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Suspension kit upgrade and staggered rims on convertible V6/GT - possible ?

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I was going to order new car, convertible V6 or get pre-owned convertible GT and dealer tech told me it doesn't matter on what trim, coupe or convertible if I am going to replace stock suspension with aftermarket one and lowering kit

I'm looking at Ford Racing Assembled Handling Pack - Fastback (15-16 GT) and staggered rims and tires package 20 x 9.5 or 10 and 20 x 11 .

However manufacturer description says:
Application. This Ford Racing Pre-assembled Handling Package is specifically tuned for use on the 2015-2016 GT Fastback, it will not fit convertible models.

Is it generally a bad idea to use stiffer and lowered suspension on convertibles ?

One of the differences between coupes and convertibles I found so far is only weight distribution.
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If that is only firmness of the ride - i don't give a sh#t..

The only cars with regular suspension I had were loaners and rentals , and those mofos getting nervous while I'm slowing down on rail tracks - they got smocked right after they are trying to pass lol, no offence but I've seen guys in muscle cars too driving like they are in fricking SUVs lol
 

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and extra bracing not present on coupes. Installing FRPP suspension on my old car was rather annoying because of the extra bracing.
 
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Well I was actually thinking to install extra bracing even if I had taken a coupe.. just in case..
It's going to be just 1" or so drop, still not gonna work ?
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