Hey people, im all new to passion ford a user but have followed projects from many people. i now have a question.

I have a mk6 escort rs2000 as my new project car, i am looking to put lowering springs on it but i am unsure if the standard shocks will cope? i know most cars you need to uprate shocks too but as its an RS (YEH BOYYY i thought the shocks should be uprated anyway. am i right? any info is helpful cheers!

 

No, shocks as far as I know arent uprated any more than a GTi, but the standard spings on an RS are 1 inch shorter than a GTi so when you buy PI's etc get the RS ones.

 

Good to know ill keep that in mind when getting springs, would prefer coilovers but gotta see if funds permit. i also have a little problem that the rear sub frame is rotting away could do with welding up, would you maybe have any suggestions on best methods of repairing? Cheers

 

Pretty sure mine has standard shocks and mines lowered 30mm. Catches if 2 people are in the back, but handles like f**k

 

Hopefuly wont be carting lazy F**kers in the back lol. you got any pics of it 30mm lower? and does your car bounce over bumper or is it still pretty comfy but firm? cheers