What springs are you running?

[4.6speed]

I plan on going to a coil-over set up some day so, for now, I just cut a coil on all four springs and left the isolaters in. For me the look is perfect and the ride is not bouncy or harsh and the rear is not lower than the front like I see so often. I am very happy with it. Now I just need some 315's out back.

 

[04torchred]

Does anyone know exactly why the Race Springs from H&R require new shocks?

Also, do any of you have measurements of what your ride height is now with the H&R Race Springs.

Thanks!

 

[drkchk03svt]

I have a couple quick questions for you guys.

1. Are the H&R Race Springs stiffer riding(higher spring rate). Could someone that has taken a ride in cobra with both H&R SS and H&R Race please comment on ride quality differences.

2. Are the H&R's progressively wound like the Eibach's? So as the spring compresses it gets stiffer.

Thanks,

Schyler

I will answer a couple of questions... NO you dont need shocks and struts for the H&R Race springs. My best friend has H&R SS springs and I have the Race spings. He completely regrets that he did not get the race spings. The ride is about 10 times nicer. Mine is a smoother ride and tighter in the corners.

 

[drkchk03svt]

So, for functionality purposes, the Race springs will handle better essentially, right?

Yes they do.

 

[mblgjr]

The only reason I see for changing the shocks when going to the H&R race springs is the fact that they are higher rate, and the factory shocks would probably be a little too weak on the rebound.

Sounds like they are the way to go, considering they don't lower the car as much and probably have a better balance overall.

 

[code3smith]

I have some H&R SS Springs but I've been thinking about either selling or trading them for something else! I'd love to use them but I'm afraid of running into fitments problems if I keep the car and add CCW's in April.

edit: 18x9.5 and 18x11's

I've seen others with the CCW's on their's running the Race springs (RaCeRs) but have yet to see anyone running CCW's with the SS and provide pics.

Here you go. H&R SS with the same size CCWs you asked about.

 

[03 svtvenom]

Here you go. H&R SS with the same size CCWs you asked about.

YUMMY!!! :beer:

 

[Wings65288]

yea damn those sport springs look nice, i think i'm gonna go with those

 

[rmgtc01]

how many of you guys have problems bottoming out on speed bumps, curbs, sidewalks, manhole covers, etc.
I had an eibach drop on my 98 GT conv. and hit everything and your mom on the road. underneath. the scrape plate was pretty beat up on trade in.
I like the fact I have some clearance on my cobra. what is a good setup that won't be a super compromise??

 

[DanVoels]

Steeda...

I went with the Steeda springs. I love the look, buy my poor Bassani-X has taken a serious ass beating from it. My pipes hang a good 1.5 inches below anything else under my car. You guys have that problem with speed bumps, too, or do I need to get out the welding torch?

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

Here you go. H&R SS with the same size CCWs you asked about.

great! thanks CODE3

 

[mazearch]

how much does lowering cost?

Okay, step one taken care of... got 2003 cobra.

step two, convince wife lowering is good thing... this is hard part.

how much does it cost to lower the car 1.5-2 inches? i know it is a dumb question, but surely someone can let me know.

[email protected]

 

[Wings65288]

depends on what your going for, i think you would probably like this. see when you lower a car your just puttin in i guess you could say "shorter springs". the stock ones on our car are pretty high or long i guess you could say. i'm not a pro at this yet but what your looking for is just springs, and that lowers the car. check this link out right here: http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=305 i hope this help. please someone come in and corect me because i'm sure i said something wrong.

Okay, step one taken care of... got 2003 cobra.

step two, convince wife lowering is good thing... this is hard part.

how much does it cost to lower the car 1.5-2 inches? i know it is a dumb question, but surely someone can let me know.

[email protected]

 

[03yllwguy]

Okay, step one taken care of... got 2003 cobra.

step two, convince wife lowering is good thing... this is hard part.

how much does it cost to lower the car 1.5-2 inches? i know it is a dumb question, but surely someone can let me know.

[email protected]

Well, if you go the more popular route, and just swap in lowering springs you are looking at about $200 for a set depending on manufacturer. And if you don't lower it yourself, a good shop usually will charge $200-$300 for install and a alignment. If you choose to drop it yourself, you still have to get it aligned which usually runs around $70 bucks.

 

[Wings65288]

i was lookin on the site, whats the difference between h&r race springs, sport springs, and super sport springs?

 

[primo]

i was lookin on the site, whats the difference between h&r race springs, sport springs, and super sport springs?

I'd also like to know, since they state the drop is the same on the race and sport springs.

 

[drkchk03svt]

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...brand=all&perfcat=perf&perfcat=track&x=66&y=9

My best friend has the supersports and I have the race. His sits lower than mine and has sagged over time. My car is smother ride and tighter in the corners. Both are great springs but I would get the race if I was you.

 

[primo]

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...brand=all&perfcat=perf&perfcat=track&x=66&y=9

My best friend has the supersports and I have the race. His sits lower than mine and has sagged over time. My car is smother ride and tighter in the corners. Both are great springs but I would get the race if I was you.

The race springs on your car are red correct? Can you give me the part number please. Thanks

 

[rmgtc01]

can I get more pics of your ride. besides the fact that it was the cobra I wanted first on my list, I would like to see how it looks. As well as hear any comment positive or negative that you have on them.

[email protected]

Thanks,
Rob

I went with the Steeda springs. I love the look, buy my poor Bassani-X has taken a serious ass beating from it. My pipes hang a good 1.5 inches below anything else under my car. You guys have that problem with speed bumps, too, or do I need to get out the welding torch?

 

[drkchk03svt]

The race springs on your car are red correct? Can you give me the part number please. Thanks

Yes they are red.

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...ng+Set&group=Race+Spring+Set&partNum=51659.88