Upgraded suspension with Fanblades and 18" Bullitts?
8/21/06, 02:22 AM
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Upgraded suspension with Fanblades and 18" Bullitts?
I believe this question was asked awhile back before the server meltdown. I can't find it now with a search so I'm asking it again since I'm trying to finalize my option list before ordering an '07.
Is the factory suspension different/upgraded when you order one of the 18" wheel options vs. staying with the 17s? I checked the Ford site and can't find anything there, either. Thanks in advance.
Is the factory suspension different/upgraded when you order one of the 18" wheel options vs. staying with the 17s? I checked the Ford site and can't find anything there, either. Thanks in advance.
8/21/06, 11:16 AM
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Found this on the Canadian Ford Media site:
"In the 2006 model year, Mustang GT also will have new a choice of two new 18-inch polished aluminum wheels – the largest tires ever fitted to a production V-8 Mustang since the 2000 SVT Cobra R model – and unique suspension tuning calibrated to the larger treads."
I assume this would apply to 07's?
"In the 2006 model year, Mustang GT also will have new a choice of two new 18-inch polished aluminum wheels – the largest tires ever fitted to a production V-8 Mustang since the 2000 SVT Cobra R model – and unique suspension tuning calibrated to the larger treads."
I assume this would apply to 07's?
8/21/06, 01:55 PM
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I'm still curious about this too. The only way to know for sure is if there are different part #'s for the shocks/springs/struts available for the GT's w/ 18's. Kevin Casey, you're being paged!
Otherwise, I would think it's just marketing BS, something intended at press time but maybe never put into production?
Otherwise, I would think it's just marketing BS, something intended at press time but maybe never put into production?
8/21/06, 08:53 PM
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I have seen this asked many of times. But never an answer!
Maybe by suspension tuning, its a fancy way of saying alignment.
Then technically I might be your man to answer. Ill look at 06 specs in our Hunter machine see if theres an option.
When I aligned mine I had to use 05 specs on 06 with 18's, and it came out fine, so I dunno, I look tomorrow.
Maybe by suspension tuning, its a fancy way of saying alignment.
Then technically I might be your man to answer. Ill look at 06 specs in our Hunter machine see if theres an option.
When I aligned mine I had to use 05 specs on 06 with 18's, and it came out fine, so I dunno, I look tomorrow.
8/23/06, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by froman6
There is a unique shock, sway bar and steering rack.
Where did you find this information?
8/26/06, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by froman6
Just the internal valving is different to accept the higher loads of the 18's. Dapens steering wheel nibble better.
Wow, sorry for the wordy questions!
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