ST 170 Springs, advice needed please

Rob Anderson · 16-06-2010, 06:39 PM

Hi guys,

Do any of you know if the springs on the ST170 are any different than the springs listed for the regular MK1 forcus, i.e. 2.0 Petrol model?

I have snapped spring and have been forced to leave my beloved in a garages over night. Can buy a standard MK1 Focus spring from work, just need to confirm that they are gonna do the job.

Any help much appreciated.

If you were logged in, you wouldn't be seeing this ad!
Register your free account today, or log in if you already have an account.

TomStarkey · 17-06-2010, 12:36 AM

Im fairly sure they're different. The st170 is (?20?)mm lower, maybe.

Sp3no · 17-06-2010, 09:34 PM

No the spring rates are totally different and they are 15mm lower than standard stuff. Only fit the ST170 springs

Rob Anderson · 20-06-2010, 10:59 AM

Turn's out I simply dont know enought about my own car like.

Anyhow, got my front springs replaced, ended up buying from a Ford dealership tho. £!! :-(

Sp3no · 21-06-2010, 12:17 PM

I wont ask how much that cost, i assume it would have been far cheaper to buy a set of Eibach springs and fit a full set?

Rob Anderson · 21-06-2010, 06:52 PM

Upon reflection, would have been alot cheaper fitting full set.

Mangaged to get two springs from Ford dealer for £160.

It has put a dint in my saving pot for a replacement clutch like. Not too happy.

Sp3no · 22-06-2010, 07:33 AM

Oh no not the clutch, it seems standard practice to have to replace these now on the ST170, mine went at 50'000miles replaced it with a 12lb aluminium fly and kevlar stage 3 clutch, all in the parts were cheaper than standard ford stuff at around £600 plus delivery.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

17-06-2010, 12:36 AM	#2
TomStarkey Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Wales Posts: 159 Rep Power: 4	Im fairly sure they're different. The st170 is (?20?)mm lower, maybe.

17-06-2010, 09:34 PM	#3
Sp3no I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,235 Rep Power: 7	No the spring rates are totally different and they are 15mm lower than standard stuff. Only fit the ST170 springs

20-06-2010, 10:59 AM	#4
Rob Anderson Rob Anderson Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Turn's out I simply dont know enought about my own car like. Anyhow, got my front springs replaced, ended up buying from a Ford dealership tho. £!! :-(

21-06-2010, 12:17 PM	#5
Sp3no I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,235 Rep Power: 7	I wont ask how much that cost, i assume it would have been far cheaper to buy a set of Eibach springs and fit a full set?

21-06-2010, 06:52 PM	#6
Rob Anderson Rob Anderson Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Upon reflection, would have been alot cheaper fitting full set. Mangaged to get two springs from Ford dealer for £160. It has put a dint in my saving pot for a replacement clutch like. Not too happy.

22-06-2010, 07:33 AM	#7
Sp3no I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,235 Rep Power: 7	Oh no not the clutch, it seems standard practice to have to replace these now on the ST170, mine went at 50'000miles replaced it with a 12lb aluminium fly and kevlar stage 3 clutch, all in the parts were cheaper than standard ford stuff at around £600 plus delivery.

22-06-2010, 07:33 AM
PassionFord Ford Focus Paid Advertisement