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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
I decided to take some pics today since I got my car back this morning. I recently installed H&R SS springs w/ new isolators, MM CC plates STB, MM FLSFC's, MM 4pt K-member brace, new quad shocks, and Bilsteins shocks and struts. All I can is it feels like a completely different car , it handles like its on rails. My car doesn't shake anymore when going over bumps or uneven pavement . It rides nice and smooth and I can take turns at higher sppeds. The ride is an absolute NIGHT and DAY difference . Next to come is some LCA's and a panhard bar. Now off to Custom Alignment tomorrow to get aligned.

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[ May 16, 2006, 12:49 AM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
AFTER: I think it's a 1.25-1.5" drop all around.


Let me know what you guys think.

[ May 16, 2006, 01:25 AM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
what a night and day difference. looks good. i also have the same springs/shocks setup on my fox and love it.
 

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Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on :
 
thats a real clean droptop you got there
 

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Posted by 9Venom9 (Member # 2805) on :
 
Looks alot better!
 

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Posted by menlo pony (Member # 4301) on :
 
Looks like a completely different car, much better.
One of the best looking verts out there.
 

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Posted by p1mp1n (Member # 1961) on :
 
It looks way better now, very clean car. Good place for pics, I have a couple in the same area.
 

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Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
the drop and wheels look perfect
 

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Posted by twisted54 (Member # 1981) on :
 
very nice...looks a lot better.
 

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Posted by menlo pony (Member # 4301) on :
 

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Originally posted by p1mp1n:
It looks way better now, very clean car. Good place for pics, I have a couple in the same area.

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Originally posted by menlo pony:

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Originally posted by p1mp1n:
It looks way better now, very clean car. Good place for pics, I have a couple in the same area.

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coyote piont?


Is there any rubbing?

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Yup, its coyote point. . No rubbing as of yet, tried it at full lock, over dips, through corners, etc. I want to take some better shots. I'm going to get it washed up tomorrow and put my cv boot on it and hopefully get my halo headrest installed (if I can figure out how to install them ) Maybe I
'll be able to catch some nice sunset pics tomorrow. Heres some more pics from today.


Thanks guys for all the compliments.

[ May 16, 2006, 01:57 AM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 

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Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
the drop and wheels look perfect

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100% agreed
 

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Posted by menlo pony (Member # 4301) on :
 

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Originally posted by menlo pony:

Is there any rubbing?

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Originally posted by menlo pony:

Is there any rubbing?

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I answered it in my reply.
 

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Posted by I Fear No Five O (Member # 5185) on :
 
Nice set up man, it looks great. In my opinion, H&R springs with Bilstein shocks/struts is hands down the best set up for Mustangs. That's what I have on my '94 GT and I love it. You definately made a wise decision with that set up.

- Tim
 

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Posted by I Fear No Five O (Member # 5185) on :
 
Nice set up man, it looks great. In my opinion, H&R springs with Bilstein shocks/struts is hands down the best set up for Mustangs. That's what I have on my '94 GT and I love it. You definately made a wise decision with that set up.

- Tim
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
looks a lot better

I have basically the same exact suspension on my coupe but with FMS 'b' springs and I love the way it rides.

completely different car than my stock convertable
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Looks great!
 

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Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
The car looks very nice! Nice choice on the headlights, don't see many fox's with my same euro clear headlights..
 

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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
it looks fuckin sick
 

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Posted by Yames (Member # 5291) on :
 
Either way it's a gorgeous car.
 

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Posted by sikstang916 (Member # 6704) on :
 
Looks good bro but why didnt u cover ur license plate up be careful for thieves.
 

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Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :
 

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Originally posted by spegull03:
thats a real clean droptop you got there

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Money!
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 
Looks awesome! I bet it handles A LOT better now too. I love H&R's
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

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Originally posted by sikstang916:
Looks good bro but why didnt u cover ur license plate up be careful for thieves.

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Oh, snap. Thanks for the advice . It completely blew my mind

Thanks guys

[ May 16, 2006, 01:49 PM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Money!

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Thanks, but now I cant take it off roading anymore. Bye Bye 4x4
 

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Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
lowered is always better! nice job!
 

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Posted by JoHnNy SaVaGe (Member # 6424) on :
 
Hey what size rims are those 17's or 18's?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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Originally posted by CLEEN 50:

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Money!

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Thanks, but now I cant take it off roading anymore. Bye Bye 4x4

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Originally posted by CLEEN 50:

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Originally posted by sikstang916:
Looks good bro but why didnt u cover ur license plate up be careful for thieves.

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Oh, snap. Thanks for the advice . It completely blew my mind

Thanks guys

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What about the 100's or 1000's of people that see your plate when your just driving the car? Think any of them are theives? What would stop them from writing it down? Don't fret man,...you have a garage then your golden.

ps...I'm not one for Verts. But I do like yours! Looks very clean and I love the black on black

[ May 16, 2006, 06:41 PM: Message edited by: Jdub07 ]
 

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Posted by JohnCM (Member # 1076) on :
 
That looks awesome!

For the headrests, to take the old ones out if you don't know. Get a long peice of thin metal, to go down the middle where it connects to the seat. Then pull up, it's pretty easy. You'll see, if that makes enough sense.
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

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Didn't I tell you the H&R/Bilstein combo was badass?

