New wheels & springs on 05 convertible (pics)

98YellowVobra

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I finished installing my springs and wheels on my 05 convertible. I snapped a bunch of pics for those interested.

Before and after springs (Eibach Pro-Kit) with stock wheels:

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A bunch of pictures of the wheels (OE Wheels '06 Cobra' style, fronts: 18x9.5 with 255x45x18's, rears: 18x9.5 with 285x40x18's):

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Thanks.

Wheels just went on today and I haven't had a chance to get the alignment yet. I'm hoping they can get it aligned without caster / camber plates.

Also, if you look carefully at the pictures you can see that the rear wheels are just a shade closer to the drivers side, so it looks like I'm going to need to get an adjustable panhard to correct that. The Pro-Kit springs dropped it a little more than I expected, but I love the look.
 
I want you to feel confident thats the best looking 05 GT vert I have ever seen.. Even on the internet.. :nice:

So imagine what the people sitting next to you at a stoplight are thinking, who dont own an 05 Mustang!........ :D

...................................Yes, thats exactly what she is thinking.. I hope you are single!! "She's gonna ride ya cowboy".. YeeeHaaww! LOL!!
 
topless beach said:
Do you bottom out bad? What about handling vs ride harshness?

I haven't bottomed out yet on anything. Ride is firm but not harsh at all. The car feels much tighter with the springs. No more body roll going around hard turns and not as much weight transfer when braking or accellerating. Feels great.
 
It looks very nice. It is just a little too low for my taste, but it looks very good. I think it would look a little better if your wheels stuck out just a little more. Chrome wheels and metallic paint seems to go together quite well. Nice car!

I went with the H&R OE Sport Springs for my '06 GT coupe. The drop is supposed to be 1" for the front and .75" for the rear. I'm getting magnesium colored ROH Drift Rs as well (19x9/19x10). Now all I need is the car to get here...
 
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Very nice....wheels sizes,please....I might have missed them...also nice shine ....did you use polymer or wax...or C all the above...waiting on my Redfire....maybe soon...thanks :D
 
I have a redfire V6. Ive got vert envy, but the wife hates verts...so, its a coupe for me. I like the drop, but I still think the upgrade GT wheels look the best so far. Nice package, looks graet, and is a blast to drive.