Springs or the whole meal deal?
10-29-2005, 07:13 PM
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Springs or the whole meal deal?
I am trying to come to some kind of concensus as far as lowering the 05Gt. Do you go with springs to save money or as the Ford dealership I frequent tells me, purchase the whole integrated lowering kit. The price for the Ford kit is 1700.00 plus 6 hours labour which=2300.00. Has anyone had any experience with the kit etc. I am waiting on a price for 4 FR500 rims that have a black face and polished lip. They will be 18" and the rubber will be 275/40/18. Does this sound like a good combo. Total price out the door would be 5100.00 for the suspension and tires/rims. Am I crazy for spending that much for these mods? 
10-29-2005, 07:20 PM
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If you are just looking to lower the car I would suggest the following:
1" Drop - Steeda Springs - no CC plates required but suggested
1"-2" Drop - Eibach Pro or Spotlines - CC Plates Required
If you are just looking to LOWER the vehicle that is all you will need
1" Drop - Steeda Springs - no CC plates required but suggested
1"-2" Drop - Eibach Pro or Spotlines - CC Plates Required
If you are just looking to LOWER the vehicle that is all you will need
10-29-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by meister@steeda.ca
If you are just looking to lower the car I would suggest the following:
1" Drop - Steeda Springs - no CC plates required but suggested
1"-2" Drop - Eibach Pro or Spotlines - CC Plates Required
If you are just looking to LOWER the vehicle that is all you will need
1" Drop - Steeda Springs - no CC plates required but suggested
1"-2" Drop - Eibach Pro or Spotlines - CC Plates Required
If you are just looking to LOWER the vehicle that is all you will need
10-29-2005, 08:16 PM
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These ones, Paul?
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=WHEELS
I got my wheels from them, dealer wanted $1000 a piece for them, I got them there for $150 US a piece.
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=WHEELS
I got my wheels from them, dealer wanted $1000 a piece for them, I got them there for $150 US a piece.
10-30-2005, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Flynnt
These ones, Paul?
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=WHEELS
I got my wheels from them, dealer wanted $1000 a piece for them, I got them there for $150 US a piece.
http://www.gefracing.com/Merchant2/m...ry_Code=WHEELS
I got my wheels from them, dealer wanted $1000 a piece for them, I got them there for $150 US a piece.
That's the ones. Are they a good choice for my car/paint scheme?
10-30-2005, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by meister@steeda.ca
we are direct with frpp....
and can get wheel replicas as well
and can get wheel replicas as well
Those are them, the ones on Flynnts link. Can you get them for the 05gt and would 18X9 on all 4 corners be appropriate. What size tire would I use on the rims. Thanks Replica's are fine I think. Do the black ones have a polished lip and to boot, do they come in just plain chrome as a second option. What's the diff in price from the real over the replica's?
10-30-2005, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by meister@steeda.ca
I will look into everything for you and give you a price. I personally feel 19's are the smallest you should go on a 05+ vehicle, however when lowered with a eibach pro kit the car looks amazing with 18's.
Thanks. Do you carry the Nitto 555 radial? Is it a good tire? I would go 19 or 20 but then the rotors look to small :laughhard
