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Pics Request - Suspension Setups...

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Bourne

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I've been looking around and reading, but the fact remains I really need to see what some tours look like with the different setups offered.

I'm really looking for a nice drop first, something at least 1.5'' is what I'm thinking. I have the 16' svt rims and would like to get the FSVT 17' but for now I'm content. I want to get rid of the visual gap between my tires and my wheel wells.

Secondary would have to be smoothness and handling. I occasionally drag, when I feel I'm evenly matched (although I know it's not a drag car, and it's all stock)...but I don't intend on racing or driving hard enough to really need "good" sporty handling, however you may define "handling".

So basically... it's purely aesthetics to me.

If you guys could post some pics of the suspension setups you have, that would greatly narrow my search..

btw.. I was thinking Koni struts ( even though they are a pretty penny) and B@G springs.
 
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i have konis/B&G on my SVT now. i just installed them this weekend. ill see if i can get some pics tonight for you.
 
:laugh: Thanks fellas....

I'd like a bigger drop than shown in with the koni/eibach..

Keep em' comin
 
Bourne said:
:laugh: Thanks fellas....

I'd like a bigger drop than shown in with the koni/eibach..

Keep em' comin
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that car is very low but here is some more of mine

bat and h&r
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koni and ground control coil overs

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and then the lowest of lows air ride
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I think Eibach is as low as possible with springs. I know B&G has 2 sets available and one is a bit lower than the other.
 
Is it possible to get a drop indentical to baggs ride with koni/ground control coils with any springs/strut setup?

todras said:
I think Eibach is as low as possible with springs. I know B&G has 2 sets available and one is a bit lower than the other.
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In the FAQ It says that the H&R have a 1.5'' drop F/R compared to Eibach's 1.25''

Also... the second set of B&G's your thinking of ( with the 2.25'' F/R ) seem to only fit 95-75 contours, at least that's all I can find on them. I would assume they would fit my early 98' CSVT? But I never got an answer.....
 
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you will not get that low without coil overs that car was dropped over 3 inches
 
So what's the deal the the B&G Autobahn Springs (2.25 F/R)

Do they fit the 98' CSVT's?

Anybody know a good place to buy them ?
 
Bourne said:
So what's the deal the the B&G Autobahn Springs (2.25 F/R)

Do they fit the 98' CSVT's?

Anybody know a good place to buy them ?
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Im pretty sure they do make a set for the 98+. however if you cant find some you should be putting in struts at the same time (unless you already konis or bat struts) in which case you just buy pre98 struts for the pre98 springs. dont forget the upper spring perch also.
 
BAT, Ford, most auto parts stores, etc. for that matter you can buy a cheap set from a junkyard if you have spring compressors for the fronts.
 
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