2k2wranglerx

So i recently picked up this 02 GT convertible (dressed up like a cobra... i know i know).

It came with a Borla cat back, BBK cold air. 275's front 315's rear Nitto 555's on 9/10.5" wide wheels... My other buddy gave me a strut tower brace and lower plenum. They're sitting in a box in the corner. Here's what it looks like now:







So as you can see. it sits like a 4x4.

I bought as set of H&R SS springs from a buddy that had them new in the box. Because i need to get it down. it hurts me to look at all that gap.

So the purpose of this mustang is a weekend cruiser/ice cream getter that i MAY occasionally autox. I have the ST for autox so really that's way way way down on the list. But i want the thing to look good. and i dont want to dump big $ into it. I want to keep it "bang for buck".

So i bought the H&R's. Can i get away with Cam bolts for camber correction or are CC plates absolutely necessary? I will only put 1500-2000 miles a year on this. It replaced a jeep (another toy) that i put all of 800 miles on last year. So it's definitely a garage queen. My plan right now is:

H&R ss springs (already purchased)
Cam bolts
AGX struts/shocks (maybe?)
Eibach Sway bars
TMI cobra style upholstry.

The 555's on the front are getting thin. if i get another summer out of them i'll be happy. So i thought this might be the time to play with cam bolts vs CC plates. Also, for shocks/struts. AGX's are 398 for a set of 4. I doubt i'll ever mess with adjusting them. And i know there's better (but pricier shocks). is there another option that'll be adequate for what i want to accomplish?

Goals are look good, sound good (that borla sounds awesome), good ice cream cruiser with the kids.

Thanks guys

uberstang1

Good looking car.

2k2wranglerx

So an update.

I installed a set of H&R SS springs with KYB AGX shocks/struts
Pypes offroad X pipe
SCT X4 tuner with Bama tunes
4.10 gears and master install kit are sitting in the trunk ready to go in
B&M short shifter is in
new kenwood head unit, 2 MB quart amps and 2 sets of components and a Rockford Fosgate 10 are going to go in as soon as i get time.
Traded the cowl hood for a factory scooped hood
cobra badges are gone with factory style GT badges in their place (not shown)
my buddy gave me a carbon fiber cowl so that's on it now to replace the broken one.

only things left are cams and maybe doing the interior.

Soldier GT

Looking good man! Keep us posted!

Dave19525

Looks great. I would strongly recommend removing the junk subframe connecters tha come stock on the convertibles and getting a full length set welded in. It will not only handle way better but will even improve the ride. That is one of the best things I did on my Mach1.