FRPP Suspension and Ride Quality....

[macdarren]

Thinking of putting in the FRPP shock and spring kit (not coil overs)
The price is sure right especially for matched shocks and springs.

I want it mostly for the look (hate that way about the tire thing), and I'll probably go to 205/50R16s when the tires are due...

I am curious, for those of you that have installed the FRPP setup....

How do you feel the ride compares to stock?

FRPP says no change in ride quality.

Is this really true? I would like to think it is, as one of my reasons for selecting
the Fiesta was the quality of the ride in such a small car.

This is not to say would would not mind a little more handling performance which I think just dropping the car a bit might provide, but I certainly do not want it to feel like a track car.

Thanks

[Captainmorbid]

It feels better to me.

[aspitaletto]

Originally Posted by Captainmorbid

It feels better to me.

Doing the FRPP for the looks is just 1/2 of it, I think the ride is Much more Dampened with the FRPP Suspension. The car just absorbs bumps better now. Much more "German" Like. Zero loss of comfort.

The ONLY down side i noticed... On roads that have rough surfaces, like cobble stone, You get noticeable rumble where before it was nearly silent.

[illinipo]

Better than stock.

[eRic]

ride quality with the FRPP Fiesta handling pack is excellent. I have not had any passenger complain.

[motorsportsaddict]

Originally Posted by eRic

ride quality with the FRPP Fiesta handling pack is excellent. I have not had any passenger complain.

I second that! I'm really happy with it.

[Panzer23]

How does the FRPP handle body roll vs the stock suspension? my last car was a mini, and the fiesta that I have now I love, but was hoping to lose some of the body roll....

[Captainmorbid]

Body roll is definitely reduced. Likely not as much as the FRPP coilovers, but a bit better than stock.

I don't remember there being much roll to begin with, but I'm coming from a pickup with 200k dampers wallowing around every corner...

[CarefreeAZ]

Questions addressed below:

Originally Posted by macdarren

Thinking of putting in the FRPP shock and spring kit (not coil overs)
The price is sure right especially for matched shocks and springs.
Comment: Price is definitely right, especially through sponsors like Tousley, Team or Steeda)

I want it mostly for the look (hate that way about the tire thing), and I'll probably go to 205/50R16s when the tires are due...
Comment: Lowered enough to be a great all-around, daily driver.

I am curious, for those of you that have installed the FRPP setup....
How do you feel the ride compares to stock? FRPP says no change in ride quality. Is this really true? I would like to think it is, as one of my reasons for selecting the Fiesta was the quality of the ride in such a small car.
Comment: Own experience: A lot stiffer. Expansion joints can be a bit of pain as well as colder temps. Run 35-37 psi.

This is not to say would would not mind a little more handling performance which I think just dropping the car a bit might provide, but I certainly do not want it to feel like a track car.
Comment: I think I have the ideal setup--FRPP with 3 Steeda pieces, front strut tower brace, rear swaybar and shock tower brace and 195/50-16 Conti Extreme DWS, pretty much point-and-shoot handling.

Thanks

[Panzer23]

Originally Posted by Captainmorbid

Body roll is definitely reduced. Likely not as much as the FRPP coilovers, but a bit better than stock.

I don't remember there being much roll to begin with, but I'm coming from a pickup with 200k dampers wallowing around every corner...

Nice, what pickup was it? Its not like the fiesta has alot of body roll at all. IDK if you have ever been in a mini, but its like a mario kart. Sounds like an excellent addition. How long have people been driving with it?