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From: "Sandy Block <cigarsandy@c...>" <cigarsandy@c...>
Date: Wed Feb 12, 2003  6:40 pm
Subject: Re: springs

Body:
The cars that DID have suspension alterations were the Capri
Hatchbacks & SC 2-Seat Roadsters.

The Mustang ascMcLarens LOOKED lower to the human eye, because of the
10-degree greater slope of the windshield, the side, rear & front
ground effects and the lower profile of the 3-window convertible roof.



--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "jdawg <jdawg@e...>" <jdawg@e...>
wrote:
> im sure all the mustang ascs that i have seen were lower than
> mustangs, however i own the capri asc so i cant say 100% bout the
> stang version, but when i replaced mine with 1 1/2 progressive
rate
> springs they were the same size as the stock as far as height. it
> rode much better with the new springs, but the old ones may have
> been worn out so im really not sure about the spring rate. but the
> Syspension techniques springs would be recomended by me if
> replacement is required.
> jdawg
>
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>

--- In ascmclaren@yahoogroups.com, "ascsbr <shortwalk@a...>"
> <shortwalk@a...> wrote:
> > -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.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >

--- 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