boomer15

Hey guys,
thinking about lowering my mk3 mondeo. Whats the best amount to lower it by to get more of striking look but still letting me clear speedbumps.

steve st220

i got PI -50mm springs fitted to my st220 and its fine over speed ramps.

DanW@FastFord

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You have to go a long way before speed humps become an issue. All the generally available kit will be fine for daily use.

zemon

Is 50 not to harsh??, springs or springs an shocks

boomer15

i've to deal with irish roads and potholes think 50mm might be a bit to much. Are there any issues with the back tyre's rubbing off the inner arch when there weight in the boot. was just gona go with the springs not shocks.

DanW@FastFord

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If you get springs not dampers you will have very poor handling and the car will be very 'choppy' over uneven roads - even dangerously so.

The OE dampers are designed to work with a certain length spring and it's very bad practice to fit just lowering springs. Ideally get matched springs and dampers.

Unless you go nuts there will be no fouling issues, even with 18s.

boomer15

thanks for advice let you know how it gos

steve st220

i've got the PI springs fitted with the standard ST220 shocks with no issues,
they've been on for nearly 2yrs now and it still handles perfectly, i got 8"x19" wheels
fitted with 235/35/19 tyres and no rubbing at all, 50mm will be fine mate, i'm in
wales and the roads dont get much worse than here lol.

daviddunlop83

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My one one was on Ebiach springs and handled fine, tho once i got my ST and drove it on the country roads it made my mind up i wasnt lowering it. Such a nicer drive not lowered.

DanW@FastFord

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ST220s are lower than 'regular' Mondeos, and the dampers are firmer. If he lowers it to the same amount as yours on stock dampers the handling will take a turn for the worse. I've driven lots of cars lowered over standard springs and they pretty much all exhibit the same 'choppy' ride.

Sure it's doable, but it's not a good idea.

lewiseyers

do you think you would have any issues with 20s" as im about to go down that route soon by the looks of it

Gadget

My old TDCi before and after, I used the Ford spec -30mm St TDCi Eibach springs, I found them too hard.

Before



After



I've thought about Lowering my ST Tdci that i have now but the ride is too nice to spoil IMO

RichieST

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I've got eibach springs on my ST, didn't really notice it being firmer than standard when driving, just going over speed humps etc you notice the difference.

IMO, 30-35mm drop on standard dampers is fine, any more than this and i'd be changing them too.

RichieST

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I know it's a Focus, but this is before and after with a 30mm drop, big difference and easily driveable.

bicko

Iv got -30mm spax springs on standard shocks and it rides fine

zombie1965

Get the ebach set. Good progressive springs and a sensible drop at a great price

https://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/for...2335_c_215.htm