Nice! I had been wondering when/if someone would do these. Looks great. How low did you actually lower the car.

Are those 16 or 17" wheels?

Lastly, is the picture with the hatch open the same amount of drop as the car facing the camera pic?

 

Wheels are 17",

Picture with the hatch open was taken before the final rear ride height adjustment,

Haven't really measure how much I lowered, roughly 2" I guess. Now only have one finger space in between tire to fender.

 

Nice install pics but get that thing out in the day light and get some good ones

what's the drop at?

Side question more info on your window vidors please.

 

Roughly 2" drop I guess,

Window visors were purchased on ebay last year, around 50 bucks shipped.

 

Link to the source? How much?!

Edit: Is it this one? (Ksport link)

 

You're correct! But I ordered mine from a local performance store called Hi-speed performance for $1250.00 cad tax in.

 

Big props, for doing the job in an underground parking lot. Look good!

 

All you need is two floor jacks, two jack stands, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm sockets, torque wrench and most important an accurate ruler.

 

yeah, I guess it s much easier than changing springs -- just in and out! Still, great job

 

You're right! Plus buying a set of lowering spring isn't cheap as well (about $300) and we all know our car have weak rear shocks, after upgrading to aftermarket rear shocks (about $200). People almost putting 50% worth of the coilover $$(My case $1200, but I know in the state is like $900) without getting near to coilover performance.

Thats how I figure to better go with coilover setup.

 

You sir have made my day. Great read and good Photos.

 

If you can afford it, it's *always* better go to coilover...Next year I might take the plunge if this trackthing continues with the GT, otherwise I'll leave it with the stock springs and KYBs. Getting plenty of function out of it as-is, and I'm not too concerned with looks.. I'd rather spend my hard-earned cash on GFB than look-good-bits.

This needs to go in the Consolidated Mods thread tho...unless I already did...will check.

 

Just a question that I hope is not too silly; is this kit just for lowering? I don't want to lower the car, just upgrade the fronts (I want a similar upgrade to the GT like the KYBs were for the rear). Or is there a more sensible upgrade for the front?

 

I am sure it would be much cheaper to just get a set up upgraded struts when available, buy then again if you think you may every want adjustment of the suspension this is the way to go..

I am not going to get these myself, but I am curious how harsh the ride is now compared to stock?

 

Fantastic mod! Looks great. Side note: I'll send you a shiney new nickel if you'll clean that engine bay...just a little. My OCD nearly went into de-fib. :grin:

 

..if you'll clean that engine bay...just a little. My OCD nearly went into de-fib. :grin:

LOL, I've got the same problem OkieRich. There's therapy over here - Autogeekonline Auto Detailing Forum

 

How's the ride compared to stock?

 

Awesome job. Will be interested to hear your review after they've been on the car a few weeks. I'm definitely sitting here a little jealous!

 

Looks like it has pretty usable camber adjustment as well...that alone would be awesome for a trackday.

 

When do we get to see some good daytime outdoor pics?

 

My H&R springs have arrived the are currently in customs the tuner shop is going to do all the paper work so we can do the install on saterday ill take of the final product.

 

I just installed the H&R lowering springs the car now has a very agressive stance.

 

NICE.. Were you get the front grill??

 

wow fonch! That looks really sharp. How is the ride, I don't want the coil overs, but I would dig a 1 inch drop. Looks really good!

I wonder how much difference the body kit made. Still interested in ride quality though, if you could elaborate.

Also, are the wheels the original offset and backspacing? Look a little more flush with fender than what is stock.

 

The front grill is the classic one just plastidipped the chrome area, put an angled license plate holder and smoke plastic covering. The wheel are the originals one that came with the cars the rims are aftermarket, but maintain the same parameters as the original ones. The hide is a bite harder, but can be used daily with no problem at all for a better review of that Ill have to use it a bit longer and on tighter faster roads. The drop is aprox 1.5 inches the body kit makes it appear a bit lower.

A better pic of the grill

 

where you get that mini lip under your car

 

Looks sharp!

 

Want.

 

This makes me really want to lower my car! Now I am a bit worried about my wheel offset because it's almost flush with the fenders, ate there any notes about Max offset wheels with this kit?

 

Looks great! Amazing. Nothing beats a clean black car.

 

That's one nice ride! The lower stance looks great. If I was 40 years younger I'd be all over that. Appears I've reached a point in my life where I'm built for comfort and want my ride to compliment me in that category. Old bones don't like being jarred around. :wink2:

 

Did you get any compensation for being side swiped by a government official?