Can I get your opinions on this?

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flipnsac

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I have an '03 GT that has been lowered 1.5" with Eibach Pro Kit springs. I am contemplating adding a Cervini's Stalker front bumper and side skirts. I currently have 17" wheels w/ 245/45-17 tires, but will be getting 18" wheels with 255/35-18 in front and 275/35-18 out back. Do you think I will be too low to the ground and have too many scraping issues with the bumper and side skirts?

 

Chili

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The overall diameter on the front tire will reduce by .65". Divide that in half and you are effectively lowering the front an additional .325". For the rear the diameter will reduce .10" effectively lowering your rear .5".

The question is can you afford to drop a little under half an inch in the front. The rear is virtually the same.

 

stangman

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any time you drop the car you're just going to have to be a lil more careful. i personally think it'd look great & worth the carefulness

 

Ghostface

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I think the Prokit will work fine with the Stalker kit. Will give it a nice look.

 

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chrisbudl1

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I have the same question with my drop. the air dam scrapes as is, but I would hate to bottom out on a speed bump with the side skirts.

 

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flipnsac

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Thanks for the replies. They all seem positive but if I read between the lines I probably should expect some problems with speed bumps and maybe some steep driveways. I'll try to post some before & after pics when I go through with this for others to see the difference.

I've found some significant lower prices on the internet for "Stalker Body Kits" but I think the difference is the Cervini's is made from urethane and the cheaper ones are fiberglass. If I have to deal with the scraping, I think I'll go with the urethane.

Thanks again for the opinions.

 

HurricaneJesus

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Hell, man, my car is stock height with the Roush bumper and if I have people in my car it will scrape on steep driveways and such...