SVT spring swap - Page 8 - Focaljet

**MichaelXi** · 07-15-2002, 05:49 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by LatinZX3:
Well people I've just jumped into this... I've ordered this:

2M5Z.3020.AA FRONT STRUT BUMPERS (2)
2M5Z.5B669.AA REAR COIL SPRINGS (2)
2M5Z.3020.AA FRONT STRUT BUMPERS (2)

Something weird...

Order Total: 47.46 (excluding Tax S&H)

isn't this VERY cheap? Do I need to order something else?

Now... the awfull waiting [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] .. wish me luck on the install.. I'm pretty sure I'm the first one to do this here in Venezuela... I'm always putting my dealer to the test! hehe<hr></blockquote>
You posted that you got 2 rear springs, and 4 Front bumpstops. That looks like that would total about 47 bucks....Are you not doing front springs? If not, you don't need ANY new bumpstops.

Justin,
I ordered all my parts together, si I don't know the exact price they charged me for the bumpstops. The "Posted" price was $4.50, but the springs were cheaper than the "Posted Price", so maybe the bumpstops are as well...??
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**Marlette** · 07-15-2002, 08:23 PM

[img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] the dealer said they'd be in today ... today they said to call back on Wednesday [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] poopyheads! [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

**eshock** · 07-18-2002, 05:56 PM

stopped by the dealer today he's guessing tuesday for my reear springs which will be nice since I've had the fronts in the hatch for 2months, has anyone completed this mod on an s2 yet

**myfocuss2** · 07-18-2002, 06:12 PM

Just got off the phone with Ford Parts Online. He said that the rear springs should be off of b/o in 5-6 days...I hope!

Justin

**MichaelXi** · 07-18-2002, 06:39 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by eshock:
stopped by the dealer today he's guessing tuesday for my reear springs which will be nice since I've had the fronts in the hatch for 2months, has anyone completed this mod on an s2 yet<hr></blockquote>
Yes. Cameroon and a couple others have done this, and many others, including myself, are just waiting for the parts to come in. Read the whole thread. You'll see who's got S2's.
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**MichaelXi** · 07-18-2002, 06:42 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by myfocuss2:
Just got off the phone with Ford Parts Online. He said that the rear springs should be off of b/o in 5-6 days...I hope!

Justin<hr></blockquote>
No KIDDING!!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
That MIGHT (I'm not counting on it [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] ) get them here and installed in time for my Auto-X on the 28th.
[img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

**myfocuss2** · 07-18-2002, 06:45 PM

Yeah, great news!! I hope they show up soon. He was amazed ay the number of orders for the springs. He said that they have around 40-50 for them!

Justin

**Cameroon** · 07-19-2002, 02:47 AM

I've put about 2500 miles on SVT springs with otherwise stock S2 suspension and still belive it's the best $100 I've spent in a long time. I still haven't gotten around to an alignment but it feel dead on and I haven't noticed any undue wear on my tires either. I'm seriously thinking of pulling the front apart and putting the SVT bumpstops in.
I sometimes take brisk drives through the roads in the undeveloped part of the cemetary I work at when I get off work at midnight. These roads vary from nice new smooth asphalt to fairly smooth dirt with some bumpy stuff here and there. I've noticed when making hard rights in the rougher stuff I'll hit the bumpstops, still controlable I'd just like to have all the suspension travel I can get.

**P-51** · 07-19-2002, 10:17 AM

Wait, did you just say you race through a graveyard? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

Damn, I gotta get off my ass and get on the waiting list for these!

**ZXmurph** · 07-19-2002, 11:11 AM

rob-
check PM

**Cameroon** · 07-19-2002, 01:19 PM

P-51 Yes I work the largest Cemetary in the USA. We have undeveloped land (for future expansion) that rivals a small city in size. It's all rollings hills with access roads and firebreaks all over it. Picture the Spanish Rally and you'll have a good idea of what its like. What I love about my susp. set up is that I still have decent travel as well as a firm controlable feel. If you had a two inch drop on these road you'ld be leaving pieces of car behind [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

**LatinZX3** · 07-19-2002, 04:16 PM

whoopss...

