Time to mod my LV - Page 7

Russ · 27-09-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by casabonka

so you're suggesting give up and just be happy how the focus is as it will stay that way for a long time??

Pretty much

Marriage isn't really that bad mate, I've been married coming up 23 years next month, only 2 more to go and I'm up for parole

ConradP · 27-09-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DZFord

Ringood Pedders did my springs, shocks, camber kit install and wheel alignment and it came to about $500 total. Those quoted prices are spot on for what Pedder's charge, including the wheel alignment, I rang several outlets. The guy that I dealt with was fine, really helpful. Must of got another guy or the same dude on a bad day!

Good to know, friend of mine said he got springs put in his car for $100, I honestly didn't believe him and then went to tell me I wouldn't need an alignment... I think it may just be a bad day, he seemed to think I would pull out of it or something, no chance in that I've been waiting several weeks to get these bad boys! And I plan on getting the rear sway bar and shocks further down the track

ConradP · 28-09-2011, 07:29 PM

Just looked at the invoice attached to the springs, forgot to get it when they arrived just put them in the garage until the weekend, and it says Eibach ProKit FoMK2 ST, that will fit mine right..?

In Focus · 28-09-2011, 08:17 PM

Might be a problem with them, if that's right. I think the ST/Xr5 ones are a fair bit firmer, and your car won't actually get lowered.

This is the correct product code: E10-35-016-02-22

ConradP · 28-09-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

Might be a problem with them, if that's right. I think the ST/Xr5 ones are a fair bit firmer, and your car won't actually get lowered.

This is the correct product code: E10-35-016-02-22

There is no product code on the invoice i've got =\ That's kind of annoying/upsetting..

Looking at the order itself on europarts and i've picked the
Eibach ProKit Lowering Springs Focus MK2
- Engine: petrol
- Version: Hatchback, Sedan

And made a comment of:
Part number: E10-35-016-02-22 for the Eibach springs, just making sure I get the right ones i understand there is different engine sizes.

Edit: Looks like I should have checked the boxes properly first D: just opened it up and found the parts number, and they are the correct ones

In Focus · 30-09-2011, 10:18 PM

So, the Apollo has arrived but my replacement hose hasn't...

I'm tempted to put it on the stock hose, to try it out, but maybe i'd be giving myself unnecessary extra work...

ConradP · 30-09-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by In Focus

So, the Apollo has arrived but my replacement hose hasn't...

I'm tempted to put it on the stock hose, to try it out, but maybe i'd be giving myself unnecessary extra work...

Give it a go, i was thinking of doing that because the hose i got was too long, but i just chopped it in half D: lol

ConradP · 01-10-2011, 07:10 PM

Ok! Springs are in and feel great! Noticed the difference straight away (was swerving around a bit

) , dropped it by 2.5cm and looks much better too

Before:

After:

I'll get a pic of it closer maybe, when it's not as wet and cold..

DZFord · 01-10-2011, 07:27 PM

Looks good mate. A better ride height, but still practical.

Russ · 02-10-2011, 11:29 PM

Next mod some nice dakest legal window tinting maybe ??

ConradP · 02-10-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ

Next mod some nice dakest legal window tinting maybe ??

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Haha, It's got tint on it, believe it or not but I do want to get it darker, I was told by the dealer it's the darkest legal though o.O

Russ · 03-10-2011, 12:32 AM

Maybe it's just the photo but normally on a dull wet day they look a lot a darker, this is mine with darkest legal on an overcast day

ConradP · 03-10-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Russ

Maybe it's just the photo but normally on a dull wet day they look a lot a darker, this is mine with darkest legal on an overcast day

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I guess mine isn't darkest legal then huh.

Russ · 03-10-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ConradP

I guess mine isn't darkest legal then huh.

My back windows and the rear screen are slightly darker than the front windows but apparently still legal according to my installer. If it was a dull wet day when you took that pic then I would expect they should look a lot darker than they do

ConradP · 03-10-2011, 08:22 PM

Going to give Car Tint in ringwood a call tomorrow see if they will do my car, they seem to be a stand out compared to all the other little mobs, also I get to check out the guys ferrari 430 when they are doing it!

Russ · 03-10-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ConradP

Going to give Car Tint in ringwood a call tomorrow see if they will do my car, they seem to be a stand out compared to all the other little mobs, also I get to check out the guys ferrari 430 when they are doing it!

Ask him if he'll let you borrow it as a courtesy car

ConradP · 03-10-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ

Ask him if he'll let you borrow it as a courtesy car

Just do a few laps of melbourne.. With my P plates showing proud

Franco Cozzo · 08-10-2011, 05:37 PM

Does a swaybar make much of an improvement to handling? I just took my WS Fiesta for a bit of a spin and it handles a crapload better than my TDCI Focus when out of curiousity I did a back to back run. She body rolls a fair bit.

Also, are suspension components for LV and the previous model the same?

casabonka · 08-10-2011, 05:47 PM

I upgraded the sway bar - tbh, its prob me but I cant say I noticed too much of a difference. Might be a diff story if she was lowered tho?

