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Jmanbigd

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I have a 5sp 2002 Mustang GT and I love the drivin fast and take turns pretty quick. But I want better turning but i heard that if u add new springs you can make your handling worse is this a possibily?

 

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I have racecraft springs and i think the car handles great nice stance too... Bought to add antisway bar though.

 

Superhereaux

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what alot of people will do is buy the stiffest race springs they can find with the lowest drop (2 in.+) and think that will automatically improve handling, it doesn't.

a super stiff race spring will restrict needed suspension travel and actually reduce cornering ability, so yes, it is a "possibily"

buy some FRPP, H&R, Eibach or other quality springs AND shocks/struts and you should be ok. whatever you do stay away from those eBay specials





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before you order yourself some springs i'd suggest this first


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stangliter04

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H&R super sports will do the trick for you. you'll need CC plates!

 

ToplessStang

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Nothing can be worse then the handling of a stock Gt IMO.

X2 for the H&R's

 

SVT32VDOHC

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www.50resto.com

They have many different packages to choose from. They have just springs, and they have spring/strut/shock kits. They specifically match springs and shocks for the ultimate stance, look, and handling. I would add a set of new poly isolators as well..the stock ones hold up well on the top, but the bottom isolators wear quickly, I have seen many that were worn out.

You also may want to look into offset rack busings and or a bump steer kit. You don't want bumps in the road to control your steering.

 

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I just put a set of Eibach ProKit on mine. It lowered the car about an inch and the new springs are progressive rate and a little stiffer. It feels stiffer and has less body roll but I keep reading I should also get new shocks to get the most benefit.

Superhereaux: Not everyone on here is an American. Mustangs are worldwide.

 

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I just installed FRPP B springs with tokico illumina's. Moderate drop but big improvement. Also i did need cc plates.

 

40th GT

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What do you guys think of the Bullitt suspension package? Will it help our cars keep up with/beat nimbler cars like the Acura RSX and the Honda Prelude in the turns?

 

SaleenGT2001

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40th GT said:

Will it help our cars keep up with/beat nimbler cars like the Acura RSX and the Honda Prelude in the turns?

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screw the turns, just run their ass down on the straights!!! honda FTL!

 

40th GT

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SaleenGT2001 said:

screw the turns, just run their ass down on the straights!!! honda FTL!

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lol!