proper slammed mk3 mondeo estate
06-03-2012, 06:07 PM
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the 225/30/20's are 2023mm
so virtually nothing in it, 19mm over a run of 2 metres isn't even going to be noticeable without measuring it, you'd probably have a bigger discrepancy between new and old rubber
for comparison, 205/50/17's are 1998mm around
06-03-2012, 06:12 PM
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i think the ones listed ar 5 x 112 stud..
obviously fitments would be checked pre order..
i think their the ideal wheel for the project,,
just wish i was not going on holiday early april so i could get cracking,
the body shop is tidying the car of minor dents whilst im gone... but now ive seen the picture in this thread, i have other ideas... there is some colour coding and door smoothing to be done
i may concentrate on wheels and stance after the bodys tidyied then go for the colour coding as the body shop can modify the arches at the same time if needed
seems like a logical order to do things
obviously fitments would be checked pre order..
i think their the ideal wheel for the project,,
just wish i was not going on holiday early april so i could get cracking,
the body shop is tidying the car of minor dents whilst im gone... but now ive seen the picture in this thread, i have other ideas... there is some colour coding and door smoothing to be done
i may concentrate on wheels and stance after the bodys tidyied then go for the colour coding as the body shop can modify the arches at the same time if needed
seems like a logical order to do things
06-03-2012, 06:15 PM
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standard rolling circumference of a 225/40/18 is 2004mm
the 225/30/20's are 2023mm
so virtually nothing in it, 19mm over a run of 2 metres isn't even going to be noticeable without measuring it, you'd probably have a bigger discrepancy between new and old rubber
for comparison, 205/50/17's are 1998mm around
the 225/30/20's are 2023mm
so virtually nothing in it, 19mm over a run of 2 metres isn't even going to be noticeable without measuring it, you'd probably have a bigger discrepancy between new and old rubber
for comparison, 205/50/17's are 1998mm around
dojj thanks
what i ment was whats the diameter from one side to the other i would estimate 20" for the wheel and 3" of rubber each side giving a total of 26" across..
if so happy days
do ya get what i mean?
06-03-2012, 06:38 PM
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https://passionford.com/forum/pictur...euro-look.html
is a good thread whilst on the slamming motors subject
is a good thread whilst on the slamming motors subject
06-03-2012, 07:00 PM
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06-03-2012, 07:56 PM
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06-03-2012, 08:00 PM
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Best of luck finding kit that will go as low as you want for your budget. There's really not a lot out there for the Estate (for obvious reasons). This is mine on 8.5x18s, and I'll go lower just as soon as I can find some coilovers that aren't shit, or incredibly expensive.
06-03-2012, 08:12 PM
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It's a standard Zetec-S bumper, although I painted the plastics black (they were grey) and used some vinyl to do the lower middle section. It looks a bit patchy on that pic as it was wet (just washed it). The mirrors are black now, and I want to get it a fair bit lower yet...
06-03-2012, 08:31 PM
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06-03-2012, 08:36 PM
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06-03-2012, 08:41 PM
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stage one is dents out and body touched up,, not sure on colour codeing yet.. car is booked in for a week at body shop while i go away
still in planning stages for the rest
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06-03-2012, 08:42 PM
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But they won't even be as low as mine! As the rears are separate springs and dampers they're only really coilovers on the front, and the rears don't even come with adjustable spring cups (as far as I can tell), so you're left with a paltry 35mm drop. The same for the KWs. I'm considering coilovers for the front and some custom spring for the back to give a 50mm drop. I'd love it properly low, but it's a daily driver and is regularly full to the brim with stuff, so I can't go as low as I'd like to.
