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[Sphinx]

I've red the post about MMo's car but couldnt find the asnwer.
I've heard sumwhere that the zetec-s rear beam changed slightly during production, apparently 1 fits straight on a Mk 3/3.5 no probs and one doesnt. Can n e 1 explain this a bit further?

Cheers

Tom K

[Sphinx]

Any1?!

[ianFRST]

im pretty sure ive read it needs 2 be a 2001 year rear beam.....

cant help y ano more than that

[PaulC]

I think it needs to be a certain year, but Paul or Adrian will be able to answer the question better when they see the thread.

[Sphinx]

Cheers, just gotta wait for 1 of them 2 reply now

[fiesta boy]

there are indeed 2 diffrent types
early barrel type rear beam which accpets mk3/3.5 shocks and later fork type

[AdrianFRST]

Other way around.

Earlier ones are fork type. Later ones are compatable with the mk3/3.5 shocks.

[Robin]

from what year did ford change to the later 1s??

[voorhas]

If you're only worried about the lower shock mounting points, that change took place on 08/98 (remember thats the date when they were built, not registered) according to most suspension manufacturers. But its easy to spot which one you want... just get on your knees and have a peek (no pun intended). You should be able to tell the difference between eye type and fork type just by looking at them.

Goncalo D.

[Sphinx]

Any 1 got a piccy from microcat (think thats the program) of the different beams?

[Liebo]

bump for the microcat picture?

or photos of the two showing the differences?

[Stoned]

I just looked

Microcat only has a diagram of one type, but lists underneath multiple types including a 'sports series'

[SantaHul]

i know this is a late response and you probably wont reply but is this the right one?

[AdrianFRST]

Simple answer:

Do your shocks fit?

Yes = right beam.

No = wrong beam.

[PaulC]

Adrian, Am I correct in thinking the wrong beam has a fork type fitting for the shocks? Or some other arrangement?

[xrsi]

i know this is a late response and you probably wont reply but is this the right one?

thats my car and i can safely say it is the correct type for a mk3! as its now sitting on my car

[PaulC]

Heres a pic of the correct shock mounting that it should have for it to go on a mk3.

[LiamMc]

What are the improvements from fitting this? Is it worth the hassle?

[Ben_frst]

i met sum one recentlyand he had rear discs he said they where off an orion and cost him £100 2 make with new discs and pads is this possible?!?

[PaulC]

i met sum one recentlyand he had rear discs he said they where off an orion and cost him £100 2 make with new discs and pads is this possible?!?

Depending wherer he got them from, yes. Pads and disks are max of about £40 depending on the size for standard items.

[PaulC]

What are the improvements from fitting this? Is it worth the hassle?

You'll find more info here: http://www.fiestaturbo.com/phpBB/viewto ... zetec+beam
Basically, stiffens the car up, and Paul says it makes a huge difference!

[Ben_frst]

i met sum one recentlyand he had rear discs he said they where off an orion and cost him £100 2 make with new discs and pads is this possible?!?

Depending wherer he got them from, yes. Pads and disks are max of about £40 depending on the size for standard items.

im not rly on about the price but the fittin of the orion rear beam didnt even know they had discs?

[PaulC]

im not rly on about the price but the fittin of the orion rear beam didnt even know they had discs?

The beam doesnt matter, its the stub axles, hub, etc that matter. Standard [vented] front disks for a Fiesta are the same as an Escort and Orion, so the backs will be same arrangement I would imagine.

[Sphinx]

Diamond Paul!! Cheers m8! I'll look for one that looks like that...........but me being noisy, has n e 1 got a pic of the 1 that DOESNT fit, just out of interest

Again, cheers lads!