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Old 12-01-2013, 02:07 PM   #1
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Default lowered finally

Finally got the correct springs from Europeanparts these are the results...

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Old 13-01-2013, 01:24 AM   #2
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Looks good are they the Eibach 30mm drop? Wheels seem to come in closer to the guard than mine or are they 18" wheels? Interesting. Nice colour too.

I got a set of Eibach's for the WS that will be up for sale in a few weeks if anybody is keen, I am assuming by you saying finally the correct set that the WS springs will not fit the WT?

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Old 13-01-2013, 09:03 AM   #3
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Yes Eibach pro kit 30 to 35mm drop rims are 17 inch speedy.....
Took a while initially ordered the springs from Germany gave the VIN number and told them it was a Thai built Fiesta 3 weeks later the springs arrive I pull appart the front suspension and strut to find they sent the WS spec springs after lots of fighting with the Germans I have to sell the wrong springs here then foward that money to him before he would send the correctly ones.... Finally got the right ones three hours later all fitted handles really well...
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Old 13-01-2013, 12:48 PM   #4
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Default Re: lowered finally

looks cool waterskier... does it handle any better/stiffer etc or the same accept lower?
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Old 13-01-2013, 08:30 PM   #5
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It handles unbelievably I thought the standard set up was good but these are soo much better (this is probably why the Eibach pro kit is the spring of choice for the new Australian fiesta cup tarmac stages) now a little firmer in the ride noticeable on our country roads
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Old 25-06-2013, 06:46 PM   #6
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How much trouble was it to fit them? I'm finally biting the bullet and lowering my fez but am trying to work out whether to lower it myself or get my mechanic to do it...
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Old 25-06-2013, 09:01 PM   #7
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Eassssy to do about 2 hours all up doing it by myself.... and ive never lowered a car myself before..
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Old 26-06-2013, 05:52 PM   #8
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looks good exact ride hight ill be chasing once i get rims on.... eibach a brilliant springs i had them on my last car.

re you name do you compete in water skiing? if so which boat do you run behind?
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Old 26-06-2013, 10:14 PM   #9
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Nah mate stopped ski racing a couple of years ago behind Public Enemy 8Ltr 19ft Connelly Leg Boat...

Now just do the REAL waterskiing chasing 6 Bouys...
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