Difference in SE & GT springs

smallty05 · 10-29-2005, 10:17 AM

What is exactly the difference? I have the opportunity to switch mine out for free... I have heard it adjust ride height a little and they are a little more stiff to provide better handling...

pyro · 10-29-2005, 10:27 AM

IIRC they are exactly the same

Rba007 · 10-29-2005, 10:29 AM

They are. The difference in handling between the SE and GT is primarily the swaybars.

smallty05 · 10-29-2005, 10:34 AM

what changes the ride height/stance then? is that mainly the difference in the style?

pyro · 10-29-2005, 11:03 AM

the gt "kit" just sits lower than the se, maybe thats why it looks like the car sits lower.

smallty05 · 10-29-2005, 11:39 AM

well it doesn't matter anymore I just went out and bought some lowering springs online... Makes everything better..

pyro · 10-29-2005, 12:44 PM

what kind?

smallty05 · 10-29-2005, 02:17 PM

I ended up just going with the Sprint springs... they were 149 plus free shipping... I wasn't looking for the 2 inch drop so these will do.. plus they save me an extra $50 or so

DrFabulous · 10-30-2005, 04:58 PM

I pray you got new struts/ strut mounts as well.

smallty05 · 10-31-2005, 02:02 PM

Yeah i thought about that... But after fixing the front end and what not... I would have to wait another 2-3 weeks to get the money for them... Do the new struts and strut mounts help a lot?

pyro · 10-31-2005, 02:24 PM

considering that the stock setup isnt designed for a lowered car, yes.

DrFabulous · 10-31-2005, 07:18 PM

That and the fact that since you have everything torn off, it's better to just replace it all. It's a bitch to take on/off.

smallty05 · 10-31-2005, 09:22 PM

Thanks for lookin out guys... Makes sense to me.. I guess I'll wait the extra couple weeks and buy the new struts and mounts... Which ones do you guys reccomend?

DrFabulous · 10-31-2005, 09:44 PM

KYB struts, from www.pfyc.com . Get OEM mounts from GMpartsdirect or your dealer.

rap219 · 11-01-2005, 10:21 AM

back to the topic what ar ethe other difference....speed limiter, speedo, rear disk brakes, gearing i was told???? i ask because i'm curious too...what are aLL thee differences

smallty05 · 11-01-2005, 11:57 AM

speed limiter varies on the GT from year to year... My SE stops at 107... SE's have no rear disk brakes, GT's come with the Ram Air set up (comes through nostrils on front end), Gearing on GT's is shorter more for accel, speedometer is 120 on the SE (140 or 150?) on the GT?... thats the only one's I know of... I'm sure these guys know more

DrFabulous · 11-01-2005, 01:31 PM

To be on topic, the springs are no different.

Between all aspects of GT and SE- body molding, gearing, exhaust, ram-air, top speed limiter, rear discs on GT, different tails, stiffer sways on a GT, window trim chrome on SE... thats all I can think of.

smallty05 · 11-01-2005, 06:04 PM

well I talked to my cousin (a mechanic) and he said that I shouldn't need to replace the factory struts as of right now... He said if I notice that the ride is horrible or if I notice anything out of the normal then I should consider it... I guess I will just see what happens at first then just buy them later if I need... I do appreciate your alls input though... its something to consider

GALover · 11-01-2005, 07:00 PM

Copied and pasted from elsewhere on this site...
Difference between SE and GT:

GT has "Dual" exhaust
GT has a larger diameter exhaust pipe
GT has the Ram Air induction
GT has softer rear springs
GT has stiffer struts
GT has a thicker rear sway bar
GT has a lower final drive ratio
GT has different body cladding/bumpers
GT speedo goes up to 150 MPH, SE goes up to 120 MPH (In the USA Only)
GT has a higher fuel shutoff (126 MPH vrs. 105 or 112)
GT has different wheels and tires
GT1 has more options not availabe on SE(Depends on the year)
GT has rear discs, SE has drums
GT has different badges
SE has available 5-speed manual on I4 models (2000+ only)
GTs have body colored mirrors (depends on year).
GTs do not have chrome around the windows like a SE.
GT tail lights are different, SE's have black lines that run horizontal on them.

oldblueyes · 11-06-2005, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallty05

I ended up just going with the Sprint springs... they were 149 plus free shipping... I wasn't looking for the 2 inch drop so these will do.. plus they save me an extra $50 or so

give it a couple months and you'll be scraping the speed bumps

believe me i know

10-29-2005, 10:17 AM	#1
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	Difference in SE & GT springs What is exactly the difference? I have the opportunity to switch mine out for free... I have heard it adjust ride height a little and they are a little more stiff to provide better handling... __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