I posted the wrong numbers... also fordpartsmall sent me the real prices..

(Front Springs)
2 $14.63 $21.18 In Stock July 22, 2002
05:00

(Rear Springs)
2 $13.57 $20.61 In Stock July 22, 2002
05:00

(Front Bumps)
2 $2.23 $2.93 In Stock July 22, 2002
05:00

Do I need something else?

Thanks!!!

**DirtyFocusZX3** · 07-19-2002, 08:16 PM

What do ya say this mod (springs bumpstops and dampers)or better tires? I cant decide [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img]
Where do you rent/buy spring compressors at BTW?

**BUR_ZX3** · 07-19-2002, 09:24 PM

Spring compressors..... @ Autozone.... the MacPhersons are $44ish.... after tax for the deposit if I recall correctly... but man do they suck ass.... I took em to the mechanic with his massive wall mounted unit (nice guy... for free!)

I've been thinking about buying.... $200 for a decent device. But the cheapie ones @ Autozone are just horrible.

**MMI-ZX3** · 07-21-2002, 10:53 AM

I just ran the part numbers for the front and rear springs and bumpstops at fordpartsonline.com and the price came up to the same as a previous post. A grand total of $47.46. Please tell me there is some screw-up with these prices and part numbers. Is this what everybody has been getting them for and are they 100% sure they are getting true SVT parts.

[edit-add]
What I can't figure out is how the SVT parts are cheaper than stock components.

Stock ZX3 rear springs $17.52 each
SVT rear springs $11.53 each

Stock ZX3 bumpstop $3.93
SVT bumpstop $1.90

Has someone seriously screwed up on pricing???

[ 07-21-2002: Message edited by: MMI-ZX3 ]

**MichaelXi** · 07-21-2002, 01:41 PM

You're missing front springs in your total.
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**FocusLacy** · 07-21-2002, 02:08 PM

If you order the springs from them, they send you an e-mail with the correct pricing (around $20-22 each for the springs, I can't remember how much it worked out to). Still, under $100 shipped is a darn good deal for a set of springs.

**MMI-ZX3** · 07-21-2002, 03:44 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by michaelxi:
You're missing front springs in your total.
[img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

No those prices I just listed for comparison of ZX3 parts to SVT parts. Pulling up prices for the SVT part on fordpartsonline.com I get.....

2M5Z5B669AA Rear spring $10.58 each 21.16 pair
2M5Z5310AA Front spring $11.41 each 22.82 pair
2M5Z3020AA Bumpstops $1.74 each 3.48 pair

For a grand total of 47.46

In comparison to these stock ZX3 prices. For some reason front and rear spring prices were listed as the same so I only listed one.

ZX3 Rear spring $17.32 each 34.64 pair
ZX3 Bumpstop $3.32 each 6.64 pair

Something just does not sound right with the pricing. If everyone is getting what they are expecting that is great. I am just waiting to find out for sure before I order.

**FocusLacy** · 07-21-2002, 03:48 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by FocusLacy:
If you order the springs from them, they send you an e-mail with the correct pricing (around $20-22 each for the springs, I can't remember how much it worked out to). Still, under $100 shipped is a darn good deal for a set of springs.<hr></blockquote>

Dude, I answered your question, the pricing on the website is incorrect, they correct the price when they send you the confirmation e-mail.

**MMI-ZX3** · 07-21-2002, 04:39 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by FocusLacy:

Dude, I answered your question, the pricing on the website is incorrect, they correct the price when they send you the confirmation e-mail.<hr></blockquote>

Dude thanks. But dude I wasn't even responding to you. Thanks again dude.

