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Old 12-19-2013, 02:38 PM   #1
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Default Suspensin Double Check

Okay, i traded the 12 in for a 14 track pack GT on Black Friday and I have some suspension parts I need to put on. I just wanted to double check my parts list to make sure I am good to go.

So far I have
KONI STrT shocks and struts
SR lowering springs
J&M Panhard Bar
and I will order a LCA relocation bracket after Christmas.

Are these the main things I NEED to get it done correctly?

Down the road I plan on at least some adjustable LCAs.

The car is a daily driver, I probably won't ever race it so m main concern is how it looks and rides and hopefully it will handle better as well.

Thanks for the knowledge. Oh, and would anyone be willing to help me out installing it after the new year sometime?
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Old 12-19-2013, 02:50 PM   #2
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As long as the Konis are for 11+ you should be good. If not you will need the GT500 strut mounts. Should ride and look good as well as handle much better. If your anywhere close to wylie I can help you out
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Old 12-19-2013, 03:05 PM   #3
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You don't need Adjustable LCA's unless some serious racing is done in the future. I recommend BMR and I'd get them so you can put them on now with all the other stuff. They make a difference.

Sounds like a decent combo. Not my choice in brands but should be fine.
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Old 12-19-2013, 03:29 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by 03MachMe View Post
As long as the Konis are for 11+ you should be good. If not you will need the GT500 strut mounts. Should ride and look good as well as handle much better. If your anywhere close to wylie I can help you out
I thought the gt500 mounts were still needed to prevent popping noises, etc. My stock mounts pop quite a bit.
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Old 12-19-2013, 03:47 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Dan12GT View Post
I thought the gt500 mounts were still needed to prevent popping noises, etc. My stock mounts pop quite a bit.
The stock mounts are GARBAGE and a very good place to upgrade. The 05-10 cars have a different-length threaded portion of the strut shaft from the 11-14 cars. You need the GT500 mounts to accommodate the 05-10 struts.

I do know that the GT500 mounts DO NOT WORK with 11-14 struts. I don't know if the 05-10 struts work with 11-14 mounts.

Good idea on the LCA brackets- while you're at it get some adjustable LCA's too and fix that pinion angle.
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My stock mounts have worked just fine with my combo and have lasted plenty of racing
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Originally Posted by 03MachMe View Post
My stock mounts have worked just fine with my combo and have lasted plenty of racing
well then I'd say you're a beneficiary of some divine intervention. Mine started creaking and squeaking before I did a thing to the front suspension, probably after 3000 miles.
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When I lowered my car the stock mounts came apart into 2 pieces exposing the little ball bearings. They have creaked and popped since then.
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Yeah if you're careful you can pop the mounts back together and it won't be too nasty. Most people just pop them apart and have all the balls go everywhere and try to but it back together without any grease.

GT500 mounts are better. What's even better than that is C/C plates.
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Originally Posted by JDBishopArts View Post
Yeah if you're careful you can pop the mounts back together and it won't be too nasty. Most people just pop them apart and have all the balls go everywhere and try to but it back together without any grease.

GT500 mounts are better. What's even better than that is C/C plates.
Ya I managed not to spill anything anywhere but I did feel they are pretty darn cheap material to come apart like that.

haha ya I may eventually got CC plates although I don't have nearly as aggressive as a drop you do.
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Originally Posted by Dan12GT View Post
My stock mounts pop quite a bit.
What causes that?

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They are just made to snap apart. You can snap them back together. It makes for a smoother ride with less noise than the GT500 ones.
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So I forgot to mention I have the 05-10 KONIs and ground control camber plates for the 05-10 struts.
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Well this whole argument is pointless lol
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Old 12-19-2013, 05:46 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by Dominic Toretto View Post
What causes that?

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Loss of ball bearings.

Originally Posted by hatchttu View Post
So I forgot to mention I have the 05-10 KONIs and ground control camber plates for the 05-10 struts.
Then you're set!
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