Project_E Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 anyone know where I can get some springs for a MK6 escort estate and what the best drop would be if I had a set of 7.5 x 17's whiles trying not compromising the ride to much I see a lot of people with 17inch rims on Mk5/6 escorts is any mods needed or will they bolt straight on and ride ok? thanks for your help Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 unsure on the suspension i'll have a look for you, as for the wheels, 17's fit with a 40mm drop without any scrubbing with 205/40 tyres Some will say you can get a 60mm drop without any scrubbing, im unsure.Some will also say you can get 18's on there without the need to roll/flare the arches, again i am unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I use PI springs - 40mm, with 17's it had no probs at all.... still acnt find aftermarket rear shocks, so expect to replace them every 6 months if you lower it 40 mm as for compromising ride, mine is rock solid, I cant 'drive normally' over any speed humps.....so its a right barstad sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_E Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi Jay, thanks for the input 17's with a 40mm drop sounds perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 17's witha 40 drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi Jay, thanks for the input 17's with a 40mm drop sounds perfect <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 18"s with a 40 drop is better tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi Jay, thanks for the input 17's with a 40mm drop sounds perfect <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 18"s with a 40 drop is better tho! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi Jay, thanks for the input 17's with a 40mm drop sounds perfect <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 18"s with a 40 drop is better tho! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> next year <{POST_SNAPBACK}> glad to hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber60 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi Jay, thanks for the input 17's with a 40mm drop sounds perfect <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 18"s with a 40 drop is better tho! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>id expect scrubbing at the back though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_E Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 17's witha 40 drop <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Lee your car is spot on mate hope you dont think im copying you when i bust out the dark chrome 17 7 spokes and the side skirt like yours, i think the blue headlights would go quite nice on my blue car too and the MRS thought i was growing out of modding cars buying an estate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi Jay, thanks for the input 17's with a 40mm drop sounds perfect <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 18"s with a 40 drop is better tho! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>id expect scrubbing at the back though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> only when ya got 4 wheels and tyres in the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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