Lowering Springs

[wildcatgoal]

Actually that's kinda true. Project 6gr wheels filled up the gap nicely. 20" wheel with a 305 is a larger diameter than stock.

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[UOP Shadow]

The diameter of the wheel and tire are likely to be the same, if not very similar to stock with the 20". The wheel gap is what needs to be reduced.

Not if you do it right. :thumbs:

There's more to filling a wheel well than just the height. Don't forget to push those bad boys out to the edge of the fenders too. The offset on how far the tires / wheels stick out really makes a big difference. Look at the two pictures below. Both are GTs with 20" wheels. The DIB car's tires are almost 2" inside the fenders while the tires / wheels of the kona car sit right at the edge of the fender lip. Definitely makes a big difference in the way the two cars look.

 

[Darkane]

Not if you do it right. :thumbs:

There's more to filling a wheel well than just the height. Don't forget to push those bad boys out to the edge of the fenders too. The offset on how far the tires / wheels stick out really makes a big difference. Look at the two pictures below. Both are GTs with 20" wheels. The DIB car's tires are almost 2" inside the fenders while the tires / wheels of the kona car sit right at the edge of the fender lip. Definitely makes a big difference in the way the two cars look.

Looks good. The DIB looks like it has camber plates and likely running 2-2.5 up front. You can really mess with a cars balance doing that, especially something factory setup like the GT350. I do like the flush look however.

 

[dwalker]

Just bag it bro.... :tsk:

In all seriousness, just wait on Ford Performance. I'm sure it won't be too much longer before they come out with theirs. Even if it may require a magnaride re-calibration I'm sure they'll have what's needed when they come out.

 

[Meraki Autoworks]

I'll be sure to notify you once Ford Performance releases anything about it!

-Josh

 

[Dmk08]

Just bag it bro.... :tsk:

In all seriousness, just wait on Ford Performance. I'm sure it won't be too much longer before they come out with theirs. Even if it may require a magnaride re-calibration I'm sure they'll have what's needed when they come out.

Haha that would never happen. Im anti stance for sure. But 1 finger gap around is what this car needs visually IMO.

 

[Zitrosounds]

All the aftermarket springs for gt will work on the base gt350 without the magride..

As far as gaining any performance enhancement other than lowering the car, who knows?

I am in the process of installing base gt350 shocks and struts on my 2016 gt with Sportline springs. they bolt up perfectly fine. The front struts on the base 350 is mono tube and has a longer shaft. Also, the base 350 struts do not have the big dent on the strut body like the gt models. So running 350 struts with factory gt wheels you will rub on the strut housing. I am running 12mm spacers and Mrr 350 wheels without any rubbing issue.

Will see how the shocks and struts perform with the sportlines once completely installed.
The front 350 struts are identical to ford racing struts. Compression and rebound are also 99% same as the FRPP struts.

You trust wheel spacers? Seen many a failure with wheel spacer. Okay for normal driving conditions. I would not trust them for any spirited driving and definitely no on track sessions.

 

[Dmk08]

You trust wheel spacers? Seen many a failure with wheel spacer. Okay for normal driving conditions. I would not trust them for any spirited driving and definitely no on track sessions.

Spacers are fine as long as they have the appropriate wheel hardware (longer studs/nuts).

 

[Dmk08]

I put an email into Swift to see if they are going to make springs for this platform w/ MageRide.

 

[Meraki Autoworks]

I put an email into Swift to see if they are going to make springs for this platform w/ MageRide.

Let me know if you get a reply or not. I work directly with Swift Springs all the time! Local to us too.

-Josh

 

[Niz55]

You trust wheel spacers? Seen many a failure with wheel spacer. Okay for normal driving conditions. I would not trust them for any spirited driving and definitely no on track sessions.

i have longer ARP studs and motorsport hub centric/wheel centric spacers.

 

[Zitrosounds]

i have longer ARP studs and motorsport hub centric/wheel centric spacers.

Cool!
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/tech_wheels_spacers.aspx

 

[DrumReaper]

Keep in mind the direction of the coils are opposed on this car IIRC.

 

[Dmk08]

Let me know if you get a reply or not. I work directly with Swift Springs all the time! Local to us too.

-Josh

I didn't hear anything back from them. Do you think you guys could reach out at a vendor level to see if they have any plans on supporting this platform?

 

[Meraki Autoworks]

I didn't hear anything back from them. Do you think you guys could reach out at a vendor level to see if they have any plans on supporting this platform?

Will do.

I'll send an email right now.

-Josh

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