172 FF Suspension

[leeds_182]

Is there any point changing the suspension on my 172 if i'm not willing to spend £500+?

I'm looking to lower the stance of the car and am happy with how it handles at the moment. Is there a way of keeping a similar standard of handling and ride comfort but lowering it slightly.

Anything anyone would reccomend?

Cheers,

 

[Turner]

Eibach sportlines feels alot more planted in the corners,not crashy lowers 20mm ish

 

[ForceIndia]

Just had Eibach Pro's fitted, couldn't believe the difference it made. Had Sportline's on my 182, personally I'd go for the Pro's, the ride is better than standard and makes a massive improvment to the handling. Sporline's are lower, but the ride does get a bit agitated.

 

[B16DOE]

im goin to give a set of cup springs ago if i was to fit eibach s dont think my car would get over the parking posts in our car park

 

[B16DOE]

think its somthing like 7mm lower not much but figers cross you will see a change

 

[leeds_182]

Sounds interesting.

Are springs easy to fit as i'm an idiot or is it somat that someone else would have to do?

 

[Rich_16v]

Cup is 5mm lower than standard 172

Think you're best off with sportlines but there's always a slight compromise in comfort when lowering a car

 

[Rob's172]

sportline ftw

 

[And]

Any one fancy putting pictures up of there cars lowered, and what springs they have and how low they are?

 

[bmh.01]

Got Pro-Kit springs on mine, well worth the £125 imo. Not sure anything else would warrent the changing without spending big money.

 

[CHRISK172+]

Is there any point changing the suspension on my 172 if i'm not willing to spend £500+?

I'm looking to lower the stance of the car and am happy with how it handles at the moment. Is there a way of keeping a similar standard of handling and ride comfort but lowering it slightly.

Anything anyone would reccomend?

Cheers,

Full KONI ADJUSTABLE kit can be had for under £400. Having had Sportslines on my previous Clio, I would say there pretty similar to the Koni and lower about the same, 25-30mm. Shocks have top adjustable damping, front and rear and kit comes with lifetime warranty. Grear value for ££££ imo.

 

[edde]

IMo unless your willing to pay a lot the stock setup refreshed etc is the best solution.

 

[Alan]

Sportlines on a set of koni adjustables is a crackin set up...