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Yea, I gotta tell you I didn't think it would make that much of a difference in comfort level and ride especially with my past experiences with lowering springs (eibach, bbk, etc.). However this is the best setup I have ever ran and I will be sure to run this combo on all future stangs. You should see how this thing comes out of corners now . I actually like these mods better than any others I've ever done. I'm going to finish the rear w/ some more MM parts for improved traction. As of now traction is not really an issue w/ a fairly stock motor, but I figure after finishing the suspension and rear disc upgrade I'll have a real good foundation for more hp.
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

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Originally posted by JohnCM:
That looks awesome!

For the headrests, to take the old ones out if you don't know. Get a long peice of thin metal, to go down the middle where it connects to the seat. Then pull up, it's pretty easy. You'll see, if that makes enough sense.

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Thanks for the info.

Again, thanks guys for all the compliments
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 

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Originally posted by JoHnNy SaVaGe:
Hey what size rims are those 17's or 18's?

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18's
 

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Posted by 1990Silver5.0 (Member # 6210) on :
 
Man that is 1 of the cleaniest convertibles i've ever seen.
 

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Posted by CLEEN 50 (Member # 5867) on :
 
thanks man
 

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Posted by burnout50 (Member # 6781) on :
 
CLEAN ride!
 

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Posted by LuvMy04GT (Member # 4791) on :
 
Looks really sweet, I like it a lot.
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
FINALLY!!

that was the only thing lacking on your beautiful droptop.

it looks 10000x better. good job man
 

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Posted by silverLX (Member # 3207) on :
 

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Didn't I tell you the H&R/Bilstein combo was badass?

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Yea, I gotta tell you I didn't think it would make that much of a difference in comfort level and ride especially with my past experiences with lowering springs (eibach, bbk, etc.). However this is the best setup I have ever ran and I will be sure to run this combo on all future stangs. You should see how this thing comes out of corners now . I actually like these mods better than any others I've ever done. I'm going to finish the rear w/ some more MM parts for improved traction. As of now traction is not really an issue w/ a fairly stock motor, but I figure after finishing the suspension and rear disc upgrade I'll have a real good foundation for more hp.

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I definately agree with you on the H&R's. I love how they ride. Your car looks so much better
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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Didn't I tell you the H&R/Bilstein combo was badass?

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Yea, I gotta tell you I didn't think it would make that much of a difference in comfort level and ride especially with my past experiences with lowering springs (eibach, bbk, etc.). However this is the best setup I have ever ran and I will be sure to run this combo on all future stangs. You should see how this thing comes out of corners now . I actually like these mods better than any others I've ever done. I'm going to finish the rear w/ some more MM parts for improved traction. As of now traction is not really an issue w/ a fairly stock motor, but I figure after finishing the suspension and rear disc upgrade I'll have a real good foundation for more hp.

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Didn't I tell you the H&R/Bilstein combo was badass?

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Yea, I gotta tell you I didn't think it would make that much of a difference in comfort level and ride especially with my past experiences with lowering springs (eibach, bbk, etc.). However this is the best setup I have ever ran and I will be sure to run this combo on all future stangs. You should see how this thing comes out of corners now . I actually like these mods better than any others I've ever done. I'm going to finish the rear w/ some more MM parts for improved traction. As of now traction is not really an issue w/ a fairly stock motor, but I figure after finishing the suspension and rear disc upgrade I'll have a real good foundation for more hp.

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Gus, I have not failed you with my advice yet and here is one more piece of it.

Do not add rear suspension parts thinking it will dramatically improve your traction with street tires. In my experience stiff control arms with stiff bushings often times makes street traction worse, because they are not compliant and shock the tires compared to the stock worn out stuff.

If you want street traction, get MT drag radials.

If you want a solid, stable, and predictable rearend that is smooth as glass during burnouts, get control arms, weld your torque boxes, and make sure you your quad shocks are up to the task. Don't necessarily believe the internet myths that you do not need quads when you get aftermarket arms. Sometimes you don't, sometimes you do.

I needed them badly with my BBK uppers/lowers with my 87GT.

If you are getting control arms, I recommend

lowers: MM or Pro3i
uppers: FMS or steeda

My burnouts are smooth as glass. I could not be more pleased.

http://www.mustangmotorsport.com/images/vids/sacraceway4-1-06.wmv

Getting sideways as is predictable as a John Candy heart attack

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Wow, cool video. , Yea I have new quad shocks, everything in the rear is brand new with the exception of the rear and upper control arms. I will probably get my torque boxes welded for piece of mind once I do the control arms. Thanks for the advice Luke.

On a side note the 3.73's I have are great for low-end acceleration , but I gotta tell you on the freeway it just feels like I need more power on the top end. Theres not really alot of power in the highers gears (4th-5th) higher rpms . Are there any mods that help in this area?

Thanks again guys

Hey Luke did you ever get to install those pinion snubbers in the factory bumpstop positions? If so how did they work out, any difference in comfort?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
I installed only one in the center above the pumpkin.

Sold the other two.

My car is not that low nor do I cruise around with fat girls on Saturday nights, so I don't think it ever really kisses the progressive snubber.

Basically, I did not need them.

If my car was lower, I would benefit from em...

Looks like the rear of your car is low enough that they might help you out.
 

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