Traded in the 06 GT for 2011 GT WOW!!!!!

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Oct 15, 2010 | 04:02 PM

#21

IWantMyNewGT

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From: Northern California

Nice color and wheels

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I won't give an opinion on lowering since I don't know your driving situation. We have WAY too many speed bumps and steep driveways here where I live for me to consider dropping mine.

Oct 15, 2010 | 04:04 PM

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danimal15

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From: Chicago area

Looks good.

I always like Kona in person, but in photos it always looks a bit too dark. I was thinking of eventually getting a V6 Kona convertible automatic for my wife so she could have the Mustang experience, too. (she doesn't drive a manual).

Oct 15, 2010 | 04:07 PM

#23

ShowCar

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From: Round lake

Nice color choice. The tint looks great.

Oct 15, 2010 | 04:17 PM

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Glenn

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Originally Posted by kn7671

It doesn't look too high with the 20's. If this were my daily driver, I would leave it alone, as the gap is very nice and symmetrical around the entire tire.

x2 on this post enjoy the nice ride the stock stuff gives.

Oct 15, 2010 | 07:47 PM

#25

Chip

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From: Deltona FL.

SynisterGT see my updated signature, only regret is not getting the electronics package! i wonder if the dealer can install it?

Last edited by Chip; Oct 15, 2010 at 07:49 PM.

Oct 24, 2010 | 07:42 PM

#26

mchief_k2

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From: GA

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Originally Posted by Chip

Well I got the bug and went looking at the new 5.0's All it took was one test ride and I was hooked!!! What a difference.

This thing is like the energizer bunny it keeps going and going and going!!!! I never thought I would ever part with my 06. So I'm just going to put out a warning to all, stay away from the Ford Dealers and what ever you do don't take a 5.0 for a test ride!!! Once I got her home I had to go and get a few things right away, window tint and new wheels and tires. What do think? I know it looks like a 4X4 Next mod will be lower springs. The wheels are the new 20" Foose legend SS wheels.

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Great wheels! I just got the same style and size but the 'Stealth' black version. Did you have any issues with vibration on yours?

Oct 24, 2010 | 07:52 PM

#27

alcarames

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From: NJ

Congrats, same thing happened to me. All it took was a test drive.

Oct 24, 2010 | 09:08 PM

#28

mchief_k2

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From: GA

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Originally Posted by IWantMyNewGT

Nice color and wheels

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I won't give an opinion on lowering since I don't know your driving situation. We have WAY too many speed bumps and steep driveways here where I live for me to consider dropping mine.

Embarrasing when wife's minivan wheel gap is lower than the Mustang's! Because of that, ended up getting getting Eibach Pro-Kit for what was considered moderate lowering, but amazing how 1.3 (F) and 1.4 (R) drop will take the car down to having .5 and 1 inch of fender gap for front and rear respectively.

If I had to do it all over again, would probably settle for H&R that has .75 drop for front and rear. That would get rid of ugly wheel gap as well as riding more crisply and perhaps be ok for speed bumps and steep driveways.

One things for sure though, the car handles much better: stopping, turning and accelerating without sacrificing ride quality - will never go back to factory 4X4 height.