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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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Just an update... more pics and measurements etc... to come but just drove the fez home from getting lowered on Kings Springs.
first impressions (20min drive)....GREAT! takes corners a lot better, and looks meaner...especially from the back :evil3: I reckon the Kings i think aren't that bumpy or crashy at all, and thats driving home on all the crappy tram tracks etc... still to take it up to the Dandenongs for a run (also to visit the old man whos just bought a Pirelli GTI ![]() will post up more specifics (ride drop and photos) later after it has a wash
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'04 WP Fiesta Zetec moondust-silver. Exterior: 16" MP3. zetec bodykit w spoiler. Red brake calipers. Colour-coded trims. Gun-Metal grey 'ZS' side stripes. Tint. Phillips Diamond Vision beams w white LED parkers + n.p. lights. ST repeaters. Euro wipers. Interior: Colour-coded trims. ST leather gear knob w leather gaiter. Brushed Aluminium pedals. Scuff Plates. Performance: Denso Iridium sparks. CAI. 2" cat-back with Hi-tech stainless muffler & dual chrome tips. Lowered. RSB soon! |
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'07 Fiesta Lx
Join Date: Oct 2008
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I got my WQ on king springs at the moment, not too bumpy but still a bit of body roll though. Have you still got the standard shocks? Im keen to upgrade but dunno what to go for.
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Wow what a coincidence, just done mine, how much has yours dropped by?
I think I dropped about 35mm rear and 40 oddmm front, looks hot on the stockie 15" pursuit rims!!!! On the rear, are the progressive sections at the bottom or the top on yours? Cheers
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Hurry up Germany!!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: East Melbourne
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Pics!!!
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2009 WS Fiesta Zetec 5-Door
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Interested in this also - I have been told that if they are installed correctly the bottom 4 coils are completely compressed. The other signs are that the plastic sleeve should be on the bottom coils and that the writing on the springs should be legible ie not upside down. Is this how yours are?. If you can, I wouldnt mind knowing what numbers are on the rear coils. dom |
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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I got Kings as well.
The writing is correct way up, but my springs are compressed on the bottom, which looks cool and according to Kings themselves, is ok to have this way. Their is no sleeve on the spring in the rear (not sure about the front I didn't do them), just the rubber mount on top and plate on the bottom... Pics to come soon.
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The Thread Killa
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Pics please!
I almost had some King springs fitted as well (I had some extra cash), but had second thoughts. The roads I regularly drive on can be a bit on the rough side so firmer springs would have made the ride too uncomfortable.
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Here they, terrible quality, bloody Blackberry.
I will try and get some more when the rain stops and I can clean the 2 cars. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 17" MP3s are going on after I get back from O/S.... I will also finish colour coding the car. (washer jets, mirror caps and boot strip currently done.)
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'07 Fiesta Lx
Join Date: Oct 2008
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haha, looks cool on the steelies. Here is mine - King Springs with XR4 rims...
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Brisbane
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The plastic sleeving is to help stop the springs "clanking" together and making you wonder what the hell is wrong with your car .. ![]() If you have the progressive springs compressed at the top rather than the bottom they are not installed correctly ... "Ya Doing It Wrong!" |
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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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Righto... some pics (be they of an unwashed fez) now its lowered.
previous ride height (middle of centre cap to wheel arch exterior): Front - 350mm Back - 355mm Current Ride Height Front - 310mm Back - 320mm I think my springs have the compresses section at the top ![]() Is this worth changing, or will they work alright as is? I think i'm hearing that clank as well... although they same work fine. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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'04 WP Fiesta Zetec moondust-silver. Exterior: 16" MP3. zetec bodykit w spoiler. Red brake calipers. Colour-coded trims. Gun-Metal grey 'ZS' side stripes. Tint. Phillips Diamond Vision beams w white LED parkers + n.p. lights. ST repeaters. Euro wipers. Interior: Colour-coded trims. ST leather gear knob w leather gaiter. Brushed Aluminium pedals. Scuff Plates. Performance: Denso Iridium sparks. CAI. 2" cat-back with Hi-tech stainless muffler & dual chrome tips. Lowered. RSB soon! |
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Death B4 Decaf
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Hobart
Posts: 731
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Nice, there's only one thing missing...
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06 fiesta Zetec in Tango. Factory scuff plates, mats, spoiler & leather gear knob. K&N panel filter. Focus clear side indicators. Colour coded. |
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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????????????
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Death B4 Decaf
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Hobart
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The side skirts for the body kit are still in his garage
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06 fiesta Zetec in Tango. Factory scuff plates, mats, spoiler & leather gear knob. K&N panel filter. Focus clear side indicators. Colour coded. |
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Aaahhhhhh,
If only I could find some cheap enough, and may be only in Panther Black.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Brisbane
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Just jack it up at the back, put in a couple of axle stands to support the car and the rear springs can be compressed by hand and lifted out. |
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Finally rollin on 20's
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Location: Brisbane
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I'll second that, I did the rear springs myself.
Getting the originals out was slightly harder, with out spring compressors. But if I had to turn them around again it wouldn't be that hard, maybe 30 minutes... Hopefully getting clean shots up this afternoon.
