Advice for new handling upgrade on my v6
03-11-2011, 12:31 AM
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Advice for new handling upgrade on my v6
So, lately while cornering I realize that my suspension isn't as rigid as my dads gt. They're both s197, and I've been reading that there is no suspension difference(unless if this isn't true). I have heard that the gt front coils are different to the v6's front coils. If this is true, I could upgrade my suspension in a cheap but efficient way.
In other words, what would be the best, cheapest way to step my suspension up?
In other words, what would be the best, cheapest way to step my suspension up?
03-13-2011, 11:50 AM
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03-13-2011, 01:18 PM
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Just got some new springs, and the ride is a bit firmer and less body roll. But its not really that noticeable unless you get coil overs I guess. I just don't have the cash or know-how for those right now haha. Ride drop is also associated with new springs so I guess you can go with up to 2" drop on some springs, but I wouldn't advise any more IMO.
I might be getting a new thicker sway bar for the front but other than that, I don't think Im gonna change anything else.
EDIT: Forgot to add, springs are usually the first thing recommended to do, but I have noticed sway bars do waay more for the "feel" or body roll than springs.
I might be getting a new thicker sway bar for the front but other than that, I don't think Im gonna change anything else.
EDIT: Forgot to add, springs are usually the first thing recommended to do, but I have noticed sway bars do waay more for the "feel" or body roll than springs.
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03-14-2011, 07:29 AM
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The pony package has a GT rear swaybar, and I'm almost positive its a GT front sway bar. Also there isn't THAT much size difference between the V6 and the GT front sway bar.
03-15-2011, 03:45 PM
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Pony Package Info
I have a 2007 Pony Pkg and have been autocrossing it since new.
Mine had the GT front sway bar (34mm) and a rear sway bar that was 2mm smaller than the GT rear bar (18 vs 20).
I went a got a set of GT springs and when I measured them side by side I found little to nil difference with a micrometer....... they do have different tags however. GT springs if stiffer/better, any actual difference would be negligible IMO.
Be sure to do shocks. Might not need the adjustable Koni yellows, but the other Koni non-adjustables are far better than stock shocks.
Mine had the GT front sway bar (34mm) and a rear sway bar that was 2mm smaller than the GT rear bar (18 vs 20).
I went a got a set of GT springs and when I measured them side by side I found little to nil difference with a micrometer....... they do have different tags however. GT springs if stiffer/better, any actual difference would be negligible IMO.
Be sure to do shocks. Might not need the adjustable Koni yellows, but the other Koni non-adjustables are far better than stock shocks.
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