jdeprato Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 Does anybody know if one of the strut/shock manufacturers is planning on making anything for the SHO? It would be nice to be able to adjust the suspension for different types of uses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I looked at the STD website and I didn't see the Taurus on the list of supported cars. I saw the Flex, is that the same suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmharvey79 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you don't have the performance pack can you pick up those shocks/struts and springs? I've driven a couple of cars with aftermarket coilovers and I don't think I'd want them on anything other than a dedicated track/fun car. I'm real happy with the PP suspension, seems to be a good balance of performance and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you adjust the coilovers properly they can ride just as good as factory suspension and also ride height can be lowered to make the car look better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted April 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I emailed STD to see what they say about the Taurus coilovers. I also asked what dealers carry their products as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I got the email back from STD and they couldn't confirm whether or not the R1 coilovers from the Ford Flex would fit the SHO. Does anyone know if the suspension is the same on the SHO and the Flex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggedsvt Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Should mount the same but spring rates could be a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted May 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 With them being adjustable I'm wondering if you can compensate enough for it to ride properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I talked with Megan Racing and you can order the flex kit and they can send you different springs to match the weight of the SHO. So it looks like that is the only option we have right now. You have to order straight from Megan though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 They should fit the taurus, went on fordparts.com and compared part numbers and there the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Yeah they are the same but there a 1500 lb weight difference so you just have to tell them when ordering you want to match springs for the weight of the SHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild13EcoBoost Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Are all the suspension components the same? The length of the control arm and the angle of the strut/spring affect the spring rate, not just the weight. What's the price of the kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 As far as I know its the same. The price is less than $1k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeprato Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sorry for misquoting the weight. I saw the gross weight and not the curb weight. I was looking on edmunds.com. So when Megen and STD made the coilovers I'm wondering if they used the base model FWD flex is the fitment guinea pig or the ecoboost Flex, then as you described, the weight difference is next to nothing for the FWD if that is the case. Even 500lbs probably wouldn't be a huge enough difference. I'm with you 12SHOMAN, I think I'm probably just going to order the Flex setup when I'm ready. I'm just dreading taking off the front suspension again! lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.