dropzone springs suck

[Technica]

The ZX2 struts should drop you about a 1/2 inch or so. The Escort DZ's don't sit properly in stock MX-3 struts (struts are too long), getting ZX2 struts will not only drop your car a little more, but it will handle much better.

[mxprecidia]

r u talking about zx2 stock struts? also, what years zx2 stock struts can i use? all years?

i also have a 91 ford escort. can i just use those struts? they are stock. and will my mx3 struts fit in that?

[Technica]

Not sure what years exactly, check the FAQ

[Redlined]

Shouldnt the springs fit anyway. I asked and was told the coilovers would fit. Whats the difference. Give us an update! Did you turn it around or anything/??

[mxprecidia]

i took the springs out and left them compressed overnight...didnt work...i also turned them up-side-down when i put them back on...still riding with a 3 inch gap...im just going to cut them i think...

[Zoso124]

You guys scare the sh*t out of me!

:runs for cover:

[mxprecidia]

i cut them jawns! lol almost in half...my car is slammed as ****, i couldnt cut them anymore if i wanted to...i think the struts are all the way down..lol...its a little bouncy but looks good as ****...should i get a camber kit so the wheels dont budge out?

[mazdubber]

Originally posted by mxprecidia:
i cut them jawns! lol almost in half...my car is slammed as ****, i couldnt cut them anymore if i wanted to...i think the struts are all the way down..lol...its a little bouncy but looks good as ****...should i get a camber kit so the wheels dont budge out?

<small>[ April 22, 2004, 07:59 AM: Message edited by: mazdubber ]</small>

[mxprecidia]

if the springs arent doing anything then why the hell am i bouncin all around like crazy?

[Sam Baker]

oh good god :p good luck tho
~ sam

[mazdubber]

Originally posted by mxprecidia:
if the springs arent doing anything then why the hell am i bouncin all around like crazy?

The reason that you are bouncing around like crazy is because the dampers (which have 0 support from springs) are resting on a rubber bushing called a 'bump stop.' The purpose of the bump stop is to minimize the harshness of the damper bottoming out due to potholes, large bumps, worn spring, etc. You're car's dampers are currently compressed to the point of bottoming out (when the car is at rest). Now, when you're driving and you hit a bump in the road, the bump stop (which is the only 'soft' material between the road and your frame now)compresses and springs back to it's origional shape. Think of it as a bouncing ball. You'd probably have a better ride if you welded a solid metal bar in place of the entire strut assembly.

[ltjrunner]

save yourself the trouble...go out and get some eibach or suspension technique springs and tokico, mazdaspeed, kyb gr-2, or some e-spec kyb super struts and youll be happier than ever.

[curtklze]

[mxprecidia]

ok today i took the springs out...riding on stock struts! its even more slammed! holla

[atlantamx3]

Originally posted by mxprecidia:
ok today i took the springs out...riding on stock struts! its even more slammed! holla

AWESOME!!

I have been wanting to do this mod for a few years, but was scared-- let me know how it rides!!