I have a 2005 v6 convertible. I've lowered with eibach pro street, and added front and rear Hellwig anti-sways. I'm keeping the stock rims/tires for now. Time for shocks and struts. I am looking for street dampers, not for the track. I want to improve handling and ride quality.
I'm searching for Bilsteins, but I guess they don't exist for the 05. Do you know anything about future availability?
Could you describe what you know about the Ford Racing m18000- A dampers you sell? Are they similar in any way to Bilsteins, at least in terms of being a single tube design?
I realize they are tuned by Multimatic Motorsports. I've read what they are using on the FR500, but I don't think these are the same. The FR500 dampers have adjustable dampening and ride height.
Thanks again.
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Ol' Blueeyes 2005 V-6 Yellow Premium 'Vert. No Shkr 1K, No Auto, No Whl locks
The only two options out right now, that are worth upgrading to, would be the Tokico D-spec or Ford Racing Damper Kits.
We do not know much about the Ford Racing Damper kits, because Ford hasnt released too much information.
We do know that they're a a street valved shock/strut package, not too stiff, they work great with almost all of the lowering springs for the 05-06. We've sold tons of D-spec and Ford Racing Damper kits, all of our customers have been quite happy.
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So if the car was going to be used primarly for street driving and no road course type racing would the Ford Racing Shocks and Struts be a better choice? They certainly are priced right. And by the way are they in fact Blue in color or is that strictly for pictures.
Richard
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Josh i have another question. Are either of these shocks and struts designed for lowered cars? What i mean by that is I am certain that the stock shocks and struts will bottom out and lose a 1-1/2 of range once you lowered the car which to me seems like the cause for them not working as well once the car is lowered. So are the Tokicos and/or the Ford racing ones shorter for a car that is lowered or are they still the same length as the stockers?
Richard
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2006 GT-Borla Stingers, Eibach Pro Kit, Tokico D-Specs, MGW Billet, 20" Foose Nitrous w/BFG KDW Tires, CHE panhard bar & Support
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