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Springs......Help?!!!!!!!!!

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chgovfk

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Hello-

New to "stangnet" - but not new to mustangs -had a "ton" of "5-0's" back in the day- a 97 cobra and then to a 03' Mach - and now to a new 07' GT - but I can't drive this thing with it's rear in the air -

I measured the stock clearance - approx 2.5" in the rear and 2"up front - I'd like to drop like an inch and half in the back - the front looks OK maybe a slight inch drop would do - anyone have pic's w/stock rims/tires and the info that have achieved this?

Does this "kill" the ride characteristics? - the only mods I have done is weld in a set of cherry-bomb mufflers (basically a rip off of flowmaster but louder) nxt up is a O/R "h" pipe - I'm thinking BBK springs - anyone know which one drops it the most in the rear?...thanks
 
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bluecar

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Only a mild drop though: 1 inch front, 7/8 in rear. They are quoting a 10-15% stiffer ride. I did just the rear and feel little or no difference..... better on powering out on curves or turns. Do a search on lowering springs and you will find some posts.

Good luck!
 
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Steeda Ultra Lites give you an inch front and an inch and a half rear. They're what I plan on installing next, they also are lighter weight to offset some of the weight of taller wheels, if you are so inclined.
 

chgovfk

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Thanks -wotfr and bluecar for the response - the Steeda ultra lites sound like they would be the way to go......
 

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wotfr said:
Steeda Ultra Lites give you an inch front and an inch and a half rear. They're what I plan on installing next, they also are lighter weight to offset some of the weight of taller wheels, if you are so inclined.
Click to expand...

Put ultralites on my '07 & love them the wife could not even tell the ride difference
 
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I just installed the frpp 1.5" lowering springs a couple of weeks ago. The car looks so much better. The ride is a little firmer but I actually like it better. With no other suspension upgrades it definately handles better, sportier. I would highly recommed doing it. And you can do it yourself. If I can do it, anyone can.
 

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What does FRPP stand for? I would like to know the type - thanks
 

chgovfk

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Is it Ford Racing Power pak?
 
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I Finished my ford racing spring install today, havent driven it yet
but the stance is much better now. The car sits even now, no jacked
up rear look anymore.
 
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I have the FRPP springs with 18" chrome wheels and it looks great. It still rides nice too. I'd recommend them or the Steeda springs.
 

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Thanks for the replies -
 
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