BIKEBOY Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Gentleman. It's Saturday night late...I've been thinking of this tonight for you all. The measurement between my fenderlip and the frt. tire is 2 1/4" both sides. The rears are between 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 right to left, respectively. Weird? Any way that is with H & R rear (only's) to level the car out. Again, I bought in April '07 for the purpose discussed with them at Maximum Motorsports, to 'level' the car. It was the first mod I ever did, as I hated the original 'jacked-up' stance of the stock 500's! Here is a decent pic. showing my car's stance... Bikeboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Steeltown, that sucks can you post a side shot so we can see the 1/8 difference please, if it's barely noticeable I might stick with the Roush set. My install shop was closed last week so mine never went in, they are in my side garage waiting. Now I might order the H&R setup if it looks all wierd. Ctozzi, I didn't mean to worry ya... It just wasn't what I was expecting. I wanted a 1/2"-3/4" drop... no more than 7/8". What I got was exactly a 1" drop, which would have worked, but it raised the front up slightly... about 1/16". The results were that the rear (driver's side) is lower than the front by about 1/16", and the passenger side by 1/8". Can you notice it...? Definitely NO... only by measuring. I just wanted a slight rake... about 1/4". All in all... I'd say that the Roush set-up did level the car, but it wasn't what I wanted. While I do not have any pics of the stands as I removed them immediately, I do have some pic of them... one on the car, which I'll be posting in the F/S section. I actually bought them off SVTTIM and painted them red to match my car, even though you really can't see them... BTW, the install was very easy... however, doing it twice was a PIA, especially the time wasted prepping and painting them. Gentleman. It's Saturday night late...I've been thinking of this tonight for you all. The measurement between my fenderlip and the frt. tire is 2 1/4" both sides. The rears are between 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 right to left, respectively. Weird? Any way that is with H & R rear (only's) to level the car out. Again, I bought in April '07 for the purpose discussed with them at Maximum Motorsports, to 'level' the car. It was the first mod I ever did, as I hated the original 'jacked-up' stance of the stock 500's! Here is a decent pic. showing my car's stance... Bikeboy Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctozzi Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 ok, i don't think i can afford a full 1" drop with the twin turbos hanging on the bottom without scraping ( that I do not want to happen !!!! ). That's why i wanted really only 1/2"- max 3/4". I might just forgo this entire project till i find a set that lowers the rear EXACTLY 1/2. So once again if anyone knows of a set that achieves this mystical feet of 1/2-3/4 rear drop , please let us know. Anyone want these springs ? I'll sell them shipped for $ 75.00. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evasive Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 $10 solution http://www.harborfreight.com/rear-two-way-spring-lox-set-66299.html?utm_term=66299&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 $10 solution http://www.harborfreight.com/rear-two-way-spring-lox-set-66299.html?utm_term=66299&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase Not a bad idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmitcgell Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I have the Roush rear springs on mine, looks a lot better than the stock look and took care of a bunch of the wheel hop. 2k miles with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctozzi Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 my springs have been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 my springs have been sold. Mine too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inyadreems Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Bikeboy, can you order the HR Rear Springs only or do you need to order the set? Did you use an adj PHB and camber bolts or the HR Springs didn't require APHB and camber bolts? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Bikeboy, can you order the HR Rear Springs only or do you need to order the set? Did you use an adj PHB and camber bolts or the HR Springs didn't require APHB and camber bolts? Thanx They sell the rears only for the precise reason of 'leveling' the GT500's. They advised the unecessary need of panhard bar. They were right, as my rear meats are perfect left-to-right. I have better hi-res. photos of stance I can send someone, that won't upload here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctozzi Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I ordered the H&R springs today, I'll have them installed here in the next 2 weeks and post some pics, hopefully these will fair a bit better than than the roush one's for Steeltown. Give me a few weeks to make time to get them installed. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I ordered the H&R springs today, I'll have them installed here in the next 2 weeks and post some pics, hopefully these will fair a bit better than than the roush one's for Steeltown. Give me a few weeks to make time to get them installed. Chris I saw them listed on a few sites that indicated 3/4" drop, which would be good for me... BIKEBOY recommends them too. I look forward to your results... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
