k-tec lowering springs

[JAY172]

there is some k-tec lowering springs for the 172(yellow ones that lower it 30mm) just wondered if anybody had got these and what they thought of them(handling,how bumpy/hard is the ride compared to standard springs etc).grateful for any replies.

jay

 

[RS-Steve]

there apex arent they??

 

[JAY172]

dont know mate.was thinking about the ebiach ones but i want some that will lower it a bit more than they do i think.

 

[RS-Steve]

eibach do a 30mm drop too

its the sportsline range i think.

 

[RS-Steve]

1.4, 1.6, 2.0, 1.5 dCi, 1.9D, 1.9 dTi
09.98 -
20-75-001-03-22
21-75-001-03-VA
21-75-001-02 HA
45-50
860 kg
785 kg

 

[JAY172]

do they still have the same ride as the ones you have?.ive seen the 30mm ebiachs for 1.2 clios etc but not for the 172 anywhere.any ideas where i could get some.

 

[RS-Steve]

eibach reckon the sportline springs lower by 45-50 mil

 

[RS-Steve]

http://www.motorsportworld.co.ukwww.motorsportworld.co.uk

or demon tweeks sell em i think

havent checked either but both are normally pretty good

 

[JAY172]

posted that^^^ before i seen that chart.who sells them do you know?

 

[RS-Steve]

MSW £126.43

 

[JAY172]

had a look mate thanks.it doesnt say how low they make it though.i think 50mm would be to much.

 

[RS-Steve]

yeah the table is taken from eibachs site an that says 45-50 which is quite a drop

 

[JAY172]

got a link for the ebiach site mate?

 

[toms_cup]

im gettin those apex springs from k-tec on the 25th mate, I will post up some pics when its done

 

[Fred@BTM]

Apex 40mm for the 172 are £90ish from Motech

 

[JAY172]

Quote: Originally posted by toms_cup on 14 March 2004

im gettin those apex springs from k-tec on the 25th mate, I will post up some pics when its done

will you post up what you think their like after youve fitted them.cheers tom

 

[JAY172]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred2001Dynamic on 14 March 2004

Apex 40mm for the 172 are £90ish from Motech

30-40mm is the drop i want.what are the apex springs like?

 

[Big Iain]

I wouldnt go more than 40!! my next mod btw!!

 

[JAY172]

thats what i was thinking 30-40mm.the k-tec ones say thay lower it 30mm. i just wondered how bumpy it made the ride compared to the original springs.

 

[msa197]

Put a set on my car ride is a lot harder than standard feeling every bump. Handling is a little better than standard.

just put a set of gaz coil over the difference is ten times better than standard.

Ktr spring are made by P.I.

 

[Rich_M]

i bought sum k-tec springs for my 1.2 16v sport and they where P.Is !

 

[Rich_M]

oh and mine where yellow in the picture but when they arrived where red which suited me anyways !

 

[OLLZIE]

yeah mine were red. much better colour i think.

 

[JAY172]

i might go for them then.anybody else got any more suggestions?

 

[Sawa]

Ive got the KTR springs and they are orange! Ride is definitely a lot firmer and handling has improved. Lowered by approx 30mm - see pic below:

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1079307430__after.jpg

 

[Andy GDI]

ventura (aka bilstein) are also bringing a 172 kit out soon

 

[ak_uk]

I thought the K-Tech ones were AVOs....

 

[KDF]

According to an e-mail I got sent they are Apex springs.

 

[JAY172]

how much were your springs sawa172?

 

[Sawa]

Well this is how much they were

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1152http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1152

plus I got club discount and had them fitted by KTec as well - cant really remember how much it was in total , but it was definitely cheaper than having one road spring fitted by Reno!

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=1152

 

[JAY172]

yes there the k-tec ones i was thinking about.cheers.

 

[IsvenII]

Sawa172, hows the ride with the Ktec springs? Am deciding bet that and the Eibach ones.

 

[Sawa]

A lot firmer but uncomfortably so!

 

[swelch]

did you get the camber bolts fitted and set up too ?

 

[Sawa]

ooops meant to say "not too uncomfortable!"

Swelch - nope just got the springs

 

[JAY172]

if the rides not to bad then i think i will have some of those k-tec springs.

 

[rich[182]]

are the eibachs worth the extra £50-£60, everyone seems to swear by them, on a budget the savings i could make by getting the ktec -30mm ones is a fair wedge but concerned about front tyre wear, am i better off getting the eibachs ?

 

[JAY172]

was considering the ebiach but they dont lower the vehicle enough for what i want.if you just want to improve the handling without a noticable visible difference then the ebiach seem to be the best.

 

[GeeUK]

Quote: Originally posted by Sawa172 on 14 March 2004


Ive got the KTR springs and they are orange! Ride is definitely a lot firmer and handling has improved. Lowered by approx 30mm - see pic below:

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1079307430__after.jpg

What inch alloys you got on there mate? I was thinking of getting some new 16" alloys and lowering about 30mm. Is this possible? I dont want em scarping ofcousre. I heard it was OK to go up one inch of manufacturers wheels with no problems, but will the drop effect it?
Also whe u fit bigger alloys and lower the car, do the tyres bold faster?