Lowering Cap Recommendation

[AAA96]

So as I have searched I have found many companies who make the lowering cap. Just wanted to inquire and see what your opinions were and which ones offer the best solution (in your opinion). Thanks.

[Loud]

Ipsco. Can't go wrong with them.

[AAA96]

Ipsco. Can't go wrong with them.

Anyone have instaation instructions for any of the kits they can share?

[MoparJohn]

Anyone have instaation instructions for any of the kits they can share?

It has been a couple of years since I did mine. You will need a spring compressor.

Rears - You can leave the shocks bolted in. Just compress the spring. Remove the old cap in there and install the new one.
Fronts - You will need to unbolt the shock. Compress the spring and then remove the old and install the new.

[Topplayer]

I have had mine for 2 years no problems. Gives the car a nicer stance.

Has anyone tracked with the lowering caps? any problems bottoming out or rubbing?

I never had a problem with tons of hard street driving.

[MoparJohn]

I have had mine for 2 years no problems. Gives the car a nicer stance.

Has anyone tracked with the lowering caps? any problems bottoming out or rubbing?

I never had a problem with tons of hard street driving.

I track pretty heavily on mine and no issues yet. Splitters will rub from time to time, but that's to be expected. No damage has occurred to the car from the lowering caps.

[Topplayer]

I track pretty heavily on mine and no issues yet. Splitters will rub from time to time, but that's to be expected. No damage has occurred to the car from the lowering caps.

thats great to hear!

[GTS-E]

I have a set of Ipsco that I will be installing soon. No installation instructions come with them however I will plan to document the process and post here in the forums. I have looked historically but did not see any write-ups.

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[Topplayer]

I have a set of Ipsco that I will be installing soon. No installation instructions come with them however I will plan to document the process and post here in the forums. I have looked historically but did not see any write-ups.

Lowering Caps.jpg

Here is a prior write up. Might help with the install. Good luck!

https://driveviper.com/forums/thread...+lowering+caps

[GTS-E]

Here is a prior write up. Might help with the install. Good luck!

https://driveviper.com/forums/thread...+lowering+caps

Brilliant! Thanks mate. Look like I need to improve my thread searching skills

[SilveRT8]

Had the Ipsco on my '13 GTS and transferred them to my '16 TA2. Lowers the car by almost 3/4" and improves the stance. Great mod for Street and Track, no issues as long as you're careful when going over big bumps.

See pics of stock height vs Ipsco lowering caps

[Whiskey]

I have IPSCO caps. One thing I noticed is that the ride is a bit smoother. Better looks, better ride.

Install is pretty simple really.

Break lug nuts loose(just a little loose do not remove)
Jack the car up until the tire comes off the ground.
Remove wheel.
Use compact spring compressor on opposite sides of the spring (not the el-cheap-o ones)
Compress until you can remove the cap.
Remove cap
Slide in new cap and orientate the spring and cap.
Put wheel back on
Lower wheel until it JUST touches the ground to TQ lug nuts.

Repeat on the other three.

Took me about 2.5hrs or 3 shots of Jack.

[SRT BILL]

I have IPSCO caps. One thing I noticed is that the ride is a bit smoother. Better looks, better ride.

Install is pretty simple really.

Break lug nuts loose(just a little loose do not remove)
Jack the car up until the tire comes off the ground.
Remove wheel.
Use compact spring compressor on opposite sides of the spring (not the el-cheap-o ones)
Compress until you can remove the cap.
Remove cap
Slide in new cap and orientate the spring and cap.
Put wheel back on
Lower wheel until it JUST touches the ground to TQ lug nuts.

Repeat on the other three.

Took me about 2.5hrs or 3 shots of Jack.

Sounds very straight forward Whiskey. Did you need to have it realigned?

[Whiskey]

Sounds very straight forward Whiskey. Did you need to have it realigned?

I did not and I've put about 8,000mi on it from install.

[TBSH]

Has anyone actually measured before and after?
Seems people say .3-.7

[Lawineer]

FYI, if you have side skirts, your center will be very very low. You wont be able to clear speed bumps and getting the front end jacked up is a real pain.

No rubbing though.

[Bryan Savage]

I have a set of IPSCOs on my kitchen counter. Something tells me I'm going to bonk the hell out of my diffuser with these on.

Keep your eyes open for a set of slightly used ones listed soon. lol

[VENOM-TA]

I have a set of IPSCOs on my kitchen counter. Something tells me I'm going to bonk the hell out of my diffuser with these on.

Keep your eyes open for a set of slightly used ones listed soon. lol

You looking to sell lowering caps?

[Bryan Savage]

You looking to sell lowering caps?

Not until I install them and learn I shouldn't have. Gotta find a spring compressor.

[Ogme042]

Not until I install them and learn I shouldn't have. Gotta find a spring compressor.

Save you some time. I tried them on my TA. The rear lowering cap/spring does not fit tight against the upper shock mount with the suspension hanging. There is a 1/4” to 1/2” gap. This may not be a problem once the car is on the ground, but if you were to unload the suspension while tracking, etc, I think it could be. (I recall reading another thread about this from a while ago.)

I ended up installing the rear (thicker) ipsco cap on the front and left the rears alone. It gives the car a little more rake which is ok for me since I sometimes run a taller front tire and this puts front ground clearance closer to normal instead of raised.