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I'm in the market for new shocks/springs, and front sway bar bushing for my 03 focus SE. The car has 190k and I think it's time to improve ride quality while also fixing the front end clunk.
You can buy a SVT Suspension kit in the states for just under $300USD but the kit is for 2000-2005, ZX3, ZX4 and ZX5 models.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Ford%20Racing/397/M-...10002/-1?CT=999
Does anyone know if this will work on an 03 SE?
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I believe it will fit everything 00-05 except the wagon.
With customs, shipping and exchange its probably cheaper to just buy the kit in Milton from Steeda.
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As for your front end clunk check out your sway bar end-links, that's usually the number one cause of noise in the front of a focus.
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I suggest try C-F-M or Touseley Ford (see focaljet sponsors).
I've ordered lots of stuff from CFM and they ship via USPS (little or no brokerage fees and cheap shipping).
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Steeda.ca wants $365 for the kit, seems like a fair price for quality parts.
Does anyone run Eibach struts/shocks or KYB/Koni/etc?
I'm leaning towards the SVT kit due to price vs. performance and ride quality. I'm not into radically changing my ride height, i'd be looking for a 1" drop max...
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I had KYB they were awsome and decently priced I have my whole suspesion set up for sale for $200 if your interested check out my for sale thread the link is in my signature.
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ZX3_2NV,Jan 18 2010, 11:40 AM Wrote:I had KYB they were awsome and decently priced I have my whole suspesion set up for sale for $200 if your interested check out my for sale thread the link is in my signature.
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Great price for a complete setup, how old are the struts/shocks, any leaks?
What are the spring rates, are the springs cut?
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roast,Jan 18 2010, 12:27 AM Wrote:I'm in the market for new shocks/springs, and front sway bar bushing for my 03 focus SE. The car has 190k and I think it's time to improve ride quality while also fixing the front end clunk.
You can buy a SVT Suspension kit in the states for just under $300USD but the kit is for 2000-2005, ZX3, ZX4 and ZX5 models.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Ford%20Racing/397/M-...10002/-1?CT=999
Does anyone know if this will work on an 03 SE?
Cheers,
Richard
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I would ask Benzin about this , I know he got a new set of SVT suspension from the US , at a very good price , shipped to his place in Mississauga .
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Also check with Ken (ZTWsquared) on this forum. Great guy for getting parts from the USA.
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I ran the SVT kit in my '05 ZX4 sedan, no issues and it really was night & day over the stoock suspension (Even the SES suspension I had was marshmallow on a cloud compared to the SVT kit)
Another option to price compare would be Dixie Ford through their new storefront for parts:
Dixie Ford Speed Shop
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NefCanuck,Jan 18 2010, 12:17 PM Wrote:I ran the SVT kit in my '05 ZX4 sedan, no issues and it really was night & day over the stoock suspension (Even the SES suspension I had was marshmallow on a cloud compared to the SVT kit)
Another option to price compare would be Dixie Ford through their new storefront for parts:
Dixie Ford Speed Shop
NefCanuck
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NefCanuck, good to hear you liked the SVT suspension kit.
I checked Dixie's site and they didn't have the kit online... The performance store parts guy isn't in today so I can't get a quote...
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well the other option over SVT is the European ST suspension like I got in in my car. I can't wait to install it this march. :lol:
I was the only member on this board with a Yellow Focus Sedan, and a 2002+ Euro Facelift on a sedan.
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Frost__2001,Jan 18 2010, 02:19 PM Wrote:well the other option over SVT is the European ST suspension like I got in in my car. I can't wait to install it this march. :lol:
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What made you choose the Euro ST suspension?
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roast,Jan 18 2010, 12:38 PM Wrote:NefCanuck,Jan 18 2010, 12:17 PM Wrote:I ran the SVT kit in my '05 ZX4 sedan, no issues and it really was night & day over the stoock suspension (Even the SES suspension I had was marshmallow on a cloud compared to the SVT kit)
Another option to price compare would be Dixie Ford through their new storefront for parts:
Dixie Ford Speed Shop
NefCanuck
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NefCanuck, good to hear you liked the SVT suspension kit.
I checked Dixie's site and they didn't have the kit online... The performance store parts guy isn't in today so I can't get a quote...
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I checked with another ford dealer and they can get the suspension kit for $400+Tax. Dixie will be around the same price...
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roast,Jan 18 2010, 04:15 PM Wrote:Frost__2001,Jan 18 2010, 02:19 PM Wrote:well the other option over SVT is the European ST suspension like I got in in my car. I can't wait to install it this march.ÃÂ :lol:
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What made you choose the Euro ST suspension?
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Simple, I have the 2001 Street Edition Focus Saloon (sedan), and I already had the upgraded suspension in it, so when it came time for me to replace it I went ST, over SVT.
I got it thru Ken, so send him an IM, for what I got from him it was very reasonable.
I was the only member on this board with a Yellow Focus Sedan, and a 2002+ Euro Facelift on a sedan.
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roast,Jan 18 2010, 11:38 AM Wrote:Steeda.ca wants $365 for the kit, seems like a fair price for quality parts.
Does anyone run Eibach struts/shocks or KYB/Koni/etc?
I'm leaning towards the SVT kit due to price vs. performance and ride quality. I'm not into radically changing my ride height, i'd be looking for a 1" drop max...
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That's 412 after taxes ... I can sell you that kit for 380 including taxes - I've got one in my garage right now if you want one fast.