**MichaelXi** · 07-21-2002, 07:07 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by MMI-ZX3:

Dude thanks. But dude I wasn't even responding to you. Thanks again dude.<hr></blockquote>

[img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]
I get what you're saying.
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**corey_dyck** · 07-21-2002, 08:48 PM

I swapped in the SVT bumpstops this weekend. The only difference I could see is that the SVT one has about 3/16" - 1/4" removed from the top (flat) side. Other than that, the shape looked identical. Maybe there's a subtle change in the spring rate too, but nothing you could detect with your fingers. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] Unfortunately, I couldn't find a spring rate tester to actually see if it is any softer/stiffer than stock.

Would I do it again? No! If I hadn't also wanted to make some measurements for spacers to move the ride-height up to reduce bottoming and understeer, I would have felt quite silly for going through the work.

**corey_dyck** · 07-22-2002, 03:57 PM

Duc - They're identical in shape to the standard bumpstops, just about 1/4" shorter. Even the inside has the same contour to it.

**fishjam40** · 07-22-2002, 10:38 PM

So is the official end of the backorder July 22nd, cause if so I need to start hassling..*ahem* I mean calling my dealer about my set... [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

**myfocuss2** · 07-23-2002, 12:05 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr>(Front Springs)
2 $14.63 $21.18 In Stock July 22, 2002
05:00

(Rear Springs)
2 $13.57 $20.61 In Stock July 22, 2002
05:00

(Front Bumps)
2 $2.23 $2.93 In Stock July 22, 2002
05:00
<hr></blockquote>

Has anyone called today to see if they came "In Stock" like stated above? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

07-15-2002, 05:49 PM	#176
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by LatinZX3: Well people I've just jumped into this... I've ordered this: 2M5Z.3020.AA FRONT STRUT BUMPERS (2) 2M5Z.5B669.AA REAR COIL SPRINGS (2) 2M5Z.3020.AA FRONT STRUT BUMPERS (2) Something weird... Order Total: 47.46 (excluding Tax S&H) isn't this VERY cheap? Do I need to order something else? Now... the awfull waiting [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] .. wish me luck on the install.. I'm pretty sure I'm the first one to do this here in Venezuela... I'm always putting my dealer to the test! hehe<hr></blockquote> You posted that you got 2 rear springs, and 4 Front bumpstops. That looks like that would total about 47 bucks....Are you not doing front springs? If not, you don't need ANY new bumpstops. Justin, I ordered all my parts together, si I don't know the exact price they charged me for the bumpstops. The "Posted" price was $4.50, but the springs were cheaper than the "Posted Price", so maybe the bumpstops are as well...?? [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

07-15-2002, 08:23 PM	#177
Marlette TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: apparently I live under a rock ... Posts: 534	Re: SVT spring swap [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] the dealer said they'd be in today ... today they said to call back on Wednesday [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] poopyheads! [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

07-18-2002, 05:56 PM	#178
eshock TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: cowlumbus,ohio Posts: 141	Re: SVT spring swap stopped by the dealer today he's guessing tuesday for my reear springs which will be nice since I've had the fronts in the hatch for 2months, has anyone completed this mod on an s2 yet

07-18-2002, 06:12 PM	#179
myfocuss2 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 281	Re: SVT spring swap Just got off the phone with Ford Parts Online. He said that the rear springs should be off of b/o in 5-6 days...I hope! Justin

07-18-2002, 06:39 PM	#180
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by eshock: stopped by the dealer today he's guessing tuesday for my reear springs which will be nice since I've had the fronts in the hatch for 2months, has anyone completed this mod on an s2 yet<hr></blockquote> Yes. Cameroon and a couple others have done this, and many others, including myself, are just waiting for the parts to come in. Read the whole thread. You'll see who's got S2's. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

07-18-2002, 06:42 PM	#181
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by myfocuss2: Just got off the phone with Ford Parts Online. He said that the rear springs should be off of b/o in 5-6 days...I hope! Justin<hr></blockquote> No KIDDING!!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] That MIGHT (I'm not counting on it [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] ) get them here and installed in time for my Auto-X on the 28th. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

