Lowering my GT
05-09-2013, 12:48 PM
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Lowering my GT
Hey guys, I know there's an abundance of information on this, but I was thinking of lowering my car for cosmetic purposes mainly and handling as well.
I think a 1-1.5" inch drop is probably the most popular, and what I want to do. I don't want it very aggressive, just more aggressive. It seems the rear sits high on these cars, the front isn't bad at all though. I assume you can't just drop the rear.
So my question is: I was thinking of getting these springs from AM http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-springs-0513gt.html because they have good reviews and are well priced.
I haven't a clue how to install them, though I'm sure I could, I'd rather bring it somewhere. How much would this probably run me? Also, what else needs to be replaced when lowering? I want it done right. I know an alignment is needed afterward. I don't want abnormal tire wear obviously.
And I'm not sure if it affects it but I may get an aftermarket 18 or 19 inch wheel/tire package down the line which may be staggered or definitely bigger tires, maybe I should wait until after that? Got the stock 235/18's now.
Thanks in advance!
I think a 1-1.5" inch drop is probably the most popular, and what I want to do. I don't want it very aggressive, just more aggressive. It seems the rear sits high on these cars, the front isn't bad at all though. I assume you can't just drop the rear.
So my question is: I was thinking of getting these springs from AM http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-springs-0513gt.html because they have good reviews and are well priced.
I haven't a clue how to install them, though I'm sure I could, I'd rather bring it somewhere. How much would this probably run me? Also, what else needs to be replaced when lowering? I want it done right. I know an alignment is needed afterward. I don't want abnormal tire wear obviously.
And I'm not sure if it affects it but I may get an aftermarket 18 or 19 inch wheel/tire package down the line which may be staggered or definitely bigger tires, maybe I should wait until after that? Got the stock 235/18's now.
Thanks in advance!
05-09-2013, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CA
Posts: 180
how about the eibach kits ? I heard lots of good reviews
wheels/ rims I'd say go with the lower possible size for your calipers. ride will be better.
if you have factory brakes, take 18, brembo 19.
19 tires are much more expensive than 18 or 20.
and yeah, take bigger tires. at least 275 on the back
wheels/ rims I'd say go with the lower possible size for your calipers. ride will be better.
if you have factory brakes, take 18, brembo 19.
19 tires are much more expensive than 18 or 20.
and yeah, take bigger tires. at least 275 on the back
05-10-2013, 07:37 AM
#3
Hey guys, I know there's an abundance of information on this, but I was thinking of lowering my car for cosmetic purposes mainly and handling as well.
I think a 1-1.5" inch drop is probably the most popular, and what I want to do. I don't want it very aggressive, just more aggressive. It seems the rear sits high on these cars, the front isn't bad at all though. I assume you can't just drop the rear.
So my question is: I was thinking of getting these springs from AM http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-springs-0513gt.html because they have good reviews and are well priced.
I haven't a clue how to install them, though I'm sure I could, I'd rather bring it somewhere. How much would this probably run me? Also, what else needs to be replaced when lowering? I want it done right. I know an alignment is needed afterward. I don't want abnormal tire wear obviously.
And I'm not sure if it affects it but I may get an aftermarket 18 or 19 inch wheel/tire package down the line which may be staggered or definitely bigger tires, maybe I should wait until after that? Got the stock 235/18's now.
Thanks in advance!
I think a 1-1.5" inch drop is probably the most popular, and what I want to do. I don't want it very aggressive, just more aggressive. It seems the rear sits high on these cars, the front isn't bad at all though. I assume you can't just drop the rear.
So my question is: I was thinking of getting these springs from AM http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-springs-0513gt.html because they have good reviews and are well priced.
I haven't a clue how to install them, though I'm sure I could, I'd rather bring it somewhere. How much would this probably run me? Also, what else needs to be replaced when lowering? I want it done right. I know an alignment is needed afterward. I don't want abnormal tire wear obviously.
And I'm not sure if it affects it but I may get an aftermarket 18 or 19 inch wheel/tire package down the line which may be staggered or definitely bigger tires, maybe I should wait until after that? Got the stock 235/18's now.
Thanks in advance!
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