Lowering an '09 - The Ford Focus Forum

**FocusITA** · 10-23-2009, 12:44 PM

I have a 2009 ford focus SES, it stands too tall on the springs I have now. I'm looking at the Eibach pro-kit and also the sport line. Was wondering if anyone with another 09 has dropped theirs and how far. Thanks for the help!!

**hommie** · 10-24-2009, 11:07 AM

I will be doing mine next week, I have the same car. However I have H&R Coilovers so I will be able to drop it as much as I need. You could run those springs for awhile and then just buy dampers later. At some point you will need new dampers, because they will wear out with the lowering springs.

**FocusITA** · 10-24-2009, 11:47 AM

You made a good point. I found a H&R coilover kit. I'm guessing the struts are adjustable. It's 1100 and seems like it would be worth it. Thanks so much for all your help!!

**svtf02red** · 10-24-2009, 09:02 PM

The H&R's they make for the Focus are adjustable height only, with no dampening adjustment. Still a fantastic coilover setup.

**hommie** · 10-25-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusITA

You made a good point. I found a H&R coilover kit. I'm guessing the struts are adjustable. It's 1100 and seems like it would be worth it. Thanks so much for all your help!!

Actually you can only adjust the ride height. However they make a great product. $1100 is too much for that kit. I would check with some of the vendors on this site. I got mine from F2 Focus and gave me a great deal.

**FocusITA** · 10-25-2009, 06:11 PM

Oh yeah for sure, I'm definitely gonna shop around for the best deal, I'm a college student and I don't really have the funds to just shell out 1100 bucks for a coilover kit. I do wanna get them in though.

**BOWERSdaAZIAN** · 10-25-2009, 09:13 PM

Whats your goal with the car? and how low do you want your ride height to be?

Coilovers are great, but can be overkill for someone looking to have a decent ride at their desired level. If you have no plans on changing the height, then save your dough and get a fixed strut/spring combo.

**hommie** · 10-25-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BOWERSdaAZIAN

Whats your goal with the car? and how low do you want your ride height to be?

Coilovers are great, but can be overkill for someone looking to have a decent ride at their desired level. If you have no plans on changing the height, then save your dough and get a fixed strut/spring combo.

I thought about doing that. However my coilovers cost less then that setup would. It is good advice though!

**FocusITA** · 10-25-2009, 10:18 PM

My goal for the car is to take it from handling good, to handling great!! I want to lower the car 1.5" all the way around. Then I was gonna get my stress bars in and possibly upgrade the sway bars.

So I figure with the coilovers and the springs it should work out well. I was going to originally just replace the springs to lower the car and then replace the dampers as needed.

**BOWERSdaAZIAN** · 10-25-2009, 10:29 PM

Here, this kit will do what you need without breaking the bank.

Dynamic suspension $329.00 plus shipping

You cant go wrong with a Spec Focus suspension

Add a progress 22mm rear sway and if you must a front lower / rear stress bar. And you'll have a handling machine!

**Focusfre4k** · 10-26-2009, 07:03 AM

^Those are for the 00-05 If I recall...You could get the adapter though

**FocusITA** · 10-26-2009, 07:24 AM

The FRPP spec suspension set up looks great, but I'm most likely gonna need tp get adapters for my '09. I'll have to talk to ford about that I guess, or see if FSWerks can drum some up.

**Focusfre4k** · 10-26-2009, 07:35 AM

I think massive makes the kit. I think its around 100 bucks.

**hommie** · 10-26-2009, 10:17 AM

That is a good kit and the price is good as well!

**lapp4sm** · 10-26-2009, 12:08 PM

In the "for sale" section.

http://forums.focaljet.com/handling/...oil-overs.html

**hommie** · 10-26-2009, 11:52 PM

Those are sold I bought them. He might have another set around.

**FocusITA** · 10-27-2009, 02:15 AM

The Ford Racing Dynamic suspension set up (part # M-3000-ZXM) will fit on an 09 coupe with the massive suspension adapter kit? that seems too cheap and too easy? $500 compared to the 1100 for the H&R kit specifically designed for the 09?? thoughts??

**svtf02red** · 10-27-2009, 02:42 AM

The Dynamic setup won't be height adjustable like the H&R setup, but it will be a dramatic improvement over stock & it will tighten up the wheel gap nicely.

