Guest JonnyP Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) I have recently purchased my XR3i Cabriolet which has come with rather annoying lowered Koni suspensions! although I know these probably weren't cheap in the first place, the ride is far to low and hard for the roads where I live and want to restore back to original XR3i Height, anyone know where I can get a full all round set of shocks/springs for the job? would happily swap whats on the car for a set of good sus. Cheers Jon Edited June 28, 2016 by JonnyP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn65 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hi Jon did you get any joy in sourcing suspension? I have the same problem with my Mk3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 You could try dwayne (maido) he is up in the north east,he breaks old cabs,might have a set on the shelf. Send him a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'd try your local motor factors am sure shocks & springs would still be available new I purchased a load of old stock earlier this year from a local motor factors & it included new Mk4 front & rear shocks (not Genuine Ford but would do the job) worth a check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn65 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Cheers guys, local factor had no luck sourcing, I've tried a few others, but no joy. I can get the shocks ok on fleabay but not the springs, and I'd need them to raise the ride height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-MK-4-CABRIOLET-1-4-1-6-COIL-SPRINGS-FRONT-/300546779565?hash=item45f9fbe9ad:m:mLnGHVi1HHb5YZSUtqDb-FQ Front springs - Check they fit your car First tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Are you selling your old suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn65 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 If I got standard shocks and springs I'd be selling my Spax adjustables. There about a year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karl-Erik Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have standard Escort springs working together with Koni adjustable sport dampers. Wanted to try some modifications cos ride was too hard with H&R lowering springs. This almost transformed the car. You can drive it fast on uneven roads comfortably with the tyres keeping their grip like glued to the ground. I have this modification done together with 185/65/14 tyre size. A cabriolet type car which body is not as solid as a normal car with roof is more prone to vibration, knocks and rattles if suspension is too hard. Even xr3 original suspension gives quite hard driving experience. There are also more advantages using standard springs, ride height is good and there is much less noise coming through the suspension. Off course if you think that the car must be low and close to the ground then you must sacrifice driving comfort, and also some off good handling I would say. Will put in some pictures of my car so you can check how the ride height looks. Regards, Karl-Erik, 1989 mk4 XR3i cabriolet Finland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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