coilovers... where to buy??

[Matt94GT]

The BEST 'least' expensive coil overs are the MM, and those are the 'cheapest' I would ever buy.

For starters about the UPR they come with like 1/2 the parts the MM kit does, more parts IMO means better operation, plus ive heard at least half a dozen people complaing about them making noise over bumps etc. Now if your just gotta hit the strip then who cares.

IMO the MM ones work great on the street...just get stiffer spring. If you drag once and a while 175# I got 325# which is firmer then most lowering springs but just before that point you go to no comfort whats so ever. Some people go up to 375# but it would be really rough ride.

 

[Dalamar]

MM FTW >

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[Matt94GT]

you get custom faux alligator skin inner fender inserts? you crazy baller.

haha looks great man!

 

[SRT Handz]

i cant believe someone would consider anything else but MM :slap:

 

[Dalamar]

grrrrr!

that's stock 96 buddy!



Ya, I tried other brands of suspension stuff. Once you know the difference, MM is a no brainer!

 

[trav_19]

i like that mm setup...so it comes with everything?? how much is it?? where can i get it?? from our sponsors?

 

[Dalamar]

well you buy the struts/shocks to go with the coilover kit, and ya it comes with everything else.
on the fronts you will Need 4-bolt Caster Camber plates to go with these, BC all the weight rides on the strut instead of the spring.

I got them from MM direct, or you can go through the sponsor. but you should definately call them and discuss the options.
also look into the info on their web site.
www.maximummotorsports.com


interestingly enough - I'm selling my front coilover kit BC I upgraded to a double adjustable and stiffer spring rate.
What I have (shown in the front picture) is Koni Strut with the MM coilover kit and 300# hypercoil springs. they're perfect for street, but for road course I wanted something stiffer. PM me if your interested. before I post up a FS thread...
the rears in the picture are new, replaced the GMS rear coilovers I had, and I still need to install the matching front stuff.

They have like 40 miles on them. lol.
all that driving from the tuner to the paint shop.
it really rides nice though.

 

[trav_19]

so your selling the fronts only?? or the whole thing? would 300's be good for track use?? let me know what you want for them

 

[Matt94GT]

wtf is the double adjustable?

 

[kraz3y]

MM FTW >

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whats that black part the rear coil over is attaached to? whats it called?

oh and heres a guy on 3.8 selling his front coilovers

http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206607

 

[Dalamar]

That's the Panhard mount on the RH side.



Matt, double adjustable is where you can adjust the pressure on the compression and the rebound.



Trav- I'll get you some more info and stuff in a few days.

 

[kraz3y]

wheres the control arm lol

 

[Dalamar]

we don't need no stinking upper control arms. >
Torque arm, better known as a 3-link, replaces those stupid things.

 

[Paul]

Torque arm, better known as a 3-link, replaces those stupid things.

That ain't no 3-link. This is a 3-link: :ass3: :bunny3:

Paul.

 

[Matt94GT]

wow man badass, got more pics of that fox!?

 

[Paul]

8)

...but then...

Paul.

 

[Dalamar]

Nice suspension buildup Paul


And then - OUCH!!
what's the situation on the motor now?

 

[Paul]

The motor was rebuilt after that little mishap. It took quite a bit of damage as you might imagine.

The next race it seemed alright, but then the oil pressure was low. I'm not sure what's wrong with it now, and I haven't had the time/money/inclination to tear it apart and find out.

The car handles really well though.

Paul.

 

[Dalamar]

Torque arm, better known as a 3-link, replaces those stupid things.

That ain't no 3-link. This is a 3-link: :ass3: :bunny3:

Paul.

3-link? you mean 3 point! Nice cage. she must feel super solid.
My car sure feels solid, it's amazing the difference. and I don't have a cage yet.

 

[Paul]

The whole car is seam welded, and has a very well built cage and rear frame. It is incredibly solid for an old fox.

It is a standard 3-link setup, commonly found on circle-track cars and the like.

Paul.