**hommie** · 10-27-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusITA

The Ford Racing Dynamic suspension set up (part # M-3000-ZXM) will fit on an 09 coupe with the massive suspension adapter kit? that seems too cheap and too easy? $500 compared to the 1100 for the H&R kit specifically designed for the 09?? thoughts??

It is a good deal. You won't be able to adjust the ride height like you would with the coilovers. However if you never plan on adjusting things then I wouldn't worry about the H&R kit.

**FocusITA** · 10-27-2009, 11:09 AM

So it'll clean up the stance a little bit? It says it'll lower it approximately 1.5 inches. That will be good enough for what I'm trying to do. I wasn't planning on having anything adjustable, just wanted to lower it and have it handle tighter that it does now. Thanks a ton fellas!! The input on this was awesome!!

**hommie** · 10-28-2009, 12:10 PM

It should look really good when it is done. It will get rid of the tire gap and handle better

**chapa5311** · 10-28-2009, 05:08 PM

hey guys just wonderin i was looking at your advice to a fellow focus driver but i also have a 09' focus se but i want it to handle a lil bit tighter and what would be different pref. to set it up

**hommie** · 10-28-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chapa5311

hey guys just wonderin i was looking at your advice to a fellow focus driver but i also have a 09' focus se but i want it to handle a lil bit tighter and what would be different pref. to set it up

If you want something that is really firm you will need to go with coilovers or something like a Koni damper and some stiff springs. However if you drive it every day I don't think you will like it being really stiff

**turbo2000** · 10-29-2009, 06:20 PM

heres mine after a 2.5in drop

heres stock ride hight

this is after the drop

**cpz1987** · 10-29-2009, 08:25 PM

turbo2000 what springs are those?

10-23-2009, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
FocusITA Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16	Lowering an '09 I have a 2009 ford focus SES, it stands too tall on the springs I have now. I'm looking at the Eibach pro-kit and also the sport line. Was wondering if anyone with another 09 has dropped theirs and how far. Thanks for the help!!

10-24-2009, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,709	Re: Lowering an '09 I will be doing mine next week, I have the same car. However I have H&R Coilovers so I will be able to drop it as much as I need. You could run those springs for awhile and then just buy dampers later. At some point you will need new dampers, because they will wear out with the lowering springs. __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe FSWERKS CAI, FSWERKS up & lower stress bars, H&R coilovers, Magnaflow Exhaust, Steeda STS.

10-24-2009, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
FocusITA Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16	Re: Lowering an '09 You made a good point. I found a H&R coilover kit. I'm guessing the struts are adjustable. It's 1100 and seems like it would be worth it. Thanks so much for all your help!!

10-24-2009, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
svtf02red Wilted Cucumber Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 1,318	Re: Lowering an '09 The H&R's they make for the Focus are adjustable height only, with no dampening adjustment. Still a fantastic coilover setup. __________________ Good thing the GTI runs good - the SVT has valve stems laying in cylinder #3...

10-25-2009, 06:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
FocusITA Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16	Re: Lowering an '09 Oh yeah for sure, I'm definitely gonna shop around for the best deal, I'm a college student and I don't really have the funds to just shell out 1100 bucks for a coilover kit. I do wanna get them in though. __________________ 2009 Ford Focus SES coupe 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser SL

10-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
BOWERSdaAZIAN Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NorCal ; Wherever the USAF takes me Posts: 1,663	Re: Lowering an '09 Whats your goal with the car? and how low do you want your ride height to be? Coilovers are great, but can be overkill for someone looking to have a decent ride at their desired level. If you have no plans on changing the height, then save your dough and get a fixed strut/spring combo. __________________ USAF Electronic Warfare Motto(s): "Jam Harder, Penetrate Deeper, Dispense Longer" "In God we Trust... All Others we Monitor, Jam or Deceive" Proud owner of former FocusSport/JCM racing Powerworks SVT.

