That's kind of the problem. The 15 likely will include substantial camber gain in the rear suspension, to create the effect you describe. As the suspension compresses, negative camber will increase. If you lower the car, the static camber will be more negative than Ford intended, and probably more negative than is optimal (creating that lame, tilted-wheel look). For best handling and reasonable tire wear, you need to be aware of static camber settings when lowered, and know what the camber gain curve looks like. Now, probably a modest lowering won't be deadly, but it is a variable we haven't had to deal with (except on 99-04 Cobras) until now. No doubt the suspension folks at places like Steeda, MM, Saleen, and so forth are all ready to offer whatever corrective parts are needed and we'll just have new bolt-ons to consider!:clap2:
Since you asked (and since anything wrong with the S197 is likely to be a minority opinion), it's much too high and "thick." Expecially with side spats and/or a tall hood, it looks heavy. The single biggest improvement in the S550 is the drop of the hood line, to make the whole car lower and less massive. With the added width, the S550 looks far meaner, and looks about 1000 pounds lighter, though it's apparently just as big and likely just as heavy as the S197.
the 2013-2014 is pefect when you add lowering springs and wider wheels and tires. It will fill up the hideous wheel gap and make the sla not so roudy in corners....Im keeping my 13 for along time.
Maybe. But haven't a lot of people who owned the most recent models been lowering their cars with springs and suspension upgrades right away? Seems there is much more to it than the IRS or Live Axle.
You're right. The stance looks awesome in that vid. Love the CS wing on the 13-14 GTs as well. Goes great with the LEDs out back. Is that your car?
