Ohtobbad;n27330 said:
A lot fo this is trying to figure out where you want to be when done.
Driving style and uses etc. If you go to far it becomes hard core,
fun to drive but not very comfy, fine line. My 08 was getting close to go kart lol
But I had adjustable shocks and had set real firm.
Tighten it up and still nice drive can be reasonable dollars with hug improvements.
You can do it in sections, but much easier when its all apart
On this point, I will elaborate a bit on the transformation of my Mustang.
I would not describe it as a go kart.
I would rather say it has confident, sharp and responsive handling but without the stiff suspension of a go kart.
I dare suggest the difference between my experience and Trevor's is my shocks are not as stiff.
The Bilsteins I have are non adjustable but are engineered for lowered cars.
Meaning the valving is nicely matched the compression-rebound rhythm of shorter springs.
Bilstein is the premier shock manufacturer for what the industry widely acknowledges as the world's best handling cars.
Mercedes Benz, BMW, Porsche, and so on...
In fact, in 2013 and 2014, if you bought a 662hp GT500 from Ford and took the optional track pack, Ford upgraded the shocks in that package to Bilsteins.
I've described it like this before.
When my Mustang was stock, it was not fun to drive. It was a white knuckle, tiring experience.
A two handed, full hands on the steering experience, with body roll, nose dive and haunches back bundle of nerves.
In contrast, I have three Fusions in my household. All four door family sedans.
A 2006, a 2011 and a recent 2017.
All three handled and drove much more confidently and less tiring than the Mustang prior to the suspension upgrades.
You can drive those Fusions all day with only your thumb and two fingers on the steering wheel.
At speed and on curvy roads.
Something that was not possible in the Mustang before.
The suspension upgrades on the Mustang merely brought it up to par with the Fusions.
OK, it's better now, but visualize the image for comparison.
Yes, it does have a slightly stiffer ride than the Fusions now but not harsh.
Not something that would prevent the enjoyment of the car.
Only felt on the roughest of back roads, chip sealed country roads with frost heaves and decades of patched potholes.
Once you hit anything resembling a normal road, you have to make a conscious effort to feel the difference.
The improved handling, response and not being so tired from driving a nervous car vastly outweigh the change in stiffness.
I repeat myself, for a positive reason here.
I mean no disrespect to anyone.
You have to do this to understand the huge improvements.
In typical human nature fashion. people don't know what they don't know.
Regards all.
