Upgraded traditional suspension vs coilovers

[dumbstixlars]

anyone know what spring rates to pick for a coilover setup used only for the street? i know alot of them come 7k front and 5k rear. looking for the best ride quality street setup.

7K is close to stock for the front I think, and 5K is a little stiff. I could be wrong on those numbers though.

Kingnut mentioned something that has been a little neglected in this thread so far.

We aren't comparing ultra low end coilovers with top end stock style here are we?

I plan on owning this car for a LONG time daily driving it, and upgrading low quality parts in a few years makes me sad. A good coilover setup is far more expensive than springs/plates/struts.

You're also going to swap out control arms and other items that will eventually make a good coilover setup cost you more than $3k without even going all out.

Yeah I am hesitant to put really cheap CO's on the car. I'm leaning towards good quality dampeners and springs as of right now. I like the look of the Steeda 11+ plates, but they severely limit shock choices at this point.

 

[dumbstixlars]

Just scored a lightly used set of Steeda plates with the lower factory spring perch for about half of what it would have cost me to buy them new. That takes care of my potential negative camber problem. Probably going to order my springs and STR's before the weekend is out.

 

[kingnut]

7K is close to stock for the front I think, and 5K is a little stiff. I could be wrong on those numbers though.

thanks for the input. looking for some more answers maybe sam strano will chime in. i see alot of coilover setups are 7k front and 5k rear. but i am guessing they a track ready setups. im wondering what the spring rates would be for just a street car that will not see the track.

 

[RDJ]

thanks for the input. looking for some more answers maybe sam strano will chime in. i see alot of coilover setups are 7k front and 5k rear. but i am guessing they a track ready setups. im wondering what the spring rates would be for just a street car that will not see the track.

where are you guys getting the 7k and 5k? where I come from 7k means 7,000. so I assume you are talking about 700lb and 500lb spring rates .. if you are .. then that is about right. if not then would someone please explain what the hell 7k and 5k is.

 

[1hot281]

7k = 7kg/mm = 393lbs/in

 

[RDJ]

7k = 7kg/mm = 393lbs/in

Thank you LOL! never thought they would measure spring rates in the US in kgs.

 

[seank]

^ most manufacturers of coilovers and replacements spings for coilovers use metric. If only the US would come around to the units that actually are easy to use and understand.

 

[5spd07gt]

My vote is for air ride :beer:

 

[dumbstixlars]

My vote is for air ride :beer:

Too rich for my blood. My SS springs are low enough anyhow.

 

[BlackMamba3]

Since when did Fortune Auto stop making kits for these cars? I remember when a member got his kit installed. Thought they were still available?

 

[kingnut]

Since when did Fortune Auto stop making kits for these cars? I remember when a member got his kit installed. Thought they were still available?

They still make a kit under the muller line. Not FA.

 

[BlackMamba3]

They still make a kit under the muller line. Not FA.

What's the difference? Everything looks the exact same.

 

[kingnut]

Same kit except they offer swift springs for the muller. Apparently swift springs are the shit. I think the kit is $1300 with regular springs and $1700 with the swift springs.

 

[BlackMamba3]

I'm on the fence about who to go with. I've been looking at Fortune Auto for some time. Also was giving Eibach alot of thought. So many choices....

 

[kingnut]

I'm on the fence about who to go with. I've been looking at Fortune Auto for some time. Also was giving Eibach alot of thought. So many choices....

Yeah i will be in the same boat when i get another GT. Muller seems pretty sweet considering the swift springs have the best ride for going low (fewer coils). BC seems to be the best bang for the buck right at $1000. I was just about to make another thread yesterday asking all the guys that have installed BC's on their 11-13's are holding up.

 

[BlackMamba3]

Yeah i will be in the same boat when i get another GT. Muller seems pretty sweet considering the swift springs have the best ride for going low (fewer coils). BC seems to be the best bang for the buck right at $1000. I was just about to make another thread yesterday asking all the guys that have installed BC's on their 11-13's are holding up.

I'll probably wind up going with the Eibach Multi-Pro R1 or R2 kit.

 

[kingnut]

I'll probably wind up going with the Eibach Multi-Pro R1 or R2 kit.

why... they cost a shit ton. i would go with the muller with the swift springs for that price.

 

[t-ray]

I've considered going with a cheaper brand, but then I came across this post about dynoing various shocks: Autocross to Win (DGs Autocross Secrets) - Buying Shocks

It's very interesting stuff. I've decided that I'll probably just go with dedicated shocks/struts instead of coils.

 

[BlackMamba3]

why... they cost a shit ton. i would go with the muller with the swift springs for that price.

No way. Both kits are about the same price when all is said and done. The R1 kit is double-adjustable (rebound and compression) as well as height-adjustable. Plus I have a wide range of Eibach ERS springs I can use to get the right spring rate I want/need. More options for a little bit more money. Not a big deal to me.

 

[kingnut]

I've considered going with a cheaper brand, but then I came across this post about dynoing various shocks: Autocross to Win (DGs Autocross Secrets) - Buying Shocks

It's very interesting stuff. I've decided that I'll probably just go with dedicated shocks/struts instead of coils.

Theres a ton of mustang guys that love their coilovers.