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Old 08-08-2008, 09:55 PM   #31
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Aww C'mon, you can't say it's at that price and then not say where you had it done!!!!!!
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Old 08-08-2008, 10:36 PM   #32
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Get the guy in the UK to tell you what the all the writing on the springs says - that will be the best clue as to what they are. Someone here with an XR4 / ST will tell you waht theirs say to compare. As you say they certainly don't look quite right.

If I were you I'd just shop around local Eibach distributors for a good deal on supply & fit. It may cost you a bit more but it will be a simple, quick and stress-free exercise. You won't regret it.

Personally I think pretty much all springs / shocks from OEMs will be biased toward a softer ride rather than sharper handling. Aftermarket springs only exist because the OEM ones don't satisfy those of us who like to drive and are prepared to fork out for a good product.
cost a bit more is a understatement.

try 550 JUST for the Springs and that was at least 2 years ago. with the rate of inflation and companies using the petrol as an excuse to increase prices i wouldnt rule out that, that price has gone up. Not to mention i was only quoted on SUpply. Not install.
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Old 08-08-2008, 10:37 PM   #33
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Aww C'mon, you can't say it's at that price and then not say where you had it done!!!!!!
Installed at Castle Hill Exhaust centre here in Sydney NSW. supplied by european-parts.net
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:43 AM   #34
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Aww C'mon, you can't say it's at that price and then not say where you had it done!!!!!!


I got the springs from here http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=472
(AU$280 incl. shipping). It'll take about 3 weeks to arrive.

and you can just take them to a suspension shop like Pedders or Midas. Some exhaust shops also do suspension works. They charged me $150 for the install.

280 + 150 = 430...
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Old 09-08-2008, 12:52 PM   #35
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yeah, was thinking of going euro-parts.net. it makes sense. Unless you're getting parts that are readily available in oz, its usually better to get them in yourself. at least then you know it works and exactly what product you're getting.

will see about when i get em, insurance just came in for the fez..... dangit. :

OMP Strut Brace should arrive in the next couple of days. got it for $166 to my door. :

Am i right in assuming you just undo the existing nuts and fit brace over towers, then use same nuts to tighten?
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Old 09-08-2008, 01:21 PM   #36
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Am i right in assuming you just undo the existing nuts and fit brace over towers, then use same nuts to tighten?
Yes.

Which strut-brace are you getting? OMP? Wiechers-Sport?
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Old 09-08-2008, 05:54 PM   #37
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cool, its an OMP.
NO: OMPMA1895
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:00 PM   #38
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found some:

KONI: Mk6 4/02 -> Part no... 1020-6049



and

AVO (Lowering Spring Kit 30mm Fiesta MK6 30-025)


(crud pic i know)

available on ebay, will work out to be around the same as Eibachs from euro-parts...

just wondering if any comments on the Koni shocks if anyone has used them?
and are AVO any good?... never heard of them...
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Old 09-08-2008, 11:45 PM   #39
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found some more:


available on ebay, will work out to be around the same as Eibachs from euro-parts...

just wondering if any comments on the Koni 'shocks' if anyone has used them?
and are AVO any good?... never heard of them...

sorry... 'springs'
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Never heard of AVO to tell you the truth mate.

but otherwise go Koni or Eibach.
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:41 PM   #41
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just wondering if any comments on the Koni shocks if anyone has used them?
and are AVO any good?... never heard of them...
The company? Don'r know of the products, but the company (in Cheltenham area) are big on tinkering with turbo's.........
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