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Old 03-11-2017, 09:24 AM
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I am repairing a damaged 2014 GT and I need to replace the front struts. The sellers are asking if the car has a "performance suspension package" and I don't have an answer.
Can I tell this from the VIN or the door post sticker?
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Old 03-11-2017, 09:51 AM
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I doubt it but the front brakes will be Brembos with grey calipers.
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Old 03-12-2017, 09:06 PM
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THANKS - Car is at a shop so I can't look till tomorrow.
In any event some sellers are saying a different front strut for a Brembo brake car as opposed to a non-Brembo brake.
Some say all the same. Anybody know?
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Old 03-13-2017, 09:44 AM
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Should be different since it is a sport suspension.
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Originally Posted by Daleford
I am repairing a damaged 2014 GT and I need to replace the front struts. The sellers are asking if the car has a "performance suspension package" and I don't have an answer.
Can I tell this from the VIN or the door post sticker?
Cover all your driving needs and install a set of STRANGE front adjustable struts # S6011LM.
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Originally Posted by Buck Sergeant
Cover all your driving needs and install a set of STRANGE front adjustable struts # S6011LM.

Might be a few months late with the advice there, but I can agree that the Strange are very nice.
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Old 08-08-2017, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by proeagles
Should be different since it is a sport suspension.
Further to this, in addition to being late on my part, it's important to make note of which shocks/struts do not differentiate between stock and performance OEM suspension.

When a strut/shock mfg only shows one number for both types of suspension, what you end up with is a compromise in performance that is typically at the detriment of the sport suspension. They won't give the strut/shock the same valving and performance as the sport suspension so you end up with either slightly better performing stock shock/strut and a slightly worse performing sport suspension or, a stock shock/strut which ruins the sport suspension.
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