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Handling ideas
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:30 am
by stephen0278
Hi all
I brought my Zetec S (street pack) nearly 2 years ago now, I love the car especially the looks but I have to say its not fun to drive....its fine but it feels to disconnected with the road, I don't feel it holding in the corners (even with the street pack with the 17" alloys) any ideas how I can improve this? I was thinking engine strutt/brace?
Thanks in advance
Re: Handling ideas
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:01 am
by DGZS
Totaly agree with you on the handling side of the zetec s. A set of lowering springs, poly bushes and a strut brace will improve things. If you wanna go a bit further add some adjustable dampers (not sure if anyone makes em yet), or if you want to go all out go for coilovers.
Handling ideas
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:47 am
by patterson
I love the handling of the ZS mine is like glue to the road and the traction control rarely kicks in unless it's wet. But I have changed from a golf which is just a heavy lump of metal so may be why...
The only thing I don't like is it can be very bouncy down certain roads and gives the impression your about
To loose it
Re: Handling ideas
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:31 am
by Dal
I cannot wait to get the Eibachs on. It needs dropping big time.
Re: Handling ideas
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:04 am
by MisiekT_PL
Eibach will improve the ride plenty, next go for rear strut brace... but whatever you'll do, don't expect wonders - this power steering is just a power killer
Re: Handling ideas
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:03 pm
by marshboy
I got a strut brace does do the handling good tightens the front end n personally makes the car rear go light still loads of fun lol
Handling ideas
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:07 pm
by patterson
marshboy wrote:I got a strut brace does do the handling good tightens the front end n personally makes the car rear go light still loads of fun lol
What one did you get did you have problems fitting it
Re: Handling ideas
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:34 pm
by marshboy
patterson wrote:marshboy wrote:I got a strut brace does do the handling good tightens the front end n personally makes the car rear go light still loads of fun lol
What one did you get did you have problems fitting it
Cusco and it was a nightmare to fit I'm a skilled mechanic n took me 5hrs was a swear word I can't use on here lol Look at my project thread piccys r there etc
Handling ideas
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:26 pm
by patterson
Yeah just had a look. I guess there was a lot of shaving of the plastic in the way. Someone should create one for a perfect fit around it
Re: Handling ideas
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:00 pm
by jayeades
Easy, coilovers with nice bit of negative camber on front and strut brace. This is what i use to have and it handles fantastic.