Fiesta ST Lowering Springs and spring rate Thread

[Harvick]

I'm going to start composing a list of lowering springs available for the Fiesta ST. Let me know if you guys find anything and I can update the first post.

Ford Racing - Price $289.00
Part# M-FR3-FA
Front: .5"
Rear: 1.0"



Eibach Pro Kit - Price $227.00
Part# 35143.140
Front: .8"
Rear: .7"
OE rate: 30 N/mm (172 lbs/in)
Pro-Kit progressive rate: 19-30 N/mm (109-172 lbs/in)



H&R - Price $206.00
Part# 51641
Front: 1.2"
Rear: 1.0"



Vogtland Sport Springs - Price $229.00
Part# 953113
Front: 1.4"
Rear: 1.4"



Apex Suspension System - Price $189.00
Part# NA
Front: 1.5"
Rear: 1.5"



Mountune - Price $269.00
Part# 2364-MSK-BA
Front: 1.1"
Rear: .8"
Front OE springs 172lbs/in 181lbs/in
Rear OE 137lbs/in 144lbs/in

 

[koozy]

good idea, it would also be helpful to have part numbers or links to the items.

 

[Harvick]

good idea, it would also be helpful to have part numbers or links to the items.

Good idea.

 

[LT Berzerker]

Definitely need some pics of the cars running the different spring options

 

[rodmoe]

FWI this has been Sticky'd

 

[stuntdoogie]

Thank You Harvick!

 

[stuntdoogie]

Definitely need some pics of the cars running the different spring options

This. If possible.
Also can you put spring rates of each?

 

[XuperXero]

+1 on spring rates.

 

[Harvick]

FWI this has been Sticky'd

Thanks and thanks everyone for the feedback.

 

[iso100]

I'm confused. What does the OE stand for when listing spring rates? Why does the Mountune listing have two sets?

 

[JPGC]

Fiesta ST Lowering Springs Thread

I'm confused. What does the OE stand for when listing spring rates? Why does the Mountune listing have two sets?

OE= Original Equipment. They are comparing their spring rates with the OE spring rates. BTW, the mountune springs, at least for the 4 door are made by eibach for mountune. Mountune has two sets, one for the two door FiST and one for the four door FiST.

 

[Bigzook69]

Got the pro kit. Amazing !!

 

[airjor13]

Huge fan of the H&R springs, for $200 shipped the price can't be beat. Install took literally 1 hour flat, the rears about 10 minutes, the fronts 50 minutes including beer and smoke breaks. All you really need is a solid spring compressor and thats it, this is really the easiest most straight forward lowering spring install I have ever done!

 

[Joszer]

Huge fan of the H&R springs, for $200 shipped the price can't be beat. Install took literally 1 hour flat, the rears about 10 minutes, the fronts 50 minutes including beer and smoke breaks. All you really need is a solid spring compressor and thats it, this is really the easiest most straight forward lowering spring install I have ever done!

I was able to do it without a compressor. I used 4 zip ties on each strut before I removed the top hat and they were strong enough to keep it from popping violently.

 

[airjor13]

I was able to do it without a compressor. I used 4 zip ties on each strut before I removed the top hat and they were strong enough to keep it from popping violently.

Wow, but I wouldn't recommend your zip tie method, seems a little dangerous to say the least.

 

[ItMightBePizza]

Is the Ford factory M-FR3-FA kit the standard handling pack on the ST, and an upgrade for non ST Models, or is it an upgrade for the ST as well?

That seems like a really reasonable price for a complete suspension from FoMoCo with dampers and all....

http://www.steedafiesta.com/parts/ford-racing-fiesta-handling-pack/
http://www.fordracingpartsdirect.com/2011_2014_FORD_FIESTA_HANDLING_PACK_p/m-fr3-fa.htm
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fms-m-fr3-fa
http://www.roushyatesparts.com/Handling-Package-p/frp-m-fr3-fa.htm

 

[propergarage_ST]

anyone with the mountune springs? pics/reviews?

 

[Harvick]

[MENTION=1682]propergarage_ST[/MENTION] Here are some pics with the Mountune springs.

 

[stuntdoogie]

[MENTION=1682]propergarage_ST[/MENTION] Here are some pics with the Mountune springs.

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Holy brake dust!

 

[propergarage_ST]

[MENTION=6]Harvick[/MENTION] It looks good, def lower, I was hoping for a tad more front end rake. hows the ride quality compared to stock? noticeable?