apologize if this subject has been gone over before. Can anyone explain the differances between these two spring sets? My assumption is that based on rates, the "B" spring rides a little softer, but may allow a little more sway than the "C" spring. Is this fairly accurate, and are there other differances? It looks like they deliver identicle amounts of drop. Thanks.
 

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prsrizdgt said:
I am new to this forum so I apologize if this subject has been gone over before. Can anyone explain the differances between these two spring sets? My assumption is that based on rates, the "B" spring rides a little softer, but may allow a little more sway than the "C" spring. Is this fairly accurate, and are there other differances? It looks like they deliver identicle amounts of drop. Thanks.
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you got it. B is progressive where as the C isn't......i think. Anyways B = softer ride less traction C = Firmer ride better traction
 
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you've pretty much got the idea...but in all honesty the c springs don't ride very harsh at all. You will notice a difference over stock but you will see that with all lowering springs. You can take care of that with a new set of shocks/struts. By the way, the improvement on cornering is amazing over stock.
 

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millatime said:
you've pretty much got the idea...but in all honesty the c springs don't ride very harsh at all. You will notice a difference over stock but you will see that with all lowering springs. You can take care of that with a new set of shocks/struts. By the way, the improvement on cornering is amazing over stock.
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i have the c springs waiting to be installed....wondering if i am goin to need caster/camber plates right away? and where can i get a set of mach 1 shock/struts?
 
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I don't have the caster/camber plates-from what I hear you only need em if you go more than and inch and a half. I am going for an alignment this weekend so I will know if I need new plates with my c springs. The mach 1 shocks and struts can be had at www.fordpartsnetwork.com
 

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millatime said:
I don't have the caster/camber plates-from what I hear you only need em if you go more than and inch and a half. I am going for an alignment this weekend so I will know if I need new plates with my c springs. The mach 1 shocks and struts can be had at www.fordpartsnetwork.com
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how about shocks/struts out of a 99 cobra? would those work the same as the mach 1 shocks/struts would with the c springs?
 
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I'm not sure who makes the ones out of the 99 cobra but the mach 1s are made by tokico...so theyre pretty good
 

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millatime said:
I'm not sure who makes the ones out of the 99 cobra but the mach 1s are made by tokico...so theyre pretty good
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ok well i jsut ordered them from the fordpartsnetwork! one other thing is i see things about rear quad shocks every now and then, i would imagine this would mean 4 shocks in the rear right? jsut to make sure i dont have this, i dont hink i do but i havent really looked yet
 
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Thanks for the help. I too am trying to avoid the C/C plate switch. I can't see spending the money or the hassle over 3/8ths of an inch of drop, but that is just my tight but talkin. I am sure that even the "B" springs provide some advantage over the stock springs, and since my philosophy is go straight until I have to turn, I don't care about cornering. Thanks for the input from all.
 
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99prmustang said:
ok well i jsut ordered them from the fordpartsnetwork! one other thing is i see things about rear quad shocks every now and then, i would imagine this would mean 4 shocks in the rear right? jsut to make sure i dont have this, i dont hink i do but i havent really looked yet
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i know the v6s don't have the quad shock, I'm not sure about the pre 99s, but I know the 99+ GTs have quad shocks...theyre directly behind the tire in the wheel well..theyre alot smaller than the shock and I think they sell for under 40 bucks each-but as far as I know theres no need to replace them unless the go bad
 

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millatime said:
i know the v6s don't have the quad shock, I'm not sure about the pre 99s, but I know the 99+ GTs have quad shocks...theyre directly behind the tire in the wheel well..theyre alot smaller than the shock and I think they sell for under 40 bucks each-but as far as I know theres no need to replace them unless the go bad
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so i jsut need to get the two rear mach 1 shocks i dont have to worry about getting the two smaller quad shocks?
 
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right...the mach 1 set is sold as 2 front struts and 2 rear shocks...no mention of the quad shocks
 

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millatime said:
right...the mach 1 set is sold as 2 front struts and 2 rear shocks...no mention of the quad shocks
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alrihgt thank you very much millatime for your help!!!!!!
 
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Will the C springs installed on a near stock Mustang help straightline/quartermile performance at all? or just ride height?
 

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jas142 said:
Will the C springs installed on a near stock Mustang help straightline/quartermile performance at all? or just ride height?
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Probably a little, but I think you really feel the difference in turns.
 

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jas142 said:
Will the C springs installed on a near stock Mustang help straightline/quartermile performance at all? or just ride height?
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Increasing the spring rate will hurt your quartermile times. At least the C's will, the B's are close enough to stock to not make much of a difference.
 
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