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01-02-2004, 11:55 PM
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Why FMS "C" Springs?
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Why is everyone so hooked up on C springs rather then B springs? Out of all the threads I have read about this subject they all say the same thing "FMS C Springs are the way to go if you are planing on lowering your car. You get good performance, but you are going to get a little bit of a harsh ride. But man is it worth it, I love them." I can see getting them if the car you have them on is not your day to day driver or if you need the performance 60% of the time you are in your car. So, for us guys who have to drive our Stangs from day to day and don't get on the pedal 60% of the time while we are driving. Isn't this why FMS made the B's for us other kind of drivers. Think about it, you get the very same drop, Also, do to the fact that the B springs are a progressive spring you get a smooth ride when you are not on the pedal and a good performance ride when you are. This sounds to me like Technology at it's greatest. I'm not tring to be difficult at all. I just want to make sure when i buy something I'm getting the best product. Plus, I'm not going to be racing my car on any track or strip. So, If the C springs are the better of the two than please give me some feedback. Thanks in advance
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2003 V6 MUSTANG (AUTO)
CURRENT MODS: Mac CAI, GT Take-Offs (Exhaust), & Raised Gas Pedal
FUTURE MODS: 4.10 Gears, T-Lok, Ford F2 Chip,
ASP Underdrive Pulley, Lowering Springs, 17X9 Chrome Bullet Rims, 275X40ZR17 Kumho Ecsta MX, & Steeda Strut Tower Brace
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01-03-2004, 02:26 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
City: College Station, TX
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B springs don't drop as much and basically aren't worth it to most people. I saw two friends, one with B's (accidental misorder) and another with C's and there is a difference in the set we saw. C's aren't even worth it to some people. C's are even a street friendly compromise compared to better quality eibach/h&r springs that def. need matching shocks and struts. |
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01-03-2004, 02:27 PM
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
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i have had eibach and fms Cs and they ride the same, if i put Cs in your car and you didnt know and drove it you would not know the difference. Cs are good for 1.1 -1.2 inches if you want that go Cs
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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01-03-2004, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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They're also cheaper than dirt! B springs are 50% more or so? I forget. |
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01-03-2004, 04:53 PM
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
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well arnt B springs Eibach, when i orderd mein i think i got B springs or something (my old car's springs) and they were eibachs when i got them in from teh shop.
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2003 REDFIRE COBRA #3938 of 5082 @ 05/27/2003 1 of 414
MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
ME.com Member #29 - 400rwhp/380rwtq
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02-22-2004, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Here is the difference between ford c's and b'
Ford Motorsports B M-5300-B 425-530 200-300 1.50 0.75
Ford Motorsports C M-5300-C 650 200-300 1.50 0.75
The B springs are softer almost that same as stock
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True Blue 03 v6 coupe
Steeda upper and lower control arms, and Steeda Rear replacement sway bar, Gt front bar
Magna Flow 2.5 True duals custom bolt in
Mach 1 grill delete
Densecharger filtration, Tri-Ax shifter.
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02-22-2004, 10:58 PM
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
City: Simpsonville
State: South Carolina
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Actually
"B" springs are progressive meaning they are soft most of the time but stiffen when they are pushed. Very similar to stock
"C" springs are specific meaning the rate of compression does not change. They are always stiff and there performance is well above stock and anyone who has ridden in my car will tell you it is not lacking in handling.
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02-23-2004, 12:27 AM
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God
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: DFW, TX
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yup. ding ding ding, we have a winner. progressive is good for daily driving, but sucks for handling, IMO
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02-23-2004, 08:48 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Cool, its true you can learn something every day thanks for the info
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True Blue 03 v6 coupe
Steeda upper and lower control arms, and Steeda Rear replacement sway bar, Gt front bar
Magna Flow 2.5 True duals custom bolt in
Mach 1 grill delete
Densecharger filtration, Tri-Ax shifter.
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02-23-2004, 09:28 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Burlington, NC
State: North Carolina
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You can get progressives that are a lot stiffer than those B springs which will go a lot better though. Just depends on what you get and how much you want to spend I guess. 
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 Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-23-2004, 09:28 PM
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
City: Huntsville
State: Alabama
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What are Eibach classified as? |
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02-23-2004, 09:34 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Burlington, NC
State: North Carolina
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Some of them are fixed rate, some are progressive, Saleen racecraft are progressive and so are Rosch I believe, Global West has some nice progressive springs, there are some really good progressives out there. The front ones I am putting on my GT are Cobra R Eibachs which are progressives and very stiff. Holdin out for a little nicer weather, lol.
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-23-2004, 09:39 PM
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
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Progrssive correct? |
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02-23-2004, 10:04 PM
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Taking life one day at a time
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That is what the box says
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02-23-2004, 10:10 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Burlington, NC
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Sure does, its right there in big print!
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-23-2004, 10:11 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Burlington, NC
State: North Carolina
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What are the pictures of struts and such on the side of the box, are they recommending certain kinds of struts with them?
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-23-2004, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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What about super sport H&R??? |
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02-23-2004, 10:56 PM
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Senior Tech Advisor
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Burlington, NC
State: North Carolina
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H&R are supposed to be very good springs, I have no personal experinence with them, but from all I have heard they are very good products.
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Rick Kilpatrick, AAS Automotive Systems Tech, Alamance Community College, Class of 99. 06 5 speed manual Mustang with Pony pkg : GT Mac Mufflers, true duals with one custom pipe. 2.5" system. GT bumper cover, all installed March 7&8 2006. AFE Stage 1 CAI, Motoblue Underdrive pulley, GT aluminum shifter knob, honeycomb rear blackout panel,and dash kit installed. Roush hood scoop and side window louvers installed. SS taillight trim has been installed, new alum. GT steering wheel installed.
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02-23-2004, 11:20 PM
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
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02-24-2004, 05:53 AM
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
City: Simpsonville
State: South Carolina
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Bottom line is that Ford "C" springs are really good springs!!! Are there better??maybe, but there is no better value in new springs. At $110 anything better is almost double the price!!!
That is a fact!!!!
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02-24-2004, 11:44 AM
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