A 1.5" drop is pretty dramatic. If I had to do it again, I'd get less drop up front. Speed bumps, parking and header clearance all become issues when you're lowered...

 

This is all great to know AFTER I ordered from another source. Oh well!

 

Hmmm... Now you've got me thinking. Hearing that from a person who has first-hand knowledge makes me think about sticking with the 1'' drop. Our GT/CS already has a slightly lower clearance in the front compared with a regular GT. Now I'm thinking I'll keep what's in the package.

 

I'm not kidding. You'll need to back up steep driveway inclines and be constantly aware where your nose is so you don't bang it on a concrete block while parking at a convenience store and speedbumps are a pita.

Headers may or may not tuck under the frame rails, so the only answer is a shorty header. Also, some automatic car washes have a raised track that can scrap the bottom of the facia. My advice? get an inch drop, it saves alot of worrying.

 

I think I'll be sticking with the 1" springs. If nothing else, I'll give them some time and if I really don't feel it's lowered enough, I'll get the "K" springs at a later time.

 

I ordered the struts only and yes they are new, and yes they say "Foose" on the invoice. These are new, and where no problem installing. Car handles great, and it was a great deal. Buy em , and drive the heck out your car.

 

The down side to lowering is speed bumps, dips, driveways, and curbs. Not an issue for a track car. But a PITA for a DD. Performance suspension with minimal lowering makes a lot of sense to me.

 

MY shelby GT feels way mre bumpy then my 2009 mustang GT. My 09 had a eibach pro kit ,steeda strut bar and gt500 wheels and tires. My 09 felt much less bouncy and alittle sure footed in corners. The rear of the shelby gt feel bouncy and a bit tail happy(alittle slick).