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2017 Number: 2016 From: "Sandy Block <cigarsandy@c...>" <cigarsandy@c...> Date: Wed Feb 12, 2003 9:42 am Subject: Re: springs
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I assume that you have an '89 as listed in your signature. That being the case, she is bone stock 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L underneath.
--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "ascsbr <shortwalk@a...>" <shortwalk@a...> wrote: > Okay, here's a question for ya. When asc lowered our cars, did they > cut the stock springs? Or, did they install specific rate springs or > progressive rate? Anyone know the actual spring rates, 800 lb., 420- > 530 lb.,?? Also were the stock shocks changed out? Were any other > mods done to the cars because they were lowered? Like,lower the > steering rack, make adjustments to the alignment, etc. Did the cars > come with a camber/castor plates? > I ask because with the stock springs, I'm getting a little tired of > hitting bumps and bouncing off the ceiling. It also feels as though > I'm reaching the end of the limit of the shocks on compression. With > lowered springs should'nt you use specific shocks? Strange > Engineering has adjustable struts and shocks at a great price. > Anyone try them ?? > > thanks > > steve '89 asc/Mclaren #123 blk./tan, 47,000 miles, strut tower > brace, camber/castor plates, sub-frame connectors, 3:55 rear end, > Tremac T5Z SHD 5 speed tranny, Flowmaster Delta Force catbacks, > Steeda Tri-ax shifter, 4 wheel discs, BFG TA's 225/50/15's. > Hibernating in my garage with fresh oil, a full tank of fuel with > Stabil, battery stored inside, 4 coats of Zaino and under a Noah > cover. Anxiously awaiting spring. Current temp in Lake St.Croix > Beach, Mn. -9 below zero...........................sr