2011 GT, want to put SVR R350, Lowering kit and Brembos all at once...advice?

[Judge Holden]

Hey guys, thanks for letting me join!

I have a 2011 GT with 110,000 miles. Engine is great, but the suspension and breaks are getting a little tired. Nothing bad, just mileage. I plan on enjoying this at least 10 more years so I was getting ready to order....



SVE R350 Wheel & Tire Kit - 19x10/11 - Liquid Graphite - NT555 G2 Tires (05-14)

Mustang Ford Racing Strut, Shock And "P" Spring Kit (05-14)

Mustang Ford Performance GT500 Brake Kit - 6 Piston - 15" (05-14)

Can anyone see where any of this is a bad idea or a mistake? I want improved performance all around but don't want a squeaky oxcart. What else should I order?

 

[Norm Peterson]

Without knowing what uses you see in this car's future that will make for enjoyment, I can only offer a couple of basic thoughts.

Nittos wouldn't be my first choice if you plan on tracking this car (HPDE, road courses). Or necessarily for street driving.

Give every suspension link a good inspection, looking for aged/deteriorating bushings. Rubber bushings don't last forever or maintain their OE condition all the way out.

If you don't want squeaks, either stay away from any suspension components that feature polyurethane (poly) bushings completely . . . or plan on doing a couple of specific DIY mods to every piece of poly. Rod ends won't squeak, but can rattle after they accumulate time and miles.


Norm

 

[Norm Peterson]

XenForo's location of the 'Edit' button strikes again . . . their insistence on looking different from vbulletin not being a good thing here.


Norm