172 suspension set ups

[AlexClio]

Looking for opinions on set ups for a 172;
Im not looking for track use so doesnt have to be 1k plus LEDA'S.
Just something low, good quality and improved handling over standard, i dont fling my car round corners so just something that has less role etc.
Options;
1-New coilovers that k-tec have started selling, made by KW and are called Weitec. They are around 500 notes.
2-GAZ/KTR coilover setup.
3-Then there is the FK set up.
or;
4- Any combination of the following, Apex 40mm springs from gdi, eibach sport lines, koni dampers from k tec or the eiback dampers from gdi
Opinions please...
As I said, i am not looking for the best of the best, just something that wont break, look good and improved handling.
Cheers

 

[Fred@BTM]

none of them, H&R's

eibach sportlines and konis

 

[W17GLE]

eibach sportlines on standard dampers is a cheapr way of improving handling. you could try the eibachs with koni sport dampers yozzasport reccomend it and so does performace french mag. that setup would prob cost about £500

 

[W17GLE]

none of them, H&R's

eibach sportlines and konis

you must type quicker than me lol

 

[AlexClio]

the eibach dampers not worth the money? or are the koni's better?
sportlines a lot better than the apex springs? just fancied a bit more of a drop.

 

[Fred@BTM]

Apex springs aren't a patch on Eibach

 

[mini_nick]

I had apex springs with standard dampers on my 172 - it sat low but it was near on impossible to drive fast on a back road, it pitched all the time and bottomed out, was like riding a pogo stick. Ive swapped to eibach pro kit springs now still with standard struts (although replaced the rears with gaz adjustables as they were knackered) and it now feels much firmer and controlled, is great on back roads!

 

[drhowser]

as above, for what you outline. go for the koni/eibach setup.

 

[L33 DRW]

nick

what u mean by pitched, when u say bottomed out do u mean the car or ur dampers, cus my 172's on apex 40mm and i think it does that, and was considering going over to eibech's so just wondered what ya ment

 

[mini_nick]

nick

what u mean by pitched, when u say bottomed out do u mean the car or ur dampers, cus my 172's on apex 40mm and i think it does that, and was considering going over to eibech's so just wondered what ya ment

I mean it used to bounce a lot, like the front end "bobbed" about, it completely stopped it doing this with the eibachs. Also when i say bottom out i dont mean it scraped the road, it just felt like it was reaching the end of travel on the dampers! Was fine driving about on smooth roads, but I found it almost dangerous pushing on over bumpy back roads, whereas now it remains controlled and is much more forgiving! Just it doesnt sit as high!

Pic here... http://www.n3bcars.co.uk/images/cliorims1.jpg

 

[mini_nick]

ps I think it sits lower now the springs have settled, that pic was just after they were fitted!

 

[Christophe]

I had apex springs with standard dampers on my 172 - it sat low but it was near on impossible to drive fast on a back road, it pitched all the time and bottomed out, was like riding a pogo stick. Ive swapped to eibach pro kit springs now still with standard struts (although replaced the rears with gaz adjustables as they were knackered) and it now feels much firmer and controlled, is great on back roads!

I had that same thing when had fk collies on my corsa. Couldnt go quick on country roads as it felt like my car was breaking lol

 

[Andy GDI]

Apex springs aren't a patch on Eibach

cant disagree there.

 

[AlexClio]

i think il go for the eibach/koni set up.

 

[L33 DRW]

yeh thats exactly what mines like, im def going over to eibech after what u said,

cheers bud

 

[L33 DRW]

how much and how long do u reckon the springs take to settle?

 

[Alan]

how much and how long do u reckon the springs take to settle?

1000 miles or so i'd say..

My old 182 on eibach sportlines:

 

[L33 DRW]

that top pics quality!!

is that fully settled in those pics?

eventually how much did it lower ur car do u reckon?

its looks a lil higher in sum of those pics than others

 

[TheJesus]

if it's not going to be used on track then seriously dont bother at all with coilovers as they are a waste of time and s**t on the road unless you pay big bucks.

Just get uprated shocks and springs that lower it a little as with coilovers you need to spend a good few hundred having them setup

 

[Alan]

Cheers mate..

Yeah it settled nicely, prob dropped around 30mm...

Oh how i miss that car lol

 

[L33 DRW]

lol i think it might be sportlines for me, cant really make my mind up though, i want it low like 40mm same as my apex but just dont want a crashy/uncomfy ride

so not sure :S

 

[L33 DRW]

bump

 

[Fred@BTM]

apex are a waste of money, look cool, but feel crap

 

[mark.k@GDI]

yeah i had apex but then grew out of nappy's and got some better stuff. i run my gf's cup on sportlines and they are far better!

 

[TrannyB]

i had apex on my old quick, i wanted the low look but learnt my lesson handled crap and i ended up crashing the odblue i cant blame the springs but couldnt of helped. For the sake of an extra 10mm i wouldnt bother im going for sportlines this time all the way then eventually some knoi dampers

 

[RacerStu]

I have sportlines with new shocks and top-mounts. Very pleased with the setup, handles great and similar ride to standard.

 

[BoomOne]

any other springs other than the small drop of the eibach's that are any good?

 

[stozza]

Anyone tried apex springs and koni adjustable shocks?

I'm running apex 40mm springs on standard shocks with 17" turini's. The set up is great for track and smooth roads but i'm getting fed up with the constant dodging of pot holes?

Also anyone had the need to get camber adjustable bolts?

 

[Mark One]

Sport models only: if you think the car is too high get eibach sportlines and if you think it's the right height but not stiff enough get prolines.

simple, effective advice.

 

[stozza]

I had Eibach pro's and then got 17" turini's so the car was sitting quite high so got apex and not lowered the car but improve the handling on track and smooth roads!

I was wondering if koni adjustable shocks and Apex springs were a good set up?

 

[craigp172cup]

with koni adjustable dampers and eibach sportlines, will it sit low??

 

[Gray]

Ive recently swapped my Apex springs for Eibach pro's.... I dont know what i was thinking putting those Apex springs on :nono:

Looked great but handled shite, always felt like i couldnt push the car at all! forever "bouncing" around!

 

[Mark One]

with koni adjustable dampers and eibach sportlines, will it sit low??

surely its gonna sit on the springs. So you will get the quoted -30mm drop

 

[craigp172cup]

with koni adjustable dampers and eibach sportlines, will it sit low??

surely its gonna sit on the springs. So you will get the quoted -30mm drop

i have a 172 cup so i dont know if it would actaully sit 30mm lower on mine