BTW - if your SE is SPI there's a good chance you have no rear sway bar ... to get the most out of your SVT upgrade you should really consider installing one.
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ZTWsquared,Jan 18 2010, 07:04 PM Wrote:roast,Jan 18 2010, 11:38 AM Wrote:Steeda.ca wants $365 for the kit, seems like a fair price for quality parts.
Does anyone run Eibach struts/shocks or KYB/Koni/etc?
I'm leaning towards the SVT kit due to price vs. performance and ride quality. I'm not into radically changing my ride height, i'd be looking for a 1" drop max...
[right][snapback]299730[/snapback][/right]
That's 412 after taxes ... I can sell you that kit for 380 including taxes - I've got one in my garage right now if you want one fast.
BTW - if your SE is SPI there's a good chance you have no rear sway bar ... to get the most out of your SVT upgrade you should really consider installing one.
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I have an SE w/zetec and the SVT kit includes struts/shocks/springs and rear sway bar.
I'll let you know about purchasing the kit, I have one other thing on the go and it should resolve itself tomorrow evening (found one for $200CDN +shipping).
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Frost__2001,Jan 18 2010, 05:00 PM Wrote:roast,Jan 18 2010, 04:15 PM Wrote:Frost__2001,Jan 18 2010, 02:19 PM Wrote:well the other option over SVT is the European ST suspension like I got in in my car. I can't wait to install it this march.ÃÂ :lol:
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What made you choose the Euro ST suspension?
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Simple, I have the 2001 Street Edition Focus Saloon (sedan), and I already had the upgraded suspension in it, so when it came time for me to replace it I went ST, over SVT.
I got it thru Ken, so send him an IM, for what I got from him it was very reasonable.
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I'm searching google for numbers... I like to know the spring rates and strut/shock performance data. I want to know (if possible) for 2000-2005 year ranges a baseline comparison for suspension bits... Also, how did you know the ST was/is better then SVT (i'm obviously missing something)?
SE vs ZX4 vs Street Edition vs SVT vs ST
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roast,Jan 18 2010, 07:41 PM Wrote:ZTWsquared,Jan 18 2010, 07:04 PM Wrote:roast,Jan 18 2010, 11:38 AM Wrote:Steeda.ca wants $365 for the kit, seems like a fair price for quality parts.
Does anyone run Eibach struts/shocks or KYB/Koni/etc?
I'm leaning towards the SVT kit due to price vs. performance and ride quality. I'm not into radically changing my ride height, i'd be looking for a 1" drop max...
[right][snapback]299730[/snapback][/right]
That's 412 after taxes ... I can sell you that kit for 380 including taxes - I've got one in my garage right now if you want one fast.
BTW - if your SE is SPI there's a good chance you have no rear sway bar ... to get the most out of your SVT upgrade you should really consider installing one.
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I have an SE w/zetec and the SVT kit includes struts/shocks/springs and rear sway bar.
I'll let you know about purchasing the kit, I have one other thing on the go and it should resolve itself tomorrow evening (found one for $200CDN +shipping).
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There are two "full" kits available. ZTWsquared, which kit do you have?
1. M-3000-ZX3 - struts/shocks/springs & rear sway
2. M-3000-ZX3A - assembeled struts/shocks/rear springs - no sway bar
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roast,Jan 20 2010, 10:27 AM Wrote:roast,Jan 18 2010, 07:41 PM Wrote:ZTWsquared,Jan 18 2010, 07:04 PM Wrote:roast,Jan 18 2010, 11:38 AM Wrote:Steeda.ca wants $365 for the kit, seems like a fair price for quality parts.
Does anyone run Eibach struts/shocks or KYB/Koni/etc?
I'm leaning towards the SVT kit due to price vs. performance and ride quality. I'm not into radically changing my ride height, i'd be looking for a 1" drop max...
[right][snapback]299730[/snapback][/right]
That's 412 after taxes ... I can sell you that kit for 380 including taxes - I've got one in my garage right now if you want one fast.
BTW - if your SE is SPI there's a good chance you have no rear sway bar ... to get the most out of your SVT upgrade you should really consider installing one.
[right][snapback]299775[/snapback][/right]
I have an SE w/zetec and the SVT kit includes struts/shocks/springs and rear sway bar.
I'll let you know about purchasing the kit, I have one other thing on the go and it should resolve itself tomorrow evening (found one for $200CDN +shipping).
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There are two "full" kits available. ZTWsquared, which kit do you have?
1. M-3000-ZX3 - struts/shocks/springs & rear sway
2. M-3000-ZX3A - assembeled struts/shocks/rear springs - no sway bar
Richard
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Actually I have neither (sorry for misleading you) ... what I have is the M-5560-ZXM "Performance Spring" kit (comparable to the Eibach pro-kit ... ie: 1.5" drop) plus the M-18000-ZX3 SVT dampers.
In hindsight the kit that I really should have got is the M-5560-ZXM which is the same springs as above, but with the Dynamic dampers made by Multi-matic.
I can get any Ford Racing part number on relatively short notice, but I don't have either of those on hand.
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2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
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Hi Richard, I'm running the SVT kit (M-3000-ZX3A - assembeled struts/shocks/rear springs - no sway bar) on my 2000 sedan. I love it. I'm running it with SVT rims and 215/45-17 tires, and get a little rub, but not much.
For me, since my car is a daily driver (120kms+ every day), it's the perfect compromise between comfort and sportiness.
I sourced mine from Tousley Ford (off of Focaljet), but since you're close to Ken, I'd go through him.
Ryan
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