Billkent22 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I swear ive asked this before but i couldnt seem to find anything on it so ill go again! I want to lower my estate about 40mm to stiffen her up a bit, I dont want to drop silly money on a set up although i am aware you do get what u pay for,Im not interested in cheap coilovers anyway. So fat i was thinking two options, 1. Get NEW ( decent like boge or similar) shocks front and rear and fit a set of apex lowering springs which drop 40mm 2. Weitec or spax front shocks and the same spax springs? The first is a damn site cheaper however is it worth the extra to get aftermarket shocks? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 i always go for matching shocks and springs, the shocks will last longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzetec Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 If you want to stiffen the ride you will want to buy uprated shocks too, if you only want to lower it then just buy a set of springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billkent22 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I want it stiffer yea! So shocks and springs then? I found a set of koni str.t shocks but only seem to ist em for the mk 5 will they fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billkent22 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Also i take it pi should be avoided if possible? Im a great believer in 'you get what you pay for' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Lowering springs are always considerably stiffer than OEM. Why on earth would you really want to stiffen the suspension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billkent22 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) I dont want it silly stiff, im just trying to find out if springs alone would be suficiant? Ive had lowering springs on my fiesta st and focus mk1 and was massivly impressed, but cant seem to find a set for the escort (super sport) estate I mean do u rekon my original plan of freshening up the suspension a bit with new shocks and a set of decent (probably H&R) springs would suffice then Stu? Ive already done lower arms, links, track rod ends and anti-roll bar bushes. Lets be honest its an estate! And its never seeing a track and my missus gets the hump as i swear everytime i hit a pot hole! Bill Edited February 21, 2012 by Billkent22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Lowering springs are always considerably stiffer than OEM. Why on earth would you really want to stiffen the suspension? is that not the stupidest thing ive ever read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billkent22 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wietec any good for springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Are you lookin to just lower for looks or to improve handling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billkent22 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Both to be honest however id have to go a long bloody way to make her look pretty! Its mainly to improve the handling, thanks for replying! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Both to be honest however id have to go a long bloody way to make her look pretty! Its mainly to improve the handling, thanks for replying! Bill If you looking for better handling you need to aim towards the more expensive kits in my opinion. Any cheap kit can lower a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billkent22 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I dont really wanna be throwing silly money at it tbh. Just looking for a better stance and less body roll on corners, not touring car charactaristics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor2006 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I dont really wanna be throwing silly money at it tbh. Just looking for a better stance and less body roll on corners, not touring car charactaristics! Whats the budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billkent22 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 £300 ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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