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Trophy springs



ForceIndia

ClioSport Club Member
  Gentlemans spec 200
Does anyone know the spring rates for the standard Trophy set-up?

Cheers
 

ForceIndia

ClioSport Club Member
  Gentlemans spec 200
Spoke to curtis yesterday, getting all the info I can on the Trophy set-up, going for something similar. Hopefully will sor out the issues I'm having, otherwise I'll be buying a Trophy again lol.
 
  Mk2 172
Spoke to curtis yesterday, getting all the info I can on the Trophy set-up, going for something similar. Hopefully will sor out the issues I'm having, otherwise I'll be buying a Trophy again lol.

What issues. God all you do is moan lol. My setup is better than a trophy. I know this as my gf has a trophy and i drive it on a regular basis.
You cant compare them either as they are not even coilovers!!?!?
 

ForceIndia

ClioSport Club Member
  Gentlemans spec 200
Spoke to curtis yesterday, getting all the info I can on the Trophy set-up, going for something similar. Hopefully will sor out the issues I'm having, otherwise I'll be buying a Trophy again lol.

What issues. God all you do is moan lol. My setup is better than a trophy. I know this as my gf has a trophy and i drive it on a regular basis.
I'm picky!! Currently doesn't suit my driving. The front is so much more reluctant to turn in than the Trophy, the ride is worse with no benefit to body control. TBH, the more I drive it, the less happy I am, and you know I've tried plenty of damper settings!! Going to see how the settings/springs go, if not happy I'll either try H&R's or get a Trophy.
 
  C63 AMG, F430 & 172
I loved my H&Rs, I think DanR is married to ASTs, im sure the great! But give me a set oh ohlins anyday LOL

What rates have you got on there ATM?

The Trophy does really turn in well! Is yours bouncing?
 
  Mk2 172
What issues. God all you do is moan lol. My setup is better than a trophy. I know this as my gf has a trophy and i drive it on a regular basis.
I'm picky!! Currently doesn't suit my driving. The front is so much more reluctant to turn in than the Trophy, the ride is worse with no benefit to body control. TBH, the more I drive it, the less happy I am, and you know I've tried plenty of damper settings!! Going to see how the settings/springs go, if not happy I'll either try H&R's or get a Trophy.

Somethings not right then cos my car turns in better than a trophy. The ride will not be as good due to the heavier springs. H&R's is goin a bit backwards mate. Burp will do you a swap im sure.
 
  Mk2 172
I loved my H&Rs, I think DanR is married to ASTs, im sure the great! But give me a set oh ohlins anyday LOL

What rates have you got on there ATM?

The Trophy does really turn in well! Is yours bouncing?

They are great mate. Ohlins yeah but cost may come into it lol
900 quid for ohlins aint gonna happen!!!
 

ForceIndia

ClioSport Club Member
  Gentlemans spec 200
The springs are too hard for me, can't remember the rates (400ish). I miss the Trophy, it's better to drive than my old mans AMV8.
Hopefully the springs will sort, otherwise it'll be an expensive lesson (and 1*2 number 6 for me!).
 

ForceIndia

ClioSport Club Member
  Gentlemans spec 200
I'm picky!! Currently doesn't suit my driving. The front is so much more reluctant to turn in than the Trophy, the ride is worse with no benefit to body control. TBH, the more I drive it, the less happy I am, and you know I've tried plenty of damper settings!! Going to see how the settings/springs go, if not happy I'll either try H&R's or get a Trophy.

Somethings not right then cos my car turns in better than a trophy. The ride will not be as good due to the heavier springs. H&R's is goin a bit backwards mate. Burp will do you a swap im sure.
Thats what I'm thinking, few weeks ago I had no real issues other than the ride, but since I did bedford, just doesn't feel right. Was eye opening the other night, B-road, 182 in front, he dropped me so quickly.
 
  Mk2 172
Somethings not right then cos my car turns in better than a trophy. The ride will not be as good due to the heavier springs. H&R's is goin a bit backwards mate. Burp will do you a swap im sure.
Thats what I'm thinking, few weeks ago I had no real issues other than the ride, but since I did bedford, just doesn't feel right. Was eye opening the other night, B-road, 182 in front, he dropped me so quickly.

Learn to drive lol. I ruined loads of 182's on track!!
I agree tho that the car is very firm on the 450lb fronts and 400lb rears.
The reason i had them was because i found the 280lb front and 250lb rear a bit too soft when on track. If i was goin to use the car on the road all the time and wanted something more comfortable then i would defo go back to the old spring rates. I would even go a tad softer on the rears and drop to a 225lb :)
 

ForceIndia

ClioSport Club Member
  Gentlemans spec 200
Thats what I'm thinking, few weeks ago I had no real issues other than the ride, but since I did bedford, just doesn't feel right. Was eye opening the other night, B-road, 182 in front, he dropped me so quickly.

Learn to drive lol. I ruined loads of 182's on track!!
I agree tho that the car is very firm on the 450lb fronts and 400lb rears.
The reason i had them was because i found the 280lb front and 250lb rear a bit too soft. If i was goin to use the car on the road all the time and wanted something more comfortable then i would defo go back to the old spring rates. I would even go a tad softer on the rears and drop to a 225lb :)
I was ruining a well driven Vee a few weeks ago. Somethings def not right, had them at 3 clicks on the rear, went to adjust them yesterday and they were only on 1 click.
 
  Mk2 172
Somethings not right then cos my car turns in better than a trophy. The ride will not be as good due to the heavier springs. H&R's is goin a bit backwards mate. Burp will do you a swap im sure.
Thats what I'm thinking, few weeks ago I had no real issues other than the ride, but since I did bedford, just doesn't feel right. Was eye opening the other night, B-road, 182 in front, he dropped me so quickly.

what u got the damper settings on now??
 
  Mk2 172
Learn to drive lol. I ruined loads of 182's on track!!
I agree tho that the car is very firm on the 450lb fronts and 400lb rears.
The reason i had them was because i found the 280lb front and 250lb rear a bit too soft. If i was goin to use the car on the road all the time and wanted something more comfortable then i would defo go back to the old spring rates. I would even go a tad softer on the rears and drop to a 225lb :)
I was ruining a well driven Vee a few weeks ago. Somethings def not right, had them at 3 clicks on the rear, went to adjust them yesterday and they were only on 1 click.

Well only you could have adjusted them. They dont adjust on there own. Id get it all checked before you go off on one. Somethings not right to me!!!
 

ForceIndia

ClioSport Club Member
  Gentlemans spec 200
Right, Trophy (front springs) are softer than I thought, 200lbs. Seems like it's got a lotus type setup (soft springs with firm dampers).
 
  Mk2 172
Right, Trophy (front springs) are softer than I thought, 200lbs. Seems like it's got a lotus type setup (soft springs with firm dampers).

Yep i could of told you that. its definately got alot of damping. Like i said try the softer springs on your shocks. Everybody is different.
 


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