Just a question, but is there a specific way the rear springs have to sit, i just dropped my 02 and it rides fine and everything, but I just want to make sure.
Matt
there is only one way to put it in. the end of the coil sits down in the indention on the a-arm. it's impossible to miss on the a-arm when you are looking at it in person.
& to powersplash, the pig tails on the rear springs should be facing inwards, towards the hogs head
I'm surprised you guys don't know about the '01 GT-R!
Everyone knows about the 2000 Cobra-R. Well, after the success of the Cobra-R, Ford decided to back it up with a model in a lower class of competition. Ford wanted to make a statement in the 13lb/hp class. They couldn't boost the HP of the GT past 260, but they could vastly improve the suspension and handling of the car. Thus the 2001 GT-R was born.
In 2001 in was only required to have the manufacturer produce 50 models of the car for competition. Ford built 63 2001 GT-R Mustangs (11 Oxford white). The focus was on suspension and aerodynamics. The 5300B,C, and F Ford FRPP spring sets that are available now were tested and proven on the 2001 GT-R. The car came with 5300B springs installed, but with C and F spring sets in the trunk. These springs were ready for installation, depending on the track, and conditions being run. QA1 built a special set of adjustable shocks and struts for the GT-R, and they were standard on the car. The 2000 Cobra-R 17x9 wheels were carried over to the GT-R, but they were chrome plated, instead of painted silver.
Notice the front air dam of the GT-R! It is the same spoiler used on the 2002 Mach 1 prototype, and the '03, '04 production Mach 1's. This front spoiler was developed and tested on the '01 GT-R first!
Although the '01 GT-R is rated at 260HP, don't let that fool you! K&N developed their FIPK on the GT-R, and the aftermarket tuner companies had great efffect in adjusting the computer for maximum output. But, a maximum HP level was monitored, so extensive mods were not legal.
The GT-R was highly successful finishing first 4 times, second twice, third once, fifth once, and sixth once in it's competition entry.
I bought my GT-R from a friend, who had a friend, whos friend works for SVT. The SVT employee needed the cash to buy one of the 2007 Shelby GT500 Cobra prototypes. So, I bought his '01 GT-R.
Looking at the reciever groove in the lower control arm, the dimple in the rubber sleeve (that goes over the spring), goes in the second hole the one furthest from the stop.
Looking at the reciever groove in the lower control arm, the dimple in the rubber sleeve (that goes over the spring), goes in the second hole the one furthest from the stop.
I think it would be easier for me to understand if you told me which way the END of the lower pigtail (Like, where the spring stops at the bottom) is supposed to face for each side front and rear.
sorry dude, i think you made a bad choice for two reasons
# 1 is i have 18" wheels and the Pro Kit. When I first put on the wheels it took about 2 weeks for the car to settle adn get real low. At first i freaked out too, and now the car is absoultley perfect
#2 your tire isnt exactly the same size as stock so the ride height is goign to look different. a 275/35/18 is the same diameter/height as a stock tire, anything else would make the car sit funny
I know how frustrating it is to do mods and have them not turn out perfectly, but you have to stay patient. Like others have said, if you plan to do any suspenion or exhuast work you may regret being so low.
sorry dude, i think you made a bad choice for two reasons
# 1 is i have 18" wheels and the Pro Kit. When I first put on the wheels it took about 2 weeks for the car to settle adn get real low. At first i freaked out too, and now the car is absoultley perfect
#2 your tire isnt exactly the same size as stock so the ride height is goign to look different. a 275/35/18 is the same diameter/height as a stock tire, anything else would make the car sit funny
I know how frustrating it is to do mods and have them not turn out perfectly, but you have to stay patient. Like others have said, if you plan to do any suspenion or exhuast work you may regret being so low.
H&R SS's are on their way.. and i already have the magna catback/catted x pipe... I dont want to wait 2 weeks for this to settle, and even if it did, it wouldnt settle enough for me to be satisfied with it, so i'm switching to the H&R's. Yeah, i know the tires look a bit small, but there are many other peopel here who went iwth a 265/35 tire up front and for some reason these tires i chose i guess run small... I cant exchange em without a heavy loss in my wallet, so i guess i'll just have to deal with em.