07-18-2002, 06:45 PM	#182
myfocuss2 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 281	Re: SVT spring swap Yeah, great news!! I hope they show up soon. He was amazed ay the number of orders for the springs. He said that they have around 40-50 for them! Justin

07-19-2002, 02:47 AM	#183
Cameroon [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wherever peculiar people congregate Posts: 5,384	Re: SVT spring swap I've put about 2500 miles on SVT springs with otherwise stock S2 suspension and still belive it's the best $100 I've spent in a long time. I still haven't gotten around to an alignment but it feel dead on and I haven't noticed any undue wear on my tires either. I'm seriously thinking of pulling the front apart and putting the SVT bumpstops in. I sometimes take brisk drives through the roads in the undeveloped part of the cemetary I work at when I get off work at midnight. These roads vary from nice new smooth asphalt to fairly smooth dirt with some bumpy stuff here and there. I've noticed when making hard rights in the rougher stuff I'll hit the bumpstops, still controlable I'd just like to have all the suspension travel I can get.

07-19-2002, 10:17 AM	#184
P-51 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Brighton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,940	Re: SVT spring swap Wait, did you just say you race through a graveyard? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] Damn, I gotta get off my ass and get on the waiting list for these!

07-19-2002, 11:11 AM	#185
ZXmurph Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: where to surf in Rochester NY?? Posts: 3,894	Re: SVT spring swap rob- check PM

07-19-2002, 01:19 PM	#186
Cameroon [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wherever peculiar people congregate Posts: 5,384	Re: SVT spring swap P-51 Yes I work the largest Cemetary in the USA. We have undeveloped land (for future expansion) that rivals a small city in size. It's all rollings hills with access roads and firebreaks all over it. Picture the Spanish Rally and you'll have a good idea of what its like. What I love about my susp. set up is that I still have decent travel as well as a firm controlable feel. If you had a two inch drop on these road you'ld be leaving pieces of car behind [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img]

07-19-2002, 04:16 PM	#187
LatinZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canary Island, Spain Posts: 466	Re: SVT spring swap whoopss... I posted the wrong numbers... also fordpartsmall sent me the real prices.. (Front Springs) 2 $14.63 $21.18 In Stock July 22, 2002 05:00 (Rear Springs) 2 $13.57 $20.61 In Stock July 22, 2002 05:00 (Front Bumps) 2 $2.23 $2.93 In Stock July 22, 2002 05:00 Do I need something else? Thanks!!!

07-19-2002, 08:16 PM	#188
DirtyFocusZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Arcata, CA Posts: 1,037	Re: SVT spring swap What do ya say this mod (springs bumpstops and dampers)or better tires? I cant decide [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] Where do you rent/buy spring compressors at BTW?

07-19-2002, 09:24 PM	#189
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On the Set of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Posts: 35,641	Re: SVT spring swap Spring compressors..... @ Autozone.... the MacPhersons are $44ish.... after tax for the deposit if I recall correctly... but man do they suck ass.... I took em to the mechanic with his massive wall mounted unit (nice guy... for free!) I've been thinking about buying.... $200 for a decent device. But the cheapie ones @ Autozone are just horrible.

07-21-2002, 10:53 AM	#190
MMI-ZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DE Posts: 3,726	Re: SVT spring swap I just ran the part numbers for the front and rear springs and bumpstops at fordpartsonline.com and the price came up to the same as a previous post. A grand total of $47.46. Please tell me there is some screw-up with these prices and part numbers. Is this what everybody has been getting them for and are they 100% sure they are getting true SVT parts. [edit-add] What I can't figure out is how the SVT parts are cheaper than stock components. Stock ZX3 rear springs $17.52 each SVT rear springs $11.53 each Stock ZX3 bumpstop $3.93 SVT bumpstop $1.90 Has someone seriously screwed up on pricing??? [ 07-21-2002: Message edited by: MMI-ZX3 ]</p>

07-21-2002, 01:41 PM	#191
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: SVT spring swap You're missing front springs in your total. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

07-21-2002, 02:08 PM	#192
FocusLacy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,051	Re: SVT spring swap If you order the springs from them, they send you an e-mail with the correct pricing (around $20-22 each for the springs, I can't remember how much it worked out to). Still, under $100 shipped is a darn good deal for a set of springs.

