Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.8 suspension springs

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Mon 3 Nov 2008 21:41
04 1.8 suspension springs - KevHull87
Can new suspension springs of a different spec be fitted to existing shocks? I want to fit slightly lower springs as there's a little too much of a gap between the wheels and arches. I've heard fitting lower springs, but with the same amount of coils, just closer together can lower the car but not affect the ride. Hmmmm. Please enlighten me
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Tue 4 Nov 2008 11:45
04 1.8 suspension springs - bathtub tom
If you fit shorter springs that have the same 'stiffness' as your existing ones, then you're going to hit your bump stops more often.

If you fit shorter springs that are 'stiffer' than your existing ones, then your fillings may start falling out.

I wonder why car manufacturers spend millions on research and development?
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Tue 4 Nov 2008 12:22
04 1.8 suspension springs - Paul G1pdc
"tom"
i respect what you say about "millions in r and d etc"
but when you read about the go faster versions....
ie the xr2i had harder springs than the standard version, and the fiesta rs turbo was 1.5inches lower than the xr2i...
all from the factory....yep i agree about the fillings falling out, i owned a standard RS turbo fiesta and unless the road to 100% smooth it did crash about,,,but what a difference in handling compaired to the 1.0 litre base model, you usually to to drive at service intervals...haha.....
theres a company just up the road from me,,,"spax" who make springs and dampers and if i remember correctly you can get uprated standard kit, and also an adjustable version, where its up to the driver,,,how hard/low they want to go....
check out the spax webiste, there based in Bicester Oxon.
Paul.
(no i don't work there,,,,i ride a GT bike,,,or run to work....)
just remember, how many speed humps you drive over in a week, and would they be a major issue if your car was 1-2 inches lower,,ie scraping the unseal off and the odd clonk on the exhuast and sump nut....

Edited by Paul G1pdc on 04/11/2008 at 12:25

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Tue 4 Nov 2008 12:38
04 1.8 suspension springs - jc2
Manufacturers make cars to suit many roads in many countries not just German Autobahn.
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