Ground Control kit reviews
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Back with my story of my weekend. First the good news, I was faster. I'm still hitting the camber arms under certain conditions which don't include the track, thank goodness. The sway bar isn't being pushed into the frame seam either so it's slight contact. When I finished my 2nd. heat I was told that my car was trailing some blue smoke. Not much but I packed it in after a track side inspection revealed nothing obvious. Well, it turned out to be "Purple Crack" smoke. My rear Hoosiers were doing a Nascar impression. The only change I made to my car was additional negative camber which caused the rubbing/smoking. Easy fix. (spacers) So, I was faster even with my rear tires braking all around the track. The suspension feels great on track. The tires are lasting what seems forever to me. I'm going to save over a set of tires a year. Talk about a mod that pays for itself. The rubbing also could explain my off track adventures these last 2 events. It's not something I do frequently and it was concerning me a bit. Old and too bold if you get my drift. Nice to know it wasn't that, or stupidity.
Les
Les
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I understand what you're saying, but this thread is for the kit reviews. For the reason Doc just mentioned, I for one have yet to get anything from G.C. other than the sway bar links. I hope we get to see the continued updates and success that you and Les are having though. Your 6 rocks dude. A dedicated race car would be sweet!
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Plus the XF is getting a full repaint. I will most likely get the GC setup as spring comes around, prices and reviews seem very legit, but just like you said, I was also hoping to get a review on the street setup. I want the race kit, but wonder if that extra tenth at the track is worth comfort when on a longer trip with the future wife...
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Really?
Eibach crossfire kit doesn't give you options for spring load rates, ground control allows switching the spring out because it uses a standard and very affordable common spring.(they have custom made race spec adapters top and bottom for all four corners to put in these other springs and the price is rediculous cheap for what you get and the quality) Eibach crossfire kit is also not an adjustable system. You get some lowering compared to stock but you can only fine tune with the OEM spring pads (not very much) and takes a lot more time and energy.
I thought most of this was already posted in these ground control posts.
If you are just looking to get a better look and don't care about getting exactly the way you want and are not concerned about fine tuning and switching out parts to dial in suspension performance then just get the Eibach crossfire kit and be done.
Eibach crossfire kit doesn't give you options for spring load rates, ground control allows switching the spring out because it uses a standard and very affordable common spring.(they have custom made race spec adapters top and bottom for all four corners to put in these other springs and the price is rediculous cheap for what you get and the quality) Eibach crossfire kit is also not an adjustable system. You get some lowering compared to stock but you can only fine tune with the OEM spring pads (not very much) and takes a lot more time and energy.
I thought most of this was already posted in these ground control posts.
If you are just looking to get a better look and don't care about getting exactly the way you want and are not concerned about fine tuning and switching out parts to dial in suspension performance then just get the Eibach crossfire kit and be done.
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The way I understand it, the GC setup is in fact an Eibach kit that allows for variable height adjustments, giving you the option of fine tuning the height. Changing out different spring rates offers even more possibilities. The standalone Eibach kit will only allow you to drop a certain height, period.
I guess I'm like everyone else in that I'm waiting for feedback on how these are working for the common everyday driver. I have larger tires for a more comfortable ride (taller sidewalls) but would like the dropped look while retaining that comfort and avoiding any rubbing. And yes I do have the Konis installed.
I guess I'm like everyone else in that I'm waiting for feedback on how these are working for the common everyday driver. I have larger tires for a more comfortable ride (taller sidewalls) but would like the dropped look while retaining that comfort and avoiding any rubbing. And yes I do have the Konis installed.
Last edited by syfi; 11-27-2014 at 08:16 PM.