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Why Should I Lower My Car - Performance Pack

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Robert Arco

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Okay, so for two months I have been dreaming of lowering the car with a performance pack. Eibach or Ford racing...something. I have researched, watched installs.

I even have a list - Do the front lower control arms with GT500, do the Ford racing handling pack, get the bump steer tie rod ends from Kenny Brown. Yup ...all worked out. Then I hit a thought today...why ?

Do I need to lower my Mustang like so many do? What "handling" am I looking to gain? I don't do rally racing, I have a convertible GT California Special in pristine condition so she stands out by herself. What would I gain (for a bit over 2 grand)?

I don't know ...talk me out of talking myself out of it guys...LOL
 

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It's more of a look. I have the original FR3 handling pack with the 1.5" drop and the car looks great be-it not the greatest over bumps (ouch) the reason I got it is because over 100mph the nose of the car lifts and stability is strictly stupid. You have to make final decision.
 

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Okay that makes sense...I rarely get her up there (though I like to...lol)...if I do have aggressive speed it is more in the straight line 0-80...like getting onto a freeway (like coming out of the pits before the pace car gets there --smirk)

Like I said, I drooled over this and also since its a convertible, supposedly the FR3 is not for my car...supposedly but because I was told by LMR it WILL fit just fine...but with the convertible approx. 150 lbs heavier, I would get more drop...so I would go P spring (standard 1" drop) so at the worst she drops 1.25 to 1.50?

I see you are site sponsor so headed to your site now....thanks for the reply
 

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Oops ! Long Island ? Born and raised in Huntington,,,now living in Seattle but family still has our house in Halesite
 
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