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Old 02-02-2011, 07:32 PM   #1
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I was just wondering, what would be a good suspension as far as taking the focus down the drag strip?


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Old 02-02-2011, 10:15 PM   #2
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Honestly for a FWD you want a soft front suspension and a very stiff rear to prevent weight transfer. you want the majority of your weight to be over your front wheels at all times .
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Old 02-10-2011, 08:28 PM   #3
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who should i look to for an adjustable suspension?
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Well you can go alot of different Routes...Id look for a reputable Coilover Brand and go no cheaper than Megan Racing. Also remember : FWD need slight toe out as the tires pull forward causing toe in , higher Air Pressure in the rear tires= less Rolling Resistance.
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I always pump up my rear tires to max Pressure. This year I am going to try this in the rear springs and leave the stock front springs. I would also add that a good set of struts would help
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Davey, have you thought of using some kind of rubber spacer inbetween the Coil Springs to keep it from squatting ?
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I have actually, Just never got around to getting some and trying them out... Day motorspots has them I belive.

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Try this as well Rubber 2
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Focus Central rear control arms and coilover kit.
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i like those.
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heres a cheeper method to the spring rubber make ur own

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/s...42#post3197542
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