ConradP · 08-10-2011, 05:57 PM

I think the suspension is the same, but i'd ask someone else first, and i'll be getting the sway bar soon, i've got a front strut and wil get them both put in together, i'll be able to comment then, the suspension alone has made a massive difference

Franco Cozzo · 08-10-2011, 06:27 PM

I see you guys have the Eibach springs, I had a look:

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=695

for less than 100 EUR you can get this coil over kit:

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...oducts_id=1117

Would it be worth the extra coin?

Also I have the factory standard 16" wheels, would a 30mm drop be too much and make the car too low?

In Focus · 08-10-2011, 09:39 PM

30mm is fine, Damo. I've still got a few centimetres' gap above 16 inch wheels. Looks less like an SUV now, but not noticeably "low" to the average person looking at it.

Russ · 08-10-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

Does a swaybar make much of an improvement to handling? I just took my WS Fiesta for a bit of a spin and it handles a crapload better than my TDCI Focus when out of curiousity I did a back to back run. She body rolls a fair bit.

Also, are suspension components for LV and the previous model the same?

I had a 22mm Whiteline adjustable swaybar fitted to my 2011 Zetec and I noticed an immediate difference as soon as I drove the car out of the mechanics workshop. It feels much stiffer in the rear and the handling has improved heaps and is especially noticeable when driving through roundabouts and doing quick sharp turns. I purchased mine from eBay and it was advertised as suiting 2005 onwards.... The only thing you may need is different link ends, one of the other members IN FOCUS had to change his when he had his swaybar fitted (see post 36 - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...27#post3880127) his is an LV CL but he stil needed to change the linkages. See the pic in post 36 at the thread link and if your car has the same linkage setup then you should be fine but if not you'll need to change them as well.

Franco Cozzo · 08-10-2011, 10:52 PM

You guys just got the rear sways? On their site they sell a front swaybar too, would that be worth getting as well?

So far I'm looking at:

Eibach springs like you guys
Swaybars

Is it worth going the adjustable ones? What do you have yours set to Russ?

With the linkages where do I buy them from?

Thanks much guys

Here is a link to the bars:

http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_...t_number=BMF51

http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_..._number=BMR78Z

Russ · 09-10-2011, 12:22 AM

Hey Big Damo,

Mine is the adjustable (BMR78Z) and as far as I know it's set to the firmest setting (whichever that is ?) I don't consider replacing the front swaybar is necessary or beneficial unless you are planning on putting the car through its' paces on a track, I did a bit of homework on them before buying and for normal everyday driving it would appear that the rear swaybar is all you should really need, mine being the Zetec already handled quite well (or so I thought) but as I said in my earlier post, the rear bar has made a huge difference. There was another Group Buy going on Whiteline swaybars on the forum but I think it's just finished, I can't find the bar BMR78Z on eBay, but if you try Justin @ Tuff Car Parts he should be able to help you out with that - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11316255

Check under your car at the back and see if your link setup looks the same as the one in the pic (my last post has the link) if you need it they are available from eBay or alternatively maybe ask Justin @ TCP if he can do you a deal on the swaybar and link kit (if you need it) together

The link kit from eBay - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WHITELINE...item2eb1c4503b

Cheers

Franco Cozzo · 09-10-2011, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the reply Russ, I'll look tomorrow then get in contact with Justin, from his forum section looks like he provides a very good service.

Just out of curiosity, what tint has your car got? I like the look of it and how much did it cost?

ConradP · 09-10-2011, 02:00 AM

I was considering the coilover set too Damo, but asked around and it's more of a track suited thing, the ride would become super rough and just unpleasant.

Also I asked the guys at Pedders when I had my springs installed, they told me after I mentioned I was getting a front strut and looking to get the rear sway bar that the rear sway bar would need to be smaller than the front otherwise could get some awesome rear wheel lift up action, I argued that this could look awesome, but he insisted that it was dangerous.

Russ · 09-10-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

Thanks for the reply Russ, I'll look tomorrow then get in contact with Justin, from his forum section looks like he provides a very good service.

Just out of curiosity, what tint has your car got? I like the look of it and how much did it cost?

No worries mate, I'm not 100% certain on the tint but it is the darkest legal, I had it done at a place in Sydney called Reflect Effect (professional car detailing business) the guy that the owns the place, Dave, advertises on a Euro Forum I used to post on when I had my VW Golf, he did it for $225 (very reasonable) he only uses quality films and it comes with the usual tint film warranty as well, I went with him because he does the job without removing door trims, I have found from past experience that as soon as the door trims are removed you almost always end up with ratlles :(
Not the case for me

Russ · 09-10-2011, 11:30 AM

Big Damo, I just came across this on eBay, it will give you a price to compare with

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-Focu...item1c1f7e3e8a

Franco Cozzo · 09-10-2011, 09:02 PM

Thanks much boys, so no on the front sway bar or only if its bigger than the rear one?

Rear 22mm adjustable sway and eibach spring kit, how much different does it make the car handle? Mine is also diesel so I guess heavier engine?

Also on a side note, I reckon other than the Falcon based car groups, we've gotta be the most active section on the forums out of the other models haha.