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silverstang03
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hey guys i have an '01 gt and was wondering what would be the best brand of springs to lower my car. im the type that likes it with no gap between the tires. so far i've heard eibach pro-kit is the way to go just thought i'd get more opinions thanx anything helps. ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
Posts: 51 | From: bay area | Registered: Jan 2005
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by silverstang03:
hey guys i have an '01 gt and was wondering what would be the best brand of springs to lower my car. im the type that likes it with no gap between the tires. so far i've heard eibach pro-kit is the way to go just thought i'd get more opinions thanx anything helps.
Not unless you want it too look almost stock ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Seriously though if you want 0 gap that will tough unless you throw a lot of $ at the susp pieces needed to do so.
If you just want springs than Eibach Sportlines are a little lower and are a specific rate spring but don't forget about shock and C/C plates.
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Posts: 3740 | From: Bay Area | Registered: May 2003
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silverstang03
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what would u guys suggest sportline or pro-kit lowering springs. inputs are greatly appreciated thanx
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Sean90GT
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As TRIXSNK said, if you want no gap then the ProKit's won't make you happy. My buddy and I installed them on his '03 GT and it really didn't drop that much. We ended up cutting out about 1/2 a coil on each side to get it right.
I have some brand new ProKit fronts if you want to try cutting them to get the drop right. The ride on my buddy's GT was just a hair firmer than stock with the stock struts and the cut springs.
Posts: 543 | From: Then: San Jose, CA Now: Phoenix, AZ | Registered: Jul 2000
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bunchmyfunky
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I have sportlines and it dropped the car about 2 inches.
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Hungry Hippo
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i installed some ebay springs on someone's car and they dropped the shit outta the car. the springs just went in with no effort at all because they were so short.
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silverLX
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i installed some ebay springs on someone's car and they dropped the shit outta the car. the springs just went in with no effort at all because they were so short.
What are "Ebay springs" ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Originally posted by HungryHippo:
i installed some ebay springs on someone's car and they dropped the shit outta the car. the springs just went in with no effort at all because they were so short.
What are "Ebay springs"
springs from ebay
You can get those Eibachs yea, and if you're still not happy cut a coil.
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silverstang03
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thanx for the input guys it helped alot i think i may go with the sportline again the input was greatly appreciated
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BlackNGold
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Sportlines are only good for looks...They will drop your car in the weeds...I've installed and owned quite a few Eibach kits and had no real problems with the Pro-Kit...The only real problem is that the Pro-kit for a Mustang was a little soft, but its a great street spring...
What are your goals, looks or handling?...
If you want to improve your handling buy a matched set of springs and shocks...H&R springs are going to be a better choice for handling over the Eibach's...Buy a set of Bilstiens and you're all set....
If you want looks then buy a set of Sportlines and enjoy bouncing and bottoming out.... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ![[dance]](graemlins/dance.gif)
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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Luke87GT
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You want no gap?
Eibach Sportline: 425-625 lbs/inch progressive
FMS C: 650lbs/inch linear
You could also try the H&R Supersports
I just finished an article on coil springs if you would like to read up on it in detail on my site:
http://www.mustangmotorsport.com/springs.html
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BLK02GT
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thanx for the input guys it helped alot i think i may go with the sportline again the input was greatly appreciated
chuck my car has sportlines on it..when im down again ill show ya aND you can take a good look at it...
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Posts: 1247 | From: Tracy, ca | Registered: May 2005
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silverstang03
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thanx guys maybe i will check out the h & r springs i'm just looking to get handling and looks into one and trying to find the best springs that would do that 4 me!!! if you guys are like me you dont mind paying a little xtra to get it done right the first time thanx again for the input everyone!
Posts: 51 | From: bay area | Registered: Jan 2005
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