Fiesta ST Lowering Springs and spring rate Thread

[Cesso]

While the Mountune springs are manufactured by Eibach (there are only so many manufacturers) they are built to Mountune's specifications and are not the same as the Eibach branded springs. I went with the Mountune because they were specifically designed to work with the stock suspension components on the car and provide a great ride. After having driven a few thousand miles on them now, they ride smoother than the stock springs, eliminate the bounce on bumps and road imperfections, and made me realize that the car actually had body roll before - it corners even more like it is on rails. I can't say enough about how good they are.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

While the Mountune springs are manufactured by Eibach (there are only so many manufacturers) they are built to Mountune's specifications and are not the same as the Eibach branded springs. I went with the Mountune because they were specifically designed to work with the stock suspension components on the car and provide a great ride. After having driven a few thousand miles on them now, they ride smoother than the stock springs, eliminate the bounce on bumps and road imperfections, and made me realize that the car actually had body roll before - it corners even more like it is on rails. I can't say enough about how good they are.

I was going to go with then also but then everybody said they were all the same. Rebanded Eibachs.

Do you rub at in the front over bumps or anything like that? Having to drive in the city makes me worried about dropping it too low.

 

[Cesso]

I was going to go with then also but then everybody said they were all the same. Rebanded Eibachs.

Do you rub at in the front over bumps or anything like that? Having to drive in the city makes me worried about dropping it too low.

I have never rubbed, not even on excessively large speed bumps. Once these tires wear out I plan on getting some with a wider footprint, that will be the real test. I have tested the car on some extremely challenging driveways and I'm always impressed, I'm pretty well versed in driving cars much lower than this and nothing scrapes even if I am somewhat sloppy in my entrance/exit technique. Occasionally if I take something really tricky a bit fast I can get the front airdam to hit the ground (the plastic piece that hangs really low just before the front wheels) but I just had the car on the lift today and there aren't even any scuffs on the airdam. I'd say that this is lowest that you can practically go and not have to worry about any city road obstacle.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I have never rubbed, not even on excessively large speed bumps. Once these tires wear out I plan on getting some with a wider footprint, that will be the real test. I have tested the car on some extremely challenging driveways and I'm always impressed, I'm pretty well versed in driving cars much lower than this and nothing scrapes even if I am somewhat sloppy in my entrance/exit technique. Occasionally if I take something really tricky a bit fast I can get the front airdam to hit the ground (the plastic piece that hangs really low just before the front wheels) but I just had the car on the lift today and there aren't even any scuffs on the airdam. I'd say that this is lowest that you can practically go and not have to worry about any city road obstacle.

Sounds awesome. Might be going with these next spring. Don't want to be pushing snow around the city this winter. Ha. Thanks man.

 

[mercdank]

Having had H&R Super Sport springs on my Mustang, I will never be going that aggressive again. Even with FRPP shocks and struts, it was bounce and squeak city within a year. Never again. I'm also planning to have the Pierce sub-frame bracing, so ground clearance will be a concern.

With all that being said, I feel that the FRPP kit is the ideal solution for me. Not only do they come with updated shocks and struts designed for the lower ride hide (which IMO is needed whenever you alert the ride height) but they offer the smallest front end drop at 0.5 inches and the rear end is dropped a full inch. This means I'll have minimal issues with ground clearance while still achieving a more aggressive "squat" look since the rear drops more than the front.

To top it off, I found the FRPP kit at a competitive $222, making it a no-brainer for me and my goals for the car. M-FR3-FA $222

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Having had H&R Super Sport springs on my Mustang, I will never be going that aggressive again. Even with FRPP shocks and struts, it was bounce and squeak city within a year. Never again. I'm also planning to have the Pierce sub-frame bracing, so ground clearance will be a concern.

With all that being said, I feel that the FRPP kit is the ideal solution for me. Not only do they come with updated shocks and struts designed for the lower ride hide (which IMO is needed whenever you alert the ride height) but they offer the smallest front end drop at 0.5 inches and the rear end is dropped a full inch. This means I'll have minimal issues with ground clearance while still achieving a more aggressive "squat" look since the rear drops more than the front.

To top it off, I found the FRPP kit at a competitive $222, making it a no-brainer for me and my goals for the car. M-FR3-FA $222

Is this made for STS though?

 

[mercdank]

Is this made for STS though?

That's a very good question, d'oh!


....
I don't think they are

 

[D1JL]

Is this made for STS though?

NO, that set was designed for the NON-ST.
Putting this set on a FiST will gain you nothing.
The FiST is already as low as this set will put you.


Dave

 

[mercdank]

Guess I'm staying stock then. Bracing and sway bars ftw!

 

[Kip2MyLou]

That's what I thought. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[D1JL]

Guess I'm staying stock then. Bracing and sway bars ftw!

My car is lower than most and I have all the Pierce bracing.
You could still use any of the spring sets.


Dave

 

[ShadowInDaNight]

I'm ready to take the plunge(see what I did there) also. .

me too!

 

[mercdank]

My car is lower than most and I have all the Pierce bracing.
You could still use any of the spring sets.


Dave

I've simply had far too many bad experiences with my Mustang. Between bottoming out on dips or potholes, and grinding my undercarriage across speedbumps, I'm just not interested in dropping more than an inch on the stock shocks.

 

[LT Berzerker]

Then I'd go with Cobb. No complaints yet. And I'm driving WI roads.

 

[D1JL]

I've simply had far too many bad experiences with my Mustang. Between bottoming out on dips or potholes, and grinding my undercarriage across speedbumps, I'm just not interested in dropping more than an inch on the stock shocks.

Nothing will save you from potholes and dips are not a problem unless you extend the nose with a low front splitter as I have.
However you are right , speedbumps can always get you. There are some new ones around me that are really killer, I just have to be careful on those.

I have had both the Eibach and Montune springs on my car, along with Cobb they all only drop the car about one inch so you will be just fine.



Dave

 

[JBO]

Nothing will save you from potholes and dips are not a problem unless you extend the nose with a low front splitter as I have.
However you are right , speedbumps can always get you. There are some new ones around me that are really killer, I just have to be careful on those.

I have had both the Eibach and Montune springs on my car, along with Cobb they all only drop the car about one inch so you will be just fine.



Dave

Any difference between mountune and Eibach that you noticed?

 

[D1JL]

Any difference between mountune and Eibach that you noticed?

Their ride heights are almost identical.
Although both claim to have their own specs, I could not tell any difference.

I also tested the BC coilover set.
While yes, you will be spending more money, you do have far more adjustability in both ride height and dampening.



Dave

 

[Dgrant1988]

I have the mountune and am fairly happy OTHER THAN it doesn't like quick elevation changes or warps in the road

 

[stuntdoogie]

Anyone know the H&R spring rates?

 

[Dib]

Are there any differences in the 2016s suspension? really don't want to run into the same problem as my intake