Torched10 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I know I'm a wimp but my car rides much harsher with My new pilots.ive run psi down to ,30.and its still riding very rough.do any of you folks have experience in putting a softer shock. I don't track the car. Do you think a softer shock Will make the car less stable. If you have experience what shock works best. Thanks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Black Beauty Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I would look into Koni yellows or STRT's. The yellows are adjustable which gives you room to fine tune them, the STRT's are non adjustable and comparable to the yellows on their softest setting, not sure how these compare to stock though. Koni normally runs a sale this time of year also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCD Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Get adjustable shocks... Viking makes a nice double adjustable set for our cars... Price was great too... I got them from BMR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCD Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I wish they made front shocks, I guess rear only won't help you... I run single adustable D specs up front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 How does one adjust them. I'm at the age where crawling under cars doesn't work.I had air shocks on my gto (an option in 65) and all I would do is change air pressure as temps changed.I'll look their website for info thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Black Beauty Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Air ride would be the best choice if you are willing to spend the extra cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks. What brand for air shocks. Looked at bmr site. Very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Black Beauty Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Airlift is what most people run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Tokico D Specs acre what you may be looking for. They are infinitely adjustable. I have run them on my cars for years, 5 turns out from full hard for the street and full hard on the road course. They are a snap to adjust, especially if you use the optional rear remote adjusters, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Checked with bmr tech support.they told me that suspension can't offset tire characteristics so other than lowering psi even more I'm stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radical08 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I don't buy that theory you can change shocks to better ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks that's what I was thinking..but they sell suspension stuff. Why would they tell me I can't use anything. Weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks that's what I was thinking..but they sell suspension stuff. Why would they tell me I can't use anything. Weird I have been modifying these cars for years and have tried BMR products. They had the worst customer service and when I installed their springs I took them off the same afternoon - horrible ride. Properly inflated Michelins and good quality springs and shocks - your car should ride like a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks. What brand shocks would you suggest for softer ride.I'm down to 30. Psi and still ride us harsh.I think the Goodyear s weren't safe for me, but now it's safe but kills my back. im in a pickle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks. What brand shocks would you suggest for softer ride.I'm down to 30. Psi and still ride us harsh.I think the Goodyear s weren't safe for me, but now it's safe but kills my back. im in a pickle Tell me more about your suspension - what springs are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Black Beauty Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Koni or Tokico are the 2 most people go w/, I've heard the Tokico's are a little harsher than the Koni's.I would give Van @ Revan Racing a call he's a wealth of information when it comes to these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 It's stock 14 vert has 2000 miles on it.it ride fine with good years but pilots made it harsh. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ok. Lots of time researching this whole shock thing. Got it down to koni str t or koni yellow. The yellow is adjustable. Have any of you folks put yellows on your car.how does ride compare to stock shocks.Thanks lots ps. Looks like koni fsd has the best ride but koni doesn't have one for gt,500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barspen Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Koni STR.T (Orange) on my 2011. Very happy with price/performance + lifetime warrantee. I track about twice a year for fun...otherwise a DD. At the end of the day, I didn't realistically see myself adjusting my shocks and struts for road course events. Since I mostly DD, I felt the STR.T would be the better 'all-purpose' choice - Install them and enjoy. If you are more serious about track days, Koni Yellows or Tokico adjustable might be a better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks for info.do you have the ride less harsh than stock.I don't track th r car so just want something I can adjust to make the ride better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 There are no parts to make a GT500 ride better because it's a performance vehicle. You will only find upgrades to the stock parts to make it perform better which usually makes the car ride more harsh. If you truly want the softer ride, I recommend installing a take-off Mustang GT suspension (shocks and springs). The car will definitely ride smoother but will not be as safe because the suspension will not handle the capabilities of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billross Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 You said the harsh ride started when you installed the MPSS tires. Maybe you could switch to a "touring" type of tire with a softer ride? But obviously you'd probably be trading some traction for the softer ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 The ride on the goodyears was fine but for me unsafe. I mean I was loosing traction in 4th at ,65 mph inn highway.so the pilots eliminated that issue but the ride change was not expected. Of course after the fact I read revuews which was very critical on the ride of the pilots. I've had a number of performance cars over the years including my current vette and an sts v.but they were all tolerable rides.if I can't solve this I'll just sell the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 The ride on the goodyears was fine but for me unsafe. I mean I was loosing traction in 4th at ,65 mph inn highway.so the pilots eliminated that issue but the ride change was not expected. Of course after the fact I read revuews which was very critical on the ride of the pilots. I've had a number of performance cars over the years including my current vette and an sts v.but they were all tolerable rides.if I can't solve this I'll just sell the car Which model Michelin do you have? There might be an issue with a tire or tires on the set you have. One of the GT350s I am involved with has Michelin Pilot Super Sports. The ride quality over the Goodyear Supercar Gen IIs (same as stock on you car) is an astounding improvement. I know at least 5 others with the Super Sports and all rave about the ride improvement. I would seek out either Michelin or Tirerack for technical assistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Pilot super sports stock sizes..it's kind of like religious discussion on that what I feel as harsh others woukdv see as great.I'm gonna bring it back to my tire dealer and see if there's something wrong with tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Talked with Michelin. Not very helpful.had tire shop look didn't find anything now I'm wondering how the S/N suspension setting works.I've always had it on n but wondering if something May have Been disconnected during tire change.so how does it work ie thru a physical connection or thru the computer thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Black Beauty Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 There should be no reason that would be touched changing the tires, I would personally just test it while driving around the Sport mode is notciably stiffer than the normal mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I called svt and they told me there's a physical connection from the cumputer to each shock.if one is disconnected they all go to sport mode.so I'll have that checked today btw svt have me my build number. Its the 750.Vert out of like 942. I'll also put it in sport mode to note the difference thanks for input..Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Well all shocks are connected and the tech told me itdvthrow a code if they were off sorry to make this thread so long.but couple more final questions.are there other settings that affect ride as well, eg launch control,steering. i did put suspension in sport mode and its even rougher so its working.thanks fur all comments and suggestions so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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