This is topic good lowering springs in forum Tech Talk at Northern California Ford Owners .
To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=000311
Posted by MilesMerk (Member # 27) on
:
Who makes some good lowering springs for the 01' cobra's?? Im gonna need to get some springs like the first day after i get the 03', so just thought id see what everybodys opinions were. i think the 01' and 03' springs should be about the same.
Posted by 91sleeper (Member # 779) on
:
Eibach sportlines or prokit
Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on
:
I dont know if H&R makes them for the new cobras but I love mine. It sits low and rides nice. If your just looking for good handling I would say H&R. From other post:
quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by ihatethesesns:
Have you looked into H&R springs? They are really nice! Maybe its just me but I'm starting to see more poeple on here with them. I am not sure if they are better then the sportlines but it was just a thought. If anyone knows which are better please do tell me cuz I would like to know.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------They are both good springs, but if you are concerned with handling more than looks you would do well with the H&R's. I have the Race springs and they ride great and I still have crappy ass stock struts and shocks even though they need to be replaced. The rates of the springs is what makes or breaks a set of lowering springs. The rates on the Eibachs are just a bit higher than stock which is ok if you don't mind it riding like just stock.
It will handle a little better but that is mostly because the car is at a lower ride height with a lower center of gravity.
But if you are gonna be trying to rip canyons and stuff go with H&R's... The H&R springs have rates much higher than stock which actually smoothes the ride.
You will need better shocks or struts with them, and the C/C plates are optional but you won't regret getting these springs.
[ March 06, 2002: Message edited by: ihatethesesns ]
Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on
:
If you want to go for a ride and see what they are like just let me know.
Posted by TRY2PAZ (Member # 97) on
:
Miles
Ask jstgvup for a ride.
He has eiback prokit. It looks good and the ride is not to stiff.
I don't think eibach offers a sportline for the newer cobras. I know the sportlines give you about 1/2 more drop, but ride stiffer.
Posted by MilesMerk (Member # 27) on
:
Cool, right on! Pro kit eibachs sound cool. When when my delivery date is a little closer, i might tayou guys up on those rides, to see which i like for sure. Thanks for the info!
Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on
:
btw I'm in livermore if you didnt know. I should be at in n out on sat. if my exhaust is done, so if your noty doing anything stop by.
Posted by 5ptSlow (Member # 537) on
:
eibach sportlines are crap... the rear springs will start to sag just from drag racing
other stangs with the pro-kits look exactly the same up front
Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on
:
Oh a little tip that you may already know, keep the stock rear ones if you get stiffer springs. That way you can change them b4 you go to the track cuz its not that hard to change them out. Weight transfer!!!! 
just a thought!
Posted by MilesMerk (Member # 27) on
:
Youre gonna be at in&out this sat night? I might cruise out there, check it out. How hard are the springs to change on a 01-03' (cobra)? Ive never even looked underneath one of these, so i have no clue whats involved (forgive my ignorance!!)
Posted by ihatethesesns (Member # 684) on
:
I have no clue on the cobra, but I'll be out there I am every other weekend
Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on
:
I have the Steeda sport springs and its lowered 1.25, Rides really good but is still firm. Looks good and I have no clearance problems. Really nice springs and you will not blow out your stock shocks. Had mine 18 months and still on the stock shocks. Hope this helps.
Posted by 98GTpro (Member # 411) on
:
Get some BBK coil overs.....they ride sweet!
Posted by 01sicstang (Member # 716) on
:
i got no problems with my eibach sportlines at all. but i am changin over to bags. i want my shit even lower. i figure i aint goin fast might as well make it look cool
Posted by SimonSez (Member # 418) on
:
Todd...when you switch to bags sell me your sportlines!
Posted by 01sicstang (Member # 716) on
:
ok