10-29-2005, 10:27 AM	#2
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	IIRC they are exactly the same __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE

10-29-2005, 10:29 AM	#3
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	They are. The difference in handling between the SE and GT is primarily the swaybars. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

10-29-2005, 10:34 AM	#4
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	what changes the ride height/stance then? is that mainly the difference in the style? __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

10-29-2005, 11:03 AM	#5
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	the gt "kit" just sits lower than the se, maybe thats why it looks like the car sits lower. __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE

10-29-2005, 11:39 AM	#6
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	well it doesn't matter anymore I just went out and bought some lowering springs online... Makes everything better.. __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

10-29-2005, 12:44 PM	#7
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	what kind? __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE

10-29-2005, 02:17 PM	#8
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	I ended up just going with the Sprint springs... they were 149 plus free shipping... I wasn't looking for the 2 inch drop so these will do.. plus they save me an extra $50 or so __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

10-30-2005, 04:58 PM	#9
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	I pray you got new struts/ strut mounts as well. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

10-31-2005, 02:02 PM	#10
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	Yeah i thought about that... But after fixing the front end and what not... I would have to wait another 2-3 weeks to get the money for them... Do the new struts and strut mounts help a lot? __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

10-31-2005, 02:24 PM	#11
pyro mAUDIrator AKA: Jeremy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Age: 34 Posts: 3,837 Vehicle: '05 A4 1.8T	considering that the stock setup isnt designed for a lowered car, yes. __________________ They can come closer than close, yeah...original they never will be. Florida Members...CLICK HERE

10-31-2005, 07:18 PM	#12
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	That and the fact that since you have everything torn off, it's better to just replace it all. It's a bitch to take on/off. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

10-31-2005, 09:22 PM	#13
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	Thanks for lookin out guys... Makes sense to me.. I guess I'll wait the extra couple weeks and buy the new struts and mounts... Which ones do you guys reccomend? __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

10-31-2005, 09:44 PM	#14
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	KYB struts, from www.pfyc.com . Get OEM mounts from GMpartsdirect or your dealer. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

11-01-2005, 10:21 AM	#15
rap219 GAGT - Member AKA: Rick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: muskegon, mi Age: 36 Posts: 440 Vehicle: 99 Grand AM SE Coupe	back to the topic what ar ethe other difference....speed limiter, speedo, rear disk brakes, gearing i was told???? i ask because i'm curious too...what are aLL thee differences

11-01-2005, 11:57 AM	#16
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	speed limiter varies on the GT from year to year... My SE stops at 107... SE's have no rear disk brakes, GT's come with the Ram Air set up (comes through nostrils on front end), Gearing on GT's is shorter more for accel, speedometer is 120 on the SE (140 or 150?) on the GT?... thats the only one's I know of... I'm sure these guys know more __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

11-01-2005, 01:31 PM	#17
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	To be on topic, the springs are no different. Between all aspects of GT and SE- body molding, gearing, exhaust, ram-air, top speed limiter, rear discs on GT, different tails, stiffer sways on a GT, window trim chrome on SE... thats all I can think of. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

11-01-2005, 06:04 PM	#18
smallty05 GAGT - Member AKA: Tyler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Independence, Missouri Age: 34 Posts: 33 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE	well I talked to my cousin (a mechanic) and he said that I shouldn't need to replace the factory struts as of right now... He said if I notice that the ride is horrible or if I notice anything out of the normal then I should consider it... I guess I will just see what happens at first then just buy them later if I need... I do appreciate your alls input though... its something to consider __________________ "I'm Rick James bitch!!!"

11-01-2005, 07:00 PM	#19
GALover GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Alaska Jason Join Date: May 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Age: 44 Posts: 1,191 Vehicle: '04 Silver SE2 4Dr	Copied and pasted from elsewhere on this site... Difference between SE and GT: GT has "Dual" exhaust GT has a larger diameter exhaust pipe GT has the Ram Air induction GT has softer rear springs GT has stiffer struts GT has a thicker rear sway bar GT has a lower final drive ratio GT has different body cladding/bumpers GT speedo goes up to 150 MPH, SE goes up to 120 MPH (In the USA Only) GT has a higher fuel shutoff (126 MPH vrs. 105 or 112) GT has different wheels and tires GT1 has more options not availabe on SE(Depends on the year) GT has rear discs, SE has drums GT has different badges SE has available 5-speed manual on I4 models (2000+ only) GTs have body colored mirrors (depends on year). GTs do not have chrome around the windows like a SE. GT tail lights are different, SE's have black lines that run horizontal on them. __________________ Just another Alaskan trying to get by.

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