10-25-2009, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
FocusITA Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16	Re: Lowering an '09 My goal for the car is to take it from handling good, to handling great!! I want to lower the car 1.5" all the way around. Then I was gonna get my stress bars in and possibly upgrade the sway bars. So I figure with the coilovers and the springs it should work out well. I was going to originally just replace the springs to lower the car and then replace the dampers as needed. __________________ 2009 Ford Focus SES coupe 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser SL

10-25-2009, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
BOWERSdaAZIAN Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NorCal ; Wherever the USAF takes me Posts: 1,663	Re: Lowering an '09 Here, this kit will do what you need without breaking the bank. Dynamic suspension $329.00 plus shipping You cant go wrong with a Spec Focus suspension Add a progress 22mm rear sway and if you must a front lower / rear stress bar. And you'll have a handling machine! __________________ USAF Electronic Warfare Motto(s): "Jam Harder, Penetrate Deeper, Dispense Longer" "In God we Trust... All Others we Monitor, Jam or Deceive" Proud owner of former FocusSport/JCM racing Powerworks SVT.

10-26-2009, 07:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Focusfre4k I pay 5 dollar! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OR Posts: 3,294	Re: Lowering an '09 ^Those are for the 00-05 If I recall...You could get the adapter though __________________ 2008 Focus coupe - current 2005 Focus ZX5 - gone, but not forgotten "you could walk around with an overpriced slow Mac in a manila folder and be like "Yo, check this out, aww yeah, you didn't think there was a laptop inside but there was!!!""- Ducman

10-26-2009, 07:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
FocusITA Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16	Re: Lowering an '09 The FRPP spec suspension set up looks great, but I'm most likely gonna need tp get adapters for my '09. I'll have to talk to ford about that I guess, or see if FSWerks can drum some up. __________________ 2009 Ford Focus SES coupe 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser SL

10-26-2009, 07:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Focusfre4k I pay 5 dollar! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OR Posts: 3,294	Re: Lowering an '09 I think massive makes the kit. I think its around 100 bucks. __________________ 2008 Focus coupe - current 2005 Focus ZX5 - gone, but not forgotten "you could walk around with an overpriced slow Mac in a manila folder and be like "Yo, check this out, aww yeah, you didn't think there was a laptop inside but there was!!!""- Ducman

10-26-2009, 10:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,709	Re: Lowering an '09 That is a good kit and the price is good as well! __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe FSWERKS CAI, FSWERKS up & lower stress bars, H&R coilovers, Magnaflow Exhaust, Steeda STS.

10-26-2009, 12:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
lapp4sm TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 384	Re: Lowering an '09 In the "for sale" section. http://forums.focaljet.com/handling/...oil-overs.html __________________

10-26-2009, 11:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,709	Re: Lowering an '09 Those are sold I bought them. He might have another set around. __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe FSWERKS CAI, FSWERKS up & lower stress bars, H&R coilovers, Magnaflow Exhaust, Steeda STS.

10-27-2009, 02:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
FocusITA Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16	Re: Lowering an '09 The Ford Racing Dynamic suspension set up (part # M-3000-ZXM) will fit on an 09 coupe with the massive suspension adapter kit? that seems too cheap and too easy? $500 compared to the 1100 for the H&R kit specifically designed for the 09?? thoughts?? __________________ 2009 Ford Focus SES coupe 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser SL

10-27-2009, 02:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
svtf02red Wilted Cucumber Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 1,318	Re: Lowering an '09 The Dynamic setup won't be height adjustable like the H&R setup, but it will be a dramatic improvement over stock & it will tighten up the wheel gap nicely. __________________ Good thing the GTI runs good - the SVT has valve stems laying in cylinder #3...

10-27-2009, 11:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
FocusITA Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cleveland Posts: 16	Re: Lowering an '09 So it'll clean up the stance a little bit? It says it'll lower it approximately 1.5 inches. That will be good enough for what I'm trying to do. I wasn't planning on having anything adjustable, just wanted to lower it and have it handle tighter that it does now. Thanks a ton fellas!! The input on this was awesome!! __________________ 2009 Ford Focus SES coupe 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser SL

10-28-2009, 12:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
hommie [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,709	Re: Lowering an '09 It should look really good when it is done. It will get rid of the tire gap and handle better __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe FSWERKS CAI, FSWERKS up & lower stress bars, H&R coilovers, Magnaflow Exhaust, Steeda STS.

10-28-2009, 05:08 PM	#22 (permalink)
chapa5311 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Im from Houston,Tx Posts: 5	Re: Lowering an '09 hey guys just wonderin i was looking at your advice to a fellow focus driver but i also have a 09' focus se but i want it to handle a lil bit tighter and what would be different pref. to set it up

10-29-2009, 08:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
cpz1987 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 61	Re: Lowering an '09 turbo2000 what springs are those?

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