{"product_id":"sport-shock-absorbers-mts-technik-ford-tourneo-connect-grand-tourneo-connect-v408-mpv-mtsfo018r","title":"MTS Technik Sport Shock Absorber - Ford TOURNEO CONNECT \/ Grand TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV - MTSFO018R","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mts-description-container\" id=\"mts-cat-sport-shock-absorbers\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mts-intro\" id=\"section-product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMTS Technik sport dampers control the movement of the sprung mass. The valving is built for performance, which means faster rebound and tighter control of compression. They work as a straight upgrade over tired factory dampers on standard springs, or together with lowering springs as a complete kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mts-ai-summary\" id=\"section-ai-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dampers are made for a Ford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mts-specs\" id=\"section-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting axle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mts-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mts-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mts-notes-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-note-hash=\"329a428fb4\"\u003eThe dampers are made for use with lowering springs only. Fitting them with standard-height factory springs is wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The figures are indicative. Results vary with the condition of the car and the way the kit is fitted. Ask a specialist before you buy.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mts-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mts-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-accordion-body\" style=\"padding:0\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mts-compat-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 TDCi (101 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 EcoBlue (101 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 EcoBlue (75 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.0 EcoBoost (100 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 EcoBlue (120 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 TDCi (75 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 TDCi (120 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 TDCi (95 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 EcoBoost (150 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 TDCi (95 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 TDCi (115 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TOURNEO CONNECT \/ GRAND TOURNEO CONNECT V408 MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 TDCi (75 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e09\/13 - 05\/18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e2.5 Duratec (171 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e2.0 GDi (165 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e2.0 GDi (152 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 TDCi (75 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 TDCi (95 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 TDCi (115 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.6 EcoBoost (150 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 TDCi (75 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 TDCi (120 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 TDCi (101 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.0 EcoBoost (100 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 EcoBlue (75 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 EcoBlue (101 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-model\"\u003eFord TRANSIT CONNECT V408 Box Body\/MPV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-motor\"\u003e1.5 EcoBlue (120 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"col-ani\"\u003e02\/13 - 12\/19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mts-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mts-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does a sport damper do that a standard one does not?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt controls the spring far faster, which limits body movement in sudden manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it lower the ride height?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ride height comes from the spring. The damper only decides how the car absorbs impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo they work with standard springs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The car will not sit lower, but it will be much firmer through corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I fit them on the front only?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, but the balance of the car suffers badly. Replace them on both axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy are the rods thicker?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOversized rods take the higher side loads that come with hard driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre they protected against rust?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the outer body carries an automotive-grade anti-corrosion treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre they compatible with electronic sensors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the specific plug-and-play versions. Otherwise you need delete kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo they need priming before fitting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is not optional. Pump the rod by hand 3-4 times before fitting to get the air out of the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I tighten them with an impact gun?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever. An impact gun on the top nut regularly shears the thread off the rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is bottoming out?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHitting the end of the travel. Short-rod MTS sport dampers prevent it when used with lowering springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen should they be replaced?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see oil leaking, scoring on the rod, or the car bounces more than twice when you push down on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill I feel tram lines more?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The unit is firmer in fast compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo they need new top mounts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitting new top mounts with new dampers is standard practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo they affect the toe angle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny time the axle comes apart, the toe needs checking on a 3D aligner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre they good for gravel or rally?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are built for tarmac, not for the impacts of a gravel rally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statutory commercial warranty, void if an impact gun was used or the damage comes from incorrect fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre they only sold in pairs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost MTS rear dampers can be ordered singly, but they are fitted as a pair on the axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat oil is inside?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oil whose viscosity changes little with temperature, gas pressurised for consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs dust protection included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually you reuse the original dust kit or buy a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy do they stay flatter under braking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmer rebound stops the rear axle lifting when weight is thrown forward under hard braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The figures are indicative. Results vary with the condition of the car and the way the kit is fitted. Ask a specialist before you buy.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mts-letsrace\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eletsrace.ro\u003c\/strong\u003e is the official MTS Technik importer in Romania. Our team gives free technical advice on choosing the right suspension. Get in touch before you order.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MTS Technik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860825203026,"sku":"MTSFO018R","price":382.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6857\/8642\/files\/MTSFO018R.jpg?v=1782652291","url":"https:\/\/letsrace.ro\/en\/products\/mts-technik-sport-shock-absorber-ford-tourneo-connect-grand-tourneo-connect","provider":"Let's Race | Echipamente Motorsport, Trackday si Karting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}