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Recent content by slowwhitevert

  1. high mile 2013 California Special Convertible suspension overhaul

    Yeah, I have no visions of grandeur that I'll ever make an automatic/convertible competitive in any type of class spec racing or autocross. I know the verts weigh more and have substantially less chassis rigidity then a coupe, especially being its an automatic too boot. I basically want to put...
  2. high mile 2013 California Special Convertible suspension overhaul

    I think you maybe correct, my thought process is that with the mileage of the car a lot of the suspension is already well worn so I'd hate to simply repair everything to stock spec only to replace the OEM suspension only for in a year or 2 start replacing the OEM parts again with aftermarket...
  3. high mile 2013 California Special Convertible suspension overhaul

    Essentially all of the above, maybe not necessarily a daily driver as I have a AWD vehicle for winter/rainy day duty, and not quite ready to try my hand at actual track racing.I have only done a couple of Autocross events, but I really did enjoy the couple of events I took my old V6 car too. I...
  4. high mile 2013 California Special Convertible suspension overhaul

    I appreciate the replies, and yes apex wheels where the next wheels on my list. I did also like the idea of the ford racing kit, but as noted because it is listed as for "coupes only" that was what dissuaded me from considering it. Would contacting Ford directly be the best way to figure out...
  5. high mile 2013 California Special Convertible suspension overhaul

    Hey guys, so I just purchased a 2013 California Special 6R80 automatic. I got my car pretty cheap because it does have some miles on it(130k), and it needs some suspension work, and the tires are pretty much toast as well, which didn't deter me as I knew I pretty much wanted to swap out a lot of...
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