182 CUP and normal suspension - what is the spring difference?

[Faxo]

Is there a difference in the spring, or just the shock absorber and hub?

Trying to get a pair of OE front springs for my CUP packed 182, but factors are trying to sell me 172/182 springs suitable for both, I thought a 182 had different springs?

 

[STEVE.M]

Is there a difference in the spring, or just the shock absorber and hub?

Trying to get a pair of OE front springs for my CUP packed 182, but factors are trying to sell me 172/182 springs suitable for both, I thought a 182 had different springs?

I think you will find OE springs are NLA.

Pick something from here.

https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tun...duct_category_sub=4334&product_car_model_new=

 

[Faxo]

I think you will find OE springs are NLA.

Pick something from here.

https://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tun...duct_category_sub=4334&product_car_model_new=

They are mate, hence why I’m trying to go aftermarket. I’ve a really good local factors, but they’re struggling even with genuine part numbers, leading to to wonder if there is actually a difference in the CUP spring?

 

[imprezaworks]

Cup cars sit lower as standard iirc. If thats the case they will be different. **They do sit lower**

Do you need genuine? I would opt for Eibachs (close to standard). Or h&r for a little lowz but ride well.

 

[STEVE.M]

They are mate, hence why I’m trying to go aftermarket. I’ve a really good local factors, but they’re struggling even with genuine part numbers, leading to to wonder if there is actually a difference in the CUP spring?

There really would not have been enough demand for spring manufacturers to make a bespoke 182 Cup spring.

You can get full sets for less than the cost of 2 OE front springs anyway.

 

[hipwell]

RDP have replaced their springs with eibach now.

Always wondered where this leaves us with insurance etc, I have my eibach sportlines declared on the insurance, but if genuines aren't even a possibility then why should I pay the price for a "modification"

 

[bloke]

i could be wrong but i've got it in my head that h&r made the oe springs? think i've got some 182 cup standard springs but they sit stupidly high on the front.

 

[deanoE30M3]

RDP have replaced their springs with eibach now.

Always wondered where this leaves us with insurance etc, I have my eibach sportlines declared on the insurance, but if genuines aren't even a possibility then why should I pay the price for a "modification"

Once you’ve bought eibachs just paint them black to look OE lol

 

[Daz...]

Just looked on RPDs website and they sell the Pro kit, they’re black and sit almost standard height anyway.

 

[hipwell]

Just looked on RPDs website and they sell the Pro kit, they’re black and sit almost standard height anyway.

Still a modification in some people's eyes, but I see what your saying

 

[Daz...]

Still a modification in some people's eyes, but I see what your saying

Oh definitely a modification, but without looking at the springs on a car you probably wouldn’t notice the difference from standard.

 

[hipwell]

I completely agree but where do you stop? 60 year old woman gets car back from mot after repairs to suspension springs, Wright's it off into a Bugatti and the insurance won't pay out due to undeclared modification she knew nothing about.

 

[STEVE.M]

Oh definitely a modification, but without looking at the springs on a car you probably wouldn’t notice the difference from standard.

Are DS2500 pads or Michelin PS3`s a notifiable modification I should tell my insurance company about?

 

[Daz...]

That’s entirely up to you @STEVE.M

I’m sure they’ll let you know if you need to declare them or not.

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Are DS2500 pads or Michelin PS3`s a notifiable modification I should tell my insurance company about?

Hi.
I would recommend notifying them just in case.
Regards,
Dan.

 

[STEVE.M]

Hi.
I would recommend notifying them just in case.
Regards,
Dan.

Will they offer me a discount as I can stop in a shorter distance from a given speed?

 

[hipwell]

Will they offer me a discount as I can stop in a shorter distance from a given speed?

Nope, I'm sure there will be a statistic that because you've got improved brakes your more likely to crash, they would much rather you have a set of eicher pads on which are more likely to fall apart and cause and accident the first time they get warm lol

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Will they offer me a discount as I can stop in a shorter distance from a given speed?

Hi.
Not sure about that but some of our modifieid schemes do werk out lower than their standard counterparts so you never know.
Good luck!
Regards,
Dan.