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I was wondering what everybody's input was on these. I am sure some ppl are going to say "get the koni's because they are better" which is true but considering they are twice as much I can't swing that. I would theoretically use them with my ground control's (still new)....

-Pete

there is one person who has them on here

too bad i cant remember who

but he posted a message a few days ago about having them, and i asked how he liked the struts....so look through some of the posts from a few days back

That could be me. I installed the Roush springs at the same time and the ride has softened up a wee bit since I wrote this to someone on April 7:
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Yes, they are the Cougar ones. I did before and after measurements from the garage floor to the wheel well fender and here are the before and after measurements:

front: 27" -> 26 1/8
back : 26 1/8 -> 25 1/4

So it was a 7/8'' drop all around for me, but my car was sitting lower already than a '99 SVT I know that did the same thing, so see if you're at my before's to see how much drop it would be for you. It may settle down to an inch, but that's just fine with me. I ran the edge of the measuring tape right thru the centre of the "SVT" centre cap on the rim. Note that on the back fender I measured to the top outside edge not the bottom inside edge (you'll understand when you do the measuring there yourself). The KYB's are the ones specified for the SVT (check ctamotorsports.com for the part #'s or reply back and I'll dig 'em out). The overall ride rocks when the roads are smooth - the car handles better and you feel the road much better than before - kinda sounds corney, but I feel I'm more "one with the vehicle". Turn in is crisper and more "right now". When the roads are bad, the ride is harsh - but it appears to be softening up a bit as I drive the car more (have had it less than a week so far). I road in someones passenger side who had BAT's kit on and it was softer. I'm not sure what setting the KYB's are at compared to the adjustable Koni's, but I'd guess more on the stiffer side. If you want a softer ride, you may want to spring for the pricey Konis. But you're right, the price is unbeatable and the KYB's are about half of the Koni's ... let me know if you want to know anymore.
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There ya go - always willing to share my thoughts.

I have the KYB's and Eibach's setting here. I'll have them installed this week.

I plan on getting rid of the car the first of the year, and couldn't justify spending the money on Koni's which I have on 2 of my other cars.

Got the KYB's and Eibach's put on Wednesday. 6 hours labor since the rears are so tough to do on a 98!

Ride around town is much softer and more comfortable than stock (SE), yet cornering is improved. I attribute most of this to the Eibach springs.

The KYB's appear to be well made, and a viable alternative for those who don't want to/can't afford to spend the coin for the Koni's.

keep me posted to how they hold up, I am going to have to put the suspension on the back burner while I get new wheelz and tires