Which springs steeda, ford b, or ford c?

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cant decide on which springs to get, i want to lower 1-1.25 inches and i dont really go to the track, but i still what decent of the line, and decent handling

i am looking at either steeda sport springs, ford b or ford c springs and i cant decide what is right for me.

I will prob get new shocks in a few months but not right away

I also want an even look for the wheel gaps, dont want raked or whatever.

any advice would be helpful

 

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I don't think lowering springs are going to help you so much off the line as LCA's and things like that. The C springs will give you a little drop, but not a whole lot.. they're cheap, however. I haven't heard much about the B springs, and I haven't heard any complaints about the Steeda springs either, except for the price.. but like anything, you're paying for the name.

 

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im pretty sure the spring rates for the steeda are the same as the ford c springs cept steeda 100 more so i guess rules those out

but then between b & C springs then?

from what i know the c are progressive in rear and linear front while the b are progressive all around

just dont know what would be best for what i want

 

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I would also look at the tokico hp kit. I think you can get the whole setup for around $400 shipped. I think someone got around 1.25 drop with them.

basically the c springs are going to give you a rougher ride but better handling most likely. the B springs are going to be a bit softer. they are fairly soft though.

I like the rates on the H&R sports for handling concers. I think it is a better comprimise between ride and handling than the C or B springs.

 

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H&R sport springs or steeda

 

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Here's a C-spring vs. stock comparison

 

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Is there a difference in weight between steeda springs and the ford C springs?

 

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Steeda Sport Superlites is what i chose. Very happy with them .

 

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http://eleanor.pro3i.com/search.php

 

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tomustang said:

http://eleanor.pro3i.com/search.php

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yeah...already did that didnt find the definate answer i wanted to hear, everyone says what they have is the best, i want to know what really is...i will get to the bottom of this

 

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right know i am split between ford C and steeda sport ---basically i would just like to know if the quality of the steeda is better or if it is just the name, or if maybe the steeda weight less, etc

i do not want anything other than one of these two but please help me decide

sorry if im being a pain in the *** just trying to find out some answers that the search didnt help too much with...

 

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yeah...already did that didnt find the definate answer i wanted to hear, everyone says what they have is the best, i want to know what really is...i will get to the bottom of this

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there really is no better of the 2. they are basiclly the same spring, just one of them you are paying for a name, their advertized drop isn't the same but the realworld drop is about same. the only technical difference is that the C spring has a harder progressive weight in the rear (250-300) compared to steedas progressive rate (200-250)

get the C springs, they're cheaper

 

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I would get the ford C. I am happy with the Steeda springs, but then again I didnt have to buy them lol.

 

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well after much deliberation ive decided to get the c springs, same spring basically, much cheaper, etc.

I am going to put em on and then if the back is a little bit too high i will just remove the isolators and put on some thin rubber tubbing from home depot so it doesnt squeak.

Thanks for all of your help!