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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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thanks guys, its due for a service soon, so i'll get my mechanic to do it.
haha Kiwijohn.... You know too much..... ![]() Might get them done soon. I would spray them and put them on myself, but they are an aftermarket skirt, and are for a 5 door model, so need some cutting to make them fit. one day...... thinking bout a strut-brace and rear-sway-bar first though... :eclipsee_
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'04 WP Fiesta Zetec moondust-silver. Exterior: 16" MP3. zetec bodykit w spoiler. Red brake calipers. Colour-coded trims. Gun-Metal grey 'ZS' side stripes. Tint. Phillips Diamond Vision beams w white LED parkers + n.p. lights. ST repeaters. Euro wipers. Interior: Colour-coded trims. ST leather gear knob w leather gaiter. Brushed Aluminium pedals. Scuff Plates. Performance: Denso Iridium sparks. CAI. 2" cat-back with Hi-tech stainless muffler & dual chrome tips. Lowered. RSB soon! |
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Ok, I have deleted the other files cause they were just wrong..
Here goes ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And my special S ![]()
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Liverpool, NSW
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2006 WQ Fiesta Zetec Sea Grey Interior:- MOMO Blue Leather Gear Knob, Window tint, Scuff Plates, ST Black & Blue Leather seats, Soundstream Amp & 5x7 speakers, Sony Headunit, Pioneer sub & Amp. Under the Hood:- Superchips ECU Flash Tune, Denso Iridium plugs, KV85 Magnecor Leads, BMC CDA Induction. Exterior:- Spoiler, clear side repeaters, Lowered (35mm) King Springs, Whiteline 22mm Rear sway bar, 2" cat back exhaust with a dual conversion, Konig 17" Hotswap with Kumho Rubber, HID's. |
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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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thanks for that ben, one less thing to worry bout
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'04 WP Fiesta Zetec moondust-silver. Exterior: 16" MP3. zetec bodykit w spoiler. Red brake calipers. Colour-coded trims. Gun-Metal grey 'ZS' side stripes. Tint. Phillips Diamond Vision beams w white LED parkers + n.p. lights. ST repeaters. Euro wipers. Interior: Colour-coded trims. ST leather gear knob w leather gaiter. Brushed Aluminium pedals. Scuff Plates. Performance: Denso Iridium sparks. CAI. 2" cat-back with Hi-tech stainless muffler & dual chrome tips. Lowered. RSB soon! |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Queensland
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Looks hot Zetec Jim. You've certinly got a tidy peice there! My Diamond White Zetec looks almost bland when compared to your model. The colour coding does no end of good for the look of the car. The back, with the color coding, dual pipes and body kit looks absolutly horn. The only advantage mine has over your one is it has the side skirt, which I think would top your model off nicley. Would it fit with the lowering though, or would it scrape too much?
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no sacrifice, no victory
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Narre Warren
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Haha twinpiston, my fiesta is pretty much a replica of yours. just a bit dirtier, and my astra wiper broke. :( but I agree, they look stealthy lowered on the stickies ;)
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Yep got the MP3's waiting to go on, got a bargain with the tyres, so soon.
I too rang kings and talked with their engineer and he said the only reason they put them on the top is to stop dirt and gunk getting stuck in the progressive section. I said mine were installed with this section at the bottom and said thats fine.... Personal choice I suppose
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As im not a mechanic i just emailed the company that i bought the springs from, they have informed me that this is the correct way to fit these springs. I have no idea where your getting your information from. So im inclined to believe King Springs.
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2006 WQ Fiesta Zetec Sea Grey Interior:- MOMO Blue Leather Gear Knob, Window tint, Scuff Plates, ST Black & Blue Leather seats, Soundstream Amp & 5x7 speakers, Sony Headunit, Pioneer sub & Amp. Under the Hood:- Superchips ECU Flash Tune, Denso Iridium plugs, KV85 Magnecor Leads, BMC CDA Induction. Exterior:- Spoiler, clear side repeaters, Lowered (35mm) King Springs, Whiteline 22mm Rear sway bar, 2" cat back exhaust with a dual conversion, Konig 17" Hotswap with Kumho Rubber, HID's. |
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Finally rollin on 20's
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Location: Brisbane
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I guess it comes down to who you spoke to.
I got a different answer...thats all
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04 fiesta zetec
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Location: melbourne
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Finally rollin on 20's
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Location: Brisbane
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Which ones and where from?
I find my seat a little uncomfotable in the lower half!!
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04 fiesta zetec
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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dunno yet, just looking on ebay till the right ones come up...dont want to spend a fortune, because i'll probably end up having to buy a spare set of fiesta seats so i dont screw up my stock rails.
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'04 WP Fiesta Zetec moondust-silver. Exterior: 16" MP3. zetec bodykit w spoiler. Red brake calipers. Colour-coded trims. Gun-Metal grey 'ZS' side stripes. Tint. Phillips Diamond Vision beams w white LED parkers + n.p. lights. ST repeaters. Euro wipers. Interior: Colour-coded trims. ST leather gear knob w leather gaiter. Brushed Aluminium pedals. Scuff Plates. Performance: Denso Iridium sparks. CAI. 2" cat-back with Hi-tech stainless muffler & dual chrome tips. Lowered. RSB soon! |
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