brendon Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Just after some help choosing my front coil-overs These are going for $1000 or $1350 with adjustable gas inserts (was thinking 300/70 for up the front) Heres some info and a pic of them, cheers Escort Mk2: * Professionally converted to 2.25, they have been further up-rated to Group 4 Spec, with wedged Stub axles for extra strength. * Brand new 2¼ inch springs. * Brand new heavy duty KYB gas inserts or Gaz adjustable inserts. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cute wee gem Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 They seem a little expensive IMO, can you not adapt something from a more common coilover? i.e I used S13 Silvia (Cusco) coilovers cut and welded to my old Toyota stub axles, they cost me about 150 bucks with 8kg springs, they just needed new shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendon Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Don't think I'll buy these. Will look into making some, just have no welding skills chur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 What are you going to use your car for? full on race spec or street??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Street youll be sweet with the weld on kits on TM. You wont need full group 4 struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 To be honest I don't think that is a bad price IMO. I converted some Mk1 Capri struts to coilovers using George Stock components c/w adjustable camber plates, adjustable gas inserts etc and that came to just under $1k by the time they were finished. I welded gussets in after the photo was taken - essential if you are doing any track work with decent tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendon Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Fast Street car right now. Main reason i want to upgrade the suspension is to handle the new power the car is going to have. So whatever is going to be safe i guess. Wouldn't mind taking to the track now and then ....then looking way down the track when i'm older i'll set it up for classic rally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 whats/where is a gusset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 whats/where is a gusset? On Escort GRP4 spec struts there the 2 braces between the hub and the strut tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 oooh yeah righto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thoughts would be that unless you need it adjustable, you have other options. You could always get a custom set of springs and shorter shocks. However if you want to go the adjustable way, you could contact Bazda here http://www.facebook.com/mrpltd He deals with Escorts a bit, there's even one on the front page atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hey mate, what did you end up doing for these? I'm also looking at a set of Coilovers and these ones on TradeMe seem like an easy option. Interested to hear if you found something cheaper. Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendon Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Haven't made up my mind yet.. I asked the guy a few questions & didn't get back to me. Thinking of just upgrading shocks to a set of Bilstein tarmac (300/70) unsure whether to get Long or Short though. Also springs to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin' joe Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Haven't made up my mind yet.. I asked the guy a few questions & didn't get back to me. Thinking of just upgrading shocks to a set of Bilstein tarmac (300/70) unsure whether to get Long or Short though. Also springs to suit. get hold of chris alexander at suspensiontech. done plenty of mods for race and rally Escorts. Stech.co.nz ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Haven't made up my mind yet.. I asked the guy a few questions & didn't get back to me. Thinking of just upgrading shocks to a set of Bilstein tarmac (300/70) unsure whether to get Long or Short though. Also springs to suit. Really wouldnt waste the money dude unless your at the track every weekend or rallying hard. Dont need it on a street escort.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 ford really loves Holden in you avatar aye.... [i have nothing useful to provide to this thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 ford really loves Holden in you avatar aye....[i have nothing useful to provide to this thread] Indeed Joker, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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