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Old May 13, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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I have an 06GT and I'm getting the saleen wheels, and plan to get a saleen front bumper at some point. I've heard that you really don't need to lower the new mustangs with 20's just because they fill the wheel well up enough. What do you all think? If I were to lower it how much would you all go, and what brands should I stick with? I put eibachs on my last mustang (02) and I liked it, but I just don't want to go too low, and have too rough of a ride.

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Old May 13, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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I have the Eiback pro kit and 20's. Ride isn't much rougher than stock, and in my opinion lowering is a must with 20's.
Old May 13, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Ya, I'd lower it. I've got 20s and it definitely needed to be lowered.
Old May 13, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Ya, I'd lower it. I've got 20s and it definitely needed to be lowered.
+1 but you really dont need much drop to make it look good

I went with the FRPP Lowerings Springs with about an 1.5" drop, give or take all the way around.
Old May 13, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Agreed, I've got the CDC Aggressive Chin spoiler so I was in a real pickle. I ended up going with the Tokico D Specs and Steeda Sport Springs. I have to say I'm completely impressed with the ride quality and handling now. I also did the BMR Adj. Panhard Bar and Brace. Eventually I'm going to do the LCAs, UCAs, and sway bars but it rides great now. I've got the D-Specs set at 4 turns from full hard in the front and 5 turns from full hard in the rear.
Old May 13, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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I have the Eiback pro kit and 20's. Ride isn't much rougher than stock, and in my opinion lowering is a must with 20's.
Eibach claims to lower mine only 1.3, that sounds perfect. Is that about right
Old May 13, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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I have the Eiback pro kit and 20's. Ride isn't much rougher than stock, and in my opinion lowering is a must with 20's.
BTW your stang looks awesome, do you have any rear shots of the tires? What size are yours?
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1.3" is a good drop unless you've got a low hanging chin spoiler.
Old May 13, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Default RE: Lowering my 06GT?

Yep, that's right. 1.3 inch drop in the front and 1.4 inch drop in the rear. Sits just about perfect in my opinion. I also have the CDC Classic chin spoiler, and have never rubbed it on speed bumps or anything. The aggressive chin may be an issue though.
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1.3" is a good drop unless you've got a low hanging chin spoiler.
I plan on getting a saleen front end, do you think it'll be too low w/ 1.3inches drop?



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