Lowering Springs

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jackreese
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Lowering Springs

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Hi guys, i have a metal grey Fiesta 1.25 2009. i have done quite a few mods to the car, new wheels, new exhaust etc, but now i want to lower it but im unsure on what springs to get, 30mm? or 45mm? i do want it low, but some people are saying i need new shock aborbers if i lower it by 45mm, is this true?
thanks for your help

Jack

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Re: Lowering Springs

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H&R springs 40mm drop makes the car sit very nice, if your running 17" it makes the ride a lot better as well.

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Mines dropped 45mm on the steeda springs and its fine on the standard shock :)

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Re: Lowering Springs

Post by Seans_Fes_Mk7 »

I'd probably recommend the H&R 50mm springs. Only heard good things about them, drop the car to a great stance without the firmness of coilovers.
I'd recommend coilovers even more though ;) Love them, they were made for me!! :P

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Thanks guys, dropped her by 45mm. Looks and sits perfectly.. Will post pictures when she's been for a wash haha

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Re: Lowering Springs

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Couple of photo's of the wife's car on H&R's


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Looks nice mate!! I'll post some of mine in a minute, just need to figure out how to do it haha

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