XR2i Shocks on 1.3????

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XR2i Shocks on 1.3????

Postby MattPym on Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:10 pm

Does any one know is it possible to put aftermarket shocks meant for a XR2i/FRST onto a 1.3 fiesta or do modifications have to be made, And if so what are the differences :-? ????

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Postby Dazza on Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:18 am

What reg/year is the 1.3?
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Postby MattPym on Sat Nov 18, 2006 10:24 pm

Its a 1994
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Postby mikecozza69 on Sun Nov 19, 2006 12:32 am

If i remember correctly.... i was looking into this for my 1.25 fiesta, does it have an airbag? if so its a mk 3.5 therefore you will need to get the shocks from a 3.5 SI model, there were some changes to the shell and/or the suspention of the car in the later years to the mk3, so early suspention wont fit.
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Postby Ollybee on Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:05 pm

To upgrade your handling ten fold, get some standard (simply because they're cheaper) Si shocks and springs for the front and the back. This wont do much but with the Si struts you will then be able to bolt up an Si/XR/RS front anti roll bar. Also get the lower wishbone crossbrace and it will transform the handling!

You can then later on upgrade the shocks and springs. Or do it at the same time just steer clear of Gmax.
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Postby MattPym on Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:34 pm

Just out of curiousity, Why steer clear of GMAX :-?
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Postby Ollybee on Sun Nov 19, 2006 3:12 pm

Because they are the biggest pile of poo on the market. Their manufacturing standards are well below par.
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