$5 more than the Bosch blades, but it put my shopping cart over $xxx so I could use a $10 coupon. So in the end, they were the cheapest option.Haha, and the Volvo blades actually say Volvo on them, which makes it totally worth the few bucks extra.
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Money Shot right there. Simply Amazing work, I think I'm getting a ton of ideas now. Thanks Michael!I decided it was time to extend the fog grilles into those stupid bump-outs on the front bumper. SUPER pleased with the results, looks a lot more aggressive (and smiley) in my opinion. Eventually, I may add ducts for brake vents.
Only about 1" of the metal bumper is exposed, which I also painted black to make less apparent.
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It does look a little strange from the side, but I'm still very pleased with how it turned out.
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Weight difference shouldn't matter, it's the shock valving that should matter. You should have them revalved to whatever spring rate you're using. This is where a lot of people confuse weight of the car. The spring rate should be in consideration when choosing a spring and vehicle weight is accounted.Got my new camber arms installed, that fixed the wheel wobble and one of my clunks, but I also discovered a bent rear shock. The fronts are fine, the wheels are fine, but the shock does not go straight up and down and it makes a clunking noise over bumpers, no leaks though!
The H&R coilovers are nice, but if I'm paying to replace rear shocks, I want something with adjustable dampening.
Thanks to the desperate guys on the Mazda 3 forums, before Koni, Bilstein, etc. made shocks for them, they were looking at other alternatives. While the old Focus C170 platform is different from the C1 platform, there are many similarities. The rear suspension has an identical geometry; shocks, springs, sways bars, etc. all fit.
Many have raved about the KYB shocks, the price was definitely right at only $63 a piece with a lifetime warranty. I really like that the adjustment knob is on the side and not the top, so adjustment is easy.
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The only real concern is the weight difference. The 2004 Focus is ~300lbs lighter than our cars, but considering that those are sedans with expected rear passengers, and I have no back seat, I imagine these will be fairly sufficient.
They should be here by next week, so I will keep you updated on confirmed fitment and ride quality.
Nah some minor stuff here and there, mostly maintenance mode nowadays since having a kid, some priorities have shifted. After seeing how this thread has grown, got me excited again
I admit, I don't know much about shock valving. But lots of positive reviews of these struts with lowered cars on the Mazda and Focus forums, so we'll see how they are.
I hear you there. No kids for me yet, but priorities have slightly changed with married life. It has mostly been the cheap cosmetic mods and upgrading worn parts in the last few months.Nah some minor stuff here and there, mostly maintenance mode nowadays since having a kid, some priorities have shifted. After seeing how this thread has grown, got me excited again
