182 Cup Suspension Overhaul (West Mids) Where to go and how much?

[chris13]

I have just got myself another 182 cup. It is a great car with excellent history and in good order. It has done 77k so i am planning on replacing all of the suspension with new standard kit, maybe with the exception of some Eibach springs. I like the standard look and ride and a very subtle lower stance would be fine. I want to know:

1) Where to go?
2) Costs of parts?
3) What parts i need?

I have seen many good comments about a chap called Fred at BTM? I am ot sure but I think I remember his name from my 5GTT days ???. I am planning new dampers, top mounts, springs and bushes. Will i need to do ball joints and track rods? Are there any other parts I should do or have missed? I want to have it all set up/alligned afterwards and wondered if Eibach camber bolts would be needed with Sport/Proline springs?

Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers

 

[Daniel]

Fred@BTM is your best bet by a country mile. The blokes a genius. A hairy genius but that's another story...

Shocks, springs, TRE's, Ball joints, ARB bushes, steering rack bushes topmounts and a good geo setup will have it factory fresh again and it will be a great drive!

 

[chris13]

Cheers Dan. I am going to take it in to see him. Just wanted to check he was the right guy. Car is ok at the moment but I remeber the feeling of the new one i had in 2005 and it was a great road car. Dont want to loose that to much.

 

[Addicted]

As above, wouldn't go anywhere else but Fred now!