To Lower Or Not To Lower?
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To Lower Or Not To Lower?
I know many GT500 owners think the stock stance of the car is just great, but I'm not one of them. With 3.5 inches between the top of the rear tires and the wheel opening, mine looked like a wheel barrow.
I've installed H&R SS lowering springs for a 1.9 inch drop in the rear and about 1.4 in the front. An adjustable panhard bar was also installed. There were no problems encountered in aligning the wheels after the installs. I still have 5 inches under the front splitter and have no driveway clearance problems. I found even in stock form you always have to be thinking about front end clearance, so nothing has changed. The ride is certainly stiffer than before, but I don't find it objectionable. Overall handling is improved.
Here are before lowering and after lowering pics. You tell me which looks better .
Bob
I've installed H&R SS lowering springs for a 1.9 inch drop in the rear and about 1.4 in the front. An adjustable panhard bar was also installed. There were no problems encountered in aligning the wheels after the installs. I still have 5 inches under the front splitter and have no driveway clearance problems. I found even in stock form you always have to be thinking about front end clearance, so nothing has changed. The ride is certainly stiffer than before, but I don't find it objectionable. Overall handling is improved.
Here are before lowering and after lowering pics. You tell me which looks better .
Bob
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The lowered one, of course.
SVT is coming out with a complete suspension upgrade to the GT500 to lower 1.5" front and back by the springtime. Mine is just at 5.25" off the ground from the front air splitter; - and the back is, well, Ford's "Truck Height".
As long as it is 4" or more off the ground, I find it o.k. to drive.
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... The ride is certainly stiffer than before...
I approve of Ford's concept of balance. Their SEs and SVT products have proven their expertice time and time again. Aside from those points your GT500 looks excellent.
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How can you tell what the car's stance is when you are driving it?
That can very possibly become a concern. The enthusiasm can fade away in the not too distant future unless the majority of driving is done at the track which is the logical purpose for a stiffer suspension. But don't take my word for it. Time and actual experience are the two factors which eventually prove the difference.
I approve of Ford's concept of balance. Their SEs and SVT products have proven their expertice time and time again. Aside from those points your GT500 looks excellent.
I always appreciate your posts and comments, George.
Bob
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It is hard to tell how the stock stance is in the first pic because of the black paint/wells/tires. It does appear that your rides a little higher than mine. I love the stance of mine as is (stock). I think the second pic makes it look squashed or overloaded. Kinda like you have a trunk full of bricks. However, I think that of virtually all lowered cars. Just not my cup of tea. IF that is what you like, then go with what you like.
It also seems to take away the forward "rake" of the car. The rake is perfect IMO from the factory to give it that muscle car stance.
It also seems to take away the forward "rake" of the car. The rake is perfect IMO from the factory to give it that muscle car stance.
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It is hard to tell how the stock stance is in the first pic because of the black paint/wells/tires. It does appear that your rides a little higher than mine. I love the stance of mine as is (stock). I think the second pic makes it look squashed or overloaded. Kinda like you have a trunk full of bricks. However, I think that of virtually all lowered cars. Just not my cup of tea. IF that is what you like, then go with what you like.
It also seems to take away the forward "rake" of the car. The rake is perfect IMO from the factory to give it that muscle car stance.
It also seems to take away the forward "rake" of the car. The rake is perfect IMO from the factory to give it that muscle car stance.
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