Lowering-Mostly for appearance, not at the expense of handling

[Sielmo]

I couldn't find what I was looking for in the search.

I would like to mildly lower my 2010 Shelby for appearance sake but not at the expense of handling for a daily driver that's not a track car. Since the Ford Racing springs seem to only lower the ride height just over an inch, I'm preferential to this brand as I want to improve the look, minimize the gap but also reasonably deal with everyday road challenges (aka curbs, and speed bumps). To also add, my plan is to either widen my existing rims or get a new set in order to add 305 sized tires in the rear. My questions are:

Do I absolutely need to get anything in addition to lowering springs in order to do this project as described such as:
-New struts and shocks?
-Adjustable Pan hard bar a must?
-Jounce bumpers?
-Also, not required, but HIGHLY recommended additions?

I ask because I am having some difficulty separating "must haves" and website recommended propaganda.

Thanks for your feedback.

 

[Speedboosted]

Eibach Pro Kit seems to be a great setup. The only must have is the adjustable pan hard bar, everything else is recommend aside from the bump stops (jounce bumpers as you put them). Those are pointless, just trim your stock ones.

New shocks and struts (not Koni's) would make the ride better, but the car will ride decently on the stock stuff unless there are a bunch of miles on them. Some people will say camber plates or crash bolts, but just rotate your strut mounts 180* and it'll bring it back into spec.

I see you live in Ewa Beach, what an interesting place to have a 700 whp car. Lol

 

[Sielmo]

Eibach Pro Kit seems to be a great setup. The only must have is the adjustable pan hard bar, everything else is recommend aside from the bump stops (jounce bumpers as you put them). Those are pointless, just trim your stock ones.

New shocks and struts (not Koni's) would make the ride better, but the car will ride decently on the stock stuff unless there are a bunch of miles on them. Some people will say camber plates or crash bolts, but just rotate your strut mounts 180* and it'll bring it back into spec.

I see you live in Ewa Beach, what an interesting place to have a 700 whp car. Lol

Thanks for your feedback! As mentioned, its a challenge getting the ground truth to what is everyday reasonable.

HA! Ewa Beach...not much for all out craziness but more show-boating as we don't have a track. Friendly sporting with fellow Mustang folks but the Vette guys...angry...maybe its the heat or the price they pay to be in second place! LOL

 

[Shelby_SVT_2012]

Here's mine on Ford Racing lowering springs. Used the factory shocks and struts for a while and felt no change in ride. I purchased the rear panhard bar and cc plates for alignment purposes.

 

[Sielmo]

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Here's mine on Ford Racing lowering springs. Used the factory shocks and struts for a while and felt no change in ride. I purchased the rear panhard bar and cc plates for alignment purposes.

Nice look! Perfect ride height (IMO)

 

[merkyworks]

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Here's mine on Ford Racing lowering springs. Used the factory shocks and struts for a while and felt no change in ride. I purchased the rear panhard bar and cc plates for alignment purposes.

Was yours a SVTPP car? Looks like the ride height of a PP car.

 

[96_slow4.6]

Eibach Pro Kit seems to be a great setup. The only must have is the adjustable pan hard bar, everything else is recommend aside from the bump stops (jounce bumpers as you put them). Those are pointless, just trim your stock ones.

New shocks and struts (not Koni's) would make the ride better, but the car will ride decently on the stock stuff unless there are a bunch of miles on them. Some people will say camber plates or crash bolts, but just rotate your strut mounts 180* and it'll bring it back into spec.

I see you live in Ewa Beach, what an interesting place to have a 700 whp car. Lol

Though they are more pricey but wouldn't a nice coil over setup work for him since he could also adjust the height? Or am I thinking wrong here?

 

[Shelby_SVT_2012]

Was yours a SVTPP car? Looks like the ride height of a PP car.

The car came with the SVTPP struts and shocks but not with lowering springs. They didn't drop the car drastically, but you notice the difference. Here's a before and after photo.

 

[Shelby_SVT_2012]

Nice look! Perfect ride height (IMO)

Thanks! Just recently installed long tubes and a midpipe with cats and have no issues as far as clearing speed bumps.

 

[rotor_powerd]

I have the Ford Racing M-5300-L springs on mine and am just now getting around to putting a panhard bar and lower arm relocation brackets on it. The axle being shifted to the left a bit is only noticeable if you're looking for it, otherwise I never noticed any adverse effects from them. The only reason I'm doing them now is because I'd like to get more into going to the track, and I'm sure the benefits of the new parts will show up there.

 

[Vi_king500]

BMR Drag Springs

 

[Robert M]

Though they are more pricey but wouldn't a nice coil over setup work for him since he could also adjust the height? Or am I thinking wrong here?

I have the Eibach Pro Street-S coil overs and they are nice for dialing in the ride height to exactly what an owner wants, but yes there is an additional cost for the height adjustability option.

 

[mavisky]

I run the Eibach Sporlines. Look great, but at the cost of stiffer springs and greatly reduced suspension travel.

 

[Sielmo]

Was yours a SVTPP car? Looks like the ride height of a PP car.

I'll need to check. I believe its PP.

 

[MDShelby]

2010 with L springs, BMR upper, panhard, relos, BAS lower's adjustable shocks set about halfway. Rarely do I scrape anything, ride is good.
No hop, good traction. Sounds like it would fit just what you are looking for. The shadow under the car may fool you a bit, I can get a better picture later if you like.

 

[SCGallo2]

H&R Sport springs: lowered look and performance with comfort. 1" front drop and 1-5/8" rear drop on my 2008. I would not go any more aggressive for a daily driver.

 

[Sielmo]

H&R Sport springs: lowered look and performance with comfort. 1" front drop and 1-5/8" rear drop on my 2008. I would not go any more aggressive for a daily driver.

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Agree.... 1" drop in the front is what I'm looking for.

Nice looking ride.

 

[drewzx3]

Eibach Pro Kit seems to be a great setup. The only must have is the adjustable pan hard bar, everything else is recommend aside from the bump stops (jounce bumpers as you put them). Those are pointless, just trim your stock ones.

New shocks and struts (not Koni's) would make the ride better, but the car will ride decently on the stock stuff unless there are a bunch of miles on them. Some people will say camber plates or crash bolts, but just rotate your strut mounts 180* and it'll bring it back into spec.

I see you live in Ewa Beach, what an interesting place to have a 700 whp car. Lol

Did you do this? did both sides end up aligningthe exact same?

 

[mavisky]

I run my mounts 180 out. you can see the lack of negative camber in my signature

 

[MastaAce03]

Eibach Pro Kit seems to be a great setup. The only must have is the adjustable pan hard bar, everything else is recommend aside from the bump stops (jounce bumpers as you put them). Those are pointless, just trim your stock ones.

New shocks and struts (not Koni's) would make the ride better, but the car will ride decently on the stock stuff unless there are a bunch of miles on them. Some people will say camber plates or crash bolts, but just rotate your strut mounts 180* and it'll bring it back into spec.

I see you live in Ewa Beach, what an interesting place to have a 700 whp car. Lol

Why are you so against Konis?