i would go with it. sooner or later you will need those lca for traction.
2011 GT Suspension Overkill???
I recently began installing my first mods on a stock 2011 GT 6sp. I started with the obvious: Steeda CAI w/custom 93 octane tune, Corsa Extreme axel backs and Steeda Tri ax shifter w/mounting plate.
I want to improve my suspension before I add headers and more power. This is a DD which see's 50/50 highway/city but I tune my car aggressively and drive it the same. I am thinking of going with the Eibach Pro which has sport springs, shocks/struts and fornt and rear sways. I will probably need a panhard bar but do I need to use upper/lower CA's? Tower brace? Bumpsteer kit?
I want this car to handle properly when I need it to but don't need it to be a track car. Any and all suggestions and opinions would be appreciated.
Here's the Eibach system at AM:
Eibach Mustang Pro-System-Plus 35125.68 (11-14 GT, V6) - Free Shipping 35125.68
I want to improve my suspension before I add headers and more power. This is a DD which see's 50/50 highway/city but I tune my car aggressively and drive it the same. I am thinking of going with the Eibach Pro which has sport springs, shocks/struts and fornt and rear sways. I will probably need a panhard bar but do I need to use upper/lower CA's? Tower brace? Bumpsteer kit?
I want this car to handle properly when I need it to but don't need it to be a track car. Any and all suggestions and opinions would be appreciated.
Here's the Eibach system at AM:
Eibach Mustang Pro-System-Plus 35125.68 (11-14 GT, V6) - Free Shipping 35125.68
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The suspension on a vehicle is a system that all plays together. You can change part of it and the rest can be worn.
If you lower the car the geometry changes. Bump steer will increase and the pinion angle will change. Both can be measured and corrected. Also the quiet ride that you have enjoyed will go away with urethane bushings.
If you want a system that plays together I would purchase a complete system from a single manufacturer for the street. Race parts are harsh and noisy on the street. Plan on 2-4 grand to get it right and have a good shop install it. Good luck.
If you lower the car the geometry changes. Bump steer will increase and the pinion angle will change. Both can be measured and corrected. Also the quiet ride that you have enjoyed will go away with urethane bushings.
If you want a system that plays together I would purchase a complete system from a single manufacturer for the street. Race parts are harsh and noisy on the street. Plan on 2-4 grand to get it right and have a good shop install it. Good luck.
You don't NEED anything else over what's in that kit. That's a very mild drop. If you really want your rear end to line up, throw an adjustable panhard bar on there. As far as wheel hop goes, many (including myself) have found that lowering the car gets rid of the hop. Bumpsteer will be negligible on a 1" drop. I'm lowered 2.25" on coilovers and there is some bumpsteer but nothing that's making me want to run out and buy a bumpsteer kit. You absolutely do not NEED control arms. Your pinion angle change at a 1" drop will be negligible.
You have the important things included already in that kit. Go have fun with it!
You have the important things included already in that kit. Go have fun with it!
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