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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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ive got Spax 60mm springs ready to go on my ERST but ive heard if i put em on it will interfere with the ABS?? is that rite or jus bollox???
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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it will only interfere with ya load preportion valves on the back of the car!

this adjusts braking power to the rear brakes dependant on the weight in the car! if the car is high at the rear eg no weight it will lower the efficiency or if its low eg people in the back or been lowered loads it will give full braking power to the rear!

then it gets a bit hair raisin brakin round corners!
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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it can be adjusted once lowered but youll have to jave it set at a garage where they have brake rollers!
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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ooo i c i will have to get that looked at when its done then!

Thanks for your help mate! useful this passion ford forum malarky is!!
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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Lower any les than 25mm and you'll suffer from understeer.
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Lower any les than 25mm and you'll suffer from understeer.
Don't you mean any more?
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Well spotted m8 at least you were paying attention lol.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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60mm !!!!
Too far mate. Specially if you have a mint car. Don't want to spoil it by going too low: looks or bodywork. May also need to trim the rear arches to stop scrubbage at that height/lowness. Stick to 25/30mm tops as a good compromise for looks and handling.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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60mm all the way. wouldnt consider anything less!
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