06-03-2012, 08:46 PM
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But they won't even be as low as mine! As the rears are separate springs and dampers they're only really coilovers on the front, and the rears don't even come with adjustable spring cups (as far as I can tell), so you're left with a paltry 35mm drop. The same for the KWs. I'm considering coilovers for the front and some custom spring for the back to give a 50mm drop. I'd love it properly low, but it's a daily driver and is regularly full to the brim with stuff, so I can't go as low as I'd like to.
just trying to get a st half leather for Ł150 for full interior as we speak for the ol girl
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not ideal lol
06-03-2012, 08:59 PM
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But they won't even be as low as mine! As the rears are separate springs and dampers they're only really coilovers on the front, and the rears don't even come with adjustable spring cups (as far as I can tell), so you're left with a paltry 35mm drop. The same for the KWs. I'm considering coilovers for the front and some custom spring for the back to give a 50mm drop. I'd love it properly low, but it's a daily driver and is regularly full to the brim with stuff, so I can't go as low as I'd like to.
im still un decided
06-03-2012, 09:02 PM
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hey i could be wrong, i just said if they are anything like the mk2 focus doors, a car of similar age. iv never had to strip the rubbing strips off a mk3 mondeo to date, only had to do it on the rear door of a mk2 focus due to hefty rear door damage
06-03-2012, 09:04 PM
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oh no i wasnt saying that, the st could have totally different doors for all i know, i ment it as an alternative to have paintwork etc done to the original doors,
06-03-2012, 09:15 PM
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looks like the pi springs will be my starting block with 20s till funds surfice
07-03-2012, 04:47 PM
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But they won't even be as low as mine! As the rears are separate springs and dampers they're only really coilovers on the front, and the rears don't even come with adjustable spring cups (as far as I can tell), so you're left with a paltry 35mm drop. The same for the KWs. I'm considering coilovers for the front and some custom spring for the back to give a 50mm drop. I'd love it properly low, but it's a daily driver and is regularly full to the brim with stuff, so I can't go as low as I'd like to.
the price looks good the drop is plenty, up to 75mm give em a look and if every one could give there opinion as im not to up on whats good and whats not to be honest, im aware ap make some puka stuff. and im very tempted to put these on my short list
http://www.ruderacing.co.uk/-Perform...duct_info.html
my chosen wheel choice is not available in the 108 5 stud which is a reasult because ive found a better wheel there avalible in silver alloy and black
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-20-Zit...ht_5638wt_1185
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07-03-2012, 06:41 PM
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so are these considered good and well worth a try or cheap noisy crud thats proberbly worth avoiding, id love some opinions on them,
after all ap make some quality kit
07-03-2012, 08:20 PM
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[QUOTE=DanW@FastFord;5832107]The APs are great on the Fiesta. I wasn't expecting them to be all that, but I'd have no hesitation in fitting them to my car... Can't help thinking that you'll live to regret fitting 20s if I'm honest though...[/QUO
is that clearance or ride quality worries...
the minor body repairs are being done regardless and ive got till mid next month to decide the exact route im gonna take
is that clearance or ride quality worries...
the minor body repairs are being done regardless and ive got till mid next month to decide the exact route im gonna take
07-03-2012, 08:49 PM
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Ride quality, handling, clearance, the cost of tyres, the amount of tyres you will get through, the weight of 20s, the increased stress on your hubs/bearings (changing bearings is a ball ache), the weak side walls on cheap 20s... the list goes on. I just think you may live to regret it. But, your car, your call and you may be prepared to put up with all that for the look you want.
I'm guessing they're a generic shot. Very few companies with a big range have pics of all the products.
I'm guessing they're a generic shot. Very few companies with a big range have pics of all the products.
12-03-2012, 09:37 PM
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coilovers give u adjustment on the ride height, and if u get decent sets u can also adjust the damping too. springs will give u a set drop, so if its too high then tough, and if its too low then tough lol
coilovers is the way to go if u want it sitting like the photoshop, with a drop achieveable with a heavy static drop, but not requiring so much tuck that u need airbags to be involved
this is my current daily estate
thats on 18x9s on the back, and 18x8s on the front, and FK AK coilovers wound down a fair old bit
coilovers is the way to go if u want it sitting like the photoshop, with a drop achieveable with a heavy static drop, but not requiring so much tuck that u need airbags to be involved
this is my current daily estate
thats on 18x9s on the back, and 18x8s on the front, and FK AK coilovers wound down a fair old bit
im looking for coilovers for the mondy estate and cant seem to find the brand fk ak