Soon-to-be Dark Horse owner - suspension and stop the hop upgrade path

[tj@steeda]

Here is a great video explaining some of the lowering characteristics that can be affected:

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[tj@steeda]

With bump steer follow-up:

 

[tj@steeda]

Gulf countries. I went to the dealership to check out the car, as they finally had some Dark Horses in stock and I hadn't seen one up close yet, and pictures do not do this car justice, it looks so damn good even at its stock setting!



Thanks man, will do.



I've watched a bunch of Steeda videos and this is what sold me on the necessity for the STH kit! But there are so many different grades of the kit I don't know which one is right for me.

That is what we are here for - you can speak to our team & discuss what you want to do - current budget - future plans, etc.

You can always reach me at [email protected]

Yes - it gets overwhelming but what it all boils down to is how much you have to spend & how far you want to take it

Best

TJ

 

[Dark Sprite]

Picking it up tomorrow beyond excited!

I’ve read the various threads on here regarding breaking-in period, does Steeda have any specific insight on the process @tj@steeda?

 

[Dark Sprite]

Thanks for all the tips and help in here and separately from the Steeda guys (amazing customer service!), my upgrade path is clear now:

1. Enjoy new Mustang for a while (first break-in)
2. Add the Stop the Hop Ultimate kit sooner
3. Later lower the car: progressive springs, camber plates, front control arms, bumpsteer kit
4. Upgrade to 20” wider wheels (considering Vossen HF-5)

I might swap 3 and 4 around but this is the list of things I want to do. Doing the STH and suspension changes separately as and when funds allow but also to feel the difference after each upgrade.

Oh and for convenience I think I’ll get the trunk pop kit too - no idea why Ford wouldn’t have these arms on the car in the first place. @tj@steeda is there a 2024-26 version of this yet or does the 2023 fit?

 

[tj@steeda]

Picking it up tomorrow beyond excited!

I’ve read the various threads on here regarding breaking-in period, does Steeda have any specific insight on the process @tj@steeda?

Not really ... we usually are doing burnouts & testing day one ... with that being said, never a bad idea to give is several hundred miles of TLC, don't go wide-open throttle immediately, etc.

 

[Dark Sprite]

Not really ... we usually are doing burnouts & testing day one ... with that being said, never a bad idea to give is several hundred miles of TLC, don't go wide-open throttle immediately, etc.

Have you guys tested the Steeda Mustang Trunk Pop Kit (2015-2023) on a 2024-2026 Mustang yet? Or will you be releasing a 2024-2026 version?

 

[tj@steeda]

Have you guys tested the Steeda Mustang Trunk Pop Kit (2015-2023) on a 2024-2026 Mustang yet? Or will you be releasing a 2024-2026 version?

Negative - unfortunately - it appears there won't be a solution in the near future, our team has looked at every possible solution & there just isn't anything that can support the trunk pop on the S650 - if this changes, we'll update you.

 

[MidwayJ]

1. Enjoy new Mustang for a while (first break-in)
2. Add the Stop the Hop Ultimate kit sooner
3. Later lower the car: progressive springs, camber plates, front control arms, bumpsteer kit
4. Upgrade to 20” wider wheels (considering Vossen HF-5)

Congrats on the car! This plan looks good but I would do the stop the hop kit at the same time as the other suspension mods to save on installation cost unless you're doing it all yourself. Also, I would skip the differential bushing inserts on a daily driver. One question: why replace the front control arms?

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