Nutter281
forum member
Hi Guys,
I recently ordered some of the Vorshlag caster/camber plates and i'm wondering if it is worth swapping springs while i've got the struts pulled out.
I'm running mostly HPDEs and have done a few time trials now as well - obvious addiction.
Current Suspension Mods: FRPP Adjustable shocks/struts (similar tokico d-specs), Cortex Watts link, Strano adjustable end links, '13 GT500 brembo take offs.
I've got street tires/wheels that are 20" 255F/295R 35R20 that fill up the wheel wells nicely on the FRPP "P" springs but when I put on my race wheels/tires (Apex EC-7 with 295/35R18 all the way around) we are back to 4x4 land with enough room between the fenders and tires to fit another mustang.
Not going to lie, 90% of the motivation for this swap would be cosmetic and i'm not even sure how much difference I will see going from the 1" drop of the P springs to the 1.5" drop on the K springs. I really don't want to add spring swap to my list of HPDE track prep (currently just doing pads and wheels/tires) so any additional lower springs still need to clear my 20" street wheels. I 'think' the 1.5" K springs should still clear from what I've researched.
The question is: if not for the cosmetic benefit, would there be any tangible handling benefit to moving from P springs to K springs with my setup? I know dropping CG is always helpful but this is not a huge drop so it may be immaterial. I don't mind the $180 for the springs but if there is nothing but looks to be gained then i'll keep my money. I also don't want to end up with the scope creep of required bump steer kit, LCA relocation, etc. if I go too low, though i'm not even sure 'how low' is 'too low' that those items become necessary.
Thanks for any advice!
Austin
I recently ordered some of the Vorshlag caster/camber plates and i'm wondering if it is worth swapping springs while i've got the struts pulled out.
I'm running mostly HPDEs and have done a few time trials now as well - obvious addiction.
Current Suspension Mods: FRPP Adjustable shocks/struts (similar tokico d-specs), Cortex Watts link, Strano adjustable end links, '13 GT500 brembo take offs.
I've got street tires/wheels that are 20" 255F/295R 35R20 that fill up the wheel wells nicely on the FRPP "P" springs but when I put on my race wheels/tires (Apex EC-7 with 295/35R18 all the way around) we are back to 4x4 land with enough room between the fenders and tires to fit another mustang.
Not going to lie, 90% of the motivation for this swap would be cosmetic and i'm not even sure how much difference I will see going from the 1" drop of the P springs to the 1.5" drop on the K springs. I really don't want to add spring swap to my list of HPDE track prep (currently just doing pads and wheels/tires) so any additional lower springs still need to clear my 20" street wheels. I 'think' the 1.5" K springs should still clear from what I've researched.
The question is: if not for the cosmetic benefit, would there be any tangible handling benefit to moving from P springs to K springs with my setup? I know dropping CG is always helpful but this is not a huge drop so it may be immaterial. I don't mind the $180 for the springs but if there is nothing but looks to be gained then i'll keep my money. I also don't want to end up with the scope creep of required bump steer kit, LCA relocation, etc. if I go too low, though i'm not even sure 'how low' is 'too low' that those items become necessary.
Thanks for any advice!
Austin