Need Advice on upgrading springs and shocks??

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So im looking into upgrading the springs and shocks on my 95 gt. Im lookin at the Koni STR.T or the sports and as far as springs go either Steeda sports or H&R SS. Any opinions?
 
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yeah i thought about bilsteins but they are pretty expensive. How much lowering did you get from the steedas??
 

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H&R SS with Bilsteins. Cannot go wrong there.
 
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Yeah ill have to look into the bilstein shocks. Any sites that might be running a sale or have them at a good price?
 

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yeah i thought about bilsteins but they are pretty expensive. How much lowering did you get from the steedas??

Around 1.5 inches in all four corners. I have fit 3 fingers between the fender and the tire with my current wheel/tire combo. It's very clean drop and still very streetable. Luckily with Steeda Sport Springs you don't need C&C plates as badly as you would H&Rs due to the amount of drop you get. I'd still recommend getting them but I haven't yet and it has shown no issues. Bilsteins are expensive but worth the money. The monotube design is amazing and IMO better than the Twin Tube esp for daily driving.
 

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AM had them on sale for like 25 off each strut a few Weeks ago, I didn't order at that time. than they had the super sports on sale $25 off. I didn't order. 1 week after I decided I was going with that set up and lost saved money lol.

I just put them on. the ride is firm not like stock but just a great firm feeling. they have but settled yet so I can't show you any good pics, but maybe you'll see me in the street lol. which reminds me I need to PM you lol
 

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I will say that the Steeda Springs rides smoothly like stock except you can definitely feel the better firmness. I can't explain it but it's one of the best springs I've riden in. I can't wait to feel them with the bilsteins. It's going to be amazing.
 

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Dang, and I never gave any chance to the Steeda springs when I purchased mine. I had B springs before and they were garbage, although I must say they were smooth. How much of a drop did the steeda springs net? I went with H&R's because my GT rides amazing with those and feels firm, also the look is just awesome! I hope the H&R's on my Cobra settle because the front is higher than the rear :/ You will love the Bilestein's man! Have you posted any pics with said springs yet?
 

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Dang, and I never gave any chance to the Steeda springs when I purchased mine. I had B springs before and they were garbage, although I must say they were smooth. How much of a drop did the steeda springs net? I went with H&R's because my GT rides amazing with those and feels firm, also the look is just awesome! I hope the H&R's on my Cobra settle because the front is higher than the rear :/ You will love the Bilestein's man! Have you posted any pics with said springs yet?

Both of you should check out my build thread. I just uploaded new photos that better show the drop. It's not crazy slammed but it's a lot better than OEM and it rides fantastic. I am very eager to get some Bilsteins, upgraded sway bars, and subframes under the car to really complete it all.
 

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I ran both steeda sport springs and H&R super sports with my tokico illuminas, i swiched to H&R SS because with the steedas it just doesnt have the lowered look. H&R SS is my favorite spring for sure.
 

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For Pure looks with a good ride.. Ide say H&R SS and some Koni yellows.


I just put on Koni yellows and H&R race springs. Lowers it about 1.5 in front and 1.25 out back.. keeps it nice and level for auto-x.But alas the races are a stiffer spring so ya bounce a tad more going over bumps, but the shocks are still on the softer setting so it helps even it out. I also have about 200lbs of parts in the trunk, so that miiiiight factor in lol. Also running MM CC plates with MM XL SFCs and upgraded swaybars with -2 camber.. Also it might help to note, I AM running ALL Poly bushings. I mean ALL.

Otherwise i Love the ride compared to stock and the KYB AGX struts I had before. The ride is nice, lower, tight and responds very well to everything..

Again, if this is just for a normal DD mustang. Ide say Bilsteins, Koni yellows, and HR SS.

Might not be the answer your looking for.. either or
 

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Knuckles , u changed ur avatar pic .Wtf man ? Lol. I loved the old one

Ir car is all race tho right ? Go coilovers all around .
 
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Thanks for the advice guys. I want it to be able to be somewhat comfortable on the streets and maybe do some auto x. I wish I could do coilovers but just dont. Have the coin right now lol.
 

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Thanks for the advice guys. I want it to be able to be somewhat comfortable on the streets and maybe do some auto x. I wish I could do coilovers but just dont. Have the coin right now lol.

Do coilovers upfront and springs outback.
 

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I think there are two different Knuckles on this site now... the other one has been here for a while.

oh shoot you are right! I just looked at this guys post count and join date, also location, not knuckles lol. I take back the sending you a PM dude lol. it was meant for the other knuckles.
 

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