Lowering Vs. Reengineering
It's the nature of the way it is put together and designed. When you start making changes to the original engineering of the car, there are so many items that need to be taken into account to obtain an overall positive modification.
I personally believe that the more expensive, yet well engineered performance lines really make the difference. In this I mean lines like Eibach and Kenny Brown. Both of these organizations have taken the time to engineer and track test real applications of their products. So I feel that if your are going to lower the vehicle and if it will continue to be a daily driver an Eibach Pro Kit with Adjustable Damper, Pro-Control Bar and Anti-Roll kit..or a Kenny Brown Level 3, 4 or 5 would be about a perfect blend of form and function...All these would run below $3,000 without labor....That's the part that gets me...LOL
A bump steer kit and upgraded Upper and Lower Control arms are usually a big improvement....If you have a 99+ GT chassis, well then just find a friend with a spare IRS from a 99 SVT Cobra and you'll have it made.......
To retain original ride quality, you pretty much have to re-engineer th vehicle's suspension as you reduce it's center of gravity....Kinda' a bummer....But hey..It's all fun... I'm a mom and have to take things like ride quality, sound and safety into consideration. Like loud exhaust systems....LOL..The kids really don't like all the noise, usually..Especially the little, little ones...Makes them cry harder..Not good......
~Jenn~
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