Eibach prokit doesn't fit! - WT

[Trinhy]

I got a set of Eibach prokit springs for my WT Fiesta from European Parts to find that the workshop can't fit the front springs as the bottom of coil is too small to fit against the bottom plate. This epic fail has cost me the labour of getting the springs removed, refitted then the wheel alignment (so far).

Not sure if the front springs in Europe are different or Eibach packed the wrong ones, anyone else have this issue?

[robjh80]

Originally Posted by Caydus

I remember reading about it too, though I can't really get a source for it. Off the top of my head, the rear globes are prone to voltage spikes so they put in a resistor.

Can only think the German built models maybe use a different front strut to the Thai built WT models we now get ?

Of course Euro Parts will only have supply for the German built models which are destined for the UK and Euro markets ... they've probably never heard of a WT model ?

I can't find a listing for lowered springs for the WT model anywhere, King Springs, Pedders don't yet list anything ... maybe sell the Eibach's you got to someone who has a WS model and wait for King Springs or Pedders to start supplying springs for the WT locally ?

I'm in a similar boat with my 2012 Swift Sport, I want to get coilovers but there isn't too much available at the moment due to the Sport being such a new car.

A few companies overseas are starting to release their sets but there's nothing available locally ... I will end up having to get a set sent out from the UK or Japan.

Good luck with it all ... frustrating I know, lucky it was only a set of springs though and nothing too costly!

[Trinhy]

I made the mistake of assuming that they would be the same springs on the WS and WT. I'm going to give Eibach (locally) a call tomorrow to see if there are any springs made for the WT or if there at any plans for them.

Thanks for the suggestion of selling them to a WS owner, I think that might be the best case for now.

Goodluck with your search for coilovers!

[Trinhy]

I'm going to list them here for sale if anyone is interested

[In Focus]

Bad luck on the fitting. Most things on the WS fit the WT. I wonder if Mazda 2 springs would be a better fit?

[Trinhy]

I knew the wheel PCD was different but didn't see anything to suggest the front suspension was different too. Lesson learnt, pitfall of some overseas online buys.

[greenfoam]

Next question someone needs to answer is does the US Ford Motorsport suspension kit fit the WT or WS

[Trinhy]

I received a prokit set of springs from a local supplier and they are definitely different to the set I received from Germany

[Trinhy]

Originally Posted by greenfoam

Next question someone needs to answer is does the US Ford Motorsport suspension kit fit the WT or WS

Proving springs from WT and WS models aren't compatible is enough testing from me!

[Pursya]

Next question, does this fit,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-RACI...7#ht_500wt_689

[Trinhy]

Price drop to $150 on the springs

[Trinhy]

News just in, European Parts can supply Eibach springs for the WT

[robjh80]

Originally Posted by Trinhy

News just in, European Parts can supply Eibach springs for the WT

Did you tell them that they sent you the wrong ones ? ... can they exchange them for the WT ones ?

[Trinhy]

Yeah they know all about it now, they were good sports about it too. It would have cost too much to send the wrong ones back and the correct ones out again.

[Headovrheelz]

Originally Posted by Trinhy

Price drop to $150 on the springs

How much lower do the springs make the car?

[Trinhy]

1-1.5 inches