GT suspension and ride quality
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Well i've had a good 2 week break from driving my car. One thing I noticed today was how bouncy the ride seems to be at times. I have been wanting to lower it with Eibach Pro kit and possibly more.
I'm thinking of going all out maybe for the full Saleen suspension kit which retails 900. Anyone have true and tested ways of dramatically improving the GT ride quality? Not only for handling but for general smoothness?
I also have questions about the stance. I feel the rear is raised too high. When you guys lowered it did you keep the same proportions? I'd imagine lowering the back further would give a better overall muscle car look...you know large sloping hood projecting from a small rear. Any thoughts or ideas?
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I'm thinking of going all out maybe for the full Saleen suspension kit which retails 900. Anyone have true and tested ways of dramatically improving the GT ride quality? Not only for handling but for general smoothness?
I also have questions about the stance. I feel the rear is raised too high. When you guys lowered it did you keep the same proportions? I'd imagine lowering the back further would give a better overall muscle car look...you know large sloping hood projecting from a small rear. Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
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Originally posted by Nick85@December 24, 2005, 6:16 AM
Well i've had a good 2 week break from driving my car. One thing I noticed today was how bouncy the ride seems to be at times. I have been wanting to lower it with Eibach Pro kit and possibly more.
I'm thinking of going all out maybe for the full Saleen suspension kit which retails 900. Anyone have true and tested ways of dramatically improving the GT ride quality? Not only for handling but for general smoothness?
I also have questions about the stance. I feel the rear is raised too high. When you guys lowered it did you keep the same proportions? I'd imagine lowering the back further would give a better overall muscle car look...you know large sloping hood projecting from a small rear. Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Well i've had a good 2 week break from driving my car. One thing I noticed today was how bouncy the ride seems to be at times. I have been wanting to lower it with Eibach Pro kit and possibly more.
I'm thinking of going all out maybe for the full Saleen suspension kit which retails 900. Anyone have true and tested ways of dramatically improving the GT ride quality? Not only for handling but for general smoothness?
I also have questions about the stance. I feel the rear is raised too high. When you guys lowered it did you keep the same proportions? I'd imagine lowering the back further would give a better overall muscle car look...you know large sloping hood projecting from a small rear. Any thoughts or ideas?
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
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The Saleen kit is a full-setup. I don't know if it's just my car or not. It seems bouncier now after it came out of the shop for bumper repair. See the car spun out driving over ice in severe snow storm and basically went offroading for 100 feet at 40 mph. Shook the car severely, not much damage but again a severe shake. Could this have caused issues making a bouncier ride?
It could of been the roads I was on...D.C. isn't exactly smooth. I will test her out again today.
It could of been the roads I was on...D.C. isn't exactly smooth. I will test her out again today.
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Originally posted by Nick85@December 24, 2005, 5:53 PM
Wow this site really blows when it comes to tech.
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Originally posted by Nick85@December 24, 2005, 3:53 PM
Wow this site really blows when it comes to tech.
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-Dan
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I have the full Saleen suspension kit installed right now. It doesn't really lower it 1.3 inches. From what I can tell, the original lowering height of the stock springs is 1", so Saleen saying their kit drops it to 1.75"(which I believe is what they claim) means that their kit only drops the car another .75". Of course I could be wrong, but installing the kit did not lower my car by more than an inch. The springs haven't had time to set yet, however, so it may drop more, but nowhere near 1.75".
I can tell you that the car drives much nicer with the Saleen kit on, and handles curves remarkebly better. I didn't have very much time to road test it before it went into the body shop for some additional modifications, but what I did experience was well worth the money to me.
I can tell you that the car drives much nicer with the Saleen kit on, and handles curves remarkebly better. I didn't have very much time to road test it before it went into the body shop for some additional modifications, but what I did experience was well worth the money to me.
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Most of the harshness comes from the shock valving. Lowering springs are stiffer, because there is less travel then to do thier work. The rear shock valving I feel is a bit over the top. When you hit those short choppy bumps the rear end really likes to dance.
If you do some search on the forums you will find a couple thousand opinions on lowering and suspencion work, including mine.
The best of most affordable shocks for what you get is the Tokico. Not cheap, but you get a tunable shock ... something Saleen nor Roush are offering. Koni I have always liked but last I checked they have still fallen behind in getting a product out for the new Mustang. Bilstein though not adjustable are a great shock, but they too, last I checked, have missed the gun.
If you decide to lower, you will have to make some more decisions about what to do ablout the panhard bar / rear axle alignment, front end alignment (or mod's to accomplish). Lowering also adversly affects rear axle trailing link geometry. There are other considerations that impact the front geometry as a result of lowering. All can be corrected if you want to get it right. Its only money.
If you do some search on the forums you will find a couple thousand opinions on lowering and suspencion work, including mine.
The best of most affordable shocks for what you get is the Tokico. Not cheap, but you get a tunable shock ... something Saleen nor Roush are offering. Koni I have always liked but last I checked they have still fallen behind in getting a product out for the new Mustang. Bilstein though not adjustable are a great shock, but they too, last I checked, have missed the gun.
If you decide to lower, you will have to make some more decisions about what to do ablout the panhard bar / rear axle alignment, front end alignment (or mod's to accomplish). Lowering also adversly affects rear axle trailing link geometry. There are other considerations that impact the front geometry as a result of lowering. All can be corrected if you want to get it right. Its only money.
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Originally posted by Nick85@December 24, 2005, 6:53 PM
Wow this site really blows when it comes to tech.
Wow this site really blows when it comes to tech.
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Originally posted by Nick85@December 24, 2005, 5:53 PM
Wow this site really blows when it comes to tech.
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