Danzetec Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 They're a bit different mate, looking forward to seeing them on the car. Is there much tyre stretch? Hope you're going to slam the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt86 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 What are you going to do with the centre caps, Ford badge over the Audi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Not a clue, got the first 2 tyres up ever so slight stretch but not muchKinda like them but i need some hubcentric spacers and extended studs because these are scary.A good 40mm drop. at least is needed too make them look right i think/Also note they look much better now the suspension has leveled.http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-07-31183026.jpghttp://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-07-31183043.jpgThey look like they sit in the arches but weirdly they actually sit further out than the GTi alloys.Also they look smaller but they are actually the same tyres...Still some work too go yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Starting some experimenting, getting some Corsa B rear springs on the hope that they are shorter, as they have the ball shape and should maintain the comfort of standard springs while still getting the lows. Also got some very big 25mm spacers and extended studs too fit, then find some way too lower the front without comprimising comfort, have a plan involving swapping top mounts with something else. Edited August 3, 2012 by davey1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazSi Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I'm loving them alloys mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsy Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Nice looking escort seems to look quite solid for the year, some good ideas for the suspension be interesting to see what sort of ride you get. If your selling those 7 spokes im definately interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Nice looking escort seems to look quite solid for the year, some good ideas for the suspension be interesting to see what sort of ride you get. If your selling those 7 spokes im definately interested.I am yes i had a for sale thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsy Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Sorry thought they were 17s not 15s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Complete u-turn on wheels. Back too the GTI wheels.In peugeot graphite grey metallic. Love them so much now haha.Really sorted out the kurbing aswell. http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-09203110.jpghttp://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-09203138.jpghttp://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-09204023.jpghttp://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-09204048.jpg Also made a sealed intake system, very very bodgetastic involving ducktape, but the airfilter sealed into a cold air intake has made a very very very noticeable increase in the forwards making over an open too hot air cone. Also ordered a front splitter for it, still want a quieter exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Found and bought a magnex system with center silencer so should be quieter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Splitter...http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-13182525.jpghttp://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-13182510.jpghttp://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-13182518.jpgStarting too look presentable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Lowering stick x10928754976458767655 woops... So the experiment. http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-13193727.jpg From left too right. Corsa B lowering springs. Corsa B standard springs. Escort estate standard springs. Basically I got impatient and went straight for the lowering springs... Hmmm... Lows?http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp20/1991davey/2012-08-13203923.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 i rly rly dnt think using springs for another car is a.good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 i rly rly dnt think using springs for another car is a.good ideaNothing wrong with it at all.ALOT!!! Of research went into it.Took spring rates, load, coil diameter and wrap into account.Checked load ratings on the springs and made sure the seatings are the same shape.I trawled through about 70 options before i found these too be pretty much perfect.They Are stiffer than the standard corsa but they are only a fraction stiffer than standard escort springs, still some travel left in the shocks aswell.Trying too sort something for the front too.Much more sensible than cutting the springs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 but less sensible than buying ones for an escort estate, im no expert on estates but im still not convinced this is a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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