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[Marc D]

i have a mk4 escort which i have just dropped a mk2 xr2 lump into. im planning on getting some s2 erst alloys and a g-max 40mm front and 30mm rear full kit. what else can i do to improve the handling?

thanks

[Oranoco]

Don't put the G-Max crap on for a start. If you're on a budget the Spax fixed rate damper and spring kit is what you need. It's what I'm using on my S2 track car and although not as good as Koni top adjustables it copes with the 250 raging ponies and even though the kit is knocking on in years it's still taking all the abuse I throw at it.

Also worth polybushing the suspension compnents and adding the beefier anti roll bar from an S2 as well

Drop the car no more than 35mm or the handling will suffer as a result.

[freak power]

You can do loads to the Escort to make it handle well

Coilovers from Gaz
Zoo or MEF Adjustable TCA
Zoo front link kit
Zoo rear link kit ( only if you have coilovers )
Polly bust or rose joints if your hardcore
Strut braces front and rear
Roll cage

[Oranoco]

Coilovers are a bit of a bind as the rear turrets need modding before you can fit them.

MEF adjustable TCA's are excellent bits of kit, mate has them on his S1 track toy.

[freak power]

Coilovers are a bit of a bind as the rear turrets need modding before you can fit them.

Tim Butcher has GAZ coilovers on his 320bhp Escort and turrets haven't been touched.

[Oranoco]

I'll check that with him but they should have been.