Coilover query and others

[will130787]

Morning all! I am new to the fabia world in a tuning/modification capacity. Have owned modded cars in the past such as a Cupra R, track spec gti6's etc.

 

I currently have a Mk1 VRS with stage 1 remap, TT comp wheels, Avo lowering springs and some other bits and bobs. 

 

Anyway looking to expand knowledge and ask some what will seem like silly questions to some of you. I am thinking I need/want to go down the coilover route however I am stuck at the drop link part. How low can you go on coilovers before needing adjustable drop links?

 

Also how much is interchangeable between other cars such as the Ibiza and Polo?? Like exhausts, suspension etc

[Alex529]

You don't need adjustable drop links just shorter ones, the ford mondeo ones will be fine.

[Damian@DPM]

It's not a simple case of you need them or don't need, a lot of things come into it to determine weather you need new drop links and also what length you need.

 

You'll need to decide on the coilover kit you want and also the drop you'll be running them at.

Damian @ DPM Performance

[jordjj]

Yeh I didnt get shorter drop links for my ap's and I can confirm it knocks, will be ordering those

[will130787]

I havent decided on what kit I will be going with yet. However the drop will not be huge, probably 50mm max! Its on 30mm lowering springs at the moment but could do with being lower and firmer!

[will130787]

Yeh I didnt get shorter drop links for my ap's and I can confirm it knocks, will be ordering those

How low are you running?

[jordjj]

I havent actually measured mate to be honest, ive gone by turns on the adjuster on the coilovers so I know, probably about 60mm though

[will130787]

I havent actually measured mate to be honest, ive gone by turns on the adjuster on the coilovers so I know, probably about 60mm though

Are you going for a specific drop link, like a fancy adjustable? Or can you rob them from another car? Like above, Mondeo ones are mentioned

[jordjj]

Can get the mondeo ones apparently but I just got some off awesome gti for £30, fitting them today aslong as it doesnt rain!

[will130787]

Can get the mondeo ones apparently but I just got some off awesome gti for £30, fitting them today aslong as it doesnt rain!

How did you get on? Any pics?

[jordjj]

Yeh spot on mate stopped the knocking on full lock now it seems, didnt take any pics its not like an impressive piece of kit or anything haha