182 shocks on 172

[kellogs666]

Hello earthlings,

Could I fit 182 non cup shocks on an 172?
Would they be better or worse than 172 ones?

Thanks!

 

[Bluebeard]

They will fit absolutely fine. 👌🏽

 

[kellogs666]

Do you know if they are softer of harder?

 

[Bluebeard]

Do you know if they are softer of harder?

No idea mate. If you want stiffer, you could do the 172 Cup route as they’re stiffer and 54mm.

 

[kellogs666]

I want the softest new option

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Non cup shocks and springs. BILSTEIN B14 coilovers are really good. Less harsh than standard but a good progressive spring rate

 

[kellogs666]

Less harsh than standard? Really?

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

Yes. I've had non cup, cup and B14s on my clio and the ride on the bilsteins is the best. They're a bit soft for track, but fantastic everywhere else. It's never going to be a magic carpet level of smoothness, but they are much better over minor imperfections.

 

[kellogs666]

Wow. We have terrible secondary roads here with occasional wells on the tarmac.
So that makes your experience really helpful. My Clio used to wear H&R/Bilstein height adjustable coilovers, and it was very harsh on me.

 

[Bankrupt_drunk]

H&R can be harsh, ive had them on other cars.