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Old 04-13-2009, 11:33 AM
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Default New GT500 owner with questions

I have a couple friends who work at a local dealership,they have turned me on to a great deal on an 07 GT 500 with 1800 miles on the ODO.
The car has been moded to just over 600 HP,
I have had the pleasure of driving it for the weekend.
Only two things I don't like is the amount of break dust that covers the front wheels,and the amount of wheel hop you get under hard exceleration.
I will probably sign the deal today,but just wondering what to do for the wheel hop.I mean what is the reason for having a car like this if you can't get into it without bouncing it off the street.
Driving it easy is not an option.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Old 04-13-2009, 11:47 AM
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upgrade the UCA and LCA (Upper and lower control arms). Should clear most of that up.
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Old 04-13-2009, 12:14 PM
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Thanks derf00,
I will go now and price them.
This beast needs help bad.
Just another thought,I live in Houston area,here we have to pass emisions test,this car has the 3 inch Bassani full exhaust without cats.I wonder if it will blow clean,or if I will have to replace the converters?
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Old 04-13-2009, 01:17 PM
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As stated already adj uca and new lca will help with hop. I can't see you passing emissions. With no cats
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Old 04-13-2009, 07:08 PM
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I didn't think the catless system would pass.
Well the dearlership will sticker it this time,then I will have a year to get them on.
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Keep in mind the cars rear suspension was designed for less HP. If you have a stage 2 kit you have added a lot of HP % wise.
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relocation brackets for the lcas
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if u wanna get rid of wheel hop u need upper and lower control arms
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:51 PM
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zporta,
Any recomendations on supplier and brand for controle arms?
Finalized the deal on the car this evening,have to go to the credit union and sign loan papers tomorrow.
Ended up paying 35500.
A good deal,I think.
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Old 04-15-2009, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cobra0478
zporta,
Any recomendations on supplier and brand for controle arms?
Finalized the deal on the car this evening,have to go to the credit union and sign loan papers tomorrow.
Ended up paying 35500.
A good deal,I think.
Don
OT, but I just wanted to say congrats on the purchase...that's an awesome price!
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