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**BERT** · 12-19-2013, 06:09 PM

Let me ask something. So I see now Koni offers the orange strut for the '11+ models. If I go that route I don't need to use gt500 mounts??

**Grandpa** · 12-19-2013, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by BERT

Let me ask something. So I see now Koni offers the orange strut for the '11+ models. If I go that route I don't need to use gt500 mounts??

No sir.

**BERT** · 12-19-2013, 06:13 PM

hmmmm

**BERT** · 12-19-2013, 06:14 PM

BUT, I already have the mounts, so might as well get the older struts? any advantage to using the new model ones?

**Grandpa** · 12-19-2013, 06:19 PM

From my understanding and what I have seen is that your car will sit lower with the older style.

**hatchttu** · 12-19-2013, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by 03MachMe

Well this whole argument is pointless lol

Ha ha ha, yeah, sorry for leaving that tidbit of info out of the original post!

**BERT** · 12-19-2013, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT

From my understanding and what I have seen is that your car will sit lower with the older style.

So it'll look funky with the new style? lol

**JDBishopArts** · 12-19-2013, 06:59 PM

I think the springs sit 1/8 to a 1/4 of an inch shorter on the older models. Not much difference.

**BERT** · 12-19-2013, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by JDBishopArts

I think the springs sit 1/8 to a 1/4 of an inch shorter on the older models. Not much difference.

OK, thanks. Just didn't want the nose up higher than the back.

**maxpayne** · 12-20-2013, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by JDBishopArts

I think the springs sit 1/8 to a 1/4 of an inch shorter on the older models. Not much difference.

Is this consistent for BOTH the front struts and rear shocks? Just the front?

csamsh · 12-20-2013, 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by maxpayne

Is this consistent for BOTH the front struts and rear shocks? Just the front?

no just the front. the rear is unchanged, and rear ride height isn't affected by the shocks in any case

**Dan12GT** · 12-20-2013, 09:42 AM

Ya I don't want to reuse mine especially if are popping now. I'd hate to get it all together when I do my struts / shocks and they still pop because I didn't go gt500 mounts to begin with.

**Toby** · 12-20-2013, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by csamsh

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.

Curious as to why you say this? I have installed dozens of gt500 mount on stock 11-14 shocks without issue.

csamsh · 12-20-2013, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Toby

Curious as to why you say this? I have installed dozens of gt500 mount on stock 11-14 shocks without issue.

My stock struts didn't fit the GT500 mounts, the threaded length of the shaft was not compatible. This is generally what the consensus is, you're actually the first person I've heard of saying this works.

A picture is worth a thousand words...if there's something we're all missing, we'd love for you to share!

**Toby** · 12-20-2013, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by csamsh

My stock struts didn't fit the GT500 mounts, the threaded length of the shaft was not compatible. This is generally what the consensus is, you're actually the first person I've heard of saying this works.

A picture is worth a thousand words...if there's something we're all missing, we'd love for you to share!

Hrm... Yeah I'll take a picture next time. I wonder if there is a difference in the years. I believe we order them for a 2012 gt500.

Let me look into it.