What's up everyone? I'm in the process of buying new suspension components for my 03 Mach 1 and was wanting a general consensus on what I should do. I just bought some H&R super sport springs along with some MM cc plates, Steeda bumpsteer kit and some Steeda x2 balljoints. I'm debating whether I should go with a set of Tokico Illumina shocks/struts, or if I should pony up the extra cash and go for the Tokico D-Spec shocks and struts. What do you guys think? This site looks awesome and I look forward to spending time on here. Thanks.
Suspension ?'s from a new guy
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Isnt the adjustment screw kinda bs on those:shrug:? Have to screw it in all the way then count turns to set it where you want it instead of just bein able to turn a knob and see what its set to.
We currently have a sale on the D specs.
PM and I can see what kind of pricing I can do and see if we can get you close to the price of the Tokico Illumina.
Ford Mustang Tokico Shocks & Struts 578-DSP-12 578-DSPEC-4 578-TODSP-3 578-DSP-11
Best Regards,
TJ
PM and I can see what kind of pricing I can do and see if we can get you close to the price of the Tokico Illumina.
Ford Mustang Tokico Shocks & Struts 578-DSP-12 578-DSPEC-4 578-TODSP-3 578-DSP-11
Best Regards,
TJ
You do have to count the number of turns when adjusting them but it's not that big of a hassle. I love the D specs.
This sites pretty good for good info, if you need anything Mach specific try Mach1registry.com. Also a good amount of info there.:beer:
Full length subframe connectors are a must for all SN95 cars. I also recommend Bilstein HD shocks/struts and aluminum steering rack bushings.
Awesome, thanks for all of the replies. I definitely want to get some sub-frame connectors along with new sway bars and some shock tower braces. Basically try to make my mach handle as good as possible. Thanks everyone.
Also, wheels/tires will be the most substantial handling mod you can buy. Without big, sticky rubber everything else is wasted.
I plan on getting new wheels and tires, probably after I get all of the suspension upgrades installed. Any recommendations on sticky tires that have a decent life to them? I was thinking about some BF Goodrich tires but I haven't done any research on them, I just like the way the tread pattern looks, lol. Thanks, John.
I love my BFG GForce Sport Comp 2s. Reasonably priced and great traction.
I just realized you're in Ocala. My grand parents lived there for quite a few years on the Ocklawaha river just south of Silver springs, still can't those damn monkeys out of my head.
for tires I vote for KDW's. A bit noisy but handle really well. They've been on my car for two years now.
for tires I vote for KDW's. A bit noisy but handle really well. They've been on my car for two years now.
LOL, yeah those monkeys are crazy. Kinda weird when you're camping or kayaking and you start hearing monkey noises. The KDW's are exactly what I'm looking for (cool tread pattern). Thanks man.
Also TJ@STEEDA, I tried to send you a PM but I didn't see where that function was. The only option I found was to send you a visitors message, which I did.
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You don't have enough posts to PM yet. Don't remember how many you need though.
Well, that's a bummer. Thanks for letting me know.
lower the car an additional inch. stiffen the springs, KDW 2's for tires. poly bushings on the new upper and lower control arms and new shocks. Then put on a solid steering shaft from MM. That shaft was my biggest difference I could feel. followed by lowering and stiffer springs, then the control arms and bushings, then poly bushings up front and shocks. I left the trans and motor mounts stock for now.
full lenth subs for sure. welded in tq boxes too. upper/lower control arms as well.
Good thread. I didn't realize theres so much stuff to be done suspension wise on these cars. I'm taking notes lol. I want a comfortable DD but also handle well. My old 2011 GTI was pretty much my race car and every time I hit a bump, my spinal cord went out of alignment. Don't want that again.
alot can be done to make these cars hook up as well as handle. just welding in subs makes the car seem more solid. 
Awesome, thanks machwon2003. I never would have thought about a solid steering shaft. I'm guessing it makes the steering more responsive and precise?
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