How low is too low??

[Chargersfan81]

No such thing as too low!

WOW!!! LOL you're car is nutz man! It is a bit too low for me but as long as you like it, that's what matters :cheers:

The wing makes it look crazy aggressive.

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[Chargersfan81]

It can handle a little more than 1" fine. I run the Sportlines and they are great.

That is pretty good.. I bet you can fit maybe two fingers between the fender and the gap.

But having that small gap makes it look very sporty.. I'm trying to go for that look as well. I may use pro-kits from Eibach since it's about an inch drop.

 

[Chargersfan81]

More than 1" drop is too much on this car. It upsets the suspension geometry, reduces street usability and creates an ugly non-concentric look between the wheel arch and the wheel, where the gap on the sides/bottom is wayyyyy bigger than the top.


If you like to ruin most of the good things about a performance car, drop it 1.5+"

Agreed!

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Wow, good to know you can go that low with 20's and have no rubbing issues!

Yep. The ultralite linears have about 1.12-1.25" inch drop at each corner.

 

[BmacIL]

[MENTION=15475]daltron[/MENTION] that looks on the high side compared to a lot of Sportline setups I've seen (a good thing).


I worry about how much the front-to-rear roll coupling changes when you drop it more than a little bit, as they won't lower the roll centers equally. I also care about being able to use the car every day and not freak out over parking curbs and speed bumps, in addition to the performance.


Ideally I'd get something with ~0.5" drop and stiffer spring rates all around. It's enough to lower the CG to without getting outside the geometry's optimum working range, and looks better.


I hope I don't see a stanced S550 around me, I might be sick. That's gotta be the worst/dumbest car trend I've ever seen.

 

[wireeater]

For visuals I think the first one looks perfect for stance. I can't stand large amounts of wheel cap on a sports car. However the second picture is more functional with less risk of scraping, and rubbing.

Just be happy it isn't cambered.

 

[daltron]

@daltron that looks on the high side compared to a lot of Sportline setups I've seen (a good thing).

295/30/19 tires, too. I'd imagine 35 profile or 20's would look considerably more compact.

I also care about being able to use the car every day and not freak out over parking curbs and speed bumps, in addition to the performance.

It's a little tough sometimes, I'll admit. While the 30/19's look good (IMO), the car is very low to the ground. My Steeda K-member is slightly less than the height of a GoPro from the ground (Yes, I knocked one over when I drove over it lol).

 

[BmacIL]

295/30/19 tires, too. I'd imagine 35 profile or 20's would look considerably more compact.



It's a little tough sometimes, I'll admit. While the 30/19's look good (IMO), the car is very low to the ground. My Steeda K-member is slightly less than the height of a GoPro from the ground (Yes, I knocked one over when I drove over it lol).

Ah that makes sense! The reduced sidewall height makes it look less slammed for sure, but it does look very good. I was going to guess around 1" or maybe a touch less drop if you hadn't said Sportlines. You're probably at almost -2" ground clearance from stock with that setup...definitely reduced daily utility. I also drive mine in winter, so that would be a total no-go.

 

[Quesever]

Dat stance doe!!!

 

[Todd15Fastback]

Dat stance doe!!!

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[Supa LA]

Flush is the best fitment, on any car. A small amount of tire tuck looks good on some cars, but makes maneuvering the car around obstacles tricky. My last two sports cars were slammed with coilovers. 2" or less of ground clearance, and that gets old and stressful in every day driving. I am going with the new Steeda springs once (if ever) they are released. They give the car about a 2" drop all around.

 

[Oko3612]

Lowered about an inch on steeda ultralites. Absolutely love the drop. No rubbing or issues for daily driving

 

[CompO5.sl0w]

Love it lol. The less gap the better IMO. To each his own.

 

[Ender]

I also don't get the obsession with hiding tires under the fender. It tends to look bad, decreases performance, and makes every bump/hill a tribulation; it's not worth it. Just seems like a ricer thing that got passed on to Mustangs for some reason.

I can understand a minimal drop. For example, I think daltron's car looks great. Any lower than that and it would just look off.

 

[daltron]

[MENTION=16053]ven377[/MENTION], is that the AD rear valance? Looks sick!

I also don't get the obsession with hiding tires under the fender. It tends to look bad, decreases performance, and makes every bump/hill a tribulation; it's not worth it. Just seems like a ricer thing that got passed on to Mustangs for some reason.

I can understand a minimal drop. For example, I think daltron's car looks great. Any lower than that and it would just look off.

Thanks!

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