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From: "ascsbr <shortwalk@a...>" <shortwalk@a...>
Date: Wed Feb 12, 2003  4:28 pm
Subject: Re: springs

Body:
-So Sandy, your saying that the stock springs lower the car one and
a half inches, HUH???
-- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy Block <cigarsandy@c...>"
<cigarsandy@c...> wrote:
> 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.
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--- 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

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2019 Re: springs jdawg <jdawg@e...> ecstacycustomz2000 Wed  2/12/2003   4 KB
2020 Re: springs Sandy Block <cigarsandy@c...> cigarsandy Wed  2/12/2003   5 KB