I recently bought a mk6 1.25 fiesta (facelift) im planing on doing a good bit to it over time iv done the speakers a few weeks ago next in line is lowering it and alloys im thinking about 16" lenso alloys but i don't know if i should go for springs or coils and what height (i still want to be able to get over speed bumps) later im thinking about zetec s or st seats and a re-spray i will try and get pictures up but i really need help

 

If you can stretch to coilovers, get them, but they can potentially give a very hard ride. If you cant stretch to them and your shocks are in good nick, a set of lowering springs will be fine, just don't go too low (I wouldn't go more than 40mm) hope that helps.

 

also cheap ebay coilies can give u a harsh ride, had some fitted on my old car (mk2 seat Ibiza) which was wound right down (car practically sitting on the floor its a Dub thing lol) to the point where It was bouncing around too much at the rear for my liking

 

Ye that couldn't of been comfortable, but at least (generally) coilovers can be adjusted, so lowered for shows and stuff.

 

Thanks for the reply coils are way to expensive right as iv only had the car less than 2 months and spent about a grand on her (it will be worth it) now I did have a think about them but like you said no point buying cheap ones think I'm going to look at eibach springs thanks a lot I will keep you'd up to date with pictures

 

Sounds good. Ye get some pics up!!

 

they were as the rear didn't feel safe as was a bit skittish

 

Eibach springs direct from ford. I fitted the Diesel car springs to my ST. about 35mm drop all round.

Save and get coilies! Worth it and save Ł140 quid in the process!

 

I can get eibach springs for around Ł150-Ł180 what do you mean by save Ł140 in the process?

 

You'll pay 140-150 for springs, then decide that you'll have to upgrade anyways.

 

Ohhhh fair enough lol I still haven't decided there's mixed opinions I will need to look at coils more

 

I have springs. The ride is shit.

 

i have AP coilovers on my mk6 , ride is really good !

 

I lowered it 35mm with a-max springs the ride is a lot better than before and they were pretty cheap I tried uploading pictures to the thread but I don't know how to

If anyone knows anyone breaking a 3door st or Zetec s let me know

 

I have a similar fiesta, but restricted to 35mm because of the insurance. Could you link me to where you got yours from?

 

I got mine from www.eurocatparts.com but I would lower it by about 50mm and don't tell the insurance I wish I lowered mine more

 

Do you use yours as a daily? I travel on a roads every single day and a bit of rain can flood the entire road but not to the point where you can't get across it. Just worried about loosing all the practicality of the car if I go too low.

 

Also could you post a picture of your 35mm drop? Would be appreciated thanks

 

Yeah I use mine every day I do a lot of miles as well mostly motorway driving iv tried uploading a picture to this thread but I can't work it out iv uploaded some to my profile

 

I had a look at that picture. I think that low is quite nice, its practical and doesn't look silly, how comes you'd want to go lower?

 

I don't know I just don't think it's low enough the gap between the wheel and the arch is to big I like it so the tyre is just touching the arch