I gone and done it
Just ordered KYB GR2 struts and Eibach lowering springs from Tirerack.com for my car. The spring and strut combination is going to give me a 1.4 inch drop in the front and a 1.3 inch drop in the rear. Also, the new rear struts have provisions for sway bar end links.
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sounds cool, but I still prefer the Wagon version[:)] 0 -
If your'e in front of me, DON'T slow down / stop to go over railroad tracks. The brakes on the ol' Dodge ain't what they used to be.[:D] 0 -
I am not trying to start an argument but I have always wanted to ask someone who has a low car or truck. "Why do you do that? Is there a purpose other than looks?" Just curious. 0 -
quote:"Why do you do that? Is there a purpose other than looks?"
Lowering a car lowers the center of gravity, the closer to the ground a car is the easer it is to turn, plus a lower car also has a better COD, less drag equals better milage, faster speeds0 -
quote:Originally posted by garanch
I am not trying to start an argument but I have always wanted to ask someone who has a low car or truck. "Why do you do that? Is there a purpose other than looks?" Just curious.
Sports cars usually sit low as to give the vehicle the lowest center of gravity possible and to prevent lift at speed(air traveling under the car). The lower the car sits, the better it handles (Theorhetically).
The Spec-Miata I had was built for racing, sat maybe 2" off the ground, fuel tank was actually a very flat tank on the bottom of the car, etc. Doing this to a street car, really doesn't help without a fully tuned suspension with true performance parts, and tons of road testing with expensive equipment and tuning and the right tires.
One thing, Cat... The ride WILL CHANGE, no matter what Eibach says.0 -
Thanks for the answer. I never thought about the improved handeling. I have never owned anything but pickups, but have always wondered about those ground hugging cars. 0 -
Sounds good, as long as you don't throw the suspension geometry off. The suspension components were designed to be neutral sprung at a pre-engineered height. Simply put, you're allowing the suspension to work at 1.5" less than it was designed to be (neutral spring load). May have to install different length A-arms, perhaps. Best to see if you can order a complete lowering package, that has other critical components designed to work together as a unit. With such a kit, they include alignment specs with the package. Difficult at best to align a car riding lower than it was designed to without total parts change-out.
I've heard many times.."setup is at the height I want it to be, but it handles like a piece of schitt" Or "Tires wear out immediately". You get the idea. Best, Joe0 -
The set-up I'm getting is proven to work. I'm a member of the Taurus Car Club of America, and the KYBs with Eibachs is what a majority of the other members run on their cars. 0 -
ghetto cruiser. 0 -
No, a finely tuned performance sedan. 0 -
In all actuality, the set up I bought is really for the '96-'99 non wagon, non SHO Tauruses. But what isn't common knowledge outside the Taurus world is, while not identical, suspension components can be interchanged between different generations of the car. The 1st and 2nd gens are directly interchangeable and the 3rd and 4th gens are directly interchangeable. 3rd/4th components can be installed on 1st/2nd with minor fitting. I could go on about Taurus interchangeability but I'll let it go at that. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by catpealer111
No, a finely tuned performance sedan.
I thought it was more like a finely tuned grocery getter. Do you put a baby car seat in the back for effect also?0 -
How's "touring sedan" work over "performance sedan" for you? 0 -
...tear the whole exhaust off if you hit an armadillo. 0 -
My improved flow exhaust it tucked up out of the way very nicely. And the last time I checked, there weren't any armadillos in NoDak land. 0 -
It sounds fun! what wheels are you running? Do you need to change? Just by taking a quick look, will the tire fit into the wheel well or can you roll the fender a bit?
maybe thats not much of an issue with a 1.5" drop, but i know on the Dodge we put in a 3 in front and 4 rear, rubbing was a huge issue.0 -
I'm sticking with the stock 16x7 5 spoke alloys with 215/60s for now since there new, plenty of room in the wheel wells. Once they wear out I'm thinking of mounting up some 215/55 Kumhos. 0 -
Dang that might fit under my 2008 F250. 0 -
when i was young we jacked up the rear, you guys all lower, seen a blue taurus the other day like that. looked kinda cool though[;)][:D] 0 -
With as saggy and weak as the stock rear suspension is, I will actually get about a half inch of lift out of the new rear springs. Tauruses suffer from what is called "SAS" or Saggy Ass Syndrome from the factory, it is caused by soft rear struts and too light of springs. If the car was rear wheel drive, I would jack up the rear to fit some big meats back there. But it is a front driver, lowering all four corners is all I can do. I'm only going about an inch and a half, so it'll be tasteful, not a slammed undercarriage dragging low rider. 0 -
Beware.. of road hazards that could be ran over. Dead animals, mufflers, trash, beer cans.. anything can tear up the front spoiler and underbody.. 0 -
Back in college I had a Thunderbird that could get high centered on an ant hill. I try to avoid running over anything in the road. 0 -
Performance/touring sedan or not, it's still front wheel drive, right?
It's ok, here's what my first car was (Not this car, but one that looked exactly like this one).
Edit: I did not have the flag. If I had money at the time, I would have bought the flag. Of course if I had had money, I would not have had a Taurus.[:D]0 -
1st gens were revolutionary in their day and they're still sharp looking cars when they're in good shape. 0
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