07-21-2002, 03:44 PM	#193
MMI-ZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DE Posts: 3,726	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by michaelxi: You're missing front springs in your total. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote> No those prices I just listed for comparison of ZX3 parts to SVT parts. Pulling up prices for the SVT part on fordpartsonline.com I get..... 2M5Z5B669AA Rear spring $10.58 each 21.16 pair 2M5Z5310AA Front spring $11.41 each 22.82 pair 2M5Z3020AA Bumpstops $1.74 each 3.48 pair For a grand total of 47.46 In comparison to these stock ZX3 prices. For some reason front and rear spring prices were listed as the same so I only listed one. ZX3 Rear spring $17.32 each 34.64 pair ZX3 Bumpstop $3.32 each 6.64 pair Something just does not sound right with the pricing. If everyone is getting what they are expecting that is great. I am just waiting to find out for sure before I order.

07-21-2002, 03:48 PM	#194
FocusLacy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,051	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FocusLacy: If you order the springs from them, they send you an e-mail with the correct pricing (around $20-22 each for the springs, I can't remember how much it worked out to). Still, under $100 shipped is a darn good deal for a set of springs.<hr></blockquote> Dude, I answered your question, the pricing on the website is incorrect, they correct the price when they send you the confirmation e-mail.

07-21-2002, 04:39 PM	#195
MMI-ZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DE Posts: 3,726	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by FocusLacy: Dude, I answered your question, the pricing on the website is incorrect, they correct the price when they send you the confirmation e-mail.<hr></blockquote> Dude thanks. But dude I wasn't even responding to you. Thanks again dude.

07-21-2002, 07:07 PM	#196
MichaelXi Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Venus Via Knoxville, TN Posts: 24,095	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MMI-ZX3: Dude thanks. But dude I wasn't even responding to you. Thanks again dude.<hr></blockquote> [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I get what you're saying. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

07-21-2002, 08:48 PM	#197
corey_dyck Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,054	Re: SVT spring swap I swapped in the SVT bumpstops this weekend. The only difference I could see is that the SVT one has about 3/16" - 1/4" removed from the top (flat) side. Other than that, the shape looked identical. Maybe there's a subtle change in the spring rate too, but nothing you could detect with your fingers. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] Unfortunately, I couldn't find a spring rate tester to actually see if it is any softer/stiffer than stock. Would I do it again? No! If I hadn't also wanted to make some measurements for spacers to move the ride-height up to reduce bottoming and understeer, I would have felt quite silly for going through the work.

07-22-2002, 03:57 PM	#198
corey_dyck Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,054	Re: SVT spring swap Duc - They're identical in shape to the standard bumpstops, just about 1/4" shorter. Even the inside has the same contour to it.

07-22-2002, 10:38 PM	#199
fishjam40 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 718	Re: SVT spring swap So is the official end of the backorder July 22nd, cause if so I need to start hassling..ahem I mean calling my dealer about my set... [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

07-23-2002, 12:05 AM	#200
myfocuss2 TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 281	Re: SVT spring swap <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>(Front Springs) 2 $14.63 $21.18 In Stock July 22, 2002 05:00 (Rear Springs) 2 $13.57 $20.61 In Stock July 22, 2002 05:00 (Front Bumps) 2 $2.23 $2.93 In Stock July 22, 2002 05:00 <hr></blockquote> Has anyone called today to see if they came "In Stock" like stated above? [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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