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Old 06-29-2011, 12:14 PM
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I'm at 150K on my 06 coupe and wanted to upgrade the suspension. The cars a daily driver and I thought the GT shocks/strut/sway bar and spring packages would be a good way to go. The only question is fitment with the stock 16" wheels which I run in the winter months. Has anyone had experience doing this? Will there be a clearance issue with any components?
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Old 06-29-2011, 01:42 PM
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Well, I have GT shocks on the back and a NTO GT Sway Bar and I like it.... Have not messed with the springs though.... the way I figure it... if I have the car long enough... it will lower itself. :-)

Now... that being said, the shocks and sway bar... more the sway bar... have made an IMMENSE improvement in handling. Both were very easy bot-ons.
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Old 06-29-2011, 03:37 PM
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cant hurt to upgrade to the big boy stuff just make sure itll all work how u want it to before pulling the trigger... didnt have my sixer long enough to get into the suspension
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Old 06-29-2011, 03:42 PM
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I was almost positive the shocks/struts are the same inbetween the GT and V6, just the springs being different for the difference in weight between the cars.
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Old 06-29-2011, 05:56 PM
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The stock GT springs will raise your car up a little in front. They are designed for the heavier weight of the V8 - so not enough weight on them with the little bit lighter V6.
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Old 06-30-2011, 12:11 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. On their site they reference 17" wheels so I thought there might be a clearance problem with the struts and 16" wheels.
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Old 06-30-2011, 08:46 PM
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they say 17" wheels cause the front brakes i think
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