Wheel and spring suggestions?

Crzypny · 01-22-2006, 10:59 AM

OK guys, I'm ready to update the wheels on my GT and plan to do it in the next week or so. Any suggestions as to what wheels look good for the fox GT?

Also would like suggestions from you guys about what vendor(s) to look at for suspension. My goal is to lower the car and to improve the handling. Was looking with going with Kenny Brown but now that looks as though that option may be out.

1sicklx · 01-22-2006, 12:33 PM

Personally I like the 99 cobra's .... Might consider Ford C springs

TheJeanyus · 01-22-2006, 01:42 PM

Maximum Motorsports makes some good package stuff.

Those are '01 Cobra wheels, not '99s, but they look great. THe '99s are satin finished.

01-22-2006, 02:16 PM

cant go wrong with the bullit wheels on a fox gt.17x8's up front and the 17x10.5's out back.they will fit and look nice.or the argent finish FR500's in the same measurements would look good too.

do an sn95 front brake conversion for some better stopping and then do some eibach progressive rate springs.

Craig K. · 01-22-2006, 04:31 PM

How much money do you want to spend?
If it were me I would do as mentioned above (SN95 brake conversion) this gets you into the 5 lug wheel choices, which I think are more readily available and cheaper.

Here is what I would do:
SN95 spindles
new Cobra caliper/rotor kit (fronts)
Rear - 5 lug conversion with new drums
If money doesn't matter much then do a 5 lug rear disk conversion
Then get a set of eibach springs (Pro kit) along with a new strut shock package (perhaps KYB, koni, or???)
Then get a set of 17x8 Cobra rim (98, 99, 01, or 03/04) all look good and are reasonabally priced.

TheJeanyus · 01-22-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig K.

Then get a set of 17x8 Cobra rim (98, 99, 01, or 03/04) all look good and are reasonabally priced.

'03/'04 Cobra wheels are 9" wide.

redhorse · 01-22-2006, 08:25 PM

Black Bullits

QWKSNKE · 01-22-2006, 08:36 PM

I like the 01 cobra wheels on lowered fox GT's

Ponygirl · 01-22-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Maximum Motorsports makes some good package stuff.

Those are '01 Cobra wheels, not '99s, but they look great. THe '99s are satin finished.

I knew those wheels looked familiar.

1sicklx · 01-22-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Those are '01 Cobra wheels, not '99s, but they look great.

at least we all agree the cobra's look good on it

01-22-2006, 10:59 AM	#1
Crzypny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hoover, Al Posts: 576	Wheel and spring suggestions? OK guys, I'm ready to update the wheels on my GT and plan to do it in the next week or so. Any suggestions as to what wheels look good for the fox GT? Also would like suggestions from you guys about what vendor(s) to look at for suspension. My goal is to lower the car and to improve the handling. Was looking with going with Kenny Brown but now that looks as though that option may be out.

01-22-2006, 12:33 PM	#2
1sicklx BamaMafia 4 Life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake View, AL Posts: 2,577	Re: Wheel and spring suggestions? Personally I like the 99 cobra's .... Might consider Ford C springs __________________ 1999 Ford F-150 Lariat

01-22-2006, 01:42 PM	#3
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Wheel and spring suggestions? Maximum Motorsports makes some good package stuff. Those are '01 Cobra wheels, not '99s, but they look great. THe '99s are satin finished. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

01-22-2006, 02:16 PM	#4
qkjuicedpony Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Wheel and spring suggestions? cant go wrong with the bullit wheels on a fox gt.17x8's up front and the 17x10.5's out back.they will fit and look nice.or the argent finish FR500's in the same measurements would look good too. do an sn95 front brake conversion for some better stopping and then do some eibach progressive rate springs.

01-22-2006, 04:31 PM	#5
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: Wheel and spring suggestions? How much money do you want to spend? If it were me I would do as mentioned above (SN95 brake conversion) this gets you into the 5 lug wheel choices, which I think are more readily available and cheaper. Here is what I would do: SN95 spindles new Cobra caliper/rotor kit (fronts) Rear - 5 lug conversion with new drums If money doesn't matter much then do a 5 lug rear disk conversion Then get a set of eibach springs (Pro kit) along with a new strut shock package (perhaps KYB, koni, or???) Then get a set of 17x8 Cobra rim (98, 99, 01, or 03/04) all look good and are reasonabally priced. __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

01-22-2006, 08:25 PM	#7
redhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trussville, Al Posts: 819	Re: Wheel and spring suggestions? Black Bullits

01-22-2006, 08:36 PM	#8
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Wheel and spring suggestions? I like the 01 cobra wheels on lowered fox GT's __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy