S197 suspension set ups?

[jmy2469]

I have a 08 Mustang GT convertible that is my daily driver.
Would ilke to do some suspension mods. Looking to see what people have done so far.Would like to improve the handling and also drop the car a little. Thanks for the info

 

[xtreme02gt]

I have Eibach Sportline Springs, with Tokico D-spec Struts and Shocks, Steeda Caster/Camber plates that bolt to the side of the struts, and a BMR Adjustable Panhard Bar...

I still what to do upper and lower controls arms and a Eibach swaybars

 

[jmy2469]

How's the ride compared to the stock suspension? Thanks for the info

 

[xtreme02gt]

Not that bad!! Not that bad at all... It is stiffer that stock, but with the D-Spec's, you can adjust them 16 ways, 8 ways FIRM and 8 ways SOFT.... It is really nice

 

[xtreme02gt]

It was a big difference...

Before

After

 

[hemislayer99]

That thing looks sick. You did a great job on your car. Its not too overdone like some peoples.

 

[ON D BIT]

if you want the best go griggs.:rockon:

[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=64Y1xpTYXUU"]YouTube - Griggs Racing GR40TT 2007 Virginia City Hill Climb[/ame]

 

[xtreme02gt]

Is there a video like that with the Eibach Sportlines?

 

[xtreme02gt]

That thing looks sick. You did a great job on your car. Its not too overdone like some peoples.

Thanks bro!!

 

[ON D BIT]

Is there a video like that with the Eibach Sportlines?

eibachs are just springs. the griggs is a completely reengineered suspension system, that puts the chasis in the correct geometry. all corners are on koni adjustable coilovers(they can lower the car without losing suspension travel). the rear in these pics has thier watts link. the front is a full front cradle(k member) and short long arm suspension set up.

Griggs rear suspension

Griggs SLA front suspension

 

[blck04gt]

Goooood lord, that is gorgeous. I'm sure it handles like no one's business. :beer:

 

[jmy2469]

Wow! that Griggs set up is insane!

 

[ON D BIT]

Goooood lord, that is gorgeous. I'm sure it handles like no one's business. :beer:

yes it does! its not cheap though. for a complete set up like that expect to pay 10k+. however you can buy pieces, or sections of thier suspension systems seperately. full pricing is on thier website. another vid? one passing a c6 z at laguna seca? i should point out the mustang in these vids started out as a stock mustang gt, they added a blower(about 550 crank hp) and thier suspension system and can purchase the mustang turn key like the roush or saleen mustangs.

[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=WPC899mdkF8"]YouTube - Griggs GR40TT vs. C6 Z06 Corvette[/ame]

 

[WPGFORDGUY]

STOP POSTING PICUTES OF THE GRIGGS CAR!!!

my wife want to know why I'm ignoring her...

all joking aside I had the s281 kit in my 2005 Mustang GT ( previous car ), and was happy with it.


http://www.saleen.com/SC101_Services/SC101_Shopper/showItem.php?menuId=18&itemNum=10-1300-A11503*

and for $799 you can't go wrong

 

[GR-40 Pat]

Griggs has now released a new kit, that contains all the rear suspension and a Coil-Over Strut front setup (no k-member or billet spindles).

 

[xtreme02gt]

THAT is VERY NICE!!!! But your common mustang owner, will not spend that much money on suspension parts, they just want to lower it and make it handle alittle bit better....

BUT your set up is JUST SICK!!!!!!!!

 

[ON D BIT]

you really cant just lower a car and make it handle better. what you are doing is taking away wheel travel and messing up the stock geometry which ford spent many hours and dollars on. no its not a performance set up but it is much better than no geometry. to me this is a loss loss!oke:

if you do go this route buy a few qaulity parts and take them to a race car tuner. let them set up the geometry the best way the parts will allow. then have fun.

 

[SVTcobra2]

i have BMR springs and i am very happy with them so far. the car is also my DD.