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NC98GT

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I've got a 98GT and I want to get rid of the 4X4 look. I've read alot of posts about different spring and shock setups and here is my dillema. I want to use the stock strut and shock setup for now (I just got new ones last summer), I also don't want to have to buy CC plates unless I absolutely have to. I want a reasonable drop, 1"-1.5" due to the horrid road conditions in Charlotte. H&R's just seem to low to me, so I'm debating on the Steeda Sports, the Eibach's, and the Ford "C" springs. Please help me out, does anyone have pics of a 96-98 with any of these setups? Any and all opinions would be a great help. I've got a line on some Ford "C" springs for $110.00 and some Steeda Sport Springs for $130.00. Which are better? Thanks for any help.
 

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What kind of ride are you looking for? C springs ride fairly harshly; you might want to try B springs if you want a closer-to-stock ride...
 

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Between those three, the Steeda's are supposed to be of higher quality - really meaning over time, they will resist sagging where as the C's have more of a chance to sag. This is according to Steeda when I was researching. True though I have never read or heard of any Steeda springs having sagging problems and have heard of some Eibach's sagging.

I had similar goals as you, but also wanted to switch out the stock shocks at the same time so I went with the Bullitt kit. Not a bad choice, but would have liked a little more drop in the front that the Steeda spring should give over the Bullitt springs. Pics are in my sig for the Bullitt kit. Good luck searching - don't think you can go wrong with the Steeda's.
 
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john_324 said:
What kind of ride are you looking for? C springs ride fairly harshly; you might want to try B springs if you want a closer-to-stock ride...
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The ride is really not important, It's fairly harsh as it is right now. I'm willing to compromise if one offers better performance.
 

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What kind of performance? Drag, or handling? I know C springs are designed for road-racing, so are stiff and don't transfer weight well.
 
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john_324 said:
What kind of performance? Drag, or handling? I know C springs are designed for road-racing, so are stiff and don't transfer weight well.
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I've never been to the track with her. I mainly want better handling. I drive it every day and like to get on it once in awhile on the back roads.
 
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