428cj Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I saw them listed on a few sites that indicated 3/4" drop, which would be good for me... BIKEBOY recommends them too. I look forward to your results... I hate to give you bad news but theH/R rear springs dropped my gt500 1 inch I also installed 3 other set and they all dripped 1 inch like the roush springs 428cj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Hey fellas..... I found this low-res photo that shows the Rear ONLY H&R rear springs on my car. Again, the car was bought new in April '07...The first mod I ever did. I owned the springs before the car went down the line in Flat Rock! Wifes BlubBerry phone camera....hazey at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctozzi Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 I hate to give you bad news but theH/R rear springs dropped my gt500 1 inch I also installed 3 other set and they all dripped 1 inch like the roush springs 428cj Sweet great news there, i'm gonna try them anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 I hate to give you bad news but theH/R rear springs dropped my gt500 1 inch I also installed 3 other set and they all dripped 1 inch like the roush springs 428cj Sorry 428cj for YOUR experience. The pictures don't lie on my car. Bikeboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 I find it very curious that Ford used this shot of the GT500 back in '06, among other angles for the media introduction. Notice the car appears to be 'level' ?? What's up with that? The rear was absolutely jacked up upon production. Funny they apparently didn't think it would look as aggressive for the shoots, with the a_ _ end stinkbuggin'! Fomoco Media Photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsarkis Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Another idea would be to call / stop by a reputable mod shop and see if they can cut your rear springs to the height you want. This has been common practice for adjusting race cars for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
428cj Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Sorry 428cj for YOUR experience. The pictures don't lie on my car. Bikeboy I always keep a full tank of gas in my car that could be the reason mine dropped a inch 428cj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I always keep a full tank of gas in my car that could be the reason mine dropped a inch 428cj True that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inyadreems Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I ordered the H&R springs today, I'll have them installed here in the next 2 weeks and post some pics, hopefully these will fair a bit better than than the roush one's for Steeltown. Give me a few weeks to make time to get them installed. Chris Did you put the springs in? Pics? Impressions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctozzi Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Did you put the springs in? Pics? Impressions? not yet my install shop moved to a new location and they still are not open for biz yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I was wondering the same... Keep us updated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judgeman6970 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 great thread...lots of good info....curious if all these springs would give the same results on a 2010 and/or a 2011 GT500?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Perhaps the 2011 GT500 PP springs will drop the rear by 1/2" ... dunno. I read they lower the rear 8mm, which is about 0.315 inches, but are 9% stiffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctozzi Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 car will be done friday, i'll take some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inyadreems Posted November 10, 2010 Report Share Posted November 10, 2010 car will be done friday, i'll take some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbreedgt500 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Did you ever consider cutting the stock springs? I remember somebody else doing this on another forum and it worked well. Of course, you'll still have the stock springs performance wise, but you'll have the look. Kinda depends on what you're after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radtexas Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 car will be done friday, i'll take some pics Whatever happened with these? I am in a similar situation and wondering what way to go. Ever get some pictures up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctozzi Posted March 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sorry guys haven't been on here much lately, it was exactly what I wanted to acheive, here is a link to the pics: http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/ctozzi/GT%20500/?action=view¤t=Picture080.jpg http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/ctozzi/GT%20500/?action=view¤t=Picture084.jpg http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/ctozzi/GT%20500/?action=view¤t=Picture083.jpg http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/ctozzi/GT%20500/?action=view¤t=Picture081.jpg http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h118/ctozzi/GT%20500/?action=view¤t=Picture082.jpg Hope that helps you Whatever happened with these? I am in a similar situation and wondering what way to go. Ever get some pictures up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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