Lowering Springs For '13 And How Will This Effect Normal / Sport Mode For Shocks?

[MichaelP]

Hi-

 

Im thinking of lowering my GT500 but was wondering what effect this would have on the N/S setting for the shocks? Or, it will not matter, just go ahead and get the lowering springs?

 

Thanks,

 

Mike

[SVTracer14]

From what I understand, changing out the springs will essentially make the adjustments obsolete. Many people change out the struts/shocks as well to accomodate the high rates lowering springs have.

[speedman]

Hi, I have a 2013 Gt500 which was lowered 1" with Ford Racing springs (eibach makes it for them) the car feels slightly stiffer because there's less suspension travel and different spring rates , but I haven't noticed any change from stock on the N/S setting. Also you have to be more careful going into or out of driveways and over speed bumps but it looks a lot better than stock.

[SVTracer14]

Also note that lowering the car will require an aftermarket adjustable panhard bar in order to properly center the rear end of the car.

[speedman]

You are right svtracer14, I have already done it. By the way Ford racing makes the adjustable panhard bar.

[ThomasL]

I'm on BMR lowering springs and stay in Normal mode all the time. Sport seems more for road courses and curves. I'm a straight line speed kinda guy so normal is what you want for that. Even in stock form, Sport mode was too damn harsh for my tastes.