Lowering Springs - Info/Opinions

Dan1991

Dan1991

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Melksham, Wiltshire
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I wanted to lower my Cougar, Coilovers are around a grand, so not worth it imo since the car itself only cost me 1500.

I'm more than happy to use lowering springs usually, have done on previous cars, However, With the cougars wishbone costs etc..

I found on my Mk6 Escort the lowering springs wore the bushes out on the wishbones quicker, Will this be an issue with the Cougar?

Standard shocks are capable im guessing? Never had any issues with lowering springs on standard shocks before.


Also, i have a C2, and im sure i remember somebody saying/reading somewhere the springs wont fit C2 Struts as they're different topmounts and you need C1 Topmounts also, Is this true? As thats additional cost


Anyone used the 35mm lowering springs? Whats the ride quality change like? And also does anyone have a picture of what -35mm lowered looks like?

Cheers, Dan
 
Hello Dan, have a look through the 'Similar Threads' at the bottom of the page; sure to find answers to some or all of your questions there. (y)
 
35mm is fine and works ok with standard shocks. Wishbones are fine too make sure tracking is done afterwards makes a big difference.


The rears on the C2 need the top mounts off of a C1.



JJ
 
JJ said:
35mm is fine and works ok with standard shocks. Wishbones are fine too make sure tracking is done afterwards makes a big difference.


The rears on the C2 need the top mounts off of a C1.



JJ
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Cheers dude.

Only the rear top mounts needed then? How much would a set of rear top mounts from a C1 be roughly?
 
About a tenner. Whilst standard shocks work okish, you don't want to use knaxkered old ones with 100k on them. As new, they can just about cope with stiffer springs but the ride will be terrible and the handling pretty unsettled if they're tired.
 
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