Ok, it took me way too long to buy suspension and then way too long to find time to get it installed, but it's finally installed as of this afternoon...and I love it! I went with the full Stage 2 kit from Roush, lowering the car about 1". Not only does it look better, but the handling is worlds better. Oh, and for dropping an inch, the ride is still just as comfortable as stock, but with superior handling....even on our crappy Michigan roads. I'm now asking myself why it took me so long to do this.

 

Pics?

 

I'll try to take some later this week, and try to do so from the same angle as my "before" pics. For me, it was the perfect drop and I love the responsiveness of the new setup.

 

You do the install yourself, and....

 

How the heck you make a thread about lowering your ride and not have pics.

 

Hey Gary....yeah, I thought about that when I was posting, but unfortunately haven't had a good opportunity to take any pics. I'll take my camera with me today and try to at least take a profile shot. is right. I'm guilty.

I actually didn't do the install. I was going to (and kind of wanted to), but had been very busy this summer. I've actually had the suspension in my garage all summer and finally decided to go get it done before next thing I knew my car would be back in storage for the winter. Plus, this is my DD in the summer, so I would've needed time to complete the full install at one time and that just wasn't looking like it was going to happen.

 

OK, the obvious slacker that I am and finally have some pics.....but I must preface it by saying these don't really do it justice, since the quick pic I took tonight isn't nearly as good of quality (nor is my car clean) as the one I took last fall in the before pic.

BEFORE:


AFTER:

 

Looks good. I like the red brake calipers nice little accent.

 

Thanks. Now I just need to decide what wheels I want. I swear I've thought I've decided on my next wheels about 10 different times.

 

Wow that is a huge difference. Gary like!

 

Lol I'm the same way. I change my mind everytime I look at different pics. All I know is I've decided on a size. Def want 18x10 in the back and 18x9 in the front. I would like a nice wide tire out back.....315's!

 

Thanks Gary. It definitely improves the appearance of the "gap" above the rear wheel from the stock setup. Funny thing is, that was the main reason I lowered it....and just figured what the heck, I might as well get the shocks, struts and both sway bars too. Glad I did, cuz the cornering and overall handling is soooo much better, which allows me to be even more aggressive on the roads.

 

Wait till you put some new wider rubber on there. It really adds a whole other level.

Because I used the FRPP K springs and the extra weight of the supercharger over the engine, I felt a noticeable bump steer issue. I ended up adding the steed bump steer kit (height adjustable link on the tie rods) and it cleared it right up. Something to consider only if you notice anything.

I could tell after going over a bump at speed that the front end acted a little squarely with the altered toe geometry from the drop.

 

Yeah, I want at least a 9.5" wide wheel....not sure on staggered or not....and can't decide between silver or black...or a combo of the two. Gee, the more I talk, the more it sounds like I have no idea what wheels I want.

 

Yeah, I imagine there might be some tweaking going forward as I add more mods. My next big mod will probably be wheels and tires, followed by the supercharger....and brakes last. Obviously the one that will have the biggest impact will be the supercharger....which is 2nd, only because I know I'd need new rubber first anyways.

 

Getting a supercharger makes getting rid of the old rubber a lot of fun.

 

Haha.....good point!