GT500 Suspension on GT
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GT500 Suspension on GT
I've got an opportunity to get these springs, shocks, and struts from this handling pack
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9924
The curb weight difference between a 2011 GT500 and a 2011 Mustang GT is 200 lbs.
I weigh 200 lbs so I can't imagine that these will be all that bad for my car. The thing is that I can probably get these for next to nothing (or maybe even free). Should I put them on my car? Why or why not?
Thanks in advance!
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9924
The curb weight difference between a 2011 GT500 and a 2011 Mustang GT is 200 lbs.
I weigh 200 lbs so I can't imagine that these will be all that bad for my car. The thing is that I can probably get these for next to nothing (or maybe even free). Should I put them on my car? Why or why not?
Thanks in advance!
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I've got an opportunity to get these springs, shocks, and struts from this handling pack
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9924
The curb weight difference between a 2011 GT500 and a 2011 Mustang GT is 200 lbs.
I weigh 200 lbs so I can't imagine that these will be all that bad for my car. The thing is that I can probably get these for next to nothing (or maybe even free). Should I put them on my car? Why or why not?
Thanks in advance!
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts...tKeyField=9924
The curb weight difference between a 2011 GT500 and a 2011 Mustang GT is 200 lbs.
I weigh 200 lbs so I can't imagine that these will be all that bad for my car. The thing is that I can probably get these for next to nothing (or maybe even free). Should I put them on my car? Why or why not?
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by lsxjunkie; May 23, 2013 at 09:35 AM.
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I literally just did this. Except I used oem GT500 SVTPP springs, not FRPP L springs. The car feels much more buttoned down than it did from the factory. My car did not drop at all with the springs I have. Less squat, less brake dive, it's a little bit harsher, but not uncomfortably so. The shocks are infinitely better than the GT Brembo/Track Pack shocks. With that much of a drop, however, you're going to want an adjustable PHB.
Do you have any bounce when you drive your car or is it just a solid jolt?
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Disregard my post. I have OEM 2012 SVTPP shocks and springs, which are not the same. I thought you posted the handling pack for the 11-12 GT500, which is my dampers with L springs, which are 1.25" drop from factory GT500 height, figuring for the weight of the heavier motor.
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Disregard my post. I have OEM 2012 SVTPP shocks and springs, which are not the same. I thought you posted the handling pack for the 11-12 GT500, which is my dampers with L springs, which are 1.25" drop from factory GT500 height, figuring for the weight of the heavier motor.
It is the handling pack from a 2011 GT500. It is the L springs with svtpp front struts and I believe the cobra jet rear shocks. Kind of a Frankenstein set up, but this stuff ain't cheap, so I want it! lol
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Well I like the front struts, but as of now I can't figure out how to adjust the rear shocks. They were on a Texas mile gt500 so they are super soft, not ideal for street use at all. They are the cobra jet adjustable shocks (m-18000-cj).
Here's how it sits with the L springs
Here's how it sits with the L springs
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Well I like the front struts, but as of now I can't figure out how to adjust the rear shocks. They were on a Texas mile gt500 so they are super soft, not ideal for street use at all. They are the cobra jet adjustable shocks (m-18000-cj).
Here's how it sits with the L springs
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Here's how it sits with the L springs
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I think it is more leveled than when I had stock shocks and struts with P springs. It definitely doesn't have a reverse rake. I'll measure when I get home to give you exact ride height.
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That's awesome. Thanks. Also, I assume you're going to need (or already have) an adjustable PHB.
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