£700 budget, what 182 coilovers for track only?

[Bluebeard]

What would you buy and why?

The only road miles the car sees are to and from the track.

Owner is a very competent driver too.

Car has 56mm bolt spacing.

 

[ed55j]

Bilsteins

 

[Bluebeard]

Bilsteins

Tried them and not massively impressed. Awesome balance between road and track mind you.
(I had them on my last 172)

 

[M.C..]

I assume you want new?
I would probably go for some BC's, they get good reviews and seem the best for the price, rebuilds are cheap and custom spring rates.
I was all set on getting some until I ordered a new car so no funds now lol.
@MicKPM will tell you more.

 

[Bluebeard]

He's got Gaz Golds on his Evo (hill climb car) and he raves about them but I've said that a fair few members on here rubbished them.

 

[Jekyll]

BC's.

Damping and height adjustable and you can lower the shocks into a sleeve, leaving the bound set via springs. Also all the adjusters are at the top so no wet knees

 

[Bluebeard]

Who sells them? I need to send him a link...

 

[Jekyll]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/58003155@N07/albums/72157644032062787

I'm not sure. I know Mick at diamond did.

@MicKPM

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

BCs.. 100%. Talk to Mick.

 

[Rubicon_]

I thought bilsteins were great! I had refreshed my entire suspension though so not sure if this helped. For anyone not racing though I can't see why they'd not be good enough...

 

[bloke]

bc's

 

[DCELEC 182]

I've got bc's and really do rate them build quality wise and design etc for the money.....only issue I have is they only make the one rear spring rate, due to them not being a spring on coilover at the back (someone correct me if I'm wrong though but that was what I was told when I phoned them direct last week)!
If they brought out a set with a proper coilover rear I think they'd be a better product than the Gaz gold's, just a shame they haven't!

 

[Jamie86]

Second hand AST's... Refurbs are cheap on them

 

[Mash.]

I should be able to get you Gaz golds for £750 brand new, custom springs rates and delivery included.