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OK after around 60 pms asking about my suspension setup I've decided to do my write up. 
I have successfully converted a set of mk3 vw golf coilovers to fit my festiva. There is a small bit of fab work involed. It is not direct bolt in.
Tools needed.
Grinder
Drill Press
Hand Drill
I'll start with the rears.
They actually are very close to fitting perfect. I had to grind a spacer at the bottom of the shock just a bit to make it fit. The lower bolts are the same size, so no shims are needed.
You need to need to grind the little of the flap of metal at the rear of the swing arm. This will contact the shock body in the lowest compression.
The top hat needs a rubber spacer so that it is not a metal to metal contact. This is an easy fix by taking the old dust sheild, and cutting off the lower part so that just the top circle is left. Then place this ontop of the coilover.
Insert the top of the strut into the festiva shock mount. Now put the rubber spacer and washer back on as usual. Thats it!
Fronts
Time for the scary part. :confused2:
Ok, the bottom strut mount holes do not line up exactly. The golf has a slightly taller bolt spacing. You must drill a new hole for them to line up.
Here is before the mod.
Here is after. Whew
Now the shock will bolt on the spindles.
Next step is the top mounts. You will have to drill out the top mount holes to 14mm. The Ksport shock shaft is alot larger than the stock festiva's. Once you have them drilled out, slide the shock into the top mount.
You will now need some washers to space out the extended rod length of the Ksports. I used 5 generic washers from Home depot per side. I then put on nylon locking nuts.
And thats it you're done!
ccasion5:
If anyone needs anymore specific questions answered or pics taken let me know.
I have successfully converted a set of mk3 vw golf coilovers to fit my festiva. There is a small bit of fab work involed. It is not direct bolt in.
Tools needed.
Grinder
Drill Press
Hand Drill
I'll start with the rears.
They actually are very close to fitting perfect. I had to grind a spacer at the bottom of the shock just a bit to make it fit. The lower bolts are the same size, so no shims are needed.
You need to need to grind the little of the flap of metal at the rear of the swing arm. This will contact the shock body in the lowest compression.
The top hat needs a rubber spacer so that it is not a metal to metal contact. This is an easy fix by taking the old dust sheild, and cutting off the lower part so that just the top circle is left. Then place this ontop of the coilover.
Insert the top of the strut into the festiva shock mount. Now put the rubber spacer and washer back on as usual. Thats it!
Fronts
Time for the scary part. :confused2:
Ok, the bottom strut mount holes do not line up exactly. The golf has a slightly taller bolt spacing. You must drill a new hole for them to line up.
Here is before the mod.
Here is after. Whew
Now the shock will bolt on the spindles.
Next step is the top mounts. You will have to drill out the top mount holes to 14mm. The Ksport shock shaft is alot larger than the stock festiva's. Once you have them drilled out, slide the shock into the top mount.
You will now need some washers to space out the extended rod length of the Ksports. I used 5 generic washers from Home depot per side. I then put on nylon locking nuts.
And thats it you're done!
ccasion5:If anyone needs anymore specific questions answered or pics taken let me know.
can they be re-built? also can you get the in cab adjuster? also where is your air filter?
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