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Lowering question follow up (shocks /struts)
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<blockquote data-quote="Spiney" data-source="post: 13369109" data-attributes="member: 140141"><p>I really want to lower my 96 SVT Cobra because of the 4x4 look and I want better handling. </p><p></p><p>Coil overs are out of the question, I'm not putting that much into it. </p><p></p><p>As far as springs probably going with Eibach Pro Kit. I've read that Eibach and Ford Racing are the same springs. FRP are generally cheaper. So which FRP are the same as Eibach Pro?</p><p></p><p>Any feedback good or bad on Vogtland Springs?</p><p></p><p>My mechanic who I trust and is an SCCA racer told me today you pay a premium just for the Eibach name. </p><p></p><p>Now Struts and Shocks. Leaning towards Bilsteins. Looking for experienced opinions on others ie: Koni, Tokico, KYB, ? My car has 46K on it. Is it necessary to change the shocks and struts with the springs at that many miles?</p><p></p><p>I'm not against it, I want to do it right. </p><p></p><p>My Goal is to drop no more than 1.5". To keep the slight rake I have. To have better handling without it becoming a very harsh ride. </p><p></p><p>My wife who drives the car a lot is against me lowering it. She's afraid I will "ruin" the car. Didn't get much help from the local Mustang Club meetup tonight. The consensus was 50/50 on do it, don't lower it. But the don'ts were very vocal and convinced her more that its a bad idea. They said its unnecessary and will cause it to bottom out. But they were mostly rocking 19" wheels without the 4x4 look. </p><p></p><p>I have 17" real factory Cobra R wheels with I think 245/45/17 tires. Replacing the wheels and tires is not an option. The gap is just ridiculous and I want tighter handling. </p><p></p><p>Help me out here guys and gals. Thanks, Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Spiney, post: 13369109, member: 140141"] I really want to lower my 96 SVT Cobra because of the 4x4 look and I want better handling. Coil overs are out of the question, I'm not putting that much into it. As far as springs probably going with Eibach Pro Kit. I've read that Eibach and Ford Racing are the same springs. FRP are generally cheaper. So which FRP are the same as Eibach Pro? Any feedback good or bad on Vogtland Springs? My mechanic who I trust and is an SCCA racer told me today you pay a premium just for the Eibach name. Now Struts and Shocks. Leaning towards Bilsteins. Looking for experienced opinions on others ie: Koni, Tokico, KYB, ? My car has 46K on it. Is it necessary to change the shocks and struts with the springs at that many miles? I'm not against it, I want to do it right. My Goal is to drop no more than 1.5". To keep the slight rake I have. To have better handling without it becoming a very harsh ride. My wife who drives the car a lot is against me lowering it. She's afraid I will "ruin" the car. Didn't get much help from the local Mustang Club meetup tonight. The consensus was 50/50 on do it, don't lower it. But the don'ts were very vocal and convinced her more that its a bad idea. They said its unnecessary and will cause it to bottom out. But they were mostly rocking 19" wheels without the 4x4 look. I have 17" real factory Cobra R wheels with I think 245/45/17 tires. Replacing the wheels and tires is not an option. The gap is just ridiculous and I want tighter handling. Help me out here guys and gals. Thanks, Dave [/QUOTE]
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