What shocks and struts to buy?

[03machme]

Ok I should have some OT money coming in soon and I think the wife is going to let me spend most of it on some mods. I need shocks and struts so that is top of the list. I already have Eibach sportlines, BMR LCAs and relocation brakets, and BMR panhard bar as far SS suspension goes. Now my budget is a little tight with a baby due in 3 weeks so I can't go crazy. What would you recommend? I was thinking about koni yellows but heard that with sportlines they ride line crap. Anyone have this combo? And I do plan on autocross and road racing with the car once a couple more upgrades are done. Thanks for the help.

 

[FullAhead]

"Budget" "can't go crazy"

Koni sports.

 

[Sky Render]

+1 on Koni Sports (aka "Yellows")

If you want to save more money and don't need the adjustability, go with the Koni STRs. They're basically the sports locked in the softest setting.

 

[jayman33]

Hmmm, sounds like something I said before

 

[csamsh]

If you go with koni's, try to trade the eibach sports for pros, that will keep you off your bumpstops a little more

 

[NDSP]

You'll need to take into consideration that you will need a new/more robust strut mount. Preferably with chamber adjustment or chamber/caster adjustment. I was able to piece together via various sales from different companies a set of bilsteins for less than koni sports ( they are usually more ). They aren't adjustable but are monotubes which gives them a less harsh firm ride. I've seen it described as Koni sports on full firm without the harshness. I'm on K-springs and so far I really like the performance they are giving me in autocross.

 

[BigRed06GT]

If you're on any sort of budget I would be patient and hang out in the classifieds section a bit.

I bought some lightly used bilstein HDs for less that what Koni Strts cost and couldn't be more happy with them


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[jayman33]

This isn't a bad option.

http://shop.hypermotiveperformance....rd-Mustang-GT-V8-Suspension-kit-46-228871.htm

 

[03machme]

+1 on Koni Sports (aka "Yellows")

If you want to save more money and don't need the adjustability, go with the Koni STRs. They're basically the sports locked in the softest setting.

Hmmm, sounds like something I said before

do you guys think I will have a problem with the yellows paired with the sportlines? two of my friends have them and love them but they have K springs and BMR springs. Just dont want to have to put them on get it aligned and have to do it all over again with different springs.

This isn't a bad option.

http://shop.hypermotiveperformance....rd-Mustang-GT-V8-Suspension-kit-46-228871.htm

I do like that option as well.....I have heard good things about the Monotube vs twin tube

 

[03machme]

If you're on any sort of budget I would be patient and hang out in the classifieds section a bit.

I bought some lightly used bilstein HDs for less that what Koni Strts cost and couldn't be more happy with them


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thats what Im trying to do. I never seem to have the money ready when what I need is for sale and when I do its never for sale lol

 

[Fuerte]

I am on koni yellow and sportlines with two knobs cut off my bumpstops. The ride is a bit soft but not too bad. I have my rears almost at full stiff and fronts at about half. been riding on this combo for over a year on some rough roads and it isnt too bad.


Also on am on MM caster camber plates. Guys said i would have been able to go factory on the alignment but I went with a little bit of aggressive setup .

 

[Sharad]

I'm on Koni Yellows with UPR/Eibach Pro Kit. It corners well and rides fine.

 

[Redfire_WNL]

Sitting on strange double adjustable all around and they are as smooth as stock with Eibach 1.5 lowering springs

 

[csamsh]

Sitting on strange double adjustable all around and they are as smooth as stock with Eibach 1.5 lowering springs

Do you do any track/autox work? I've never seen/heard of anybody tracking the Strange shocks. How are they?

 

[Redfire_WNL]

I have not tracked it yet but MattD uses strange if I remember and he tracks his with good results.

 

[saleenman]

Can't go wrong with Bilsteins or Koni yellow's. But.... Its not a budget.

I have Bilsteins and love em!!!

 

[csamsh]

Another vote for Bilstein here

 

[2013MustangGT]

I would suggest, since this year racing is almost over, that you save up to get the best you can afford for the purpose you want.

 

[03machme]

I would suggest, since this year racing is almost over, that you save up to get the best you can afford for the purpose you want.

yea but if I save up too much I may end up with new Recaro seats instead

 

[Roadracer350]

Save your cash and buy coils