Lowered the Focus - Page 2

Zetec20 · 07-02-2007, 02:07 PM

extremist i wanna see chopped springs and those mudflaps scraping you hear!

eXtremist · 08-02-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zetec20

extremist i wanna see chopped springs and those mudflaps scraping you hear!

I don't think I can go to Wollongong without any music

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Only 3 people coming??

Zetec20 · 08-02-2007, 11:50 AM

lol that's what ipods are for, plus i can turn mine up and you don't need yours working

BlackLS can we make it a little later like 8ish?

08-02-2007, 11:55 AM

Yeah. 8:15

Extremist, Can you get to Heathcote Maccas 7:30?, If not I'll try to get to KK Livo at 7. Then Heathcote Rd and Princess Hwy to the Gong.

eXtremist · 08-02-2007, 12:13 PM

Can we get more people to come?

08-02-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zetec20

lol that's what ipods are for, plus i can turn mine up and you don't need yours working

BlackLS can we make it a little later like 8ish?

Dude you wanna come up and meet at Heathcote Maccas instead

eXtremist · 08-02-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

Dude you wanna come up and meet at Heathcote Maccas instead

That would be a good idea, maybe more people will come because they weren't up for the trip to the gong.

Zetec20 · 08-02-2007, 05:19 PM

i think there's some xr5 owners coming is that what you said chris?

08-02-2007, 05:45 PM

I posted on their forums and left my number if they are running late. see what happens I guess.

Zetec20 · 08-02-2007, 06:00 PM

deal so when am i needed at heathcote maccas? or wher eshould i meet?

08-02-2007, 06:16 PM

after 7:45 or so heathcote maccas.

everyone invited

Zetec20 · 09-02-2007, 12:14 PM

was it as good for you as it was for me guys?

09-02-2007, 02:46 PM

Yes! and the drive was good as well :P

Zetec20 · 09-02-2007, 02:49 PM

sus.....

09-02-2007, 02:52 PM

LOL

But its amazing how much more grip you get with these new springs. Fronts nicely planted cept when it gets really choppy, back end is delightfully "predictive" lets just say...

Max did his best keeping up concidering standard springs, 16" tyres and auto.

eXtremist · 09-02-2007, 04:48 PM

Who needs lowered springs when you got skill :P

aston · 11-02-2007, 08:46 AM

I've just purchased a new Focus CL in Titanium Grey and want to put 18's on it and lower the suspension. Does it effect the warranty?

11-02-2007, 10:51 AM

Talk with your dealer.

But it'll probably will affect the suspension component warranty. But susp problrms are unheard of so i say lower away

Stugots · 12-02-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aston

I've just purchased a new Focus CL in Titanium Grey and want to put 18's on it and lower the suspension. Does it effect the warranty?

After I bought my LX from Peter Warren, I found out they have a dealer option of lowered suspension and 18" rims for an extra $1k (inclunding a credit on the old alloys) which is covered by the factory warranty. Like Chris said, talk to the dealer, they make their money on options and service so it's in their interest to accomodate you.

12-02-2007, 06:55 PM

PW Smithfield or Wawrick Farm

aston · 12-02-2007, 09:46 PM

Thanks Guys...I have ordered the Factory 17's. $1200 extra including tyres and the trade of the Smooth Pack alloys and tyres. I had a look at Tempe Tyres but didn't like any of the styles. Don't want to look too much like a boy racer. Will assess how they look with the standard ride hight but may get it lowered to the same as the Zetec (10mm I think?).

Stugots · 12-02-2007, 11:10 PM

Warwrick Farm with the Harbour Bridge

Bucket · 23-02-2007, 08:02 PM

Have Spoken to a Suspension company in Perth...Ill be ordering in a set of Eibach Springs for My Focus

Cant wait!

eXtremist · 24-02-2007, 01:26 AM

How much is it costing you??

Bucket · 24-02-2007, 04:33 AM

950 Fitted with Allignment

eXtremist · 24-02-2007, 11:13 AM

Shocks aswell?

Marshy79 · 24-02-2007, 11:37 AM

Hmm i thought if you ordered the Eibachs yourself from Europarts net you could have them for around the 350 mark...

And then from all reports its actually rather easy to install them yourself.

orsest170 · 24-02-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Marshy79

Hmm i thought if you ordered the Eibachs yourself from Europarts net you could have them for around the 350 mark...

And then from all reports its actually rather easy to install them yourself.

Yep that's exactly what I did. Just add $45 for a wheel alignment, and it's all done for under $400. It's easy if you have someone helping you who knows what they're doing.

$950 sounds like the quote I got from W.A suspensions...Good bunch of guys and know their stuff, but that is just way too pricey for me.

Bucket · 24-02-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by orsest170

Yep that's exactly what I did. Just add $45 for a wheel alignment, and it's all done for under $400. It's easy if you have someone helping you who knows what they're doing.

$950 sounds like the quote I got from W.A suspensions...Good bunch of guys and know their stuff, but that is just way too pricey for me.

No, thats just the Springs and fitting/allignment-camber correction
They suggested that the Shocks are fine and there is no need to replace them with short stroke's
If theres a cheaper way, I'd love to know...I wouldnt want to dare attempt it myself

25-02-2007, 10:50 AM

http://www.fordxr5turbo.com/forum/index.php?topic=969.0

950 mate your getting ripped a new hole.

Shouldn't cost more than 2 hours labour if you purchase the springs yourself. And you won't need short stroke shocks but they're highly recommended. If you keep the standard shocks, you only have 3cm of shock absorbsion and about 20cm of rebound. Can get quite uncomfortable and bouncy when things get a bit choppy on the roads.