Pictures of lowered MKS?

[Woody]

I would like to see some shots of some lowered MKSs. Every time I google ny kind of MKS mod I get MKZ results. Guess people don't do a whole lot with the S.

 

[Lanson]

I would like to see some shots of some lowered MKSs. Every time I google ny kind of MKS mod I get MKZ results. Guess people don't do a whole lot with the S.

There was this badass one with airbags.  I'll see if I can find it.

 

[Lanson]

Found it

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1184

 

[JohnnyBravo]

Here's mine, sitting on H&R springs.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2329.0

 

[Woody]

That's sharp, JohnnyBravo.  Exactly what I'm looking for.

 

[DRII]

Here's mine, sitting on H&R springs.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2329.0

did they improve the handling much?  how was the ride affected?

 

[JohnnyBravo]

Here's mine, sitting on H&R springs.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2329.0

did they improve the handling much?  how was the ride affected?

Ride is not really affected at all.  On sharp bumps, you'll notice it.  But on the highway, it's still just as smooth and comfortable as stock.

However, it corners MUCH flatter now.  When you stick the car into a cloverleaf, you don't get nearly the amount of body roll as you do when it's stock.  It feels much more firmly planted on curves.  I like a comfy ride, but I don't want it to feel too floaty or like a boat being tossed on the water.  The springs were the perfect cure.  Plus, I believe it looks better with less wheel well gap. 

The only real negative is going over tall speed bumps or weird angled drives.  The front end clears just fine, but as soon as the front tires clear the object (and before the rear tires clear the object) it scrapes the exhaust or something dead center underneath the car.  I haven't gotten the car on a lift to see what the actual lowest point of the car is, but from time to time, you'll hear it scrape something.  Not often, and only on tall, narrow speed bumps or a driveway that goes up at a steep angle and then flattens out. 

 

[DRII]

Here's mine, sitting on H&R springs.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2329.0

did they improve the handling much?  how was the ride affected?

Ride is not really affected at all.  On sharp bumps, you'll notice it.  But on the highway, it's still just as smooth and comfortable as stock.

However, it corners MUCH flatter now.  When you stick the car into a cloverleaf, you don't get nearly the amount of body roll as you do when it's stock.  It feels much more firmly planted on curves.  I like a comfy ride, but I don't want it to feel too floaty or like a boat being tossed on the water.  The springs were the perfect cure.  Plus, I believe it looks better with less wheel well gap. 

The only real negative is going over tall speed bumps or weird angled drives.  The front end clears just fine, but as soon as the front tires clear the object (and before the rear tires clear the object) it scrapes the exhaust or something dead center underneath the car.  I haven't gotten the car on a lift to see what the actual lowest point of the car is, but from time to time, you'll hear it scrape something.  Not often, and only on tall, narrow speed bumps or a driveway that goes up at a steep angle and then flattens out.

cool, thats exactly what i'm looking for.

did you install them yourself?  the cheapest quote i've gotten so far to install them is $500, which seems pretty steep to me...

 

[steve142857]

cool, thats exactly what i'm looking for.

did you install them yourself?  the cheapest quote i've gotten so far to install them is $500, which seems pretty steep to me...
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It should take about 2 hours and then you need to have the car aligned after a few days. I would say 350$ at most for the total job including alignment.

 

[BBOX]

HELLO THERE!

Stock body with H&R springs.

3D Carbon nine-piece body kit.

And today, with new wheels.

 

[Lanson]

You guys are lucky, your H&R's set her down exactly right.  With a Flex,... there's still a bit of gap.

 

[DRII]

who installed your 3D carbon kit BBOX?

 

[BBOX]

http://www.bodywerksofstreamwood.com/

 

[SHOdded]

Glad to see your ride restored, BBOX!  About time!

 

[JohnnyBravo]

Here's mine, sitting on H&R springs.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2329.0

did they improve the handling much?  how was the ride affected?

Ride is not really affected at all.  On sharp bumps, you'll notice it.  But on the highway, it's still just as smooth and comfortable as stock.

However, it corners MUCH flatter now.  When you stick the car into a cloverleaf, you don't get nearly the amount of body roll as you do when it's stock.  It feels much more firmly planted on curves.  I like a comfy ride, but I don't want it to feel too floaty or like a boat being tossed on the water.  The springs were the perfect cure.  Plus, I believe it looks better with less wheel well gap. 

The only real negative is going over tall speed bumps or weird angled drives.  The front end clears just fine, but as soon as the front tires clear the object (and before the rear tires clear the object) it scrapes the exhaust or something dead center underneath the car.  I haven't gotten the car on a lift to see what the actual lowest point of the car is, but from time to time, you'll hear it scrape something.  Not often, and only on tall, narrow speed bumps or a driveway that goes up at a steep angle and then flattens out.

cool, thats exactly what i'm looking for.

did you install them yourself?  the cheapest quote i've gotten so far to install them is $500, which seems pretty steep to me...

I had a buddy at the Lincoln dealership do it after hours.  Installation and alignment was around $350, I believe.  It was nice that he was able to use all factory tools, etc., to do the work.

 

[DRII]

Here's mine, sitting on H&R springs.

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2329.0

did they improve the handling much?  how was the ride affected?

Ride is not really affected at all.  On sharp bumps, you'll notice it.  But on the highway, it's still just as smooth and comfortable as stock.

However, it corners MUCH flatter now.  When you stick the car into a cloverleaf, you don't get nearly the amount of body roll as you do when it's stock.  It feels much more firmly planted on curves.  I like a comfy ride, but I don't want it to feel too floaty or like a boat being tossed on the water.  The springs were the perfect cure.  Plus, I believe it looks better with less wheel well gap. 

The only real negative is going over tall speed bumps or weird angled drives.  The front end clears just fine, but as soon as the front tires clear the object (and before the rear tires clear the object) it scrapes the exhaust or something dead center underneath the car.  I haven't gotten the car on a lift to see what the actual lowest point of the car is, but from time to time, you'll hear it scrape something.  Not often, and only on tall, narrow speed bumps or a driveway that goes up at a steep angle and then flattens out.

cool, thats exactly what i'm looking for.

did you install them yourself?  the cheapest quote i've gotten so far to install them is $500, which seems pretty steep to me...

I had a buddy at the Lincoln dealership do it after hours.  Installation and alignment was around $350, I believe.  It was nice that he was able to use all factory tools, etc., to do the work.

you lucky bas****  ;D

 

[Woody]

Thanks for all the pictures and discussion.  This is climbing quickly on my list of things to do.  I love the look, and I'm glad to hear the ride isn't negatively impacted.  Just need to find someone to do it for a reasonable price.  I don't have time or ambition to do that kind of thing myself.

Steve, you say it takes 2 hours?  I was reading on some other cars and they were talking about compressing the springs and such.  Is the procedure easier on the MKS?