Hello there. New member, first post. Just purchased a 2017 GT PP1 6MT and plan to build it into a worthy HPDE track car and maybe for TT. I'm new to the S550. Have been tracking a BMW M3 6MT for about 5 years but essentially stock other than wheels/brakes/camber plates. I will trailer it to the track and use it 90% track and 10% street. I will drive it on the street some but first priority is track performance. Have been reading all I can on the forum to try to figure out what the most important considerations for suspension starting with springs/shocks/struts. I agree with the line of thinking that its best to spend the money up front and get good quality and something you can grow with/into rather than upgrade over time and end up paying more over a longer time. Budget is not a big issue but I don't want to pay for something I'll never need. I do enjoy having settings/controls including ride height adjustment so was planning to purchase a coilover system as opposed to say the FP struts/shocks/springs although they look to be a great solution but no adjustability. I have read that the Cortex are high quality. And the I'm considering the Ohlins for the S550.
I've also been told I should consider the Steeda solution:
How important is it to have the ability to control both the compression and rebound? Ohlins have both and looks like Steeda only the rebound control.
I've seen very little mention on the forum about Ohlins. Appreciate any thoughts on how they stack up quality wise and compared to the others and any other recommendations you have.
Ohlins Road & Track for 2015-2020 Ford Mustang S550 [FOU MR01]
Ohlins Road & Track for 2015-2020 Ford Mustang S550 [FOS MR00S1]
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I've also been told I should consider the Steeda solution:
Steeda S550 Mustang Pro-Action Front Coilovers & Adjustable Rear Ride Height Kit (2015-2021)
Steeda S550 Mustang Pro-Action Front Coilovers & Adjustable Rear Ride Height Kit (2015-2023)
Steeda S550 Mustang Front Coilovers for your S550 Mustang includes custom designed Pro-Action adjustable front struts which feature rebound adjustment.
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How important is it to have the ability to control both the compression and rebound? Ohlins have both and looks like Steeda only the rebound control.
I've seen very little mention on the forum about Ohlins. Appreciate any thoughts on how they stack up quality wise and compared to the others and any other recommendations you have.