H&R Springs now available for the Fiesta

[BRGT350]

I checked Tire Rack this morning, and they now list H&R Springs in a couple of different rates for the Fiesta. They also have a complete coil over package.

Suspension Products for Ford Fiesta Hatchback SES 2011

If anyone spots any new Fiesta performance stuff, be sure to post it up!

[eRic]

awesome!! Ooo.. the coil-over kit is only $944. that's not bad considering H&R suggested retail is $1,200.
2010 Ford Fiesta Applications || H&R Special Springs, LP

[Chan]

I'll wait for Eibach

[flimflam man]

That's one of the positive things aobut our Fiesta being almost identical to the european version with regards to the suspension...parts like these are most likely identical to those which are currently being sold in Europe to customers there.

[mrbirdman330]

Best part is Tire Rack now takes PAYPAL!!!! But for me most likely I will see if I can slip a Focus Rear Subframe underneathe and have control blade IRS with it. I can already see the stance too.

[Chan]

Originally Posted by flimflam man

That's one of the positive things aobut our Fiesta being almost identical to the european version with regards to the suspension...parts like these are most likely identical to those which are currently being sold in Europe to customers there.

The added 100lbs makes it so all suspension bits need to be slightly resprung.

[flimflam man]

Originally Posted by Chan

The added 100lbs makes it so all suspension bits need to be slightly resprung.

With regard to the Ford OEM stuff, yes they did recalibrate the springs and struts to account for the difference, but remember it is a very small change.

My guess is that the after market sports springs and shocks will be EXACTLY the same as that being offered in Europe right now.. which true, will make them a bit LESS agressive compared to when fitted in the European version..but they will work just fine on the US model and no one will notice the difference. They will still be much more firm and controlled compared to the OEM parts.

I'm referring to H&R, and Eibach ....Sachs/Boge, Bilstein, and Koni. Others may be different.

[BRGT350]

From my years of tuning, I change springs and dampers together as a set. If you really want your suspension to work right, the sets need to be matched. Also be advised that lowering a car can affect all sorts of things like bump steer, camber, caster, roll center, and other things that aren't so adjustable on a production car. I have a feeling that the best suspension kits will be the ones FRPP develop since they have access to all sorts of test equipment that the rest of the market doesn't have. The H&R coil over system is probably the best if you really want your car to handle well, but remember that too much lowering is very bad. Over the years, my Mustang went from really low to now sitting closer to stock. I had to bring the roll centers back in line, adjust bump steer, and find the right compromise for handling and tire wear. BTW, setting bumpsteer is not fun to set. Hours of work go into setting it.

[flimflam man]

Good points BRGT350 concerning making dramatic changes to the height of the car and extremely stiff springs and struts...coil overs...

Lower the car 1" or less will generally not affect the suspension geometry in too detrimental a way....with a combination of slightly stiffer struts and springs like H&R sport springs and say Sachs Sporting struts and shocks (these two companies work together) you will get a really comfortable AND sporting car ALMOST go kart like..Actually a couple of decades ago it would be very hard to achieve this combination.

I think that Sachs and Boge are OEM for Ford in Europe.

My guess is the standard EU car is 1/2" to 3/4 " lower than the US version overall.

For more info on Sachs and Boge shocks and struts go to http:/www. zftna.com

[Jazzdog]

Originally Posted by flimflam man

My guess is the standard EU car is 1/2" to 3/4 " lower than the US version overall.

That is not correct. Possibly slight difference in tire radius but hardpoints are same.

Really should try the stock set up for a while before you change things out. Don't forget there is an ESC nanny, not sure how she would feel if things change.