Updates on your 2005-2006 Ford GT, What have you done lately?

[Shark01]

Yeah, same here. I've been running the standard stock OEM wheels for simple understated look.

Still love the upgraded BBS, but nice to have the option to run either.

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Now is this why the Cop is about to bust you for using the wrong wheels?

 

[MTV8]

Yup. Thank you for the referral.

Sure thing. Good to see new stuff still being made.

 

[saleenrose]

I have a used set on my old shocks (I upgraded to Scott Ahlman's shocks). If you can't find a set some other way, I would consider selling them, but I will have to compress the springs to get them off. Where are you located?

I am in Eagle Idaho, I would compress them off for you and send back shocks. I am considering the Penske shock but do not want to harshen ride. Anyone have comparison knowledge?

 

[2112]

I have the Penske’s. They aren’t harsh but the Heim joints can be heard, particularly at slow speeds over rough surfaces.

 

[saleenrose]

Really hate front fender gap, if something does not come up, I will likely end up with something like that. It is worth the extra cost to make it right, Thanks

 

[2112]

Really hate front fender gap, if something does not come up, I will likely end up with something like that. It is worth the extra cost to make it right, Thanks

Oh, Yeah, That is a strong point of the Penskes. I have mine dialed way down low.

 

[SYCO GT]

Now is this why the Cop is about to bust you for using the wrong wheels?

You just can't win these days. You know what they say about driving a car that has modifications...

Even when I would run the car with the powder coated BBS Upgraded wheels, it still seemed to attract the local constable.

 

[PeteK]

I am in Eagle Idaho, I would compress them off for you and send back shocks. I am considering the Penske shock but do not want to harshen ride. Anyone have comparison knowledge?

I'm in SW washington. It would be a pain to ship the full shocks. Let me see if I can get them off. I'll PM you my contact info.

 

[Shark01]

You just can't win these days. You know what they say about driving a car that has modifications...

Even when I would run the car with the powder coated BBS Upgraded wheels, it still seemed to attract the local constable.

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Yeah, I bought mine with black wheels and I want to shoot them too, so I don’t blame her.

 

[saleenrose]

I think I will start of light. Lower nose, then at some point I am sure I will go for the Penske coil overs and a whipple supercharger and exhaust. I need to talk with whipple, they no longer show kit available.

 

[2112]

Parts are getting hard to come by.

There was talk of a new Whipple coming out but haven’t heard much for quite a while. I think more owners are concerned about what the auction value of their car is than driving or upgrading the cars.

 

[SYCO GT]

Is Penske coil overs our only aftermarket option for suspension? I wonder if we can get enough orders that Scott Ahlman could submit for a batch.

 

[saleenrose]

Parts are getting hard to come by.

There was talk of a new Whipple coming out but haven’t heard much for quite a while. I think more owners are concerned about what the auction value of their car is than driving or upgrading the cars.

I was one looking in waiting for the moment to be able to purchase. Now I think this is what I wanted, the next guy can pay top dollar for mine if they want it, because I don't want to sell it. I bought a low mileage car so I could be the one to use it.

I will check with Whipple today, I am a dealer with them so I talk with them often.

 

[Simon]

Penskes are noisy...I went back to stock with M2K perches. Every one likes Ahlman's for aftermarket

 

[MarkH]

If the only option is Penskes, i would pass... Ahlman's are the best option but Scott is busy and supplies are hard to come by so I understand him not doing more at this time. It just seems the perches are still the best option to lower the car at this point.

 

[white out]

I worked with Penske to develop a coilover for a different application (Murci) and have not had noise and know of plenty of people happy with their Penskes - they are built by the guys who develop and build the coilovers for teams in your favorite racing series. While I am not doubting that heim joints can be loud, it is not a guarantee. I have run Penske & KW V3 on many personal cars, and sell both, between the two I would go Penske - they are stout and great value for a coilover at that level.

 

[2112]

I love my Penske’s. Noise only when cold, going slow and driving on rough roads.

 

[2112]

I will check with Whipple today, I am a dealer with them so I talk with them often.

Find out anything?

 

[roketman]

I was one looking in waiting for the moment to be able to purchase. Now I think this is what I wanted, the next guy can pay top dollar for mine if they want it, because I don't want to sell it. I bought a low mileage car so I could be the one to use it.

I will check with Whipple today, I am a dealer with them so I talk with them often.L

I worked with Penske to develop a coilover for a different application (Murci) and have not had noise and know of plenty of people happy with their Penskes - they are built by the guys who develop and build the coilovers for teams in your favorite racing series. While I am not doubting that heim joints can be loud, it is not a guarantee. I have run Penske & KW V3 on many personal cars, and sell both, between the two I would go Penske - they are stout and great value for a coilover at that level.

Are you aware of the racing teams Scott has worked with?? From IMSA to nascar to Indy cars! Did I mention he is a chassis engineer?
A great guy too!

 

[2112]

Are you aware of the racing teams Scott has worked with?? From IMSA to nascar to Indy cars! Did I mention he is a chassis engineer?
A great guy too!

All very impressive, but It doesn't really matter if they are NLA.