02-03-2005, 05:29 AM
thanks for the suggestions =) i'm going to rise the rear by about 1cm so that the front and rear fender gaps will be even out..
as for the ride, i don't know how to describe, they are noticably stiffer than the Apex sport kit, but they are actually more comfortable, maybe that's due to firmmer ride. The shocks/struts control the rebounding a lot better compared to the apex kit (these FK coilovers do not bounce at all, i was driving in downtown yesterday, they are just firm)
for handling, i haven't really tested it yet since it is winter and i'm running on winter tires. For normal driving, they are better than the apex sport kit already mainly due to no bounce and better control on braking, the force pushing you from the back when you brake has reduced by a lot.... i've tried to turn a bit faster on some turns, seems flatter.
as for my razzi side skirts and rear, hmmm i really don't know why i purchased them few years ago :D i have a european rear bumper sitting in my garage waiting to be painted in march, and i might just also paint the stock side skirts and put them on as well with the european rear bumper.... i think it will still look a lot better than my setup now.
as for the ride, i don't know how to describe, they are noticably stiffer than the Apex sport kit, but they are actually more comfortable, maybe that's due to firmmer ride. The shocks/struts control the rebounding a lot better compared to the apex kit (these FK coilovers do not bounce at all, i was driving in downtown yesterday, they are just firm)
for handling, i haven't really tested it yet since it is winter and i'm running on winter tires. For normal driving, they are better than the apex sport kit already mainly due to no bounce and better control on braking, the force pushing you from the back when you brake has reduced by a lot.... i've tried to turn a bit faster on some turns, seems flatter.
as for my razzi side skirts and rear, hmmm i really don't know why i purchased them few years ago :D i have a european rear bumper sitting in my garage waiting to be painted in march, and i might just also paint the stock side skirts and put them on as well with the european rear bumper.... i think it will still look a lot better than my setup now.
2001 Yellow Focus ZX3