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| Eibachs |
   
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13 | 50.00% |
| Pedders Sports Ryder |
  
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5 | 19.23% |
| King Springs |
  
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6 | 23.08% |
| Spax |
  
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1 | 3.85% |
| Lovells |
  
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0 | 0% |
| Others |
  
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1 | 3.85% |
| Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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21-04-2010, 07:13 PM
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Owner Of The Evil ST
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: 2020
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There's been alot of talk on the "WP Fiestas" lately about which is the best, cheapest, comfortable, etc. out there,
Well heres a poll to solve the problem, But this thread is more "PROS & CONS" related, so for any people that are lookin at getting lowering springs, can look at the pros and cons of each spring and get the overall feel of what there about to invest in (e.g) Cause some people want comfort and are willing to spend big $$ others may want ride height but aren't willing to spend big $$, etc, etc
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 "InnerDevil" "Evil ST" 2004 WP Fiesta LX 3DrPanther Black 17" Lenso Type M ~ Wrapped w/ Falken Tyres Pedders Sports Ryder Lowered Springs St Rear Spoiler |
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21-04-2010, 07:32 PM
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Owner Of The Evil ST
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: 2020
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I've voted Pedders
Pedders Sports Ryder PROS: Cause i can get them done immediately, cost isn't too high, warranty, averages about a 35mm drop which for me is perfect But my second vote would go to Eibachs but... CONS: Time is an issue as i don't have weeks to wait cause i have a track day on may 16th with friends planned, and just incase somethin happens in the next 2 years not sure how warranty will work where as Pedders have a 2yr/40K km warranty
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"InnerDevil" "Evil ST" 2004 WP Fiesta LX 3DrPanther Black 17" Lenso Type M ~ Wrapped w/ Falken Tyres Pedders Sports Ryder Lowered Springs St Rear Spoiler |
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21-04-2010, 08:56 PM
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Death B4 Decaf
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Hobart
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21-04-2010, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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spax
Pros lower ride height vs (Insert your fave brand here) 35 mm springs, handles well Cons rides harsh but thats what you get when you lower your car by 45mm |
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23-04-2010, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Perth, WA - NOR
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23-04-2010, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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You can order King springs in a comfort option - lowered and cushy ride; perhaps just what you need.
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23-04-2010, 09:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Sydney
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the fiesta handles absolutely brilliantly, and the ride isnt too bad... if i ever thought bout lowering mine (and i do, maybe one day) i wouldnt want the ride and handling to be ruined... which puts me off from pursuing the idea..
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24-04-2010, 11:42 AM
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^^Handling is improved when lowered its the ride that suffers some people have got kits with dampers(bilstein) and they say the ride is good as you can adjust the dampers
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28-04-2010, 08:57 AM
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Owner Of The Evil ST
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Location: 2020
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Heres Wat I Got Done Yesterday All for $600:
Rear Guard: 40mm Front Guard: 40mm  Rear drop: 35mm Front Drop: 30mm  And A Couple Of Seat Covers: Were $40ea - Got The Set For $50 
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"InnerDevil" "Evil ST" 2004 WP Fiesta LX 3DrPanther Black 17" Lenso Type M ~ Wrapped w/ Falken Tyres Pedders Sports Ryder Lowered Springs St Rear Spoiler |
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28-04-2010, 09:25 AM
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nice
 how do measure ride height? mine is getting lowered this weeknd pics will be up soon wat other plans do u have for your fez?
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28-04-2010, 10:28 AM
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Owner Of The Evil ST
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not exactly too sure how do it properly but i just used a measuring tape, measured from gaurds to the top of tires or from skirts/bumpers to ground Quote:
I wanna get a XR4 rear spoiler to finish off the XR4/ST look, and maybe some cheap bucket seats (covers are only there for the mean time) Performance: Maybe a closed (boxed) off K&N Apollo Pod Filter with custom piping to the manifold, make a cold air feed through the foggy aswell And i gotta get the body fixed up a lil aswell, gotta dent on the wheel arch, chipping on sides and a blister on the rear bumper Apart from all that i need to start saving for insurance (Sept), Xmas presents and holiday !!
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"InnerDevil" "Evil ST" 2004 WP Fiesta LX 3DrPanther Black 17" Lenso Type M ~ Wrapped w/ Falken Tyres Pedders Sports Ryder Lowered Springs St Rear Spoiler |
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28-04-2010, 04:50 PM
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Lowering is measured in roughly the same way.
Make sure you measure in the same location before and after (garage most popular) Measure from the top of the arch/guard to the bottom edge of rim at lowest side of the wheel/tyre combo.... My Kings went down about 33 front and rear, now sitting at 35 dead on!!!!
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04-05-2010, 09:43 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I got a WS Fiesta recently and I reckon firm up the spring/damper/arb and stay with the OEM height. With the OEM setup, I find it easy to hit the front lip on silly driveways even with extreme cautions or hittting kerbs when parking nose in:(
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04-05-2010, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Somewhere between Melbourne Field and 17
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AP Racing
Pros: Fully adjustable Fantastic handling Don't have to put coilovers on the back Cons $$$$ They took forever to get shipped in
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05-05-2010, 04:49 PM
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06-05-2010, 06:53 AM
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Just got Eibach Pro Kit with stock shocks on WP will wait few weeks before making judgment. If the aim is just making car stance nicer by reducing wheel gap then its probably better to go larger diameter wheel and or higher profile tyre. I saw an Astra parked next to my WP, Astra looked lowered just because it had higher profile tyres than mine then again maybe Astra sits lower than a Fiesta to begin with dunno.
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07-05-2010, 06:58 PM
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==>Here<== Fantastic Package.
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08-05-2010, 11:02 AM
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they seem to be the cheapest coilovers u can get and for almost $800 landed very tempting hmmmm
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20-05-2010, 11:51 AM
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I fitted the Eibachs and they are fantastic, with the 17s they are a bit harsh you just need to watch out for pot holes. The handling is fantastic on track and off. I think they cost me $550 shipped and fitted.
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23-05-2010, 01:36 AM
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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Lowering on the WP/WQ fiesta is more of a visual mod, it looks nicer.
get a Zetec WQ sway bar and a whiteline rear sway bar (the front does fine by itself anywho) and the handling will be alot better. i know from personal experience so im not writing hearsay.... the price will cost a bit more but shuold drive alot better.
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26-05-2010, 09:33 AM
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I agree the sway bar did make a big difference to my car but coupled with the springs its fantastic.
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26-05-2010, 12:29 PM
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it also looks like its sitting on its *** 
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Lowering Springs, PROS & CONS?
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