SR Springs + Koni STR.T +GT500mounts
My experience with this setup:
I installed the SR springs months ago and after measurements the drop gave me a 1.5" drop in the front and 1.8" in the rear. The car was sitting level.
The stock struts and shocks blew out and the ride was horrible. The STR.Ts became available again and I purchased the 2011 GT500 mounts in order to mount the struts.
The strut bolts sit in the engine bay about another .6"
I'm not sure if it is the strut setup or how the strut sits in the mount, but the front sits another .6" lower as well!
The stance is killer now! I am very happy with how the Koni s&s improved my ride. No more clunck, no more dip and dive.
This is a solid setup. I also have a WhiteLine strut tower brace installed.
2013 MCA V6
I installed the SR springs months ago and after measurements the drop gave me a 1.5" drop in the front and 1.8" in the rear. The car was sitting level.
The stock struts and shocks blew out and the ride was horrible. The STR.Ts became available again and I purchased the 2011 GT500 mounts in order to mount the struts.
The strut bolts sit in the engine bay about another .6"
I'm not sure if it is the strut setup or how the strut sits in the mount, but the front sits another .6" lower as well!
The stance is killer now! I am very happy with how the Koni s&s improved my ride. No more clunck, no more dip and dive.
This is a solid setup. I also have a WhiteLine strut tower brace installed.
2013 MCA V6
Last edited by CVH; Aug 11, 2013 at 12:01 PM.
It measures a tab bit lower in the front to the wheel wells, but the front wheel wells are cut higher, you can definitely see the front slant.
So I have the SR springs on my '12 v6 w/ stock struts. I find it to be a pretty bumpy ride at times. I've been thinking of getting the str.t's as well. How much difference did it make in the ride after install?
It's not a pillow or a cloud, you do feel the bumps. Extreme improvement in handling.
Last edited by CVH; Aug 13, 2013 at 06:33 AM.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/koni-strut-0510.html
I recommend an adjustable panhard bar to recenter your rear end, it will shift about a .25 inch from the drop.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/jm-adj-panhard-0512.html
I have a whiteline strut brace also. It only has the 2 bolt grab on both sides, but I still noticed a huge difference, and IMO it is the best looking one.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/whitel...race-1113.html
I am overall pretty happy with my suspension now. I still have the stock sway bars, not sure if I will upgrade those just yet.
Working on my exhaust now
I like watching your build, Chris. My 14 SGM V6 Premium Coupe with the PP is coming in next week. The dealer is installing the FRPP Handling Pack, FRPP PHB and FRPP AB Mufflers before I take delivery.
You're a better man than I, though. You're doing all the wrench work
You're a better man than I, though. You're doing all the wrench work
I like watching your build, Chris. My 14 SGM V6 Premium Coupe with the PP is coming in next week. The dealer is installing the FRPP Handling Pack, FRPP PHB and FRPP AB Mufflers before I take delivery.
You're a better man than I, though. You're doing all the wrench work
You're a better man than I, though. You're doing all the wrench work

I needed a vehicle and purchased one on the lot, it had everything in it i wanted except the frpp package.
I would like a pair of those mufflers!
Share some shots when you get the time.
My experience with this setup:
I installed the SR springs months ago and after measurements the drop gave me a 1.5" drop in the front and 1.8" in the rear. The car was sitting level.
The stock struts and shocks blew out and the ride was horrible. The STR.Ts became available again and I purchased the 2011 GT500 mounts in order to mount the struts.
The strut bolts sit in the engine bay about another .6"
I'm not sure if it is the strut setup or how the strut sits in the mount, but the front sits another .6" lower as well!
The stance is killer now! I am very happy with how the Koni s&s improved my ride. No more clunck, no more dip and dive.
This is a solid setup. I also have a WhiteLine strut tower brace installed.
2013 MCA V6
I installed the SR springs months ago and after measurements the drop gave me a 1.5" drop in the front and 1.8" in the rear. The car was sitting level.
The stock struts and shocks blew out and the ride was horrible. The STR.Ts became available again and I purchased the 2011 GT500 mounts in order to mount the struts.
The strut bolts sit in the engine bay about another .6"
I'm not sure if it is the strut setup or how the strut sits in the mount, but the front sits another .6" lower as well!
The stance is killer now! I am very happy with how the Koni s&s improved my ride. No more clunck, no more dip and dive.
This is a solid setup. I also have a WhiteLine strut tower brace installed.
2013 MCA V6
And I am running 18s.
The measurements might not match yours since you have different rim and tire sizes.
Yeah stock struts and mounts and all that. But the original drop you mentioned seems pretty intense. Mine did not drop that dramatically
here are some better shots of the drop.
There is a stock height 2014 Brembo 5.0 in the pic also to compare.



