Handling ideas

[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

[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.

[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

[Dal]

I cannot wait to get the Eibachs on. It needs dropping big time.

[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

[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

[patterson]

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

[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

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

[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

[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.