Spring Decisions

Craig K. · 06-23-2005, 08:15 AM

Heres the summary of my research on springs for the 95 Cobra Conv.

I am looking at keeping a fairly smooth ride, getting a drop of around 11/2" and not spending a lot of money.
Being that this is my DD (100 miles per day), and not a race car (already have one of those) I do not want to go outrageous on this car.

Heres the choices:
Stock are 400 front rears are 160

1) FMPP - 5300G (conv. only springs)
Fronts 460-570 (11/2")
Rears 200-250 (1/1/2")
$198.

2) FMPP - 5300B
Fronts 425-530 (11/8") - could cut or have no insulator for more drop
Rears 200-300 (7/8") - could cut or have no insulator for more drop
$121

3) Get a pair of used stock springs to cut. This would be app. $50 or so for the springs, and depending on how many times I would need to cut them, could take up to 5 or more hours worth of work.

Most other springs cost more than what I want to spend on a DD.
I would like to do coil overs, how ever I can't justify that much money on a DD, when I should put them on the race car.

I also thought about doing the Bullit kit, however the drop is only 7/8" and the front springs are specific rate at 600, however I think a variable spring would be better for what I use the car for.

I do plan on doing CC plates, and off-set rack bushings. Depending on the steering I may also do a bump steer kit, but will have to wait to see how the finished product is.

So please share some opinions / suggestions.

coupe · 06-23-2005, 08:53 AM

Cut the stockers and get the CC plates off of slvrbullit. You'd have minimal expense and a great looking setup. Cut springs ride pretty nice.
Save the racing for your other car.

Craig K. · 06-23-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by coupe

Cut the stockers and get the CC plates off of slvrbullit. You'd have minimal expense and a great looking setup. Cut springs ride pretty nice.
Save the racing for your other car.

Yeah I have replied to Tommy's post, do you know if his CC's are caster adjustable ?

I really don't want to cut the original springs. I am keeping all the stock parts off of this car, as they are (I didn't even cut the stock cat-back when I changed it), just incase it is ever worth anything

but perhaps I could get some take-offs pretty cheap and cut those.

95GTMan · 06-23-2005, 09:55 AM

I liked the steeda sport springs I use to have. Good ride and before the X2 balljoints the ride height was perfect. And the CC plates that tommy is selling should be adj. I think they are the sameones I have.

Italian LX · 06-23-2005, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig K.

Yeah I have replied to Tommy's post, do you know if his CC's are caster adjustable ?

If they weren't, then would they just be called C plates?

Btw, I agree with Brandon... I have yet to see a plate that only allows camber adjustments.

QWKSNKE · 06-23-2005, 10:14 AM

I think I am going to change springs very soon. I have the FMS 'B' springs

ChipR4cam · 06-23-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

I think I am going to change springs very soon. I have the FMS 'B' springs

Why do you always have to mess with stuff?

There is a very lonely, underpowered GT in your yard that would like some attention.

Craig K. · 06-23-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

If they weren't, then would they just be called C plates?

Btw, I agree with Brandon... I have yet to see a plate that only allows camber adjustments.

The plates that I have on my 85 do not allow caster adjustment. The are welded in a I believe what should give a 4 degree setting. But these are about 11 or 12 years old.

Craig K. · 06-23-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

I think I am going to change springs very soon. I have the FMS 'B' springs

Lee, when would you be planning on doing this? Also if you want to sell the B springs, let me know. If you want, PM me. I could even help you in swapping them out if needed.

Let me know

Purple1995Pony · 06-23-2005, 08:56 PM

definitely stay away from used springs unless you know they have low mileage on them. cutting used stock springs that have more than 50,000 mi on them will give you a terrible ride. progressive rate springs will give you the best dd ride and handling. I've heard good things about these springs but they're a bit more pricey.... $10 or so .... than the "g" springs.

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06-23-2005, 08:15 AM	#1
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Spring Decisions Heres the summary of my research on springs for the 95 Cobra Conv. I am looking at keeping a fairly smooth ride, getting a drop of around 11/2" and not spending a lot of money. Being that this is my DD (100 miles per day), and not a race car (already have one of those) I do not want to go outrageous on this car. Heres the choices: Stock are 400 front rears are 160 1) FMPP - 5300G (conv. only springs) Fronts 460-570 (11/2") Rears 200-250 (1/1/2") $198. 2) FMPP - 5300B Fronts 425-530 (11/8") - could cut or have no insulator for more drop Rears 200-300 (7/8") - could cut or have no insulator for more drop $121 3) Get a pair of used stock springs to cut. This would be app. $50 or so for the springs, and depending on how many times I would need to cut them, could take up to 5 or more hours worth of work. Most other springs cost more than what I want to spend on a DD. I would like to do coil overs, how ever I can't justify that much money on a DD, when I should put them on the race car. I also thought about doing the Bullit kit, however the drop is only 7/8" and the front springs are specific rate at 600, however I think a variable spring would be better for what I use the car for. I do plan on doing CC plates, and off-set rack bushings. Depending on the steering I may also do a bump steer kit, but will have to wait to see how the finished product is. So please share some opinions / suggestions. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

06-23-2005, 08:53 AM	#2
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Re: Spring Decisions Cut the stockers and get the CC plates off of slvrbullit. You'd have minimal expense and a great looking setup. Cut springs ride pretty nice. Save the racing for your other car. __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

06-23-2005, 09:55 AM	#4
95GTMan For Rent $25 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 153	Re: Spring Decisions I liked the steeda sport springs I use to have. Good ride and before the X2 balljoints the ride height was perfect. And the CC plates that tommy is selling should be adj. I think they are the sameones I have.

06-23-2005, 10:14 AM	#6
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Spring Decisions I think I am going to change springs very soon. I have the FMS 'B' springs __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy