Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth This forum is for discussion of all things pertaining to the Ford Sierra Cosworth.

What suspension?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 14-10-2016, 01:33 PM
  #1  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default What suspension?

Currently have Koni adjustables on the front which are just to damn low. Can i just change springs on these (bought car last week), or shall i go coilovers?

Need to it higher to fit the 17 softlines i got with it.
thanks all
Old 14-10-2016, 01:42 PM
  #2  
RSMK4TURBO
Advanced PassionFord User
 
RSMK4TURBO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Uk
Posts: 1,968
Received 97 Likes on 94 Posts
Default

I have the Konis to but with Ahmed spec springs which are standard ride height and I also have 17 inch wheels with no issues at all.
Old 14-10-2016, 01:42 PM
  #3  
RSMK4TURBO
Advanced PassionFord User
 
RSMK4TURBO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Uk
Posts: 1,968
Received 97 Likes on 94 Posts
Default

You can just change springs yes.
Old 14-10-2016, 02:05 PM
  #4  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RSMK4TURBO
I have the Konis to but with Ahmed spec springs which are standard ride height and I also have 17 inch wheels with no issues at all.
Ah sweet where can I get some of those from mate? Ty mate

Last edited by sambuca; 14-10-2016 at 02:06 PM.
Old 14-10-2016, 03:09 PM
  #5  
RSMK4TURBO
Advanced PassionFord User
 
RSMK4TURBO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Uk
Posts: 1,968
Received 97 Likes on 94 Posts
Default

I had mine off Ahmed Bayjoo himself and I think the garage was named Grove, sure someone will add link but sad news is that Ahmed has passed away recently so no idea what will happen to availability of parts.
Old 14-10-2016, 03:28 PM
  #6  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RSMK4TURBO
I had mine off Ahmed Bayjoo himself and I think the garage was named Grove, sure someone will add link but sad news is that Ahmed has passed away recently so no idea what will happen to availability of parts.
I saw that's rubbish :-( hopefully someone point me in right direction
Old 14-10-2016, 03:50 PM
  #7  
155lee
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (10)
 
155lee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Uk
Posts: 4,102
Received 134 Likes on 117 Posts
Default

Mike rain bird,r&b motorsport sells the,.
The springs are made by Leda and sold by Ahmed and mike,I couldn't get a set from Ahmed (r.i.p) as he was off work so asked around and was told to go to mike.
Iirc around Ł175 a set.
Old 14-10-2016, 04:01 PM
  #8  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 155lee
Mike rain bird,r&b motorsport sells the,.
The springs are made by Leda and sold by Ahmed and mike,I couldn't get a set from Ahmed (r.i.p) as he was off work so asked around and was told to go to mike.
Iirc around Ł175 a set.
Sound ty mate
Old 14-10-2016, 11:23 PM
  #9  
SS1
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (3)
 
SS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Racing the clouds home
Posts: 13,285
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sambuca
Sound ty mate
Site says N/A might be worth giving mike a ring though just incase ???

http://www.randbmotorsport.co.uk/sho...?ProductID=291
Old 15-10-2016, 04:39 PM
  #10  
1374lee
PassionFord Post Troll
iTrader: (11)
 
1374lee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: WALES
Posts: 2,959
Received 91 Likes on 91 Posts
Default

Ahmed springs, if still available of course.

CheeRS.Lee.
Old 17-10-2016, 11:54 AM
  #11  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

hopefully mike will get back to my email today and be able to supply
Old 18-10-2016, 12:14 PM
  #12  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Anyone got a number for Mike not got back to me

Ty
Old 18-10-2016, 01:05 PM
  #13  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

http://shop.grahamgoode.com/lowering...gs-21551-c.asp Im thinking 25mm drop in standard height is ok but will they fit on my koni adjustable dampers?

Just to tide me over as will probably upgrade front and rear suspension anyway at some point. Just need something to let me fit my wheels on lol

Last edited by sambuca; 18-10-2016 at 01:37 PM.
Old 18-10-2016, 01:48 PM
  #14  
Mad_Mat
New Owner
 
Mad_Mat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Herts Beds Bucks
Posts: 734
Received 93 Likes on 90 Posts
Default

Save your cashola until you can afford to get a set of coilovers and rear strut brace. Job done. No faffing with springs if you want to adjust height.

If budget really tight put a wanted ad on here someone is bound to have something you can have cheap.
Old 18-10-2016, 02:02 PM
  #15  
sambuca
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
sambuca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: West Midlands
Posts: 55
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mad_Mat
Save your cashola until you can afford to get a set of coilovers and rear strut brace. Job done. No faffing with springs if you want to adjust height.

If budget really tight put a wanted ad on here someone is bound to have something you can have cheap.
My current set up is

Koni adjustable front shocks
Blistein rear shocks with tas lowering springs**

Only reason I want front springs sorting is I have a set of softlines with proxes on that won't fit currently. As it has crap tyres on at the moment as I bought it. So wanted a quick fix to tide me over.

What's a good option for coilvers? I had BC on my focus Rs which were spot on
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Fil
General Car Related Discussion.
13
19-10-2016 07:44 PM
matty325
General Car Related Discussion.
3
16-10-2016 05:26 PM
sambuca
Wheels and Tyres
2
13-10-2016 01:06 PM
Fil
Insurance
7
12-10-2016 09:22 PM
chrisa3
Technical help Q & A
5
12-10-2016 12:14 AM



Quick Reply: What suspension?



All times are GMT. The time now is 08:08 PM.