Reclaim Member 9 Member For: 14y 7m 27d Posted 19/01/11 09:10 AM Share Posted 19/01/11 09:10 AM So I've been looking around at lowered fg xr6's to get some inspiration for my new purchase. I came across this pic:Uploaded with ImageShack.usCan any suspension experts on here have a guess at what set up is going on here? Can you get this low with just springs?I have a bout 2k to spend, and want to get as low as possible!Cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 1m 5d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 19/01/11 10:17 AM Share Posted 19/01/11 10:17 AM Looks like psi40l or whatever it is?SSLs up front and SSSLs compressed anninch in the back would sit like that, for under a thousand all up. 2k would get you close to coilovers, but don't know if they go that low in these things? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1073874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 11m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 19/01/11 10:22 AM Share Posted 19/01/11 10:22 AM Agreed but ride quality would be sh*t or non existent without shocks so do it properly or you will regret it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1073876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaim Member 9 Member For: 14y 7m 27d Posted 19/01/11 10:54 AM Author Share Posted 19/01/11 10:54 AM Awesome, thanks for the responsesI definitely want to do it properly, and minimize the loss of ride quality as much as possible.So theoretically I could chuck in some springs, with shorter shocks, and compress the rear springs? Does compressing weaken the springs at all?Sorry I'm new at this! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1073895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 11m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 19/01/11 11:30 AM Share Posted 19/01/11 11:30 AM Id say try the SSL, SSSL combo first and see what you think then if it's not low enough compress the rears. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1073906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanBatman G666E Turbo!!! Member 1,008 Member For: 15y 3m 9d Gender: Male Posted 19/01/11 01:10 PM Share Posted 19/01/11 01:10 PM I have that combo, yesterday I took a friend for a drive and he also had a drive, he has a stock g6et mine lowered with above mentioned springs rears cold compressed fronts modified, he had stock 19's stock car I also have 20's, I his own words.... it rides nicer than mine on pretty much all roads other than sharp jolts and the steering is amazing compared to mine.... dunno about the steering bit though... but it doesn't ride too badly.... until you have 5 fat people in the car then the stock shocks show up Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1073930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudiger All round good guy! Lifetime Members 1,122 Member For: 16y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: Greenvale, Victoria Posted 20/01/11 02:20 AM Share Posted 20/01/11 02:20 AM Just run it on the bump stops, or install some airbag suspension. Then you lower it and raise it as you need. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1074013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 1m 5d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 20/01/11 03:30 AM Share Posted 20/01/11 03:30 AM Won get away with an engineered bag setup for 2k, try closer to 8-9k. Running on the bump stops feel horrible, worst ride ever. But will look good. If you want it proper slammed ssl sssl combo won't keep you happy. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1074025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Resident idiot. Donating Members 2,068 Member For: 14y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/01/11 03:47 AM Share Posted 20/01/11 03:47 AM That is very low for an fg! Good luck with yours. Put up pics if you do it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1074029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-SPEC You are a dead set goose Silver Donating Members 3,968 Member For: 19y 4m 26d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 20/01/11 04:27 AM Share Posted 20/01/11 04:27 AM SSL front SSSL rear FTW! Perfect ride height and squats down nicely under load Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/72758-looking-to-dump-my-fg/#findComment-1074036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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