430 Challenge springs and dampers

Just sharing. These dampers are significantly shorter than the regular factory fitred dampers in a 430 or even a Scud. I had a set fitted once before and the car was absolutely slammed on its guts. Looks dramatic and completely indriveable on regular roads. Unless you plan to flatbed the car to a nearby track then go for it.

I'm still waiting for some kind soul to prove me wrong coz I absolutely love the handling prowess gained from having the challenge shocks.

 

Are these still available? As for the reply above... Was the experience of being SLAMMED even at the highest possible setting?

 

At the highest possible setting, it was still slammed to its guts. Impossible to drive up any driveway. But if you have luck making it work, let me know.

 

Thanks for the reply. Do you by chance have any pictures of this.. I am used to very low cars and here in Dubai the roads are pretty nice other than some speed bumps. Aside from how low the car was these bolted right in without any issues?

 

Only have shots of the front. The bumper was 5 fingers off from the ground. The tech tried to drive the car up a regular ramp. He ended up having to respray the bottom of my front bumper. I strongly do not recommend this upgrade unless you figure out a way to jack it above the max height. I love the stiffness though. Much better than even the Scud on hard springs at max setting.

 

Oh, I can deal with that with no problem! I sent a PM to the OP, hopefully they are still available. I'll make it work. Even if I have to consider a slightly larger profile tire (5%), it will help give that little bit more clearance.

Does the Scuderia bumper sit lower than a regular F430 bumper? Because I may have more luck on that fact alone. That lip looks like its asking to rub against things!

 

Any updates?

 

These look nice. If the setup makes a regular F430 the same ride height as the F430 challenge car then that is super low for street driving on public roads I would think. The challenge cars sit pretty darn low. That said any idea on these versus aftermarket lowerin springs (I think H&R makes a set, others may also)?

 

That doesn't look that low.

 

Lowest point of the front bumper is 3 finger spacing off the ground