BillyZoom
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Hey, everyone.
I've got a 2017 GT PP with 2800 miles on it. It came with a few mods that you all helped me identify, and I'm ready to drop the suspension a tad. I believe it's currently stock PP suspension. I just replaced the tires with the same size Michelin Pilot Sports. Eventually I think I'll be buying new wheels and tires (mostly for lighter weight as well as a wider rear, but for now the stock PP wheels will have to do. I'd like whatever changes I make to be workable when I get wider wheels (thinking 10" and 11" wheels, probably 305s in the rear, and sticking with 19s.)
So here's my dilemma...I used to have a BMW 550i, which kicked all kind of ass. I did some mods on that one, including some mild suspension work (Dinan springs, installed by them), and really hated the suspension ride quality afterward and wished I'd never touched it. So I'm a little leery of going down the rabbit hole. But I want it a bit lower, and would like to improve the handling capability so as my driving skills increase I'm not the limiting factor.
Priorities are that I want to reduce the wheel gap some, but want a only a mild drop. Streetability is most important..I don't mind if it's a little more firm, but I don't want it to be punishing. I may do some spirited backroad driving, but that's likely the most aggressive I'll go. It's my daily driver. Perhaps I'll try a track day here and there for fun, but that would be down the road.
I've done some searches here, but don't know enough about the factors to know what's most important or what items I should also consider that might fix flaws I'm only starting to learn the car has, like wheel hop.
My budget max is roughly $1500, including installation. I COULD go a little higher if needed...if say, 2K or 2,200 would get me something MUCH better, then I could probably swing it.
Would any of you be willing to share what you think would be the best functional suspension improvements overall for that budget, along with any rationale as to why.
Lastly, can any of you recommend a shop in California (preferable Northern Cal)?
I really appreciate all your suggestions and patience...I'm rather ignorant about car suspension...more a motorcycle guy. Much appreciated.
I've got a 2017 GT PP with 2800 miles on it. It came with a few mods that you all helped me identify, and I'm ready to drop the suspension a tad. I believe it's currently stock PP suspension. I just replaced the tires with the same size Michelin Pilot Sports. Eventually I think I'll be buying new wheels and tires (mostly for lighter weight as well as a wider rear, but for now the stock PP wheels will have to do. I'd like whatever changes I make to be workable when I get wider wheels (thinking 10" and 11" wheels, probably 305s in the rear, and sticking with 19s.)
So here's my dilemma...I used to have a BMW 550i, which kicked all kind of ass. I did some mods on that one, including some mild suspension work (Dinan springs, installed by them), and really hated the suspension ride quality afterward and wished I'd never touched it. So I'm a little leery of going down the rabbit hole. But I want it a bit lower, and would like to improve the handling capability so as my driving skills increase I'm not the limiting factor.
Priorities are that I want to reduce the wheel gap some, but want a only a mild drop. Streetability is most important..I don't mind if it's a little more firm, but I don't want it to be punishing. I may do some spirited backroad driving, but that's likely the most aggressive I'll go. It's my daily driver. Perhaps I'll try a track day here and there for fun, but that would be down the road.
I've done some searches here, but don't know enough about the factors to know what's most important or what items I should also consider that might fix flaws I'm only starting to learn the car has, like wheel hop.
My budget max is roughly $1500, including installation. I COULD go a little higher if needed...if say, 2K or 2,200 would get me something MUCH better, then I could probably swing it.
Would any of you be willing to share what you think would be the best functional suspension improvements overall for that budget, along with any rationale as to why.
Lastly, can any of you recommend a shop in California (preferable Northern Cal)?
I really appreciate all your suggestions and patience...I'm rather ignorant about car suspension...more a motorcycle guy. Much appreciated.
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