[G6_COUPE_PR]

I recently buy a 2006 G6 COUPE GTP. I SAW THAT THE CAR IS A LITTLE BIT HIGH AND MOST IN THE REAR WHEELS. THIS CAR COMES WITH SPORT TUNED SUSPENSION BUT I WANT SOMETHING TO LOWER THE CAR JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE.

I READ SOMETHING ABOUT EIBACH PRO-KIT BUT I WANT A KNOW IF SOMEONE HERE USED THAT AND A PICTURE WOULD BE GREAT.

 

[Weller]

Are you planning on keeping the stock rims? I believe the Eibach kit drops the rear 1.2 or 1.3. I'm not sure there's enough room in the wheel well to do that without rolling the fender, or going with a smaller wheel. I agree, it does sit a little too high for my taste too. Maybe some side skirts would help make it appear lower? Razzi has a nice looking ground effects kit.

By the way, turn your caps lock off. It's difficult to read and some take it as you're yelling. Welcome to the board!

 

[spoolinturbo]

Are you planning on keeping the stock rims? I believe the Eibach kit drops the rear 1.2 or 1.3. I'm not sure there's enough room in the wheel well to do that without rolling the fender, or going with a smaller wheel. I agree, it does sit a little too high for my taste too. Maybe some side skirts would help make it appear lower? Razzi has a nice looking ground effects kit.

By the way, turn your caps lock off. It's difficult to read and some take it as you're yelling. Welcome to the board!

i think there is plenty room for that drop...not sure about the GTP though, on the GT there is. Wonder if anyone has purchased springs yet...
jeff

 

[MIG6GTP]

I'm unaware that springs are out for this vehicle just yet. Well the GTP anyway. However I'd be very hard pressed to believe there are at this point.

 

[otcpharm]

i think there is plenty room for that drop.
jeff

Visiting the dealer for a closer look, I'm inclined to agree.

Don't think there are any springs available yet, unless GM did something stupid like reuse the GT springs on the GTP. :bash:

 

[Kman]

H & R will have their lowering springs out in March. The drop is 1.5" /front - 1.3" / rear. You can go with a 1.5" drop without issues.

 

[Weller]

Well, I just measured the rear wheel gap and there's just under 2 inches from the tire to the edge of the fender. I wouldn't feel comfortable with only a half inch of clearance. Better watch out for pot holes.
You all did see G6_Coupe_PR was asking about the GTP, which comes with 18's right? That won't matter if the OD are the same on the 17s and 18s? I don't know if they are or not?

 

[MIG6GTP]

H & R will have their lowering springs out in March. The drop is 1.5" /front - 1.3" / rear. You can go with a 1.5" drop without issues.

Keith,


You kick ass! You always have!

 

[Kman]

Well, I just measured the rear wheel gap and there's just under 2 inches from the tire to the edge of the fender. I wouldn't feel comfortable with only a half inch of clearance. Better watch out for pot holes.
You all did see G6_Coupe_PR was asking about the GTP, which comes with 18's right? That won't matter if the OD are the same on the 17s and 18s? I don't know if they are or not?

The OD should be very close. Potholes will not be a problem, unless you go for tires with 'rubberband width' sidewalls. I trust H&R springs, because I had them on my GA GT and never had any issues.

 

[Kman]

Keith,


You kick ass! You always have!

 

[GTPGuy82]

I'd think the drop in the rear would be more than in the front, since it's already way high up.

Mike

 

[Kman]

I'd think the drop in the rear would be more than in the front, since it's already way high up.

Mike

H&R builds springs with a lower front drop to maintain the 'Rake angle' of the car. This was told to me by one of the top guys at the company.

 

[branderson]

I would love to see some pics of a lowered G6.

P.S. Is the 2 fingers between the tire and fender just a ricer thing or is that a good rule of thumb as to how low you can go?