Wanted facelift grandturismo mc shift

[Felonious Crud]

Please stop !!! I certainly don’t need you guys to edge me on
I’m bad enough on my own
So did someone mention H pipe

H or X. Like some kind of weird religion, both have their supporters and detractors around these parts. Neither is bad, neither will set you back more than £250.

I think @conaero at SportsItalia might be doing these now, not sure. Someone will be along shortly to make a more informed suggestion.

In lieu of lowering springs, subtle spacers will help fill those wheels arches. I think on mine I had 20mm rears and 15mm fronts. There's a thread called spaced out with pictures.

edit: 17 and 15. Here you go: https://www.sportsmaserati.com/index.php?threads/spaced-out.18091/

 

[Andyk]

Spacers are a must as it is the only thing Maserati got wrong with the looks ….The stance. Although the space between the tyres and wheel arch a 4x4 would be proud of so yes I would go on Bebs recommendation of 25mm lower as well.

Lots will say X pip but so think the GT sounds great straight out of the factory. It is one of the great things about them.

 

[ofenomeno99]

Congrats ! If you want to see your car with spacers and lowering springs check mine out !

https://www.sportsmaserati.com/index.php?threads/novitec-granturismo-springs-fs.33572/page-2

 

[dickygrace]

Congratulations on your purchase. Leave it as Maserati intended and don’t cheapen it. @conaero ‘s Apple Car Play upgrade is more than worthwhile though.

 

[Gazcw]

Congratulations, looks like a lovely car, but then I would say every Maserati is lovely - enjoy

Especially 4 seater Strads

 

[Gazcw]

1. Yellow calipers
2. Rear lowering springs (25 mm)
3. SM CarPlay system
4. Stindig Alu paddles
5. Stindig Alu rest pedal
6. Uprated door speakers
7. Zep’s larger diameter brake disc & pad upgrade
8. Braided brake hoses

Plus the three above - think that’s it…

 

[Ifty]

Spacers are a must as it is the only thing Maserati got wrong with the looks ….The stance. Although the space between the tyres and wheel arch a 4x4 would be proud of so yes I would go on Bebs recommendation of 25mm lower as well.

Lots will say X pip but so think the GT sounds great straight out of the factory. It is one of the great things about them.

Lower on the rear only ?

 

[Bebs]

Lower on the rear only ?

Yes that’s what I have done.
Before:


after:

 

[midlifecrisis]

But but but the PPI inspection???


Looks great, good luck and enjoy

Good point well made, @Ifty , I recommend 5 Hail Mary's and 10 Our Father's and a moderator will be along to absolve you of your sin.

 

[midlifecrisis]

1. Rear lowering springs (25 mm)
2. SM CarPlay system
3. Stindig Alu paddles
4. Stindig Alu rest pedal
5. Uprated door speakers
6. Zep’s larger diameter brake disc & pad upgrade
7. Braided brake hoses

Plus the three above - think that’s it…

And a stripe, or are they so 2010's?

 

[Ifty]

Who would you guys recommend for interior carbon trim ?
Need to satisfy my carbon fetish

 

[Bebs]

Who would you guys recommend for interior carbon trim ?
Need to satisfy my carbon fetish

Carbon dip it all? The OEM carbon trim is extremely costly and hard to come by.

 

[Bebs]

Maserati Granturismo – Banshee Motorsport

www.bansheemotorsport.co.uk

 

[Andyk]

Lower on the rear only ?

That is one for Bebs to answer as not sure why you would only do the rear.

 

[Bebs]

That is one for Bebs to answer as not sure why you would only do the rear.

Dropping the rear by 25 mm gives the same tyre to arch gap front and back. The OEM rear gap is twice that of the front.

 

[will-w]

Dropping the rear by 25 mm gives the same tyre to arch gap front and back. The OEM rear gap is twice that of the front.

How does that affect ride composure and handling? I assume the specifications of the lowering springs are different to the OEM setup?

I hate the arch gap at the rear, but I’ve discounted lowering springs as I already have clearance issues on the front.

 

[will-w]

Just a little update
I don’t really know what happened but I ended up purchasing this
Hopefully picking it up tomorrow

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Oh and congratulations! She looks stunning!!

 

[Bebs]

How does that affect ride composure and handling? I assume the specifications of the lowering springs are different to the OEM setup?

I hate the arch gap at the rear, but I’ve discounted lowering springs as I already have clearance issues on the front.

I haven’t noticed any difference. AV engineering adjusted the camber to 2.5 rear & 1.5 front.
Manufactured by Faulkner using the spec of the OEM spring as guidance. Spring rate is 325lbs as per the part number. Drop at 25mm isn’t drastic when you consider the H&R equivalent is 35mm with no reported issues with the bump stops. Lowering the rear does not affect the ground clearance as the front is already at pretty much the same height.
Makes the GT look right in my opinion.

 

[will-w]

I haven’t noticed any difference. AV engineering adjusted the camber to 2.5 rear & 1.5 front.
Manufactured by Faulkner using the spec of the OEM spring as guidance. Spring rate is 325lbs as per the part number. Drop at 25mm isn’t drastic when you consider the H&R equivalent is 35mm with no reported issues with the bump stops. Lowering the rear does not affect the ground clearance as the front is already at pretty much the same height.
Makes the GT look right in my opinion.

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Thank you for the description. Do you have any issues with rubbing if you have people in the back?

 

[Bebs]

Thank you for the description. Do you have any issues with rubbing if you have people in the back?

No issues, drove to France in June with people in the back and crammed full with luggage and belongings, it sat down perhaps another 10 mm on that occasion but absolutely no issues.
The spring rate takes into account the drop.