Anybody have any comparison info on coilovers vs. saleen/roush/ford racing suspension kits? The coilovers I'm looking into are H&R, Eibach, Tein, and KW. Which ones are best for ride comfort/ride height/handling? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping for about a 1.5 inch drop front and rear, or just go with coilovers and adjust them where I want them (especially since an intercooled supercharger is weighing the current lowering springs down up front. Comfort on the pothole stricken streets is also a factor. Thanks for any help. :SNSign:
Coilovers vs. suspension packages?
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hottymustang
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I have the Eibach coilovers on my car, and they are awesome! Since I still have the stock wheels/tires on my car, it rides really nice. I know as soon as I get the wheels on it won't be as nice of a ride. The install was easy. It took me all day becuase I was cleaning all the bottom of the car while I was installing. A straight install wouldn't take long at all.
As for the drop height, it is about 1.5 in the rear and about 1.85 in the front. I have it on a very slight rake, and I think that it looks awesome. The fron looks totally dumped because of the Street Scene fascia.
About the H&R, Tein, etc.....I chose the Eibach because it was the one that I could get the quickest. I wanted the H&R set, but it was on back order when I was buying. And the Tein was an option, but I know they ride pretty harsh (from experience in different cars). I didn't want that ride coupled with wheels with lo-profile tires on them too.
As for the drop height, it is about 1.5 in the rear and about 1.85 in the front. I have it on a very slight rake, and I think that it looks awesome. The fron looks totally dumped because of the Street Scene fascia.
About the H&R, Tein, etc.....I chose the Eibach because it was the one that I could get the quickest. I wanted the H&R set, but it was on back order when I was buying. And the Tein was an option, but I know they ride pretty harsh (from experience in different cars). I didn't want that ride coupled with wheels with lo-profile tires on them too.
Mr_Q
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TEINs are very harsh.
H&Rs are harsh
Eibachs and KW are the most ride friendly. KWs even more so, but know that both are still much firmer than stock.
Lowering aside, if you want roll resistance and flat handling you can get this by using monster sway bars. This allows you to use softer dampening and springs. This gives you the usually sought for "firm yet compliant" ride so many Euro cars have.
Just a thought especially if you never plan on going to a track. That setup can make for a much happier daily driver that still feels and is sporty.
H&Rs are harsh
Eibachs and KW are the most ride friendly. KWs even more so, but know that both are still much firmer than stock.
Lowering aside, if you want roll resistance and flat handling you can get this by using monster sway bars. This allows you to use softer dampening and springs. This gives you the usually sought for "firm yet compliant" ride so many Euro cars have.
Just a thought especially if you never plan on going to a track. That setup can make for a much happier daily driver that still feels and is sporty.
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