escort struts on mx3

[mxprecidia]

will stock struts from a 91 escort fit on a 95 mx3? i want to lower my car. i got dropzone escort springs for my mx3 but they didnt drop.

if i did that would the mx3 struts fit on the escort? thanks

[nope-mx3]

get some ZX2 struts & Eibach, Suspension Tech. or H&R springs.


nope-mx3

[mxprecidia]

zx2 stock or performance struts? and springs for an mx3 or a zx2?

[curtklze]

1)If you have a MX-3, then you should always get springs for an MX-3.

2) Ford Escort ZX-2 S/R struts ARE performance struts. they are made by tokiko for Ford Motorsports.

3) Get the ZX-2 S/R struts. if you get regular ZX-2 struts they wont be as strong or perform as well as the ZX-2 S/R struts.

[papa roached]

S/R?

[curtklze]

In 1998 Ford Racing and Ford’s Small Vehicle Center Product Development, working with aftermarket companies unveiled a limited production (100 cars) for 1999 model year - Escort ZX2 S/R (“Street Race”) at the SEMA Auto Salon.

The new ZX2 S/R was yellow and equipped with a Roush Racing induction system and Borla muffler to add 10% horsepower and torque over stock. (143 bhp and 150 lb-ft of torque)

Modification included :

Leather shift boot - -Sportier Seats -B&M Short throw shifter – Custom gauge cluster - Centerforce Performance Clutch - Visteon PCM - Tokico Struts - Energy Suspension Bushings - Eibach Lowering Spring - Borla exhaust - S/R wheels: 205/55ZR15 Goodyear Eagle F1 - Rear disc brakes.

This very limited production car was only delivered to Southern California dealerships.

The following year Ford decided to make it available to the whole north American market but still in limited numbers. Only 2000 produced with minor chances such as Iceman intake instead of Roush, also added black and red to its yellow only lineup.

(1000 yellow – 500 red –500 black) Of these 2000 cars it’s believed that only 35 were made available to Canada.

1999 and 2000 were the only years available with the S/R package

[sallyO92mx-3]

not just cali. this old lady that lives uo in the trailor park about 5 min. has one and its not bad lookinf little car.

[Redlined]

uhhh your springs should drop your car. Maybe you have them on upside down or something but if its for the 91 escort it should drop your car. somethings wrong there

[mxprecidia]

i know somethings wrong thats why i need help! 91 escort dropzone springs installed correctly on my 95 mx3 DID NOT drop the rear end...what should i do? im thinkin about cuttin them

[Talon_66]

DO NOT CUT SPRINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mxprecidia]

y not

[mazdubber]

Originally posted by mxprecidia:
i know somethings wrong thats why i need help! 91 escort dropzone springs installed correctly on my 95 mx3 DID NOT drop the rear end...what should i do? im thinkin about cuttin them

Are you sure that you didn't put the front springs on the back and the back on the front? If not then they should settle eventually.

Don't cut the springs! You will have a VERY bouncy ride. Which will be dangerous and will ruin your struts. I've seen cars that had the struts go through the strut tower as a result of cut springs.

[mxprecidia]

yea they are in the right place...they are for a 91 escort. should work right? couple months and they havent settled. does anyone know what kind of springs for my 4 cyl mx3 has the most drop?