zetec climate 'sports' suspension

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Phil C - 06 Jan 2007 21:10 GMT

Hello,

Does anybody actually know what the 'sports' suspension brings to the Focus
Zetec that isn't in the 'studio', 'LX', 'Ghia' or 'Titanium'.

It certainly seems to be a firm ride (which I like) but how is it achieved?
Firmer bushes? Firmer anti roll bars? Anybody know??

Thanks in advance.

Phil

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Tim.. - 07 Jan 2007 14:26 GMT

> Hello,
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> It certainly seems to be a firm ride (which I like) but how is it
> achieved? Firmer bushes? Firmer anti roll bars? Anybody know??

10% Stiffer springs. Thats it.

Tim..

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Phil C - 07 Jan 2007 15:59 GMT

>> Hello,
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> Tim..

Tim,

Thanks for that. Ain't the internet wonderful. No way my local dealer
could have told me that.

See ya,

Phil

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Adder - 08 Jan 2007 10:45 GMT

Brochure says 1 cm lower suspension.

In combination with 205/55-16, a bit too stiff for the city.

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Phil C - 08 Jan 2007 13:36 GMT

> Brochure says 1 cm lower suspension.
>
> In combination with 205/55-16, a bit too stiff for the city.

Hello Adder,

Can't see the 1cm mentioned in the brochure we have.

The only thing it mentions is the 'Eibach' lowering kit - new springs -
which lowers the car 30mm (3cm). Don't think these springs are the same as
they fit for the 'sports suspension' on the zetec on the basis they would
call it a 'suspension lowering kit' and not 'sports suspension'. I might be
wrong of course (and often am).

See ya,

Phil

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