What suspension should I buy?

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2003BlackStang

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I was wondering what the best suspension for my 2003 GT is? I know there is alot out there. I am looking at price, ride, quality, and best looks. Any info will help thanx... i will also race the car so traction would be a plus

 

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Check out www.maximummotorsports.com ....they have nice street and strip set ups...

David

 

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the Bullit suspension is a great all-around suspension. it's better in every way over stock except maybe launching, but just a litle bit if at all. and that can be a mute point if you add some control arms.

the best suspension is really up to you and what you are expecting. if you want a good road racing set up, it won't ride as good. and if you want a good drag set up, you won't handle as good.

 

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thx for the input guys ill check them out

 

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I put on my full Eibach suspension about a month ago and love it. It came with the springs, sway bars, shocks/struts, and all required parts. It lowered the front about 1.5 inches, and the rear about 1.25 inches. Now there is AMAZINGLY less nose dive on braking and body roll on sharp turns at any speed. Also, when I went to get it aligned, it was even off by .05 degrees; just saves some money and your tires...

 

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I'll let you know when I get mine on this spring... See signature...

NachoGT, you have the same system I have, do you have any pictures???

 

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NachoGT03 said:

I put on my full Eibach suspension about a month ago and love it. It came with the springs, sway bars, shocks/struts, and all required parts. It lowered the front about 1.5 inches, and the rear about 1.25 inches. Now there is AMAZINGLY less nose dive on braking and body roll on sharp turns at any speed. Also, when I went to get it aligned, it was even off by .05 degrees; just saves some money and your tires...

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Hey Nacho,
I'm looking into the same Eibach system for my GT. How much was the whole kit and where did you get it? Also, how was the install? did you install it yourself?
Thanks,
WES

 

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2003BlackStang said:

I was wondering what the best suspension for my 2003 GT is? I know there is alot out there. I am looking at price, ride, quality, and best looks. Any info will help thanx... i will also race the car so traction would be a plus

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Dragstrip or road course? Or Both? It makes a difference in the kind of components you should be looking for.

 

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01PonyGT said:

Hey Nacho,
I'm looking into the same Eibach system for my GT. How much was the whole kit and where did you get it? Also, how was the install? did you install it yourself?
Thanks,
WES

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The Pro-System Plus is between $800 and $900. I think I paid $840 for mine. I have yet to install it... Waiting for spring time

 

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I got the Mach I Tokico shocks and struts from Ford Parts Network and Steeda Sport Springs from Parts Shopper on my 03 GT. It looks great and rides great.

 

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2003BlackStang

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Nasa GT Both Drag and race track I want to be pretty much in the middle so I can take it to the drag strip but also drive it on the road and not hate it.

 

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yeah

I did the steeda sport springs.. they dont slam the car but if it a nice lower with out messing up other things..

 

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01PonyGT said:

Hey Nacho,
I'm looking into the same Eibach system for my GT. How much was the whole kit and where did you get it? Also, how was the install? did you install it yourself?
Thanks,
WES

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I got the kit from http://www.tirerack.com for $896.64 (included shipping to Oklahoma). I had it installed by the local mustang shop, Powerhouse, who has done everything major on both my Mustangs. The ONLY problem that we encountered where that the bolts that hold on the rear sway bar had to be replace with bigger ones (Home Depot, $5)...

 

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Go with the Cobra gear, Bilstiens, those things are amazing. I have the bullit setup, and I'm not as happy with it as I would like to be. You pay more for the Bilsteins, but they are certainly worth it. Be sure to grab some lower control arms, as far as traction goes, those are a must. Get yourself Steeda's rear sway bar too, it's a very good investment.

 

01GT eibach

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What is this?? Multiple posts suggesting sway bars???? I always felt like I was the lone one in the need for heavier sway bars (although certainly not a tremendous help in the 1320, I realize....).

 

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I am going to go with the full on Eibach kit as well.....They are just starting production of a brand new adjustable coil over kit for the Mustang!! Can you say adjustable ride height!!! Just waiting for them to be in full out production...

 

Qrazy02GT

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In case anyone is interested, Eibach said the adjustable kit should be available in a few weeks they even gave me a part number for it 3510.710.....