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Swift springs and Bilstein B8 disappointed
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Lol I made sure they weren't upside down. The car also seems to understeer more now too.
I don't know if numb is the right way to explain it but I definitely don't like the feel. Like I said I think the springs are compressed too much to fit on the b8's to do their job properly. It's all learning and at least it's an easy fix, just more money.
I don't know if numb is the right way to explain it but I definitely don't like the feel. Like I said I think the springs are compressed too much to fit on the b8's to do their job properly. It's all learning and at least it's an easy fix, just more money.
Good work around to use the regular Fiesta B14 setup for minimal drop, now I'm gonna consider that! But not sure on BC Racing, I haven't been able to find any info on that, so I'll take you at your word there... Looks like KSport may be an option too with both height and rebound adjustable for around $850 for the regular Fiesta model.
have fun finding bilstein stuff anywhere but UK and ebay. The regular fiesta kit seems exactly the same as the ST kit just different ride height. BCs I think it would take some trial and error to get to stock which I'm a little weary of.
Wish these B8s or B6s were a bit more aggressive.
I'm scared of any sub $1000 coilover that is adjustable, especially from a brand I'm not familiar with. Surely there's good ones out there, but there's also plenty bad. Meister Rs and ISC were the only others I was considering but no info on the ISC and Meister Rs are all the same drawbacks as BCs plus higher cost since I don't get a discount like I do BC.
Wish these B8s or B6s were a bit more aggressive.
I'm scared of any sub $1000 coilover that is adjustable, especially from a brand I'm not familiar with. Surely there's good ones out there, but there's also plenty bad. Meister Rs and ISC were the only others I was considering but no info on the ISC and Meister Rs are all the same drawbacks as BCs plus higher cost since I don't get a discount like I do BC.
Well, when the really cheap ones are $400 and the KSport are made in the USA for $780 (found them even cheaper) it's something I might consider. I simply don't feel you *have* to spend $1400 for quality, $800 actually sounds about right if you don't need camber or pillowtop adjustment... But yeah, saw those ISC as well, I can't find the rate difference between comfort and sport, I'm assuming I could dial in a decent ride on the Sport anyway... But good food for thought!
heh, I was browsing all kinds of different coilovers and one site said that,,, but I got them mixed up. I do remember being surprised at the time, but oh well... Anyway, how do you like the Ksport long term on the older FiST or did you change those out too? And if we don't want such a large drop, you think the regular Fiesta ones would work just fine as suggested?
Maybe so, but I DO take it onto the same surfaces/road types as the ONLY world wide real competition series in which the marque/model is somewhat competitive, or in which it has actually WON a championship. ![[wink]](/images/smilies/wink.gif "Wink [wink]")
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Swapped out the Bilstein B8's for Koni str.t orange today.
To get the swift springs on the b8's I had to compress the crap out of them. I was able to install them on the Koni's by hand.
I left the powerflex rear spring pads on but it already looks lower than with the b8's.
I'm going to let things settle in again and measure the drop, but I can already tell it looks better.
Don't be like me, if you have swift springs, use b6's or Koni's.
To get the swift springs on the b8's I had to compress the crap out of them. I was able to install them on the Koni's by hand.
I left the powerflex rear spring pads on but it already looks lower than with the b8's.
I'm going to let things settle in again and measure the drop, but I can already tell it looks better.
Don't be like me, if you have swift springs, use b6's or Koni's.
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