Today I jacked the car up, dropped the lca's and removed the Steeda springs I've had in the car since 2004 or so. I've decided to go back to more of a stock-ish ride height for several reasons. Mainly that I'm tired of sing on everything and that the Steeda fox Mustang springs ride horribly (not sure what was I thinking). I also am starting to get a little nostalgic as to what the car looked like stock with the old 14" 8-holes.
So as of right now, the ole bird is sporting Turbo Coupe rear springs along with the CHE adjustable upper and lower control arms.
I measured from the ground to the tops of the fender lip and it measures the exact same as my bro's '96 T-bird. So I guess I am as close to stock height as I can get. I also figure the springs will settle a little (I put some weights off my lawn tractor in the trunk to maybe help them settle faster).
Here is a pic of her current "ass-in-the-air" :mullet: stance:
(http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/50tbrd88/DSCF2253.jpg)
So now I just have to make a decision as to how I shall go in the wheel/tire department. I think 17's will look bad with the stock ride height. I had planned on redrilling for 5-lug and going with some Bullits (that way I can re-use my current tires). But now I am thinking of going with turbines, welds, 8-holes,?????
What do you guys think would be a good wheel/tire combo? I need some opinons!
Grab a pair of SN-95 spring for the rear (cheap and easy to find).They'll lower the car a little,but won't se anything.I have them on the Sport,and,they have a near stock feel to them.Not a harsh ride.
The Cobras still look great on that car.
x2, just looks like it needs a little beefier of a tire though
Guys, I'm over the Cobra's. I'm over being lowered. :D
I think with smaller diameter wheels and matching front springs it will look good.
EDIT: Hope you guys realize I have Moog TC-spec front springs to install as well!! I started thinking that maybe you were under the impression I was going to leave it with the ass jacked up like that! I'm not that redneck. lol
I think it would look awesome with a set of turbines....
I agree...they're just so darn hard to find in good shape.
I know it. I have been looking for the black turbines with a plosihed lip that came on the '88-'89 LSC's for my Mark.
I've got a set of mark turbines, that's exactly what I planned to do with them once I got the 5 lug taken care of...;)
So can anyone photoshop taller rear tires on...just curious as to how it would look.
If youy got rims like mine, then we'd definitely be twins...
Although I still have a v-6. Sadface....
lol...at this point I'm thinking rather hard about turbines. They would look pretty slick if I could find a set and paint them a silver similar to my Cobras.
They are out there for sure , I bought a set of five a few months ago for $50
I'm sure you could find someone to do a trade in short order.Check the Corral.
Snowflakes;)
Good idea...I'll try there.
I could always have the top 1/2 of my car painted silver to match yours and then we could be twins.
Here you go:
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/1984383642.html
Even have cougar centercaps.
Hey that's awesome...why is it I never have any luck finding stuff like that on craigslist. Thanks man.
:bowdown:
:hick:
Mine would have a better looking driver. :flame:
lol...
I think I may have found a nice set of turbines w/BFG tires for decent money.
double post
So I guess I am indecisive and going to eat crow about ditchin the Cobra's. I am starting to think I DO need to keep the Cobra's and just go with a taller/wider tire on the rear of the car.
I have been looking online but can't seem to find exactly what I want. Is there anyone around here who runs a 27" tall street tire on a 17x9 rim? I am thinking something like a 255/50/17 (27" tall) or a 275/45/17 (26.7" tall).
My current 245/45/17's never have looked right (they are more for a 8" wide wheel) and I've always wanted wider on the back. With the TC springs, I think it would look good with taller tires and also help with gas mileage, soften up the ride, and help correct my speedo (it reads about 8 mph off @ hwy speed now).
I was thinking that maybe V8Demon had some taller tires on his S197 Mustang similar to what I want to do.
Any suggestions?