Upgrading Suspension System for Ford Ikon

anachronix · 28th March 2007, 15:59

Friends,

I am planning to upgrade my old Ford Ikon which is a 2001 Model 1.6Zxi. I am planning to replace the factory fitted front suspensions with a new one. I dont want to go for the factory fitting of the suspension.

Please suggest me directions where i can get a new suspension fixed in Chennai/Bangalore and also the cost if possible

. I am planning to replace only the front suspension.

MaserQ · 28th March 2007, 18:58

Aha...a josh machine that needs new springs? Give the local Koni dealer a buzz and please, budget permitting...change both front/rear suspension.

gr8guzzler · 28th March 2007, 21:00

Any idea of the cost of front rear suspension both OEM & Koni?

adnan · 28th March 2007, 21:05

hey guys any idea how much will set of koni will cost for front and back...and what's its life????

n_aditya · 28th March 2007, 21:05

Contact Psycho (member on this forum). He apparently has worked wonders on suspensions for the esteem, dicor and other cars.

As far as Koni's go, i've read about the Koni FSD's which are presently available only for the Octi and they really kick some @$$. Try other Koni variants. For more info, visit www.methodsonline.com

Alternatively you can try Pedders suspensions too. Electra Automotive in chennai stock pedders suspensions and i've heard they are as good as Koni's if not better.

anachronix · 29th March 2007, 10:26

Aditya,

Where is Electra Automotive in Chennai?

navin_bhp · 29th March 2007, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by anachronix

Aditya,

Where is Electra Automotive in Chennai?

Electra is in old mahaballipuram road...It comes to ur right in about 2 to 3 Kms from tidel park. There is a Cars India to your left you can keep that as landmark.

djanurag · 16th November 2009, 12:20

Hey Guys,

I still havent seen any post which concludes what suspension are good and available. In mumbai i cant find any dealers to provide me good suspension for Ford Ikon, please throw some light on it.

Srikanth Adapa · 28th January 2010, 14:50

Hi anachronix,

Today I visited Sheeji Ford in Thane, Mumbai for rattles in my 2003 ford ikon 1.6 nxt zxi.
And for complete suspension (Front and rear) the estimated quote is around 40-45K.
So, I was too looking for KONI.
If any info please pass it on.
Thanks,
Srikanth

28th March 2007, 15:59	#1
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Upgrading Suspension System for Ford Ikon Friends, I am planning to upgrade my old Ford Ikon which is a 2001 Model 1.6Zxi. I am planning to replace the factory fitted front suspensions with a new one. I dont want to go for the factory fitting of the suspension. Please suggest me directions where i can get a new suspension fixed in Chennai/Bangalore and also the cost if possible . I am planning to replace only the front suspension.
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28th March 2007, 18:58	#2
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Aha...a josh machine that needs new springs? Give the local Koni dealer a buzz and please, budget permitting...change both front/rear suspension.
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28th March 2007, 21:00	#3
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Any idea of the cost of front rear suspension both OEM & Koni?
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28th March 2007, 21:05	#4
adnan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mangalore Posts: 45 Thanked: 0 Times	hey guys any idea how much will set of koni will cost for front and back...and what's its life????
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28th March 2007, 21:05	#5
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	Contact Psycho (member on this forum). He apparently has worked wonders on suspensions for the esteem, dicor and other cars. As far as Koni's go, i've read about the Koni FSD's which are presently available only for the Octi and they really kick some @$$. Try other Koni variants. For more info, visit www.methodsonline.com Alternatively you can try Pedders suspensions too. Electra Automotive in chennai stock pedders suspensions and i've heard they are as good as Koni's if not better.
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29th March 2007, 10:26	#6
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Aditya, Where is Electra Automotive in Chennai?
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16th November 2009, 12:20	#8
djanurag Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey Guys, I still havent seen any post which concludes what suspension are good and available. In mumbai i cant find any dealers to provide me good suspension for Ford Ikon, please throw some light on it.
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28th January 2010, 14:50	#9
Srikanth Adapa Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi anachronix, Today I visited Sheeji Ford in Thane, Mumbai for rattles in my 2003 ford ikon 1.6 nxt zxi. And for complete suspension (Front and rear) the estimated quote is around 40-45K. So, I was too looking for KONI. If any info please pass it on. Thanks, Srikanth
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