Soldato
Well, since my car needs the spring sorting for the MOT. I've decided to replace all four with eibachs. How much should a garage charge for this? I was quoted £30 each side.
Who owns a Mondeo ST220 / ST TDCI?
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£120 all in is ok? Seems expensive to me.
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Seems fair to me, 30 quid per corner labour to change springs. If you factor in the chance for corroded bolts that might round off and so on I cant see any garage who'll do it for less than that unless its mates rates.
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Are those the ones with the drop on them? I'd be interested in your views after you've had them fitted.
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Yeah, I'll get some before and after pictures. Got a quote of £50 for front and £40 for back to fit. Score!
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I couldn't put eibaches on even if i wanted to.... my driveway way has already molestered the front bumper as they already are....
Plus the ride is a bit bashy as it is standard.
Plus the ride is a bit bashy as it is standard.
my ST220 failed yesterday, BOTH front springs snapped. I do check my shocks and springs and have done recently but didnt see this, right at the bottom on each side, hard to see...damn pot holes, so many round here
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Exactly same place for me. Right at the bottom where it sits, it's just a small piece of coil that's come off. Get some eibachs. I got them off the bay for £150, and you may need pinch bolts too which are a couple of quid from ford.
going to do it myself, garage wanted £240 labour!
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Right, I am going to go single DIN as it seems much easier and looks pretty good. The only slight complication seems to be getting the steering wheel controls working properly. I've seen reviews online that say the Autoleads one is crap and make sure I get the Connects2 one.
Anyone used either?
Anyone used either?
I have the Connects2 adapter (I think) - works fine, you buy the car adaptor and then the flylead that is applicable to your aftermarket head unit.
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I replaced my Sony 6CD unit with a double-din. Search this thread for pics.
The biggest difficulty was making sure the cables were clear of obstructions when sliding it in. You have to make sure no cables go across the central vertical column at the back.
The biggest difficulty was making sure the cables were clear of obstructions when sliding it in. You have to make sure no cables go across the central vertical column at the back.
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How does a newer shape "2.5t" with 220hp compare to the mk4 ST220? Will it be less sporty in its feel / handling?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201402121747115 doesn't seem to have as much equipment as a 06 07 ST220 though.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201402121747115 doesn't seem to have as much equipment as a 06 07 ST220 though.
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Got my springs, going to get it sorted tomorrow. Hopefully it'll go without a hitch.
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Got the springs fitted (Eibachs), will wait for it to settle and do an alignment. But first opinions are good. They do make a difference, ride is a little harder, but I do prefer a harder ride. 
Car sits a little lower, but should settle overtime. Will get some pics up.
Car sits a little lower, but should settle overtime. Will get some pics up.
Out of interest did you price up some OEM-spec replacement springs as well?
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No I didn't. Didn't want to bother with oem, if they're going to break because of the cold again.
