Picture(s) request: regular GT350 with FP lowering springs and 30 profile tires

[honeybadger]

that looks awesome. Love the ride height. Just not sure I want to do that to my R.

It's not as bad you'd think. Only times I wouldn't recommend it is if you live in an area where EVERY parking lot has a BIG dip (like the coastal towns in CA) OR you're really not into scraping your splitter every once in a while. Even though the splitter is a wear item, I know some really don't like to scrape them at all. IMHO, it's no different than tires, brakes, etc. While I don't try and purposefully scrape it, I do believe it's just part of owning the car. But I know not all share that opinion.

At that particular event I had a few spots that the car scraped due to compression under braking and some terrible asphalt. Had a few guys that came and told me because they were concerned. I was just impressed at how well the car handled the crappy surface under extreme braking

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[fpa1974]

I agree. Only reason I've lowered cars in the past is because they often come from the factory looking like SUVs. IMO I find the stock GT350 height to be perfect and the ride quality is pretty damn amazing with magnaride.

To clarify why I asked the question in the first place. I felt that stock the springs did not match the dampers too well and felt floaty to a degree even in sport mode. I already installed the FP lowering springs and have been running on them for a while now. I really like the change together with more aggressive alignment. I recently got the R rear sway bar and I will install it in the next week or so. I expect to be in this configuration for a while.
I am also planning on getting some lighter wheels this next year and I am trying to decide if I go with R spec and 30 profile or stick with GT350 spec and 35 profile.

So in my case I am not doing this for looks. If it does look better after that it is a bonus

 

[honeybadger]

To clarify why I asked the question in the first place. I felt that stock the springs did not match the dampers too well and felt floaty to a degree even in sport mode. I already installed the FP lowering springs and have been running on them for a while now. I really like the change together with more aggressive alignment. I recently got the R rear sway bar and I will install it in the next week or so. I expect to be in this configuration for a while.
I am also planning on getting some lighter wheels this next year and I am trying to decide if I go with R spec and 30 profile or stick with GT350 spec and 35 profile.

So in my case I am not doing this for looks. If it does look better after that it is a bonus

Look into doing solid and spherical bushings in the rear end. That will really made a difference for you. Based on what you're saying above, I think you'll really appreciate the difference.

 

[HizliBullet]

Look into doing solid and spherical bushings in the rear end. That will really made a difference for you. Based on what you're saying above, I think you'll really appreciate the difference.

bro those are some sick HD shots

 

[honeybadger]

bro those are some sick HD shots

Thanks, brother. A couple of the local guys in a club I am a part of are seriously incredible photographers. I'd kill to have their skill. :hail::hail::hail: Here are a couple more.

Promise I'm done hijacking the thread now.

 

[Yo Nadz]

sick nasty pics brah.

 

[Mjc1241]

Sweet. I am switching to the R front splitter but will still be doing a drop and new wheels/tires next year.

 

[fpa1974]

Look into doing solid and spherical bushings in the rear end. That will really made a difference for you. Based on what you're saying above, I think you'll really appreciate the difference.

Yep. That is definitely one on the list down the road.

 

[RyanR3KC]

How easy a process is this? C6 Corvette Z06's have Mag Ride as well and all you have to do to lower is just a few turns on the leaf springs to drop the height a little.

I'd only be doing this for functional track racing purposes. For those that lowered how much handling improvements did you notice?

 

[HR213]

[MENTION=23430]honeybadger[/MENTION] Wow those are crazy good pics!!

This Saturday were installing FP spings/MM camber plates on my buddies GT350. He's currently running stock wheels/tires. Once were done I'll have him (as I have no photo skills..) bring his good camera and take some pics next to my R currently running Continental 305/325's on stock suspension.

 

[CSL]

[MENTION=23430]honeybadger[/MENTION] Wow those are crazy good pics!!

This Saturday were installing FP spings/MM camber plates on my buddies GT350. He's currently running stock wheels/tires. Once were done I'll have him (as I have no photo skills..) bring his good camera and take some pics next to my R currently running Continental 305/325's on stock suspension.

Can I be next? I need to do my springs and sways. Kevin and I were going to head over the pass to his Dad’s place, but you’re a hell of a lot closer!

 

[HR213]

Can I be next? I need to do my springs and sways. Kevin and I were going to head over the pass to his Dad’s place, but you’re a hell of a lot closer!

Not a problem, glad to help. Let's get it scheduled!

 

[EF300]

FP springs, 305 30 R 19 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2

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