Lower Ride Height?
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Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
My GT is in the shop this week getting a lowering job. If I remember correctly it is 1 1/2" in the front and 1" inthe rear. Cost to lower suspension is around $5,000. They will also open up the brake ducts in the front grill and add a screen for those of you that don't have the screen and want one.
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JohnMichaelSawyer
GT Owner
- Apr 24, 2006
- 55
Hello,
I was hoping you could give some details on how your GT is being lowered? New springs, new coil-overs, what brand, who’s doing the work? Sorry for all of the questions. It seems every time someone talks about doing this, the thread dies and no one gets any good answers. Your time in responding is very much appreciated.
Regards,
John
I was hoping you could give some details on how your GT is being lowered? New springs, new coil-overs, what brand, who’s doing the work? Sorry for all of the questions. It seems every time someone talks about doing this, the thread dies and no one gets any good answers. Your time in responding is very much appreciated.
Regards,
John
Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
Check out this link. They have a GT on the showroom floor that belongs to the owner that was lowered. Call them up for a description of what and how they do it. Tell them Jerry sent you.
http://www.canepa.com/SportsLuxury/Showroom/FordGTGallery.shtm
http://www.canepa.com/SportsLuxury/Showroom/FordGTGallery.shtm
Jason Watt
Had both, sold both
Jason Watt
Had both, sold both
Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
He owns a lot of race cars. It does make it look like it's ready to go racing! I am keeping my stock wheels and no mirror painting for me.
adjustable ride height with Penske shocks
See the thread on shocks/spring rate www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1269
Adjust your GT's ride height for around $2000 with a set of Penske shocks.
Ed
See the thread on shocks/spring rate www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1269
Adjust your GT's ride height for around $2000 with a set of Penske shocks.
Ed
MR2Race
FGT The Velvet Hammer
Ride height adjusters are coming soon
Ride height adjusters are coming soon from T&A Shocks
I posted a photo of the first prototype in the photo section of this web page.
Search : The adjuster For stock shock.
Like a race shock with out the big price. And will not change ride quality.
The cost will be $485 for a car set of set of 4 ea. + $10 shipping in the lower 48
Thanks
Alex
Ride height adjusters are coming soon from T&A Shocks
I posted a photo of the first prototype in the photo section of this web page.
Search : The adjuster For stock shock.
Like a race shock with out the big price. And will not change ride quality.
The cost will be $485 for a car set of set of 4 ea. + $10 shipping in the lower 48
Thanks
Alex
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SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
MR2Race said:
I saw Bonys car a few weeks back and very much like it's ride height. He said it was lowered in Detroit at the rally. Does anyone know what springs were used and where I can purchase a set? (Bony is out of town and off line for another week and I would like to get this started ASAP). Thanks in advance, Steve
Awsum GT
GT Owner '18
SteveA said:
Hi Steve.
I got my coilovers from T&A. I had Speed Gallery in Studio city install and align the car for me. It came out great. So far, I think I am one of, if not the lowest GT here. I maxed out the front which was a 1-3/4" drop, and leveled out the back.
I am going to change my springs so I can go another 3/4" lower. I haven't scraped anything yet, and I can't wait to get it lower.
Any high end performance shop that works with suspensions can do it.
If you need a phone number, PM me. They charged me less than $600 for the install and alignment.
SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
Thanks.
I do recall him telling me that but if I recall correctly they used off the shelf springs and the stock shocks. I'm not going to do any serious track time so don't feel the need to change the ride. I just would like to get rid of the nose high look.
I do recall him telling me that but if I recall correctly they used off the shelf springs and the stock shocks. I'm not going to do any serious track time so don't feel the need to change the ride. I just would like to get rid of the nose high look.
I used all stock parts, springs and shocks. The coilover kit just lowers the stock stuff. If they have springs that lower it, then that is the way I would go.
From what I understand, it is a standard race spring. The only thing you need to be concerned with is the spring rate.
From what I understand, it is a standard race spring. The only thing you need to be concerned with is the spring rate.
SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
Thanks for the info Rockman. I can't go as low as you did (dips in road to and from home) but an inch or so in front and a bit off the rear should be a piece of cake. I would assume there are options?
Yes, they can lower it as much, or as little as you like.
Lowering it 1" will make all the difference in the world. The front wheel gap is horrible.
You really do not need to lower the rear if you only go an inch in the front, but it is nice to have the coilovers on there anyway so you can in the future.
Lowering it 1" will make all the difference in the world. The front wheel gap is horrible.
You really do not need to lower the rear if you only go an inch in the front, but it is nice to have the coilovers on there anyway so you can in the future.
Fubar
Totally ****** Up
richardhead
GT Owner
- Sep 19, 2006
- 169
texasgt said:
Put on a set of Goodyear Supercar Run-Flats as sized for the new Z06 Corvette and you will drop the height of the car (1.1 inch rear...28.9" diameter vs. 26.7"... and .35 inch front...26.3" diameter vs. 25.6"). You could use a 245/40 on the front. Not as much as some of the comments in this thread, but you'll gain a wider footprint, lower height and some peace of mind if you pick up a nail. They are a bit noisier than the stock set. You'll need to reset your speedometer and check your alignment. Check out the tire specs at the Tire Rack or on Goodyear's site.