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Does anybody know if any coilovers off any other cars fit a mk4 escort really can't afford £650 for avos
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Rally design do a diy kit to convert existing legs to coilovers
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If only you'd asked a week ago, I could have sold you a set of custom front coilovers for Mk3 & Mk4 Escorts. If Rich doesn't end up needing them I'll be sure to let you know. They allow the car to go low. Like really low! No springs but these are all easily available and I could possibly source some cheap if needed? They do have brand new Mk1 Golf inserts too.... kevralpina - converting the existing struts is possible, but due to the length of the shocks (which are integral to the strut, they aren't inserts) they won't go that low. Lowering springs are fine with the struts, but any lower and you're out of travel. The only solution to going lower is to have custom struts. |
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Thanks for the replies guys.... I'm not looking to go any lower just need to go stiffer the car is currently on 60mm shocks and springs..... Unless I can get stiffer springs?? What do you reckon??
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So your running -60 springs on standard shocks. I would see if you could get some koni adjustables and use those, I don't know if you can get a shorter version for lowered cars. Is it bottoming out?
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It's on matching shocks and springs at the moment just need the front stiffer without paying the silly prices for coilovers really
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Ok. I would try adjustable shock absorbers then. When I ran koni adjustables on my golf years ago you could run it similar to standard suspension stiffness, or with a turn of the knob you could run it rock hard. Are the shocks worn? As most matching springs and shocks are usually quite firm.
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There used to be shocks available for the mk4,i had -60mm g max on mine
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ChasR
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Coilover help!!!ChasR
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What is wrong with how the car is now? I would have said the Gaz fully adjustable shocks but I can appreciate they are not what one would call a bargain. The rear ideally needs struts IMO to go low  . |
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Oct 13, 2014 23:44:08 GMT
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Beware that there is a difference between changing the settings of shock absorbers (or coilovers) and changing the spring rate. If you want stiffer springs, you should be able to find a used pair or get a pair made or order a pair for your car. If you buy coilovers and the springs are too soft in the coilovers you buy you'll be back to square one.
Charlie
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